Gardner City Council Meets on Monday Before Election
Mayor Michael Nicholson gave a presentation relating to adopting a factor for real estate and personal property taxation. The slides from his presentation are contained in the complete 394 page agenda and packet. To make it easier for the public, the City Council Agenda is laid out like a table of contents. For example, the Mayor’s letter and presentation begins on page 11. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The City Council once again set the residential tax rate factor at 1 which means all types of property in the City are once again taxed at the same rate.
City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas submitted a proposal relative to the rules of the City Council.
At the end of the meeting Councilor Brooks explained the voting procedures at polling places in Gardner. Councilor Mack reminded residents that there is an Open Fire Ban in place because of dry conditions.