# Gardner Board Of Health Meeting Oct 5 2026

The Gardner Board of Health meeting, held Monday, October 5, 2026 (the title and transcript indicate October 5; the metadata timestamp is October 6 UTC), reviewed a proposed wastewater connection for a vacant lot. Because connecting to the public sewer would require a lengthy force main near old sewer lines and create significant cost and infrastructure risk, the board supported proceeding with a Title 5-compliant septic system instead; the vote language is unclear in the transcript. The Health Department reported that Fort Meadow Builders was about halfway through additional pump-repair work and was expected back on site to finish. The erosion-control project went out to bid the prior week, with a bidder site walk scheduled and CEC engineers available to answer technical questions. No bid award or contract amount was reported. The department also noted that standing water at the transfer station may require drainage, regrading, and paving, but budget constraints remain and no funding decision was made.

Other discussion covered dust and debris controls at Roof Block, a reported unlicensed home tattooing incident, upcoming flu clinics, septic reviews and hearings, and public-health updates. The board discussed requesting a firm plan and dates for addressing hazardous trees at a residence; estimated removal quotes of $2,250–$4,000 were for the homeowner, not a city purchase. No other procurement awards or spending approvals were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [Gardner Board Of Health Meeting Oct 5 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTJiOS_ddek) - City of Gardner Massachusetts