Gardner Planning Board Meeting June 9, 2026

The City of Gardner, Massachusetts Planning Board held a meeting on June 9, 2026, where they approved minutes from previous meetings and addressed a public hearing regarding a site plan modification at 0 Emerald Street, which was withdrawn without prejudice. The board discussed the final draft of the Housing Production Plan, presented by Barrett Planning Group, highlighting the city's housing needs, goals for affordable housing development, and strategies to preserve and redevelop housing stock. The board voted to adopt the Housing Production Plan and move it forward to the City Council for approval. Additionally, the board received an update on a residential development project on Pearl Street, noting the applicant's intention to proceed with an open space residential development plan rather than a subdivision. No votes were taken on this project at this meeting. The board also discussed scheduling for upcoming meetings and announced a virtual design meeting for the North Central Pathway rail trail project. Overall, the meeting focused on housing planning and development strategies with no direct contract awards or procurement decisions made.