Mayor (unnamed) announced a series of community events and said Greenwood Pool’s Sunday pilot will continue for the first two Sundays in August because lifeguard staffing allows it and "we had around 70 or 80 people on each of the Sundays" during July.

Why this matters: expanded pool hours and local events affect recreation schedules and invitations for residents to participate in summer programming.

Key event details the mayor provided:
- Greenwood Pool: Sundays will be added for the first two Sundays in August; lifeguard staffing is largely college and high-school students returning to school thereafter. The mayor thanked Councilor Judy Mack for advocating for the Sunday pilot.
- Twelfth annual Greater Gardner National Night Out: Thursday, Aug. 7 at 5:30 p.m., Gardner High School practice field (new baseball diamond). The mayor thanked prevention coordinator Veronica Patty, GCAT and Lieutenant Chasnowski of the Guerna Police Department for work on the event.
- Monument Park concerts: continuing series with the next concert (Green Sisters) beginning at 6 p.m.; the last two concerts on Aug. 16 and Aug. 23 will begin at 5 p.m. (5–7 p.m.) rather than 6–8 p.m.
- Farmers market: Saturday, Aug. 16 at Gardner Community Center, 62 Waterford Street.
- Theater at the Mount: production of Grease in August; tickets available online, by phone at (978) 630-9388, or at the box office.
- Gardner Senior Center: Social Security 90th-anniversary event on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 2–3 p.m.; the mayor said Congresswoman Laura Johan will attend.
- Gardner Elks annual charity ride: Saturday, Aug. 30; registration 9 a.m., kickstands up 11 a.m.; registration fee listed at $20 per rider and includes a barbecue dinner. The mayor thanked Tim and Lisa Landry.

These are announcements rather than council actions; the mayor encouraged residents to check the city's website and social media for updates and to bring chairs to concerts. He also thanked volunteers and organizers involved in each event.

Less critical details: specific organizers and staff acknowledged for their roles at each event.