Gardner Water Department Responds to Billing Complaints

GARDNER — The town's Water Department issued a public update Tuesday addressing a wave of resident concerns over recent water and sewer utility bills, while a shuttered Gardner church hit the real estate market for $825,000.

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The Gardner Water Department published a News Flash Tuesday morning acknowledging complaints it has received about water and sewer billing. The department said it wanted to directly address the concerns that have "recently been raised" regarding utility charges, though the notice did not detail specific rate changes or a timeline for resolution. Residents with billing questions can find the full update on the town's website.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Holy Spirit Church in Gardner MA listed for sale at $825,000": The former Holy Spirit Church on Lovewell Street, closed since September 2025, is now on the market through Foster-Healey Real Estate Inc., with a listing that includes the sanctuary and classroom space, according to The Gardner News. (read it at https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/news/local/2026/08/11/holy-spirit-church-gardner-mass-for-sale-sanctuary-classrooms/91257521007/)

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