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Council hears Lifeline Services update; members urge continued oversight
Summary
Finance committee reported 69 Lifeline subscribers (16 from Gardner), 14 new since April 2025, monthly expenses of about $1,400 vs. revenue of $2,500 and a projected $6,000 surplus by June; councilors asked for ongoing oversight and noted staff time and resident-share concerns.
The Gardner City Council on May 4 received a financial update on Lifeline Services and agreed to continue monitoring the program.
At the Finance Committee report, Councilor Hegland thanked Director Ellis for a detailed update on operations and finances. Committee materials showed 69 total subscribers as of April 22, 2026, 14 of them new since April 1, 2025, and 16…
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