Office of the City Manager

Overview: *There is a special Budget Continuation Meeting tonight (6/18/2013) in the City Council Chambers. Attending the meeting will be the City Council, City Manager, and Budget Team. The public is welcome to attend. Meeting begins at 6:00.

The Office of the City Manager is the Executive Department of the City of Lowell. As the City's Chief Executive Officer, the City Manager provides leadership to and administration of all departments and services. The City Manager's staff includes the Assistant City Manager for Planning and Development, the Assistant City Manager for Operations, and the Chief Financial Officer.

The City Manager is responsible for the enforcement of all laws and City ordinances; appointment of department heads, appointment to numerous City boards, commissions, and other advisory bodies; and submission of the annual budget to the City Council. In addition, the City Manager and his staff recommend policies and programs to the City Council and implement Council decisions.

Adopt an Island Program: The City of Lowell’s Adopt an Island Program provides opportunities for companies, civic groups, institutions and individuals to adopt a traffic island or other public way green space and create attractive, welcoming “oases” throughout the City.

Guidelines provide information for two adoption options. Under Option 1 adopters agree to invest “sweat equity” to maintain an island; under Option 2 adopters pay a nominal annual fee and the City’s Parks Department provides basic island maintenance. In return an Adopt an Island sign recognizing the island’s adopter is installed by the City.

To begin the process of becoming an island Adopter check out the Guidelines and review application forms. Then, to find an island that suits your interest, check out the list of available spaces.

We appreciate the cooperation and commitment of those who have already adopted an island and are transforming green spaces across the city as well as those who are considering becoming part of this program.

For more information contact Henri Marchand in the City Manager’s Office at 978-674-1002.

Thank you.

Dept Contact Info: Bernard F. Lynch
City Manager

Location:
375 Merrimack Street
2nd Floor, Room 43
Lowell, MA 01852

Contact Information::
(978) 970-4000, phone
(978) 970-4007, fax
citymanager@lowellma.gov

Office Hours:
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.,
Monday - Friday

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