Gardner Planning Board Allocates $8 Million in Education Funds

Overview: The Gardner Planning Board, in a recent meeting, engaged in a multifaceted discussion regarding the allocation of approximately $8 million in leftover funds from the elementary school project. These funds are to be distributed between school and city projects, sparking debate among the committee on the prioritization and effective use of these resources. The debate revealed a division of perspectives concerning the financial impact on both the school department and the city’s broader fiscal health.