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Economic and Community Development director reports Rear Main Street construction, Greenwood Pool demolition and master-plan outreach
Summary
Director Stevens updated the Economic and Community Development Committee (reported to the council) on multiple projects: Rear Main Street construction began June 9, Greenwood Pool demolition is under contract and expected this summer, North Central Pathway paving continues through June 27, and the master-plan public engagement continues.
At the council's June 16 meeting, Councilor Kacinskas delivered the May Economic and Community Development Committee update summarizing a May 30 presentation by Director Stevens.
Key updates included: construction on Rear Main Street began June 9 (start date noted at the committee meeting); the Greenwood Pool demolition bid was awarded and contractors are assembling bonds and insurance with demolition expected this summer; paving and construction on the North Central Pathway (Crystal Lake Drive connection) is underway with paving continuing through June 27; and the Rome Building demolition was completed in February with a final site walkthrough reported.
Staffing updates included an accepted offer for the assistant director position in Community Development and a posted advertisement for the economic development and finance manager position. Director Stevens also encouraged continued public participation in the city master plan: a public engagement event was held May 22, and the master-plan team is accepting feedback through the city's online engagement portal (search "Gardner master plan").
Councilor Kacinskas asked the council to place the committee update on file; the council unanimously approved the request by roll call. Councilors urged residents to view the recorded committee meeting for more detail.
