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Lengthy Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Has Full Complement of Board Members Listen to the entire ZBA meeting of March 17, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The board introduced its first full five-member panel and established procedural ground rules. The session primarily focused on three specific property cases involvingContinue Reading

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The Gardner City Council authorized the Council President to seek legal clarification regarding its ability to participate in contract talks when individuals who report to the City Council are involved. While George Tyros’ remarks are included in the meeting AUDIO, we highlight them here. Despite Absence of 3 Councilors –Continue Reading

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Efforts of Historical Commission highlights Public Welfare Meeting The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on March 12, 2026 and primarily focused on updates from Chris Pera, chair of the Historical Commission. Highlighted were recent efforts to restore a local cemetery and the necessity to secure additional funding for long-term preservation.Continue Reading

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Disability Commission Discusses Improving Citywide Accessibility in Gardner MA. Listen to the March 11, 2026 meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. DPW Director Dane Arnold addressed the challenges of snow removal and the ongoing efforts to install compliant sidewalk ramps. The commission also examined a state notice regarding accessibility issuesContinue Reading

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Economic Community Development Committee Reviews Progress on Infrastructure and Social Service Initiatives. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Director Jason Stevens explained a significant 300% cost overrun for the Rear Main project, attributed to a three-year delay in receiving electrical back-charge estimates from National Grid. ToContinue Reading

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Finance Committee Hears Extensive Operational Updates at March Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Assessor’s Office reported on tax rates, property abatements, and a troubling increase in aggressive public behavior toward staff, prompting a committee discussion on implementing new safety protocols. Human Resources detailedContinue Reading

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Future of Sludge Landfill Discussed at Conservation Commission Meeting. The Gardner Conservation Commission met on March 9, 2026 where members and the public discuss the management of a local sludge landfill. A concerned resident urges the board to maintain an enforcement order, citing missed safety details in recent reports andContinue Reading

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Greenwood Pool to Be Run by Youth Center Director This Summer – Gardner Appointments Committee The Gardner Appointments Committee meeting held on March 9,2026 focused on a significant wave of personnel transitions, departmental restructurings, and procedural refinements. A central theme of the proceedings was the positive impact of Gardner’s departureContinue Reading

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Infrastructure Updates Focus of Gardner Airport Commission at March Meeting. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Airport Commission convened to discuss critical infrastructure updates, specifically focusing on archaeological assessments required for a new perimeter fence and federal NEPA review compliance. A representative from GailContinue Reading

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Conservation Commission Addresses Walmart Project, Environmental Issues, and Land Protections Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. During the March 2, 2026 meeting, the Gardner Conservation Commission reviewed several environmental and local development matters, primarily focusing on a proposed Walmart fuel station. The applicant addressed concerns regardingContinue Reading

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We’re calling it a “Triple Play” of Meetings as all three meetings relate to the finances involved in various municipal and private projects in the City of Gardner Massachusetts. Actively engaged in all of this are Mayor Michael Nicholson, City Councilors, the Economic Development Department, the Engineering Department, and evenContinue Reading

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Council President George Tyros Issues February Review – FULL COVERAGE Gardner City Council President George Tyros issued his February 2026 review “From the President’s Desk” on February 26, 2026 Complete text on PDF, CLICK HERE. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady have a “Deep Dive” talking about it. ListenContinue Reading

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Community Development Block Grant Committee Meets and Reviews Grants and Finances Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee meeting held on February 24, 2026, focused on finalizing the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) application and reallocating unexpended funds fromContinue Reading

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Placque Honors Ronald F. Cormier – “Dean of the Gardner City Council” On February 17, 2026 the long-awaited plaque honoring Ronald F. Cormier was unveiled at Gardner City Hall. Cormier passed away in 2024 at the age of 81 while serving his 10th consecutive term as Councilor-at-large. Cormier served asContinue Reading

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At the Gardner City Council meeting, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about discontinuing the Sludge Landfill Expansion. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Council President George Tyros commented on the visit by 2 members of the U.S. Congress to Gardner and congratulated Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas on her recent engagement. ListenContinue Reading

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Infrastructure, Regulatory Updates, Grant-Funded Projects Among Topics at Lengthy Economic Development Committee Meeting. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee met on Friday, February 13, 2026 and focused on municipal infrastructure and regulatory updates. Officials discussed several state and federally fundedContinue Reading

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Finance Committee: Fiscal Transparency, Non-Union Compensation, Salt Shed Repayment Meeting Focus Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council Finance Committee meeting on February 10, 2026, centered on fiscal transparency, the rectification of non-union compensation schedules, and the ongoing management of the Salt ShedContinue Reading

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Mystery of “Man Behind the Laptop” at Conservation Commission Meeting The Gardner Conservation Commission met on February 9, 2026 and we believe the hidden individual is Chair Greg Dumas. Just for fun, Gardner Magazine utilized various AI tools to unearth the mystery and we ended up with in one caseContinue Reading

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Gardner Public Welfare Committee Hears about Library, Cable, and Senior Center At the Gardner Public Welfare Committee meeting of February 6, 2026, member Councilors Cormier, Brooks, and Hardern heard from Library Director Marita Klementz, Cable Commission’s Tim Josti, and Senior Center Director Mike Ellis. Listen to the entire meeting onContinue Reading