Planning Board Focuses on 3 Projects at January Meeting
The Gardner Planning Board meeting of January 13, 2026 focused on three primary development projects, starting with the final approval of a site plan for 827 Green Street involving a new farm building and parking.
The board then addressed a pond expansion project located in neighboring Hubbardston, ultimately deciding to draft a letter confirming their awareness of the proposal without offering a formal endorsement or objection.
A significant portion of the session was dedicated to a preliminary subdivision plan for Pearl Street, where representatives proposed a 46-unit residential loop road across 55 acres. During this discussion, members suggested the developer explore open space residential design and new city housing ordinances to potentially increase density while reducing land disturbance. Due to the complexity of these revisions and the implementation of new zoning laws, the board kept the Pearl Street project in the preliminary phase and noted that future meetings may increase in frequency to accommodate rising workloads. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.