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Organizational Restructuring and Financial Oversight Focus of Council on Aging Meeting The Gardner Council on Aging met on January 5, 2026. The current Chair Ron Dameka, Vice Chair Paul Leone, Treasurer Terri Hillman, and Secretary Kathy O’Brien were reelected. Financial reports were a major component of the discussion, with officialsContinue Reading

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In Last Meeting of 2025, the Gardner Board of Health Addressed Leadership Transitions and Staffing Vacancies A top candidate for the vacant Health Director role has withdrawn from the process. The Chair of the Board of Health, Susan Avalone has resigned after 17 years in the post. Other staffing vacanciesContinue Reading

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City Council Rules – a Debate on the Balance Between Rigorous Deliberation and Instant Response This Gardner Magazine debate with Max and Maxine Rogers concerns the official procedural framework governing the Gardner City Council. The rules establish administrative protocols for the legislative body including the scheduling of regular and specialContinue Reading

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Publisher’s note: The first case is an example of a difficulty faced by a multi-unit property owner losing grandfather status which the Hardern-Nicholson proposal for zoning change was designed to alleviate. Two Cases, Two Different Situations at ZBA Meeting The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of December 16, 2025Continue Reading

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This article focuses on the common license renewal hurdles and how to overcome them with advance planning. The infographic below can serve as a helpful guide. Late and Incomplete Renewal Applications Focus of License Commission Meeting The Gardner License Commission met on December 16, 2025 with the proceedings focused primarilyContinue Reading

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The Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee met on December 12th and focused on updates for numerous municipal projects. Those projects are seen in the infographic below. Many Project Updates at Development Committee Rounds out Busy 2025 Listen to the lengthy meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner EconomicContinue Reading

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Winter Maintenance and Planning for New Facility on Agenda at Golf Commission Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the Meeting: An update on a building feasibility study for a new restaurant with architects. The commission addresses golf course maintenance efforts, specifically focusing on winterizing equipmentContinue Reading

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Another Super Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting in Gardner MA Always exciting, the Gardner Board of Assessors met on Thursday, December 11th. The business-like 2 minute meeting focused on procedural matters including the acceptance of meeting minutes, the denial of a motor vehicle excise abatement due to timing issues relatingContinue Reading

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Huge Undiscovered Leak, Cost of Irrigation During Drought and Project Updates Subject of Public Service Committee Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Representatives from a childcare program came in to appeal a significantly high water bill despite plumbers finding no leak, leading to a discussionContinue Reading

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Anne Hurst re Maki Park :” ..it might meet requirements, but it’s still not right.” as Disability Commission Meets The Gardner Disability Commission met on December 10, 2025 and Chair Anne Hurst and other members expressed multiple frustrations with the status of the project, while also acknowledging and expressing appreciationContinue Reading

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The sound you hear during the Public Safety meeting is the ongoing work being done at the front Portico of City Hall. We have an extensive infographic below. Department Updates: Fire, Police, and Health During Public Safety Committee Meeting. The Gardner Public Safety Committee met on December 11, 2025. ChiefContinue Reading

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Planning Board Focuses on Various Sites During Meeting City of Gardner Planning Board meeting on December 9, 2025, detailed several important municipal topics. Key agenda items included addressing a withdrawn site plan application for a Mount Wachusett Community College project, which was withdrawn after modifications lowered the required number ofContinue Reading

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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