Council subcommittee bars privatization from facilities merger talks.
City Council Municipal Facilities Sub Committee · Meeting of February 25, 2026
LOWELL — City and school subcommittees vote to exclude privatization from joint facilities plan. Councilor Robinson's motion passed 5-0, formalizing a shift away from private contracting in any proposed consolidated department. Superintendent Skinner and school administrators outlined skilled-labor shortages and cited the School Dude work-order system as a constraint; public commenters urged protocol compliance and elimination of privatization.
City Manager Golden, Jr. said ongoing collaboration aims to establish proper structure, with updates on chairlift installation at Bartlett Community Partnership School and elevator work at St. Jean D'Arc on a fast-track timeline.
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Source: the City Council Municipal Facilities Sub Committee meeting of February 25, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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