Council on Aging Reviews Progress and Plans the Move to Waterford
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Current Facility Issues: While participation in senior programs has reached record highs, the move to Waterford can’t come soon enough as there are critical infrastructure failures at the current facility including a failing boiler system and hazardous ice damming that will require supplemental funding approval from the City Council. Simultaneously, the relocation to the Waterford Street facility is progressing, with major bathroom renovations complete and discussions shifting toward cosmetic choices, signage, and parking logistics. However, global supply chain issues continue to delay a final move-in date, now tentatively projected for late spring or early summer 2026. Our infographic below reveals some surprising truths behind Gardner’s Senior Center transformation.
