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Personnel, Fiscal Responsibility, and Accessibility Among Topics of City Council
The Gardner City Council met on April 21, 2026 and confirmed various appointments. The council authorized a five year contract for a police policy delivery system and approved salary step designations for specific non-union department heads to improve pay consistency, an action which received positive comment by Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas.
The Council reviewed a communication from Mayor Michael Nicholson regarding his request to personally approve any expenses above $1,000 with the exception of Public Safety related items.
The ordinance regarding signage went to first printing. Council President George Tyros spoke on making the council chambers more accessible to the public, noting recent changes made by the Disability Commission.
Councilor Thibeault-Munoz urged participation in the Keep Gardner Beautiful event on Saturday, April 25th. Councilor Kazinskas urged people to attend the library book sale.
The Council voted to send a letter of appreciation to State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik who has announced his intention to leave his position at the end of this term.
