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Gardner Magazine hopes you enjoy the following cartoon. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. License Commission Issues Approvals at November Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. On November 10, 2026, the City of Gardner License Commission convened for its regular meeting to review procedural items, consider multipleContinue Reading

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City Finances Extensively Discussed During Finance Committee Session Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The November 10, 2026 meeting of the Garder City Council Finance Committee addressed a heavy agenda focused on resolving structural deficit issues, updating city financial procedures to comply with state regulations, releasingContinue Reading

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Six Layoffs Announced at City of Gardner Appointments Committee Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. As part of broader budget cuts presented to the Finance Committee to place the city on a more stable financial trajectory, layoff notices were issued during the week prior to NovemberContinue Reading

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Possible Large Hangar Rent Increases Center of Gardner Airport Commission Discussion The central conflict of the November 4th Gardner Airport Commission meeting revolved around a proposed 28% retroactive, compounded rent increase for airport tenants to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) self-sustainability guidelines. Listen to the entire meeting on anyContinue Reading

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A Bridge Moves Forward – Public Service Committee Highlights Listen to the Gardner Public Service Committee meeting of November 5, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Public Service Committee convened to address critical municipal infrastructure challenges, administrative water and sewer abatement petitions, and long-term capital engineering projects. KeyContinue Reading

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Delays and Frustration with National Grid at Economic Development Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY The Gardner Economic and Human Development Committee recently convened (October 30th) to review ongoing municipal projects, notably addressing delays at the Waterford Community Center and the Rear Main Street Project.Continue Reading

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Gardner City Council Meeting The Gardner City Council met on November 2, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting encompassed critical policy votes, municipal appointments, financial oversight reporting, and discussions on administrative efficiency. During discussion on Item 11965, Councilor Brad Heglin delivered a detailed critiqueContinue Reading

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From the President’s Desk – an update from Gardner City Council President George Tyros City Council President George Tyros released an update for October 2026, CLICK FOR PDF. Here is the text of the update below: Good Oversight Doesn’t Have to be Scary Throughout the past few months, the CityContinue Reading

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Gardner Community Development Block Grant Committee Project Updates The CDBG Committee met on October 27, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. CDBG Steering Committee evaluated current project timelines, reviewed closeouts, and addressed proposed funding amendments across multiple Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fiscal year programs. The primary action itemContinue Reading

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Another Exciting Gardner Board of Assessors Meeting In just 3 minutes, Assessor Christine Kumar and member Paulette Burns once again brought excitement to the Gardner Board of Assessors meeting on October 26, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The primary objective of the session was to formalize a recommendationContinue Reading

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Only 7 members of the 11 member Gardner City Council attended the meeting on October 19, 2026. City Council Meets – Sends “Tyros Ordinance” to Second Printing Listen to the Gardner City Council meeting of October 19,2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting addressed capital project oversight, municipal appointments,Continue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has prepared a complete report and policy analysis on PDF, CLICK HERE. We also have the 3 infographics below. CLICK Image for larger view. The Tyros Ordinance – Complete Report – Analysis and Debate On Monday, October 19,2026 the Gardner City Council will take up the “Tyros Ordinance”.Continue Reading

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Inside the Board of Assessors: Lessons from this 3-Minute Meeting On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at precisely 9:01 AM, Assessor Christine Kumar and Member Paulette Burns convened in an empty room. There were no packed public benches, no grand speeches, and no heated debates. , the Board of Assessors meetingContinue Reading

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2 additional infographics are featured below. Borrowing – Savings – Hiring Freeze – Strategies – Topics of Gardner Finance Committee The Gardner Finance Committee met on October 9, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Finance Committee convened on October 9, 2026, to address keyContinue Reading

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Realities Faced by the Senior Center in Gardner MA Listen to the Council on Aging meeting of 10-5-26 on any device, CLICK PLAY. Facility Repair Costs and Budget Deficits were discussed: Unanticipated, critical repairs to the senior center’s aging elevator—including load retests and a full circuit board replacement—along with anContinue Reading

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Gardner Airport Commission Addresses Critical Infrastructure Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Airport Commission convened on October 7, 2026, to address critical infrastructure projects, fiscal constraints, operational policies, and lease agreements. The meeting occurred against the backdrop of a major citywide budget shortfall announced byContinue Reading

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Traffic Commission Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Traffic Commission met on September 29, 2026, to address key municipal traffic control, parking policy revisions, neighborhood safety petitions, and grant-funded infrastructure projects. The primary focus of the meeting centered on resolving communication and enforcement challenges regardingContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has 3 infographics at the end of this article focusing on a summary of the October 5, 2026 Gardner City Council Meeting, a Municipal Action Report, and 5 Takeaways from the Meeting. Gardner City Council Holds First October Meeting of 2026 Listen to the meeting on any device,Continue Reading

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Good News in Short Meeting of Gardner Golf Commission The Gardner Golf Commission met on October 5, 2026 to review administrative updates, financial standing, and seasonal maintenance operations. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Officials reported a successful autumn membership drive, adding dozens of new sign-ups whileContinue Reading

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DPW is facing critical staffing deficits. Here is why: The DPW is currently down nine positions, representing one-third of its overall workforce. 3 positions frozen 4–5 years ago.4 positions eliminated entering FY27.2 active unfilled vacancies.Impending Retirements: Two veteran employees with over 30 years of dedicated service each are retiring (oneContinue Reading

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Gardner Finance Committee Reviews City Fleet, Financial Policies, and Projects – DETAILED REPORT Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Finance Committee meeting held on September 29, 2026, focused on fiscal stabilization, infrastructure investment, and the implementation of stricter administrative oversight. Key takeaways include aContinue Reading

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From the President’s Desk – September 2026 Update with Gardner City Council President George Tyros Press Release from George Tyros: A+ Collaboration: Strengthening Council & School Committee Oversight – On September 14th, I had the privilege of presenting an amendment to my ordinance to Strengthen Oversight and Transparency of CapitalContinue Reading