4 AUDIO files in this article. The Informal and Regular City Council meetings of 6-2-25, the Public Service Committee of 5-30-25 and the 2 Hour Finance Committee of 5-29-25. As of 6-4-25 at 3pm, the Economic Development Committee meeting was not yet available – we will present it to you if it is released.
City Council meets, Will Take More Time on Budget
The Gardner City Council met on June 2, 2025 for a lengthy 1 hour informal meeting and relatively short regular meeting. The Budget informal meeting began with a frank discussion about non-union salaries and the Mayor’s proposal within the 2026 budget. Council President George Tyros opened the informal meeting with some comments regarding pay scales, saying “this is about diligence, not delay.” At the conclusion of lengthy discussion at which all councilors present weighed in, a motion by Councilor Kazinskas passed unanimously to request more time regarding the salary item, to get more information including a list of members of the working group and an explanation of how they reached the numbers listed. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
At the end of the regular meeting, the Councilors all commented positively on the graduations which took place in Gardner and praised Principal Paula Bolger. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The Salary issue was also brought up at the recent Public Service Committee meeting of 5-30-25. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Listen to the Finance Committee meeting of 5-29-25 on any device, CLICK PLAY.