Gardner City Council Meeting May 4, 2026

The Gardner City Council held its regular meeting on May 4, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the FY2027 city council budget proposal, which was amended to add a $2,000 technology line item to support rolling replacement of devices. The finance committee reviewed and supported the budget proposal before submission to the mayor. Additionally, the council confirmed the mayor's appointment of Pip Burns to the Board of Assessors. The council also discussed ongoing oversight of the Lifeline services program, noting current financials and the potential need to increase the revolving fund cap. A donation acceptance order related to the Gardner Community Action Team was removed from the calendar for further review. No new contracts, RFPs, or capital projects were directly addressed during this meeting.