Gardner City Council Approves Affordable Lease for Community Action Committee Amid Health Insurance Fund Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Gardner City Council authorized a lease agreement with the Gardner Community Action Committee (CAC) for a nominal fee, while also tackling issues related to the city’s health insurance trust fund.

Gardner City Council Approves Transfer of Route 140 Maintenance to State Custody

Overview: The Gardner City Council’s latest meeting on September 16th featured the approval of a resolution supporting the transfer of custodianship for Route 140 to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, updates on the Waterford Community Center, and various ordinances and licenses.

Gardner City Council Approves Payment for Prior Year Expenditure, Discusses Future of Coleman Street School

Overview: The Gardner City Council convened on September 4, 2024, to address several issues, including the approval of a payment for a prior year expenditure, the future of the Coleman Street School, and various committee reports requesting additional time for deliberation.

Gardner City Council Rejects Horse Racing Track Proposal Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Gardner City Council meeting on August 5, 2024, saw significant deliberations and decisions, notably the rejection of a proposed horse racing track on Green Street, as well as discussions about local infrastructure projects and community initiatives.

Gardner City Council Faces Multiple Open Meeting Law Complaints Over July 1st Meeting

Overview: The Gardner City Council convened on July 31st to address a series of open meeting law complaints, primarily focusing on the July 1st meeting concerning the proposed sale of the Gamma property to Bay State Racing LLC.