Operational Concerns, Internet Outages, Council Rules Topics of Finance Meeting
The Gardner Finance Committee met on January 14, 2026. Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Councilors Alek Dernalowicz and Council President George Tyros addressed several municipal fiscal and operational concerns.
A significant portion of the discussion centered on the repayment plan for the City’s Salt Shed regarding the Mayor’s plan to reimburse the stabilization fund for principal and lost interest.
Mayor Michael Nicholson also provided an in-depth explanation regarding recurring internet outages, attributing the issues to administrative billing errors and a lack of redundant service providers.
The Committee reviewed and approved updates to the City Council rules aimed at streamlining legislative deadlines and subcommittee jurisdictions. The members debated the potential disposition of municipal land on West Lynde Street with Councilor Brad Heglin expressing hesitation over losing public parking.
Finally, the meeting touched upon the future of City Facilities management and the formal confirmation of a significant monetary gift of over $10,000 from the Department of Public Works to the Community Action Committee. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.