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1 week ago

Committee advances resolution to redeploy funds after $922,357 National Grid back‑charge on Rear Main/Wilkins Road project Economic development staff told the committee National Grid’s back‑charge for undergrounding work came back at $922,357.33 — far above a prior $260,000 estimate — and the committee voted 2–0 with one abstention to recommend a resolution reallocating previously authorized bond and unexpended grant funds to cover the shortfall.

A shocking $922,357 back-charge from National Grid has city officials scrambling to reallocate funds for the Rear Main/Wilkins Road project—how will this impact the community?

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1 month ago

Mayor halts pursuit of sludge‑landfill expansion; council hears finance committee concerns over salt‑shed repayment and DPW donation Mayor Nixon told the Gardner City Council he has directed city staff to stop pursuing further expansion of the local sludge landfill while state and federal reviews continue. The council also reviewed city finance issues, including a $625,000 salt‑shed repayment discrepancy and retroactive approval of a $10,643.67 DPW donation to the Gardner Community Action Committee.

Mayor Nixon puts the brakes on sludge landfill expansion, prioritizing environmental reviews over quick decisions.

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1 month ago

Gardner council adopts updated public-offense code and new unlawful-camping rules after debate on parked cars and local resources The Gardner City Council adopted the 2025 Kansas City edition of the Uniform Public Offense Code and added an unlawful-camping violation intended to give officers a discretionary, lower-level tool to connect people to services. Council members debated scope, parked vehicles and local shelter capacity before passing the measure.

Gardner City Council has enacted new unlawful-camping rules aimed at connecting individuals to resources while ensuring public spaces remain safe and sanitary.

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1 month ago

Gardner wins and seeks state, federal grants for parks, sidewalks, and infrastructure City staff reported a series of state and federal grants and applications including MassWorks awards for utility undergrounding and rear-main work, CDBG awards for pedestrian and building safety projects, a $719,342.51 reclassified CDBG award for Greenwood Memorial pavilion, and several grant applications for trails and a Keys Road culvert replacement.

Gardner City is on a funding roll, securing over $10 million in grants for vital improvements from parks to safety upgrades!

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2 months ago

Gardner faces multi‑million‑dollar shortfall as special‑education costs and enrollment rise Finance committee previewed a $2.0 million anticipated deficit; Superintendent Dr. Pellegrino told the committee the initial shortfall was $2.5 million and warned of rising special‑education and health‑insurance costs. The district will pursue further budget work in coming weeks.

Gardner School Committee faces a staggering $2.5 million budget shortfall as rising special education costs and soaring enrollment threaten to deepen the crisis.

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2 months ago

Gardner City audit search committee finalizes core interview questions, schedules public candidate interviews The Gardner City audit search committee agreed on a roughly 10-question core for auditor interviews, confirmed three candidates have responded, and set a near-term meeting to approve the final packet before public interviews are held in late afternoons across two days.

The Gardner City audit search committee is gearing up for public interviews with candidates, finalizing a focused set of core questions to ensure a thorough selection process.

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2 months ago

Gardner City fire chief asks committee to fund feasibility study and outlines multi-year vehicle plan At a Jan. 21 committee meeting, the fire chief urged a $250,000 feasibility study for the aging 1978 fire headquarters and outlined multi-year vehicle and ambulance replacements, citing long delivery times and a recent FEMA AFG grant that covered portable radio costs.

The Gardner City fire chief is pushing for a $250,000 feasibility study to address the urgent needs of their aging headquarters while outlining a multi-year plan for new vehicles amid rising costs and long delivery times.

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2 months ago

Michael Joseph Nicholson sworn in as Gardner mayor, pledges housing and infrastructure push At an inaugural ceremony in Gardner, Michael Joseph Nicholson was sworn in as mayor and outlined priorities including zoning changes that allow tiny homes, a South Gardner infrastructure project, expanded school investments and $150,000 in CDBG funding for local food pantries.

Mayor Michael Joseph Nicholson's inaugural address promises transformative changes for Gardner, from easing housing shortages with tiny homes to significant investments in local schools and public safety.

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3 months ago

Gardner mayor urges residents to re-register for Code Red after vendor migration The mayor said Gardner migrated its Code Red emergency-notification list after a vendor breach, warned a default recall setting caused multiple test calls, said engineers fixed it and asked residents to re-register and check phone formatting to ensure they receive parking-ban and emergency alerts.

Gardner's mayor has issued an urgent call for residents to re-register for the newly migrated Code Red emergency-notification system after a recent hack, ensuring you won't miss critical alerts!

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3 months ago

Commission presses Walmart team for tank, spill and maintenance details on Tiffany Boulevard fuel station plan Engineers outlined a proposal to add an 8-dispenser fuel station and kiosk at the Walmart on Tiffany Boulevard. Commissioners pressed for tank specifications, monitoring and O&M manuals, and asked the applicant to explore layout changes to move tanks and canopy farther from the 60-foot no-build buffer; the hearing was continued to Jan. 12, 2026.

Gardner Conservation Commission raises critical concerns over a proposed fuel station at Walmart, demanding more details on tank safety and spill responses before moving forward.

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3 months ago

Gameway proposes 74x100-foot barn at Green Street; board flags DEP and soil questions, continues hearing to Jan. 13 Gameway Incorporated presented a definitive site plan for a 74-by-100-foot barn and 15-space lot at 827 Green Street. Engineers said DEP and peer-review comments led to plan changes; board members requested follow-up on soils, stormwater and public‑water supply and continued the hearing to Jan. 13.

Gameway Incorporated is making waves with a bold proposal for a new 74x100-foot barn in Gardner that aims to revolutionize local education and animal services, but key regulatory questions loom ahead!

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3 months ago

Gardner presenters outline school-improvement plan focused on high student needs and career supports Dr. Imperato presented Gardner Academy’s school-improvement plan and district leaders described trauma-informed, restorative and career-readiness initiatives; the committee will vote on the plan at its next meeting after a month of review.

Dr. Imperato's groundbreaking school-improvement plan reveals staggering student needs and innovative support strategies aimed at transforming lives and boosting graduation rates.

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4 months ago

Gardner council approves permits, infrastructure plans and budget transfers in Dec. 1 meeting Council approved National Grid downtown conduit and transformer plans, a flammable-storage license for EJ Wiesen Trucking, several appropriations and personnel pay schedule measures. Multiple measures passed by voice or roll call on Dec. 1.

The Gardner City Council made significant strides in infrastructure and budget management during their Dec. 1 meeting, paving the way for downtown improvements and new safety measures.

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4 months ago

Gardner committee reallocates $158,206 in CDBG funds to local social‑service providers The CED Steering Committee voted Nov. 25 to transfer $158,206.52 in unspent FY22‑23 CDBG funds from completed demolition and downtown projects to the Gardner Community Action Committee and a veterans outreach center to support staffing, food, heating assistance and transportation needs.

The Gardner CED Steering Committee has approved the transfer of over $158,000 in unused funds to bolster vital social services for the community and veterans!

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4 months ago

Gardner City committee recommends pay-scale overhaul that recognizes up to 75% of prior city service An ad hoc Gardner City committee recommended the full council adopt an ordinance establishing a step-pay grid that recognizes up to 75% of prior city service (capped at 10 years), is retroactive to July 1 for most positions, and is estimated to cost about $110,000 to implement.

Gardner City's committee is pushing for a groundbreaking pay-scale overhaul that could change the game for employee retention and recognition of past service!

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5 months ago

Gardner hearing lays out broad zoning changes — ADUs, tiny homes, overlays, expedited permits and parking reforms At a Nov. 3 joint hearing the City of Gardner presented a sweeping zoning amendment package intended to boost housing production, including citywide accessory dwelling unit allowances, new ‘small homes’ (tiny homes), expedited permitting, a multifamily-by-right overlay in targeted areas, parking and inspection changes. City officials and developers

Gardner is gearing up for a housing revolution with a bold zoning amendment aimed at tackling a 750-unit shortage by 2025!

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5 months ago

Gardner health staff to condemn unit as bed-bug outbreak spreads in Hayward Building Residents described repeated displacement and high costs from a multi-unit bed-bug infestation at the Hayward Building. Health staff said the new pest-control contractor found eight affected units, a unit will be condemned and the owner will house the occupant for a minimum of three nights while treatment proceeds.

Residents of the Hayward Building are facing a nightmare as a severe bed-bug infestation displaces tenants and forces one unit to be condemned.

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5 months ago

Gardner fire chief announces FEMA radio grant, ambulance purchase and roof repairs The Gardner fire chief reported a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant award for portable radios, a planned purchase of a used ambulance from Westminster, and ongoing apparatus garage roof repairs.

The Gardner fire department is set to enhance its communication and fleet with a $363,000 FEMA grant for new radios and a used ambulance purchase!

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5 months ago

Committee forwards zoning overhaul to promote housing growth, raises ADU minimum to 1,250 sq ft The Gardner City Public Welfare Committee voted Oct. 16 to send Ordinance 11704 — a package of zoning changes to encourage housing production and renovation — to the full City Council as amended. The committee adopted an amendment raising the minimum accessory dwelling unit size from 900 to 1,250 square feet and agreed to a joint public hearing Nov

Gardner City is taking a bold step to boost housing growth by amending zoning laws to make renovations easier and promote tiny homes!

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5 months ago

Gardner police report staffing gains, municipal road-safety grant and body-camera rollout timeline Police reported progress on hiring, a $31,000 municipal road safety grant, plans to deploy body-worn cameras by early 2026, and near-term overtime budget pressure.

Gardner's police department is making strides with improved staffing, a new $31,000 road safety grant, and plans to roll out body cameras by 2026!

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5 months ago

Committee forwards zoning overhaul to council after amending ADU size Gardner City Public Welfare Committee voted to send an ordinance to the full council that would amend local zoning to promote housing production, adding by-right multifamily in selected areas, permitting accessory dwelling units, allowing small homes and starter-home overlays, shortening permit timelines and changing parking rules. The committee on

Gardner City is taking bold steps to revamp its zoning laws, aiming to ease housing production and renovation while addressing long-vacant properties.

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6 months ago

City Council Explores Feasibility Study for Golf Course Renovation and Restaurant Proposal Council discusses funding and logistics for potential golf course revitalization project.

The Gardner Golf Commission is making strides to revitalize the local golf course, from innovative aeration techniques to exciting new technology on the horizon!

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8 months ago

Gardiner City Council Approves Zoning Change and Revolving Fund for Lifeline Services Council unanimously approves zoning amendment and amends Lifeline fund limit to $10,000.

Gardner City Council just made major moves by approving a pivotal zoning change and a new Lifeline services fund—what does this mean for the community?

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8 months ago

Gardner Expands Evening Rides Service with New Vendors and Swift Rides Partnership Gardner introduces expanded evening ride services with increased vendors and Swift Rides collaboration.

Gardner City is revolutionizing evening transportation with new ride services and expanded partnerships to keep residents moving after dark!

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8 months ago

Gardner Transit Introduces New Routes and Enhances Public Safety Measures Gardner outlines fixed bus routes and improvements to public safety and transportation services.

Gardner City Council has unveiled exciting new bus routes and significant public safety enhancements to better serve the community's needs!

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8 months ago

Westminster Council Proposes Limited Bus Service for Linus Ave College Students Council seeks to improve student access with morning and evening bus routes.

Gardner City Council is stepping up to tackle student dropout rates by proposing new bus routes to ensure reliable transportation for local college students.

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8 months ago

City Preemptively Implements Water Ban Amid Massachusetts Heatwave City's DPW announces water ban from 9AM to 5PM due to drought conditions.

Gardner has just imposed a water ban during the heatwave to conserve resources—find out how this affects your summer activities!

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8 months ago

Gardner City Council Extends Sunday Pool Pilot Program Amid Water Ban Regulations City announces continued Sunday pool hours in August while under water ban due to drought.

Gardner City Council is taking action amid a nonessential water ban, but there's good news too: the popular Greenwood Pool is extending its Sunday hours!

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8 months ago

Gardner Community Hosts Concerts and Farmers Market Ahead of Charity Ride Gardner hosts summer concerts, farmers market, and charity ride to support cancer fund.

Gardner is buzzing with summer excitement, from concerts and farmers markets to a special charity ride—there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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8 months ago

Building Commissioner Approves Occupancy While Parking Issues Remain Unresolved Building department confirms construction completion amid ongoing parking compliance discussion.

Concerns over safety lighting in a new building raise alarming questions about tenant well-being as parking issues linger unresolved.

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