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2004-05 Draft CAPER

 

Notice of Amendment to Annual Action Plan

The City of Lowell's is amending its FY 2003-2004 and FY 2005-2006 Annual Action Plans.

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City Announces New City Councilor.

Kevin Broderick was sworn in to fill the vancancy on the City Council.

Relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina

MEMA, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, encouraged Bay State citizens to support relief efforts "the right way" in the aftermath of Katrina.

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Council endorses Comprehensive Master Plan

The Lowell City Council unanimously endorsed the City's Comprehensive Master Plan.

Downtown parking garage escorts now available

Reliable Security has implemented a customer escort service at each of the municipal parking garages for residents and employees of the downtown area.

Frechette Bridge Opening

The Frechette Bridge (Aiken Street, over the Northern Canal) is now open to traffic.

Disaster Assistance

Disaster assistance is available for homeowners, renters and business owners in the Counties of Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Worcester who were affected by flooding beginning April 1, 2003.

Healthy Summer is here!

The Division of Youth Services of Lowell offers many summer programs for your child. Use the NEW Neighborhood Map to find out where these programs are located in your area.

University Avenue Bridge Opening

On August 28, 2004, the University Avenue Bridge will be re-opening.

Lowell Senior Center

If you are 60 years of age and older you can now use your Food Stamps for lunch. We can electronically debit your Food Stamp Account at the time of your donation. Just bring in your EBT.

Farmer's Market

 

"Bridging Generations"

Lowell's architecture stands as silent testimony to generations past. This project helped students by developing in them a sustainable understanding and appreciation of the contributions made to our community by our elder citizens.

Notice of Amendment to Annual Action Plan

The City of Lowell is amending its FY 2004-2005 Annual Action Plan as follows:

Notice of Availability

Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Weight Watchers at the Lowell Senior Center.

Meetings will be held on Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:00 and the Senior Center will provide lunch or you may bring your own. The first meeting will be held on July 14th (information about payment and enrollment only) at the Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway. Weigh in begins the following week on July 21st.

Lowell Commuter Rail Info During The DNC

Information

Thurday Night Lights

 

Smoking Ban

Massachusetts has become Smoke-free

Bridge Closing

 

NPFH Award

NPFH Award

New Parking Garage Technology

 

World Series Trophy

 

2005 Winterfest

 

2005 Winterfest Competition Results

 

Healthy Summer Programs 2005

 

Summer Programs - Parks

 

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Public Meeting on 10/06/05

Plain, Chelmsford, and Powell Streets Intersection Improvements.

Residents in the Gorham street area please read

The Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility, with the assistance of our engineering consultant CDM, is continuing its efforts to improve your wastewater and storm water collection facilities. We are seeking the cooperation of residents in the Gorham Street area -- between Gorham and Autumn, Gorham and Stromquist, and Gorham and Prince Ave and Congress.

Lowell Parks & Recreation 2005 - 2006 Fall/Winter Programs

Here is a listing of programs being offered by Lowell Parks & Recreation as well as some of Lowell's Non-Profits.

Division of Planning & Development Receives $3 Million Lead Paint Grant

The City of Lowell has been awarded $3,000,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to produce 234 lead-safe units.

2005 Election Results

The results for yesterday's election for City Council, School Committee and Gr. Lowell Reg. Voc. School Committee are in.

Presidential Disaster Declaration for Massachusetts Floods

President Bush signed a Major Disaster Declaration for Massachusetts late last week.

Lowell awards over 9.4 million in commercial revitalization deductions.

The City of Lowell and Congressman Marty Meehan are proud to announce the award of $9,464,650 million in Commercial Revitalization Deductions (CRD) to nine projects in Lowell. The amount is the highest awarded in the city since the Renewal Community program began in 2002.

City of Lowell to seek federal grant.

The City of Lowell Division of Planning and Development is in the process of applying for a brownfields assessment grant through the USEPA. The grants would assist the City’s ongoing effort to revitalize neighborhoods citywide by transforming blighted and underused property into productive parcels for job creation and new housing opportunities.

City Health Department Implements Voice over IP (VoIP)

The City of Lowell’s Health Department will be moving to a new telephone system and consolidating all Health Department telephone numbers to 978-970-4010 effective 12/29/05.

Become a Volunteer Tutor

for the Pollard Memorial Library Adult Literacy Program.

Notice of Amendment to Annual Action Plan

 

2006 Lowell City Council Sworn In; William F. Martin Jr. Elected Mayor

 

2006 Winterfest

 

Lobby Office Furniture Available

 

Congratulations to all the Winners of the 2006 WinterFest Competitions!

And the winners are...

Businesses save big with the Renewal Community

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS OF BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE RENEWAL COMMUNITY (RC)!! You can get a credit agains your federal taxes up to $1,500 for each employee and new hire who lives and works in the RC.

Workshop on the Renewal Community

 

Flood Related Forms

 

Msg from Keyspan: Gas Service Interruptions Due to Flooding

"KeySpan has begun the process of restoring natural gas service to our customers affected by flooding. Due to the circumstances that were experienced by the flooding, certain inspections must be performed by the City of Lowell Gas Inspector prior to the restoration of your service. Keyspan will continue to work with Lowell officials to coordinate the restortation of your gas service in a safe and timely manner. Below is an outline of the steps that need to be taken and the process that must be followed as we work together to restore your gas service. We ask that you first coordinate the initial call with the City of Lowell's Inspectional Services Office at 978-970-4036; this will prompt a follow up call after that inspection to Keyspan."

USSBA & LSBAC offering business assistance to flood victims

U.S. Small Business Administration (USSBA) and the Lowell Small Business Assistance Center (LSBAC) are offering business assistance to flood victims!

U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance

The U.S. Small Business Administration (USSBA) and the Lowell Small Business Assistance Center (LSBAC) are offering business assistance to flood victims.

Flood Victim? Need Clothing?

The Wish Project: Flood Victim Assistance program is trying to provide emergency assistance to the 5/15/2006 flood victims!

Public Meeting Announcement - Sixth & Emery Sewer Separation Construction Project

The Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility will be present at the June 5th Pawtucketville Citizen’s Council meeting in order to discuss the upcoming Sixth & Emery Sewer Separation Construction Project.

Consolidated Disaster Assistance Information for the 5/15/2006 Flood

This information is constantly changing as updates are made available; this update is as of 6/08/06 @ 3:00pm.

Senior Center operations resume 5/25/06

After successfully functioning as the City's Emergency Evacuation Center since the Flood of 5/15/06, the Senior Center is ready to resume its normal operations.

Presidential Disaster Declaration and Relief for Flood Victims announced on 5/25/06

Find out what type of assistance is available, and how to apply for assistance here!

Keyspan Home Heating Offer

 

Fiscal Year 2007 Proposed Budget

 

Fiscal Year 2007 Proposed Budget

 

City of Lowell Employees Campaign

 

Notice of Amendment to Annual Action Plan

The City of Lowell is amending its FY 2005-2006 Annual Action Plan as follows:

Lowell Pandemic Influenza Public Discussion Summary Report

On April 18, 2006, the Lowell Pandemic Influenza Public Discussion was held at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, MA. The Lowell event was the first of a possible series of public discussion sessions being held across the state as part of the Massachusetts Pandemic Flu Public Participation Project.

Prepare for the Heat!

 

Press Release: Boards and Commissions' Applicant Search

 

Map of Beaver - Martin Detour

 

2007 City of Lowell Fees

 

The Hamilton Canal District Presentation

 

Hamilton Canal District Update

City Manager Lynch presented an Update on the Hamilton Canal District project to the Economic Development Subcommittee of the Lowell City Council on November 21, 2006.

City of Lowell Approved Fee Structure

A public hearing was held on 11/28/2006 to review the City of Lowell's proposed new fee structure.

COLEC 2006 Brochure

 

COLEC Pledge Card

 

Announcement - The First Annual City of Lowell Employees Campaign (COLEC)

Many City employees are extremely generous to area charities and the City is instituting this giving campaign to make donations convenient and easy through payroll deduction or one time giving through COLEC.

The City's Winter Parking Ban - Snow Emergency Information

THE CITY’S WINTER PARKING BAN IS IN EFFECT FROM DECEMBER 1st – MARCH 31st

Snow and Ice Removal

Per City Ordinance, all snow and ice shall be removed from the sidewalk within twelve (12) hours after the snow has ceased falling and/or the ice has accumulated.

Notice of RFP Availability and Public Hearing

City of Lowell announces the availability of RFP for Federal Funds and Public Hearing for the FY 2007-2008 Annual Action Plan

2007 Winterfest

 

Notice of Public Hearing

Opportunity for Grant Applicants to present proposals to the Citizens Advisory Committee

Press Release

City Division of Planning and Development (DPD) Implements Voice over IP (VoIP), and Consolidates All DPD Telephone Numbers To 978‐446‐7200.

United Way Debuts Free Information and Referral System in Massachusetts

United Ways statewide have introduced a statewide Information & Referral system - MASS 211. By calling 1-877-211-MASS individuals or families can be connected to valuable resources at appropriate community based organizations or government agencies.

Snow Emergency - Remember To Remove Snow & Ice!

 

2/15/07 - Winter Parking Ban Has Been Lifted.

 

Fraud Alert

 

3/1/07 - Snow Emergency - Winter Parking Ban - In Effect !

 

Recycling Old Cell Phones

The Lowell Senior Center is now accepting old and discarded cell phones for emergency use by seniors. The center has started the program to recycle or reuse old cell phones to help seniors and protect the environment.

3/2/07 - Winter Parking Ban Has Been Lifted.

 

Learn about Small Business Tax Incentives in Economically Distressed Areas in HUD/IRS Teleconference on March 15, 2007

Tax incentives information

3/16/07 - Snow Emergency - Winter Parking Ban - In Effect !

 

3/17/07 - Winter Parking Ban Has Been Lifted

 

Notice of Availability and Public Hearing

 

2007 Norma Lee Murphy Scholarship Application

 

Publication 954 - Tax Incentives for Distressed Communities

This publication is for business owners who want to find out whether they qualify for certain tax incentives. These incentives are intended to help empowerment zones, enterprise communities, renewel communities and other distressed communities. A distressed community is any area whose poverty rate or other conditions cause any of these tax incentives to apply.

Upper Merrimack Valley Medical Reserve Corps - Volunteer Application

 

Upper Merrimack Valley Medical Reserve Corps - Additional Data and CORI Request Form

 

Volunteer Opportunities During an Emergency

If there were a disaster in Lowell, would you be interested in volunteering to help?

City of Lowell, Citizen Services Hotline

The City of Lowell, Office of the City Manager, is pleased to announce the creation of our new Citizen Services Hotline (978) 970-4035

Police Examination Seminar

The City of Lowell Human Relations Department in conjunction with the Massachusetts Human Resources Division will be holding a Test Orientation Seminar for applicants who have signed up to take the May 19,2007 Police Officer examination.

Extreme Flooding Alert

Important notice to the City of Lowell's residents and businesses regarding flooding.

Traffic updates due to Flooding

Local City traffic updates due to the 5/15/2006 flood.

Flooding Alert

Important notice to the City of Lowell's residents and businesses regarding flooding.

Consolidated Assistance Information for the 4/17/2007 Flood

This information is constantly changing as updates are made available.

City of Lowell Flood Assistance Center

The City of Lowell's Neighborhood Flood Assistance Center opens Thursday, 4/19/2007 @ 9:00am

Small Business Disaster Assistance

The City of Lowell in conjunction with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) would like to try to help business owners in the City of Lowell who were affected by the 4/17/07 flooding find out if they qualify for disaster recovery assistance.

City Overhauls G.I.S. Website

The City of Lowell’s Management Information Systems Department (M.I.S.) will be upgrading its online Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) tool effective 5/1/07.

City of Lowell Fiscal Year 2008 Budget

The City of Lowell's Fiscal Year 2008 Budget is now available for download and review in its entirety, or in sections, as follows:

City of Lowell FY2008 Budget

 

FY2008 Part 2 - Proposed Resolution of City Council (pp 18 - 28)

 

FY2008 Part 1 - City Manager Letter and Financial Overview (pp. 1 - 17)

 

FY2008 Part 3 - Budget Highlights (pp 29 - 36)

 

FY2008 Part 4 - Revenue Detail (pp. 37 - 41)

 

FY2008 Part 5a - Detailed Departmental Budgets (pp. 42 - 66)

 

FY2008 Part 5b - Detailed Departmental Budgets (pp. 42, 43, 67 - 84)

 

FY2008 Part 5c - Detailed Departmental Budgets (pp. 42, 43, 85 - 95)

 

FY2008 Part 5d - Detailed Departmental Budgets (pp. 42, 43, 96 - 103)

 

FY2008 Part 5e - Detailed Departmental Budgets (pp. 42, 43, 104 - 120)

 

FY2008 Part 5f - Detailed Departmental Budgets (pp. 42, 121 - 136, Appendix A)

 

FY2008 Table of Contents

 

Greater Lowell has been named as one of the top five regions for Nanotechnology research

 

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to attend Pawtucketville Citizens Council Meeting on 6/4/07

 

U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet - Disaster Loans

 

RMV Partners with Cell Phones for Soldiers

Donations to benefit Massachusetts Soldiers Serving in Middle East

U.S. Small Business Administration - Physical Disaster Loan Deadline is July 6th

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding homeowners, renters and businesses that one month remains to submit disaster loan applications for damage caused by severe storms and flooding April 15-19, 2007. The deadline to file an application for physical damage is July 6, 2007. Homeowners, renters, non-profit organizations and businesses that sustained physical damage in Essex County and the contiguous counties of Middlesex and Suffolk in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and contiguous counties of Hillsborough and Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire are eligible to apply.

City Council Resolution - Endorsing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement

 

City of Lowell Passes Energy Resolution Endorsing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement

On June 12, 2007 the Lowell City Council passed a resolution endorsing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and signing up Lowell for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New England's Community Energy Challenge.

Sign up for National Grid's GreenUp Program

Support the development of renewable energy by participating in National Grid's GreenUp renewable energy program. GreenUp allows you to choose to have all or part of your electricity generated from renewable resources—while keeping National Grid as your energy supplier.

2007 City Pavement Projects

The City will be resurfacing these streets (and in some cases, sidewalks) this coming year. These pavement projects are being funded through the Sewer Separation projects or from MassHighway’s Chapter 90 Funding. It is our intention not to grant any street opening permits for a period of five years after resurfacing.

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Technical & Financial Support Available to Lowell Home & Business Owners for Energy & Utility Expenses.

Government agencies, utility companies, and energy organizations have a multitude of programs and resources waiting to help you on the road to energy independence.

Enel Energy To Begin Pawtucket Canal Bridge Work

 

Real Estate Cyclical Inspections

The Assessors Office is conducting a re-list and re-measure of all properties in the Pawtucketville section of the City over the next few months, and will continue throughout the entire City.

Notice of Availability-Draft CAPER

 

The Board of Assessors advise residents:

 

Assessors Receive Preliminary Certification on the FY 2008 Property Assessments

The City of Lowell Board of Assessors will hold public disclosure hearings on the proposed FY 2008 Real & Personal Property assessed values. These values have been preliminarily certified by the Department of Revenue. The assessments can be viewed from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on:

Seeking Applicants For Lowell Conservation Commission

The City of Lowell is currently seeking residents to fill openings on the Conservation Commission.

Notice - Lawrence Street Paving

The paving of Lawrence Street, between Woburn Street and Boylston Street will begin on Tuesday October 30th, 2007. WEATHER PERMITTING

Wellman Street Sewer Seperation Project - Chelmsford Street Traffic Routing

As of September 24, 2007, the section of Chelmsford St between Industrial Ave and Midland St will be impacted by ongoing water, sewer, and drain improvements.

Notice of a Public Hearing

A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassHighway to discuss the proposed University Avenue Bridge Replacement project over the Merrimack River in Lowell, MA.

ELECTION MAP CORRECTION

THERE IS A CORRECTION TO THE CITY OF LOWELL ELECTION MAP WHICH WAS PUBLISHED IN THE LOWELL SUN ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2007.

Conflict of Interest Workshop - CANCELLED

Please be advised the Conflict of Interest workshop scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2007 in the Mayors Reception Room has been cancelled at the request of the State Ethics Commission.

Notice of Public Hearing and RFP Availability

For the FY 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan.

Snow Emergency Parking Policy

In the case of an Emergency Snow Ban being declared in the City of Lowell, all vehicles are to be removed from the streets.

Vision Sessions for the Hamilton Canal District

 

Join the Vision Sessions for the Hamilton Canal District

The City of Lowell and Trinity Financial, the master developer, invite you to the first of five Vision Sessions on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, Listening Session, 5:45 PM to 9 PM at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Third Floor - Veterans' Wing, 50 East Merrimack Street.

Snow Parking Ban has been Lifted

 

RFP - 27 Fourth Street

 

26 - 28 Lawrence Street

 

Request for Proposals - Disposition City Owned Real Estate

 

Yard (Lawn & Leaf) Waste SPECIAL COLLECTION

The City is providing one (1) additional week of 'curbside service'.

Snow Emergency - No Parking Ban

 

Free Photos w/ Santa - CANCELLED

 

Snow Emergency Parking Ban has been lifted.

 

Assessor's Notice

In accordance with the provisions of General Laws,Chapter 59, Section 29. To all persons subject to taxation in the City of Lowell on or before March 1, 2008..

Rourke Bridge - Temporary Closure for Inspection on Friday, 12/28/2007, 10AM - Noon

 

Notice of Public Hearing

 

Public Informational Session

 

Blog from the Office of the City Manager

The Office of the City Manager is pleased to announce the launch of a blog site from the City Manager’s Office.

Citizens Advisory Committee Members Needed

The City is seeking volunteers for the Citizens Advisory Committee that reviews grant applications and recommends funding allocations to the City Manager for the HOPWA Program.

Best Retail Practices Comes to Lowell With Advice and Grants for Retailers

 

Flood Documents