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Health department: director vacancy, Kendall Pond advisory and landfill pump costs flagged

Gardner City Committee · January 30, 2026
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Summary

Health Department Representative reported a vacant health-director post, a DPH fish-consumption advisory for Kendall Pond due to elevated mercury, ongoing landfill pump repairs with estimated per-pump costs of $600–$1,000 and plans to seek additional funds.

Health Department Representative (Speaker 5) told the committee on Jan. 23 that the health director position remains vacant after a candidate who had accepted withdrew and that the department reposted the position and will re-interview candidates. She said part-time administrative coordinator and transfer-station supervisor interviews were underway and that transfer-station oversight is being provided by inspector Eric Babin…

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