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Gardner Senior Center outlines move to Waterford Street School, addresses water and access concerns
Summary
Center leadership described renovations, safety measures, program space and services tied to a planned move to Waterford Street School. Director Michael reported upgrades, staffing, equipment and program metrics, and responded to council questions about water in the basement, bathrooms, entrances and noise for quiet activities.
Gardner Senior Center leadership updated the council on plans to relocate operations to the Waterford Street School, describing ongoing renovations, safety and access features, equipment and programming changes that would take effect with the move.
Michael, the center director, told the council an information session about the Waterford Street School drew roughly 100 attendees and that city and school leaders had walked through the building to define the work needed before the senior center moves in. He addressed long-standing community concerns about water in the school’s basement, saying he inspected the space and found it dry in most areas. “I’m in this building for many many more hours than anyone else,” Michael said, adding he would not move the center into a space that presented health or safety hazards.
The director summarized key facility changes: bathroom renovations are underway and will provide at least the same number of fixtures as the center currently has;…
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