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Gardner Senior Center outlines 90-day relocation plan for move to Waterford Street
Summary
Senior center staff presented a detailed 90-day relocation plan for moving operations to Waterford Street, describing phases for packing, specialized movers for certain items, an expected closure of at least two weeks, and steps to secure 294 Pleasant Street after the move.
Gardner Senior Center staff presented a phased 90-day relocation plan for moving the center to Waterford Street, detailing contractor quotes, items that require specialist handling, and operational impacts including a temporary closure.
The staff member presenting (S1) said the move plan breaks into planning, award and contracting (days 0–30), execution and move (days 31–60), and stabilization (days 61–90), and that some items would not be moved by a general moving company (notably IT equipment and pool tables). “We expect to be closed at least 2 weeks,” S1 said, describing staging, packing, move days and a short unpacking window at the receiving site.
S1 and other members discussed specifics: IT equipment will be moved by city staff to preserve configurations; pool tables will be handled by specialty vendors who can level and re-cover tables; liquids and flammables will not be moved by vendors and require separate handling. The presenter said estimates from moving companies range widely and that the team will prioritize qualified vendors with relevant experience.
The plan also addresses building readiness at the Waterford Street site (room layouts, flooring repairs, paint and color palettes), storage and reuse of existing cabinetry and some desks, and security/utility transitions for the former site at 294 Pleasant Street (discussion included Comcast and other utilities). S1 noted the team is obtaining quotes for pool-table lights and other furniture and anticipates some items will be reused while older pieces are retired.
Councilors and staff discussed timing: July and August are the months with lower program activity (preferred closure windows), while a September/October move would coincide with the senior center's busiest months. S1 said the team is soliciting input and will circulate the 90-day plan for review; staff will also continue gathering contractor estimates and finalize a move date that minimizes disruption.
No formal vote was taken; the presentation ended with council members inviting further review and feedback ahead of moving decisions.
(Reporting note: move schedule and durations are the plan described by staff; exact move dates and contractor selections will be determined after bids and internal approvals.)
