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ZBA Acts on Walnut Street Property The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on September 16, 2025 concerned a possible 7 unit project on Walnut Street. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals had two special permit applications before it concerning the property at 63Continue Reading

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Golf Commission Considering New Clubhouse and Restaurant The Gardner Golf Commission met on September 15, 2025. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was there to explain the suggested legal process should the Commission wish to pursue a new clubhouse and restaurant including a feasibility study to assess costs, funding mechanisms, and theContinue Reading

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Last Council Meeting of Summer 2025 The Gardner City Council met on September 15, 2025. At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Nicholson informed the Council that the last vote on non-union compensation did not have the requisite 6 votes to count. And, as 8 votes would be required forContinue Reading

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Complete Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Gardner Finance Committee Hears from City Treasurer on Various Matters Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Finance Committee heard from City Treasurer – Collector Jennifer Dymek who provided an update on tax collections, including real estate, personal property,Continue Reading

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Planning Board Discusses MWCC Addition to Building at Linus Allain Avenue Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Planning Board Meeting on September 9, 2025, primarily focused on a proposed development for Mount Wachusett Community College at 42 Linus Lane Avenue, which includes a 2,000Continue Reading

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Ongoing Projects Discussed at Public Service Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Public Service Committee met on September 9, 2025 regarding various municipal updates and ongoing projects. Key topics included road paving initiatives which received a significant increase in state funding despite aContinue Reading

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Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Commission Addresses Range of Conservation-related Issues The Gardner Conservation Commission took up an emergency certification for a Beaver Dam breach at the Otter River Conservation Area, and held discussions on enforcement orders and notices of intent. Other key topics included:Continue Reading

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Listen to the entire City Council meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY Gardner City Council Holds September 2nd Meeting The Gardner City Council meeting on September 2nd, 2025, primarily focused on approving various city appointments and advancing an important ordinance regarding non-union employee compensation. Key decisions included confirming appointments toContinue Reading

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Winter Parking Procedures Discussed at Public Safety Committee Meeting Gardner Police Chief Eric McAvene, Deputy Chief Nicholas Maroni, and Purchasing Director Joshua Cormier(Chair of Traffic Commission) met with the Public Safety Committee on August 28, 2025. Councilors Karen Harden, Calvin Brooks, and Craig Cormier heard a proposal for a changeContinue Reading

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Department Updates and Non-Union Compensation Ideas Focus of Finance Committee Meeting Listen to the entire 89 minute meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Committee heard detailed updates from the City Clerk, Human Resources, Assessor, and Purchasing Department Heads. The proposed change to the City ordinance concerning non-union compensation wasContinue Reading

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Appointments Committee Reviews Appointments – Resignations – Assignments Various appointments by the Mayor, multiple resignations within various city departments, a new Veterans Director and new Building Commissioner, police officer assignments to polling locations, and election officers for 2025-2026 were discussed and reviewed. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICKContinue Reading

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Conservation Commission Addresses Environmental and Land Use Matters The Gardner Conservation Commission met on August 25, 2025 to address various local environmental and land use concerns. Three members of the public spoke at the beginning of the meeting highlighting issues relating to the sludge landfill, observations about the condition ofContinue Reading

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Gardner Golf Commission Meets – Will Fly a Drone to Control Canadian Geese Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Various operational and financial aspects of the Gardner Municipal Golf Course were discussed. The City Solicitor is reviewing fees. The Commission discussed various matters including replacement ofContinue Reading

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Top left to right: Assistant Director Amy Yuhasz, Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas, and Director Jason Stevens. Bottom left to right: Director Jason Stevens, Council President George Tyros, and Mayor Michael Nicholson The Community Development and Planning Department has direct phone lines for each of its staff members: Director Jason Stevens –Continue Reading

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Gardner Brain Drain – City Council to Discuss – and our DEEP DIVE The Gardner City Council has a meeting of the whole on Monday, August 18, 2025 to discuss what’s in the 774 page agenda concerning non-union compensation. Here is that huge agenda, CLICK HERE. Gardner is trying toContinue Reading

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Airport Commission Meets to Hear Updates and Discuss Possibilities The Gardner Airport Commission met on August 6, 2025 and heard updates from Gale Associates and from the Airport Manager. Various issues were discussed. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

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Another Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting Held by the Ladies on August 6th The Gardner Board of Assessors composed of Assessor Christine Kumar and member Paulette Burns met on August 6, 2025. Motor vehicle excise abatements were signed. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

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Excessive Water Use by Various Properties Brings Owners In and Leads to Discussion. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. AUDIO cuts off because Video ended abruptly. The faucet drips. The toilet leaks. Or there’s another leak. The water bill comes and the much larger bill isContinue Reading

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Informal Meeting Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE Regular Meeting Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE For previous City Council meetings, visit our Gardner City Council page, CLICK HERE. Informal meeting with MART and Regular Meeting Because of the absence of Council President Tyros, Alek Dernalowicz was elected Council President Pro TemContinue Reading

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The Public Safety Committee had met on 8-1-25 for a very short 2 minute meeting. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Appointments Committee had met on 7-30-25 to consider various appointments. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Getting Ready for the Meetings – FULL INFO The Gardner MA CityContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Approves Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 The Gardner City Council met on June 16, 2025 and approved the various zoning ordinances and financial ordinances. The overall budget was reduced by the salary item which the Council restricted to the original increase. Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. ListenContinue Reading

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More Budget Scrutiny by Finance Committee Leading to Monday Council Meeting The Finance Committee of the Gardner City Council met on June 12, 2025 to further review budget matters and ask additional questions of Department Heads. The committee recommended the Council approve the Capital Improvement Plan. Upon various reviews, variousContinue Reading