Efforts of Historical Commission highlights Public Welfare Meeting
The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on March 12, 2026 and primarily focused on updates from Chris Pera, chair of the Historical Commission. Highlighted were recent efforts to restore a local cemetery and the necessity to secure additional funding for long-term preservation. A major priority involves updating the City of Gardner’s historical inventory which has not seen a comprehensive revision since the 1970’s. To achieve this, the objective is to foster collaborations between various local organizations and recruit younger volunteers to ensure institutional knowledge is passed down. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Infographic below delves further in to the various topics discussed.
