Overview: In a recent Gardner City Council meeting, appointments and financial decisions took center stage. Among the approved appointments were Dane Arnold as Public Works Director and Michael F. Ellis as Senior Citizens Director, both of whom received high praise from city officials for their contributions and leadership. Additionally, the Council voted to appropriate $625,000 from the stabilization fund to construct a new salt shed for the Department of Public Works (DPW), emphasizing the importance of safety and cost savings. The meeting also tackled the authorization of the FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant plan, a petition by National Grid and Verizon New England, and several other financial and legislative matters.
