Gardner Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee Meeting Mar 24 2026

The City of Gardner, Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee met on March 24, 2026, to discuss the allocation and reallocation of CDBG funds for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025. Key procurement-related topics included reallocating approximately $45,000 from FY25 funds to a community garden expansion project, approving allocations totaling $140,000 for FY23 projects including the Gardner CAC and School Department athletic program, and planning for upcoming capital improvement projects such as the Greenwood Memorial Pavilion Park and downtown street improvements. The committee also reviewed the status of bids and contracts for these projects, including the pavilion construction expected to begin in summer 2026. Additionally, the committee addressed grant administration, vendor invoicing, and the feasibility review of the Waterford Street Community Center improvements, which could impact future funding. Motions to approve fund reallocations and project allocations were passed unanimously, and the committee prepared to present these plans to the City Council for further approval.