Gardner Board of Health Special Meeting Mar 12 2026 Part 2 of 2

This transcript captures a special meeting of the City of Gardner, Massachusetts Board of Health held in March 2026, focused primarily on the final round interview for the public health director position. The candidate, Lauren Saunders, discussed her interest in returning to the role, highlighting her prior experience managing the department during challenging times including the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. She emphasized priorities such as bringing licenses and compliance up to date, addressing landfill issues, establishing a hoarding task force, and supporting staff continuing education. Saunders also noted her experience with budgeting and grant writing, and her commitment to community engagement and team collaboration. The meeting concluded with the board indicating plans to move into executive session to discuss the hiring decision, aiming to finalize the appointment without further interviews.