The City of Lowell is officially closed tomorrow.  I once signed up for email alerts from the city through its E-Gov Services page and here’s what I got today:

Hello-NOTICE: CITY FACILITIES CLOSED MAY 22, 2009. Due to CITY-WIDE FURLOUGH In order to close a budget deficit, City of Lowell employees are on furlough Friday, May 22, 2009. All non-continuous operations are closed on May 22 and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Bernard F. Lynch, City Manager. Also: due to Memorial Day celebrations, Mon. May 25th, all trash, recycling and Yard Waste routes will one day delayed. Friday collection will be held on Sat. May 30. Have a safe weekend.