As I announced in March, Ready, Set, Quit Lowell is an exciting quit-smoking promotion. But like all good things, the offer ends on Friday, May 23rd.
The program provides a free supply of nicotine patches to eligible smokers who call 1-800-TRY-TO-STOP. The City partnered with the MA Department of Public Health and leading Lowell institutions and [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Final Week of Ready, Set, Quit Smoking Cessation
Posted in Community, Public Service on May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
New Foreclosure Prevention Office
Posted in Community, Public Service on May 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
As we are all aware, the nation is in the midst of a foreclosure crisis. The foreclosure crisis is the result of the declining real estate values, questionable lending practices, and homeowners overextending themselves by taking on too much debt. The result of lenders foreclosing on properties is people losing their homes and buildings being [...]
Summer Jobs for Youth
Posted in City Services, Community, Public Service on May 6, 2008 | 2 Comments »
At a recent Community Forum hosted by the Gang Task Force Initiative, I implored the business community to consider the importance of jobs for the youth of the City. This summer promises to be an especially tight job market however the value of jobs is more important than ever. Summer jobs represent a real life investment in our [...]
Edward J. Early Garage Ribbon Cutting
Posted in City Services, Economic Development on May 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
At 11 a.m. today, the official opening of the Edward J. Early Garage on Middlesex St. will be marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony. I’m very pleased to report that the garage, which has been open for about a month has been met with enthusiasm. Response has been very positive; users have complemented the new facility [...]
