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Council approves $50,000 donation from transient guest tax fund to expand Bray House
Summary
The council authorized a $50,000 donation from the transient guest tax fund to the Gardner Historical Museum for an addition to the Bray House (project cost $155,000); the economic development committee had unanimously recommended the grant.
The Gardner City Council approved a $50,000 donation from the transient guest tax (tourism) fund to the Gardner Historical Museum for an addition to the Bray House at 207 W. Shawnee Street.
City staff told the council the project is in early stages, scheduled for completion by year‑end, and has a total cost of approximately $155,000; the museum intends to finance any remaining balance. The economic development committee reviewed the request and voted unanimously to recommend the use of transient guest tax funds for the museum expansion to promote tourism.
Council President and other members supported the donation, noting the requested funds come from a tourism‑designated revenue source and would not draw from the general fund. The motion to authorize the city administrator to process the donation passed.
What’s next: Staff will process the donation and coordinate with the museum for project tracking and reporting; no additional funding actions were recorded at this meeting.
