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Councilors announce food drive, Veterans Day ceremony and local updates
Summary
During councilor remarks on Nov. 3, Gardner City Councilors announced a community food drive to support the CAC, reminded residents about the Nov. 4 election and a Veterans Day ceremony at Perry Auditorium, and provided a Pearl Street paving update and local business congratulations.
At the Gardner City Council meeting on Nov. 3, councilors used the remarks period to announce several community items and brief updates.
Councilor Heath provided a public‑works update on Pearl Street, saying DPW Director Arnold expects work to finish in about two weeks once sidewalks are capped and paving begins; he said the delay resulted from late state funding. Heath also reminded residents that the following day was election day and thanked poll workers.
Councilor Mack announced a citywide community food drive to support the Community Action Center (CAC) in light of recent reductions or delays in SNAP benefits and for holiday needs. The council plans to hold the drive at local grocery stores on a Saturday (either Nov. 8 or Nov. 15) with collection from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; the date and locations will be posted on the city website. Mack said he coordinated with Miss Meehan from the CAC on items needed.
Councilor Sisoni reminded residents the annual Veterans Day ceremony will be held at Perry Auditorium at 11 a.m. next Tuesday and invited the public to attend. Councilor Brooks congratulated Pat and Peter Musso on the Paramount Cafe’s 90th anniversary and recalled the cafe’s longtime service to the downtown community.
These remarks were delivered during the councilor comments portion of the Nov. 3 meeting and were informational; no formal council action on these items was recorded in the meeting transcript.
