Gardner Airport Commission Meeting Mar 4 2026

The City of Gardner Massachusetts Airport Commission held a meeting on March 4, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and project updates related to airport improvements. Key procurement discussions included the authorization for the chair to execute MassDOT grant assurances to secure state funding of over $5,000 for an environmental assessment project. The commission also reviewed the acquisition of navigation easements necessary for tree clearing under the airport, with estimated costs around $630,000 over two years, including property appraisals and surveys. Additionally, the state agreed to fully fund a vegetation management plan to guide future tree cutting and maintenance around the airport. The commission discussed operational and maintenance issues, including equipment repairs and fuel procurement, with considerations for bidding and vendor agreements. A motion to adopt simplified Robert's Rules of Order for meeting structure was tabled for a future meeting. No immediate contract awards or vendor selections were made, but several action items related to project scoping and grant processing were identified.