‘Twas the Gardner MA City Council Meeting Before Christmas
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Appointments Committee Met First
Prior to the City Council meeting, the Appointments Committee met regarding the appointment of Anthony Whitman to the full-time position of local Building Inspector for a 3 year term. The Department has been trying to hire someone part-time for the past 4 years to no avail. This year, the position was reposted as full-time. Listen to this meeting of the Appointments Committee on any device. Click Play. City Council approved at meeting.
In new business, the various City Councillors complimented the outgoing Councillor Boudreau who has served the City of Gardner for the past 9 years. The City Council will be electing a replacement as Boudreau ran opposed in the last election. A Ward 3 resident will be selected.
Gardner City Council Meeting
The Gardner City Council met on a recommendation from the Finance Committee to approve $27,000 for the IT Department for Cyber Security Software renewal – APPROVED, declaring 73 Stuart Street surplus for the purpose of getting rid of it – APPROVED, and approving an Intermunicipal Agreement between City of Gardner and Town of Ashby for Veterans Services. – APPROVED. Also, it was meeting on the Approval of various licenses recommended by the Safety Committee – APPROVED, Confirmation of Jennifer Zlotnik Pelavin and Alan L. Agnelli as the City Council’s choices to the Special Act Charter Drafting Committee – REFERRED TO COMMITTEE, and Notification of Ward 3 Councillor Vacancy – placed on file.
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