Board of Health Deals with Bed Bug Infestation at Local Complex During the Board of Health Meeting of October 27, 2025, a severe bed bug infestation at a local apartment complex was discussed among the Board members, Acting Board of Health Director Angella DiPrima, and a tenant. Listen to theContinue Reading

CDBG Steering Committee Meeting Focuses on Various Project Funding Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting focused on discussions and motions related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Key actions include transferring $102,447 in unused demolition funds from the 205-213 Main Street projectContinue Reading

Sludge, Sewer, Drainage and Excavation Subject of Conservation Commission Meeting. The Gardner Conservation Commission met on October 27, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Members discuss various municipal and development issues, including ongoing enforcement orders related to the Gardner Sludge Landfill and properties at NicoleContinue Reading

Golf Commission Takes First Step Towards $7 Million Project At the Golf Commission Meeting of October 20, 2025, the commission approved a $33,000 feasibility study which is needed before seeking City Council approval for the overall $7 Million project. Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Councilor Judy Mack were also at theContinue Reading

Is it a Sign or Architectural Feature? – Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 21, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Meeting focused on a variance request on behalf of Nouria, a convenience store brand. NouriaContinue Reading

Gardner Redevelopment Authority Meets with Added New Members Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Executive Director is Jason Stevens, Gardner’s Director of Community Development and Planning. The Chairman is City Councilor Paul Tassone. Other members include State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, City Councilor Judy Mack, and PaulContinue Reading

Gardner High School to Feature Haunted House The Gardner High School Haunted House is Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 5 to 8pm. Admission is $5. There will also be a bake sale and basket raffle. City Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas spoke of the event during the Gardner City Council Meeting. ListenContinue Reading

The Gardner City Council unanimously approved a Single Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026. Gardner to have Single Tax Rate Once Again The Gardner City Council met on October 20, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A major focus of the meeting was the FY2026Continue Reading

Ad Hoc Compensation Proposal Committee Holds Half Hour Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting begins by addressing a new legal opinion that restricts the discussion of salaries for certain department heads because a collective bargaining process is underway for some positions, though specificContinue Reading

Public Safety Committee 10-17-25 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Public Safety Committee Meeting on October 17, 2025, featured updates from several municipal departments. Commissioner Melissa McDonald of the the Building Department highlighted staffing shortages, long permit review and inspection lead times, and the potentialContinue Reading

4 October Meetings 10-14-25 Planning Board 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Finance Committee 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. License Commission 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Appointments Committee 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

Ad Hoc Compensation Committee Met On October 6th Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Ad Hoc Compensation Proposal Committee Meeting was held on October 6, 2025, This first organizational meeting focuses on the creation of a compensation ordinance for non-union city employees in Gardner. CommitteeContinue Reading

Gardner City Council Meeting Features a Report by Councilor Brad Heglin on Waterford According to City Councilor Brad Heglin, the Waterford Improvements are being done correctly. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key actions included the swearing-in of four newContinue Reading

Senior Center Mike Ellis Provides an Update on the Waterford Community Center In this segment from the Council on Aging meeting of October 6, 2025, Mike Ellis confirms the truth of statements City officials have made about Waterford. There was no pumping out of thousands and thousands of water. ListenContinue Reading