Gardner Public Welfare Committee Hears about Library, Cable, and Senior Center
At the Gardner Public Welfare Committee meeting of February 6, 2026, member Councilors Cormier, Brooks, and Hardern heard from Library Director Marita Klementz, Cable Commission’s Tim Josti, and Senior Center Director Mike Ellis. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Key takeaways: The library in on track for state certification because for the first time since 2009 it will meet its full open-hours requirement. The Cable Commission is facing the end-of-life for Windows 10, necessitating hardware replacements for streaming services, while also navigating diminishing revenue from cable returns. The Senior Center is reporting a large positive financial impact on the local Senior population but faces critical facility issues at the current location on Pleasant Street.