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Gardner committee hears FY2026 CDBG requests as applications exceed available funds by about $203,000
Summary
Gardner City’s CDBG steering committee heard presentations from local nonprofits and city staff on proposals for FY2026 grants — including shelter services, youth athletics, a garden expansion and downtown improvements — and voted to continue the public hearing to Feb. 24 after staff said requests exceed available funds by roughly $203,000.
The Gardner City CDBG steering committee opened a public hearing on Jan. 20 to review FY2026 funding requests from local nonprofits and city programs and moved the final funding decision to Feb. 24 after staff said the applications exceed available dollars by about $203,000.
Committee members heard short presentations from applicant groups and city staff. Stephanie Marchetti, standing in for Gardner CAC director Julie Meagan, described a proposal to partially fund a new full-time frontline coordinator to triage emergency walk-ins and immediate rehousing or medical needs; the CAC requested $30,000 and staff said the position would be cost-shared because some clients live outside Gardner.
Dan Porter, athletic director at Carleton High School, told the committee the school’s scholarship program removes user fees so low- and…
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