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Gardner Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Council advances capital spending oversight rule

Gardner council advances capital spending oversight ordinance after questions over unaccounted project costs. From our own coverage: Council advances capital spending oversight rule; Historical Commission vows to protect 1772 house.

From Gardner News

  • Council advances capital spending oversight rule The Gardner City Council advanced a capital improvement oversight ordinance after councilors raised concerns that costs for the Elm Street School office move and other projects were not fully accounted for, with one councilor saying the final price remains unclear.Gardner News
  • Historical Commission vows to protect 1772 house Gardner's Historical Commission said it will prioritize preserving the pre-revolutionary Joseph Bacon house at the Municipal Golf Course and voted to request city financial records that could help fund other historic preservation work.Gardner News

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