Gardner Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Council rejects winter parking ban

From Gardner News

• City Council rejects winter parking ban after equity concerns Gardner City Council took up a proposed winter parking ban ordinance after councillors raised equity concerns about renters and low-income or disabled residents without off-street parking, while also weighing a package of financial oversight ordinances.Gardner News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: In-Person Early Voting for the State Election: Thursday at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m In-Person Early Voting for the State Election is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 95 Pleasant Street.City of Gardner
• 9:00 a.m.: City to test ballot counting program Oct. 22 The City Clerk's office will run a test of the ICP ballot counting computer program at 9 a.m. in Room 121 at 95 Pleasant Street ahead of the state election.City of Gardner
• 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: The Gardner Museum - Stars, Stripes & Songs: Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m The Gardner Museum - Stars, Stripes & Songs is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 28 Pearl Street.City of Gardner

Gardner on Wed, Oct 21

• City sets Nov. 17 forum on safety action plan The city is developing a Safety Action Plan throughout 2026 and will hold a public meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. at Gardner Police Headquarters for residents to learn about and contribute to it.City of Gardner

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26, 9:00 a.m.: Board of Assessors meets Oct. 26 The Board of Assessors holds its regular meeting Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. at Gardner City Hall, 95 Pleasant Street.City of Gardner
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:30 p.m.: Conservation Commission holds hearings Oct. 26 The Conservation Commission meets for its regular meeting and public hearings Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at 115 Pleasant Street.City of Gardner
• Tue, Oct 27, 8:30 a.m.: Redevelopment Authority meets Oct. 27 The Gardner Redevelopment Authority holds its regular meeting Oct. 27 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at 115 Pleasant Street.City of Gardner
• Tue, Oct 27, 10:00 a.m.: Retirement Board meets Oct. 27 The Retirement Board holds its regular meeting Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. at 50 Manca Drive.City of Gardner
• Tue, Oct 27, 4:30 p.m.: CDBG steering committee holds hearing Oct. 27 The Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee holds a public hearing Oct. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at 115 Pleasant Street.City of Gardner

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