The Gardner City Council unanimously approved a Single Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026.
Gardner to have Single Tax Rate Once Again
The Gardner City Council met on October 20, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
A major focus of the meeting was the FY2026 tax classification hearing, where the Mayor and the Board of Assessors successfully advocated for continuing a single tax rate (factor of one) across all property classifications to encourage commercial growth. The measure was approved unanimously. A single tax rate means that all property in the City is taxed at the same rate.
Tthe Council addressed a series of Mayoral appointments to various boards and positions, including the Redevelopment Authority and the Industrial Development Finance Authority, confirming several individuals like Jonathan Zlotnik and Judy Mack. The meeting included comprehensive departmental updates from the Safety Committee, highlighting staffing shortages in the Health Department and Police Department, but noting full staffing in the Fire Department and progress on infrastructure projects. Finally, the Council handled several routine motions, including adopting a measure for the upcoming City election*and confirming the status of various financial certifications.