Rain poured through a hole in the roof, soaking the gym floor, bleachers, walls and sports banners, school officials said.

The owner of the Dresden Avenue home heard a smoke alarm as he was leaving for work.

Municipal leaders had called the meeting with school board members to discuss the school budget and the roles of the elected boards.

The ongoing Water Street reconstruction project has revealed a roof drain connection from 190 Water St. to the sewer.

Gardiner residents will have a chance to weigh in at future meetings.