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Council approves reappropriation of $8.16 million in leftover school bond proceeds after debate over scope and term
Summary
Gardner City Council voted 9–1 to reappropriate $8,161,000 in unexpected bond proceeds left from the new elementary school project to a list of capital improvement projects after a lengthy debate about using long-term debt for smaller items and priorities for city buildings and schools.
The Gardner City Council on Feb. 18 approved an order to reappropriate $8,161,000 of unspent bond proceeds from the Waterford/Squire Street (new elementary school) borrowing to other capital projects, voting 9–1 in a roll-call after extensive discussion of priorities and debt term.
Councilor Mack, who made the motion and was seconded by Councilor Durnalowicz, told the council the funds would cover a range of capital items listed in the packet, from school improvements to City Hall repairs and other public facilities. The motion requires a two‑thirds majority; the roll-call produced nine yeas and one no and the order passed.
Proponents said using the money now addresses…
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