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City Council Addresses Critical Legislative, Administrative, and Infrastructure Matters Complete Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Public hearings were held to advance two related National Grid utility projects, installing underground conduits and transformers as part of the broader Rear Main StreetContinue Reading

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Council on Aging Reviews Community Impact plus Financial and Operational Health The Gardner Council on Aging met on December 1, 2025. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The December 1, 2025, Gardner Council on Aging Board Meeting, detailed both the administrative status of the Senior Center andContinue Reading

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Gardner CAC, MVOC, and Pool Pavilion Project to Benefit from Reallocated CDBG Funds At its November meeting, the Gardner Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee met regarding the transfer of $158k in unused funds from completed demolition and improvement projects to the Gardner Community Action Committee and the Massachusetts VeteransContinue Reading

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Planning Board Holds 2 Minute Meeting and Gets the Job Done The Gardner Planning Board held a 2 minute meeting on November 25, 2025. Listen to the exciting meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting focused on reviewing a proposed change to the city’s zoning ordinances concerning Accessory DwellingContinue Reading

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Financial Orders, Municipal Discussions, and Complex Legal Considerations Focus of Finance Committee Meeting The Gardner Finance Committee met on November 25, 2025. 197 page packet, CLICK HERE. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key orders recommended for approval by the full City Council included the appropriationContinue Reading

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Auditor Search Committee meets following John Richard’s Resignation As John Richard resigned from the position as City Auditor for the City of Gardner, a special search committee was formed. Listen to their first meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Special Search Committee meeting for the Gardner City Auditor wasContinue Reading

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Environmental Challenges and Modernization Topics at Conservation Commission Listen to the entire meeting of November 24, 2025 on any device, CLICK PLAY. Discussions revolved around several environmental and administrative issues. Key points include a citizen’s request to keep an enforcement order open and continue monitoring the Gardner Sludge Landfill, citingContinue Reading

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Gardner Board of Health Addresses Various Municipal and Departmental Concerns At the Gardner Board of Health meeting of November 24, 2025, the 5 members discussed various immediate concerns. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key discussions include a detailed report on the Health Department’s operational status,Continue Reading

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The Maki Park Project is anticipated to be formally closed out at the 2nd City Council meeting of December. Maki Park Subject of Economic Development Committee Meeting The Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee met on November 21, 2025. Listen to the complete meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. DirectorContinue Reading

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Public Welfare Committee Hears about Gardner Recreation from Dan Forte and about the Gardner Airport from Isabelle Davis The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on November 18, 2025 with Councilors Judy Mack, David Thibeault-Munoz, and Dana Heath assembled to hear updates. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Recreation Director DanContinue Reading

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View the entire agenda and packet on pdf, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Council Met on November 17, 2025 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Housing Ordinance passed. Request to utilize just over 200 grand for road paving was approved. Gardner Mayor Nicholson gave aContinue Reading

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Gardner Ad Hoc Committee sends recommendations to City Council Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Ad Hoc Compensation Proposal Committee met on November 17, 2025. Gardner Mayor Nicholson chaired the meeting which reviewed the comprehensive packet distributed to members including a list of positionsContinue Reading

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Conservation Commission Reviews Wetlands Protection Act Compliance for Various Local Projects The Gardner Conservation Commission met on November 10, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Commission held several public hearings and administrative updates. The primary focus of the meeting is the review of WetlandsContinue Reading

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PRESS RELEASE on PDF, CLICK HERE. GARDNER COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE: Saturday November 15th from 9am to 11:30am at Price Chopper, Walmart, and Hannaford. In addition, Hannaford on Sunday November 16th from 9am to 11:30am. Gardner City Council and The Senior Center/AARP Join Forces for Community Food Drive Gardner City CouncilorsContinue Reading

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Planning Board Meets on Private Gardner Projects The Gardner Planning Board met on November 4, 2025 to address several key development projects and proposed ordinance amendments. The board first discusses the continuation of a public hearing for a Mount Wachusett Community College building addition due to recently submitted definitive siteContinue Reading

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Councilor Judy Mack spoke of the food crisis in the community and announced that the Gardner City Council would be having a food drive. Gardner Magazine will provide more details when available, but this is what the Councilor said: Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Two Meetings of Gardner MAContinue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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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