Route 140 and other Zoning Issues Kicked Back to Planning Board in Gardner MA City Council Meeting
It was a busy evening for Gardner City Council members on April 3, 2023. The Finance Committee met first. Then there were 3 separate Public Hearings regarding Route 140 Zoning, Sports Betting, and Pot Shops. Public Hearing Packet, CLICK HERE. Regular Meeting Packet, CLICK HERE.
The Joint Public Hearings with the Planning Board and the Regular City Council Meeting are presented in one YouTube video, CLICK HERE, or Listen Here on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The Finance Committee met prior to the City Council. Listen Here on any device. CLICK PLAY
Decisions Reached
Following the various Public Hearings, the Regular Gardner City Council Meeting was held. IT Software License Renewal: $23,091 – APPROVED , $30,000 from Water Surplus Repairs to Mains: $30,000 – APPROVED , $50,000 from Sewer Surplus to Main – New Manhole Frames and Covers APPROVED, and $150,000 from Sewer Surplus Repairs to Main – Relining – APPROVED. Intermunicipal Agreement between City of Gardner and Town of Ashburnham for Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal – APPROVED. Appointments of 2 police officers were CONFIRMED, Regarding Regan Street becoming one-way street – there will be a 60 Day Trial by Police Department. A petition to install 4 new poles – MORE TIME Councilor Walsh stated he was pleased a representative from the utility came to a Committee meeting.
Zoning Items
Zoning: Change classification of certain parcels of land along 140: Add “Sports Betting’ to the Zoning Table of Uses – Amend Code of City of Gardner to increase quota of marijuana establishments. All sent back to Planning Board for final recommendation. City Council President Kazinskas said this was required to be done prior to a vote being taken.