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Gardner public health director to resign; department warns of staffing strain and landfill repairs needed
Summary
Health director submitted a resignation effective the week after Oct. 17; staff shortages are delaying inspections and the board of health approved private well testing to include PFAS starting Jan. 1, 2026. A single bid of $224,828 was received to repair the landfill leachate system against $115,000 available.
Gardner’s health director announced at the Oct. 17 council meeting that they have submitted a resignation with a final day "next Friday, the 20 fourth," and that Angela will serve as acting director. The director said the office has been stretched thin, with frequent phone calls and unfilled administrative positions, and warned that inspections are not being completed in a timely manner. "Inspections are not being performed. That is actually the public safety challenge that I speak of," the director…
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