Mayor James J. Fiorentini > Press Release

January 2, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

MAYOR ORDERS CITY HALL CLOSED TWO NIGHTS A WEEK

In order to save money on energy costs, Mayor James J. Fiorentini today ordered City Hall closed Monday nights and Friday nights.  The move will take effect January 1 with the exception of a previously scheduled License Commission meeting scheduled for Jan. 12th.

The Mayor also ordered, effective immediately, the thermostat in City Hall to be turned down to 68 degrees during the day and 60 degrees at night.  The Mayor also ordered the immediate removal of all portable electric heaters from all of the offices at City Hall. 

Mayor Fiorentini said:

“In this economic environment, it is critical that we do everything possible to save money.  We estimate that closing City Hall, turning down thermostats, will save between $10, 000 to $15,000 per year. This is the first in a series of steps we will be taking to meet the current budget crisis.”