The text of Councilor Brad Heglin’s investigation into the financial security incident is contained in the City Council Agenda and Packet CLICK HERE. Joint Meeting and Regular Meeting of Gardner City Council In a Joint Convention of the Gardner City Council and School Committee, Veronica Guay was elected to theContinue Reading

Full Staffing Achieved: The Economic Development department has achieved full staffing with the appointment of a new Assistant Director and Conservation Agent, ending a period of vacancies. Critical infrastructure milestones and Administrative Updates Focus of the Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee. Listen to the entire meeting on any device.Continue Reading

Environmental Compliance and Restoration Issues Focus of Gardner Conservation Commission’s 2nd August meeting The Gardner Conservation Commission met on August 24th and addressed several critical environmental compliance and restoration issues within the city. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key outcomes included the approval of amended conditionsContinue Reading

Another Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting Listen to the suspense of this 4 minute meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. On August 24, 2026, the Gardner Board of Assessors convened to address administrative updates, record retention protocols, and the status of tax certifications. The meeting highlights include the processing ofContinue Reading

There’s Lush Turf at the Gardner Municipal Golf Course Listen to the August 24, 2026 meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Members discussed operational updates and the facility’s financial health. Maintenance reports indicate that improved irrigation has led to lush turf conditions, necessitating adjustments to mowing heights and fertilizer use.Continue Reading

Information from the Beehive – GeorgeTyros Gardner City Council President George Tyros is making it convenient for anyone to sign up for his monthly newsletter and other updates. To sign up for the newsletter go to:https://from-the-presidents-desk-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ The August 20, 2026 report from the Gardner City Council President outlines a strategicContinue Reading

View the complete meeting infographic below, CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Gardner Airport Commission and Runway 18 The Gardner Airport Commission met on August 12, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The nearly hour-long discussions focused on critical infrastructure maintenance, regulatory compliance, and long-term capital planning. The primary takeawaysContinue Reading

Operational Updates – Future Plans – Liability – Repairs – Projects: Focus of Golf Commission Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Golf Commission met on August 3, 2026 and members discussed several operational updates and future plans. Key topics included a feasibility studyContinue Reading

Publisher’s Note: The big topic at the beginning of this City Council meeting revolved around meeting minutes and how difficult it was to keep up with them. Gardner Magazine used one of its subscription tools and rendered official meeting minutes within about an hour of the meeting. We have sentContinue Reading

Gardner MA is undergoing a positive transformation with many projects in the works. This meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee documents the long list. Our infographics illustrate much of the information. Gardner’s Huge List of Ongoing Projects Reviewed at July Development Meeting Listen to the meeting on anyContinue Reading

Topics at the Gardner Board of Health Meeting of July 27, 2026 included many of the core responsibilities of the Board of Health such as hazardous materials in buildings which need to be addressed, upholding the Tobacco control laws, handling landlord-tenant conflicts when issues under its jurisdiction arise, and more.Continue Reading

Article and Commentary: Lessons in Precision from a Three Minute Board Meeting Listen to the exciting Board of Assessors Meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. While public attention is often captured by the high-drama debates of city councils or state legislatures, the foundational work of a municipality happens in muchContinue Reading

Gardner City Council Meets with New City Clerk at the Desk Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council meeting held on July 6, 2026, focused on administrative appointments, fiscal reallocations, and the resolution of procedural complaints. Key outcomes included the dismissal of twoContinue Reading

The First Gardner Finance Committee Meeting of Fiscal Year 2027 The City of Gardner MA Finance Committee met on July 1, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key discussions included proposed ordinances for financial transparency, the ratification of a new City Clerk’s salary step, and theContinue Reading

Essential Infrastructure and Ongoing Maintenance Focus of Golf Commission Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Discussed was essential infrastructure updates and ongoing maintenance at the local course. A major focus of the meeting was the restoration of the irrigation system, which is now operating at full capacityContinue Reading