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Gardner City senior center flags year‑end deficits, says supplemental appropriation likely
Summary
The Gardner City Council on Aging was told energy, utilities and repair accounts are over budget and staff will likely ask the mayor and city council for a supplemental appropriation to cover roughly $12,000 in shortfalls, including major boiler repairs earlier this year.
The Gardner City Council on Aging was told April 6 that the senior center is facing multiple year‑end deficits and will likely request a supplemental appropriation from the mayor and city council.
Terry, who presented the treasurer’s report, said the center’s energy and utilities spending is running about 18% above last year and that, as of April 6, the center had spent $14,828.27 for the month. She said staff now forecast roughly $20,000 in energy and utilities expenses by June 30 — about $5,500 over the current budget line.
“Terry…
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