Gardner Public Safety Committee Meeting Sept 15 2026

The City of Gardner, Massachusetts Public Safety Committee met on September 15, 2026, to discuss several traffic safety and parking-related issues. Key procurement-related topics included the potential state-funded grant to cover costs for new 25 mph speed limit signs, which would be implemented at no cost to the city. The committee also reviewed and approved a motion to bring forward an ordinance amendment regarding a hybrid winter parking ban model to the city council for consideration. Additionally, the committee approved forwarding an application for a license to deal in secondhand articles to the city council. Discussions also covered traffic safety measures such as a three-way stop trial implemented under the chief's authority and ongoing evaluations of parking restrictions to improve road safety and plowing efficiency. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the grant pursuit and ordinance changes could influence future procurement activities related to signage and traffic management.