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Councilor Cormier said the application had been filed the prior year and was “lost in the shuffle,” but that the committee had since reviewed the file and found the applicant in good standing. The committee moved unanimously to recommend approval and the council adopted the recommendation by voice vote.

Councilors said the committee will review internal process steps this year to prevent application handling delays in the future.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Gardner City Council Meeting Apr 7 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Gardner City Council approved a Class II motor-vehicle dealer license for MTM Auto, 207 East Broadway, after committee review found the applicant in good standing.","taxTitle","Gardner City, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",60679,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083860,"Council schedules informal meeting with regional transit agency after recent bus‑pedestrian accidents",139,522000,661000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2926235-e736adf7a3b7794c79cd8ac8d1d55edf&start=522&end=661","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2926235-e736adf7a3b7794c79cd8ac8d1d55edf/thumbnail_522000.jpg","/articles/6083860/Gardner-City/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Council-schedules-informal-meeting-with-regional-transit-agency-after-recent-buspedestrian-accidents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083860-403ac963a51037ea5d422d4bc8313e5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157657&Signature=AWW9aoJcUeuS~fs5v4gIURowJFB0chTOKGPLEb5Y2LgsfvTlr~NxnYb5TKnGMOBxdds6NGrqhCrApK1A8zJw1uJufRuu9s9O5lwgIbBdy-93zaaKEXDk3qVrHG8XSPIfhfDWy0kKrUjKzKf~Jq97zi7G~oKA1jUvZcWDg0yqrDwWoMM6vJjYjDT9Mu3JlL4TaSbZIoSypJoFgxa8bDnzAsEwK9BNV7JIQD1oIcDZdo~qJFjUxey2D05aVG17uaTIhhwOq00Edf-hPZJwr7P4vGnUqq47bHa-QxORRGwdRC-wFPwLgQRMvi15eNRHbuwwlAxYQVsPynrqYg-3~5SzPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gardner City Council voted April 7 to schedule an informal meeting with the Montejosa Regional Transit Authority to discuss rider and pedestrian safety and route utilization after councilors reported recent accidents involving BART buses.

Councilor Karen Harder told the council she had observed unsafe driving and low ridership locally: “I have witnessed unsafe driving and have attempted to report this to Martin, first as a private citizen and then as a counselor,” Harder said, adding that she had seen marked buses run nearly empty. She said one of two recent serious accidents involving buses and pedestrians occurred in Gardner and resulted in serious injury.

Councilor Craig Cormier moved to schedule an informal meeting with the transit authority to address the items listed; Councilor Harder seconded the motion. The council approved the motion by voice vote.

Harder also noted that increased state funding has made the buses free to ride, but that, in her observation, free fares had not increased local ridership. Councilors said the informal meeting will let the city and the transit authority discuss safety, responsiveness to rider complaints and potential adjustments to routes or service levels.","Following reports of two serious accidents involving BART buses — including one in Gardner — the council voted to schedule an informal meeting with the Montejosa Regional Transit Authority to discuss rider and pedestrian safety and route utilization.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083865,"Gardner City Council confirms four mayoral appointments to planning, zoning, conservation and health boards",1944,155000,2099000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2926235-e736adf7a3b7794c79cd8ac8d1d55edf&start=155&end=2099","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2926235-e736adf7a3b7794c79cd8ac8d1d55edf/thumbnail_155000.jpg","/articles/6083865/Gardner-City/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Gardner-City-Council-confirms-four-mayoral-appointments-to-planning-zoning-conservation-and-health-boards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083865-3fb1b897677832920efe22e0a88f45cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157657&Signature=nb199lrT1Om3FDec~vKD9wTsv9jtGSZHENAdVAwdGmZBFBVJpFUZyNKf43OjNhncx--Y76vQhEy0deErczGUf-Zl2ZyURTcOryyK-T8yobOHOfEvPoWomdtpTH77SKeGxERI4~oy7k9Dq5QhzpUAAN5wy6tmrqgojfb4MtQ93QbnXc8fBT8vYnjsjMctic2KAcDgcFeiQ2~GfVXjnaCmK3nJKQP5GNCQdC0-sEsNoe~VCkEhzmZH9SOODMxmELGqBgmimHKW2t9pSDs~0VUKl8C82AVhaMm1BZXxsBPh7un0doQ2NnPFHSXFn8Z8rhMwQsERKdfntWBXhEtHRmbVKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gardner City Council on April 7 confirmed four mayoral appointments recommended for local boards and commissions.

The council unanimously confirmed Nicholas Summerhays to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring Feb. 13, 2028. Councilor Hegland said Summerhays had served previously in a temporary appointment and praised his Army National Guard experience and familiarity with regulated sites including the Huachusa Reservoir.

The council next confirmed Emma Chaitin to the Board of Health for a term expiring Feb. 27, 2028. Councilor Haglund noted Chaitin’s background working at Haywood Healthcare and her current role as practice manager of the cancer center at MGH Brigham, saying she brings “a good new perspective” on where policy meets delivery and accessibility.

Later in the meeting the council confirmed Lori Vita to a zoning board seat with a term expiring Jan. 22, 2028. Councilor Heath said Vita is completing her first year on the Zoning Board of Appeals and that, under the city law department’s guidance, an early reappointment restarts the appointed term to the newest appointment date.

The council also confirmed Eric Flint to the Planning Board for a term expiring Jan. 7, 2028. Heath said Flint is a Gardner resident who currently serves as conservation planner for the city of Worcester and previously worked as a conservation agent for Marshfield; the committee described him as bringing substantial land‑use experience. Committee members said the planning board’s membership had fallen following resignations and that Flint’s appointment would help meet quorum requirements.

After votes on the initial appointments the council recessed briefly so the clerk could administer oaths; Summerhays and another appointee were sworn in during that recess.

All confirmations were adopted by voice vote when presented and affirmed by the council without recorded opposition.","The council confirmed Nicholas Summerhays to the Conservation Commission, Emma Chaitin to the Board of Health, Lori Vita to the Zoning Board and Eric Flint to the Planning Board during its April 7 meeting; new appointees were briefly sworn in.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083870,"Gardner City Council adopts resolution opposing proposed building department fee increases",1105,772000,1877000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2926235-e736adf7a3b7794c79cd8ac8d1d55edf&start=772&end=1877","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2926235-e736adf7a3b7794c79cd8ac8d1d55edf/thumbnail_772000.jpg","/articles/6083870/Gardner-City/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Gardner-City-Council-adopts-resolution-opposing-proposed-building-department-fee-increases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083870-a8808dbd01e5702cd129b06a3e02749b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157657&Signature=RU4E7BqOZYM9iYQWdCYsm2I0glDNOtmdtSyWOvNVwbugFO1G8H2n-qifAFAb4CvuEx8wVwk2G2h32ZzmXAgbzdLsd8Uk1a7pcI5NqjXv-SElw6CzakIDAD1AyqSKMdKAdEicaQ1nUMhDxmdo7U8LjtsZSDK49HFK1PQoXh4fWaxpB4pP2ARyX5-vfEEqecqNu7WlVc5gXWW95Aix8-IZsFWaKsdc97wQlpL2RHmWwhFBTOV-TdBp9sdlgn7D025sxzXJZz~GTDfGcmJSEPhbm~4scE6uAAWvYwnlM9nQXbg511iGzqBfCXrV9-oTVrIK7WUDFtKAqySurapPOHvkzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gardner City Council on April 7 voted to adopt a resolution opposing proposed building department fee increases, taking the position by a roll-call vote of 8 yes and 2 no.

The resolution (Item 11515) was presented to the council as a formal expression of disapproval of a package of fee changes that the building commissioner had submitted. President Tayros said the council needed to “quickly and decisively reject this” to avoid the perception that it was considering the changes. “This proposal would substantially increase those costs and give nothing additional to our residents or businesses in return,” Tayros said.

Councilors who spoke in favor of the resolution said the timing and size of the increases were inappropriate. Councilor Kacinskas argued that the fee proposal was premature relative to an earlier five-year review schedule and flagged what he described as a perceived link between the fee proposal and a separate, same‑day salary request for the building commissioner. “I do not want any of our constituents to think … that we will consider raising fees to pay for salary increases of that department head,” Kacinskas said.

Councilor Thibaut Munoz and Councilor Cormier each said they understood pressures on the city budget and pay scales but nevertheless supported the resolution as the proper procedural response at this time. Opponents said the resolution improperly foreclosed options during the FY26 budget process. Councilor Brooks said she would vote no because she wanted to preserve “wiggle room” for the mayor and budget negotiations; she added that a no vote did not mean she favored fee increases.

Councilors cited specific elements from the package in packet materials, including examples flagged by speakers: a 50% increase to the minimum building‑permit fee; a 28.5% increase to per‑square‑foot fees for new single‑ and two‑family permits; higher sign fees; and larger fence permits. Speakers also referenced a recently settled contract with Teamsters Local 170 covering non‑department head inspectors as context for salary pressures that prompted the building‑department request.

The clerk conducted a roll call. Votes recorded were: Brooks — No; Craig Cormier — Yes; Dan Lawitz — Yes; Harder — Yes; Healy — Yes; Hegland — Yes; Kazinskas/Kacinskas — Yes; Thibaut Munoz — No; Tassone — Yes; President Tayros — Yes. The council president announced: “That is 8 yes and 2 no. The resolution passes.”

The resolution is a policy statement of council opposition; it does not prevent the mayor from later submitting a different fee proposal during the budget process, several speakers noted. The mayor had not forwarded a fee proposal to the council at the time of the vote, though the packet and the clerk’s office contained the building commissioner’s submission, and finance‑committee members said the mayor spoke favorably of letting the resolution proceed during the committee meeting earlier that evening.

The council provided no date for any further formal consideration of building‑department fees; members said a broader, publicly noticed review would be appropriate as part of budget work for FY26.","The council voted 8–2 on April 7 to adopt a resolution of disapproval and opposition to a set of proposed building-department fee increases submitted to the clerk as item 11515.","actionData","errors"]

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