Gardner Special Search Committee for A City Clerk Meeting May 29 2026

The City of Gardner, Massachusetts Special Search Committee for a City Clerk convened on May 29, 2026, primarily to review and select finalists for the city clerk position from over 40 applicants. The committee agreed on four candidates to interview and scheduled interviews for June 5 and June 8, with a potential follow-up meeting on June 10 to finalize recommendations. The committee emphasized the importance of public interviews, council approval of the final candidate, and obtaining professional references. They also discussed procedural steps to ensure a smooth hiring process, including scheduling flexibility and agenda planning for subsequent meetings.