Ongoing Projects Discussed at Public Service Meeting
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The Gardner Public Service Committee met on September 9, 2025 regarding various municipal updates and ongoing projects. Key topics included road paving initiatives which received a significant increase in state funding despite a delayed release, park and playground improvements such as the replacement of sand with rubber mulch at Pulaski Playground. The meeting also addressed staffing changes within the Grounds Department, progress on GIS mapping updates, responses to resident inquiries regarding flood plain ordinances, and sidewalk maintenance. Additionally, the committee discussed Federally funded safe routes projects aimed at enhancing road safety for various users, upcoming conservation efforts related to an MVP grant, and the persistent challenge of double utility poles throughout the City of Gardner.