Next week marks the start of Hunger/Homeless Awareness month. The City of Lowell’s Hunger/Homeless Commission has planned a series of events to bring attention to the issue and raise awareness. I thought I would take the opportunity to update you on the 10-Year Plan.
On the surface you might think that the notion of ending homelessness is [...]
Archive for September, 2008
10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Posted in Uncategorized on September 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Lowell’s average tax bills and property values compare favorably with other communities
Posted in Budget, City Services, Uncategorized on September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
An article in the September 18 edition of the Boston Globe provided a good comparison for property owners and demonstrated that Lowell’s average single family tax bill and property values compare favorably with other communities. The article looked at property taxes that are increasing while assessed values are declining. The article looked at 34 Massachusetts [...]
6th Annual Newcomer’s Night Out TONIGHT!!
Posted in City Services, Community on September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Back Courtyard of the Doubletree Hotel is the scene of an Indian Summer celebration of the many terrific things happening in our downtown tonight from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. There are over 13 cultural and non-profit organizations are participating this year to showcase their programs. Also participating are 7 restaurants new to the downtown [...]
Standard & Poor’s Assigns “A” Bond Rating to City
Posted in Budget, City Services on September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Citing the City of Lowell’s “expanding and diversifying local economy, declining unemployment rate, growing property tax base and low overall debt burden”, I am pleased to report Standard and Poor’s has assigned an “A” SPUR rating. This rating comes on the heels of Moody’s Investment Service’s affirmation of a A3 stable outlook rating. In June, [...]
Talking Trash
Posted in Budget, City Services, Uncategorized on September 10, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Last evening, the initiative to revamp our solid waste program, set in motion months ago by the City Council, culminated in a public hearing and subsequent vote on the supportive ordinance changes to solid-waste-ordinance. I am very pleased to report that the changes illustrated in the following solid-waste-matrix1 were passed. A tremendous amount of hard work on the part of [...]
Best Retail Practices – September 16th
Posted in City Services, Economic Development on September 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A New Round of Best Retail Practices in September
The City of Lowell will once again be offering the Best Retail Practices program to assist small retailers, restaurants and storefront service businesses in Lowell with professional advice and grant money in the areas of store and restaurant design, window and merchandise displays, signage, and cost-effective [...]
