Gardner Planning Board Meeting Mar 10, 2026

The City of Gardner Massachusetts Planning Board held a meeting on March 10, 2026, primarily discussing amendments and approvals related to cannabis delivery operations and site plan reviews for local developments. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a public hearing regarding the Hedi Co. cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility's request to add delivery services, including discussions on regulatory compliance, security measures, and fee adjustments. The board voted to increase the applicable fee by 10 cents per square foot for the delivery amendment and continued the hearing to the next meeting. Additionally, the board reviewed updates to the Walmart fueling station site plan, including environmental considerations and layout changes, and decided to continue this review to a future meeting. The board also approved moving sign ordinance regulations out of the zoning chapter to a non-zoning chapter to streamline future amendments. Leadership appointments were made, including the acceptance of a new chairman and vice chair. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussions on fees and site plans could impact future vendor opportunities and capital projects in the city.