Accomplishments

22 years of commitment, hard work and advocacy = one amazing city!

Community Spirit

Creating Jobs

Fiscal Management

Park Improvement

Protecting Our Environment

Investing in Education

Public Safety Capital Improvements

Transportation Infrastructure

Strong Fiscal Management saves taxpayers millions!

Moody’s Investment affirms the city’s high bond rating in September, 2015 – signaling strong fiscal management.
The City’s financial team has brought Leominster’s bond rating from lowest to #2 in the county, allowing the City to borrow for projects at the lowest rate – saving taxpayers millions.
City has excess levy capacity in the amount of $95 million – that’s $95 million we could have raised in taxes but didn’t. For the average taxpayer it means an average of over $6,000 per household.
Switch to performance based budgeting to maximize efficiency.
Implemented the Munis System in municipal government to upgrade our accounting systems to improve efficiency.
In 1992, our pension liability was funded at 46.6%. Currently we are funded at 84.6% – giving us one of the top pension systems in the state and ensuring debt is not passed on to our kids.

$10,000,000 investment in the OPEB Trust Fund through the State of Massachusetts Health Care Security Trust. Funds will be invested through the Pension Reserve Investment Trust. Continued investments in the City OPEB system have put them well ahead of other communities in terms of meeting our commitment.

Through paying cash for projects, the city has an extremely low debt obligation, meaning millions in interest savings.
Good fiscal management means $13 million in the City’s savings account and a better bond rating for projects.
City awarded with highest short term borrowing rating of MIG 1, Moody’s highest rating, saving taxpayers millions
Addressed more than $60 million of immediate capital needs upon taking office.
During Dean’s time in office, Leominster has had the lowest tax increases of all surrounding communities.
No layoffs despite $11.5 million in state aid cuts from 2009-2013
When he took office in 1994, Leominster had $42,000 in free cash and $187,000 in unpaid bills – leaving nothing for capital improvements. Today we average $8m yearly in free cash and have $13 million in our savings account, enabling the City to pay cash for projects – saving the taxpayers millions in interest payments.
Due to strong fiscal management, the City was able to finance the Leominster High School project at 1.09% savings the taxpayers millions.
Successfully implemented 20 years of balanced budget despite rising costs and millions in state aid cuts.
Completed over $90 million worth of capital improvements in the City with cash – no borrowing – saving millions.

Education:

Mazzarella Administration exceeds state mandated net school spending + millions of dollars more for our kids!

70% of our overall city budget goes to funding schools.
Leominster has invested $7.6 million in education OVER what the state requires under net school spending since 2005.
The City has invested an unprecedented amount of funds from the city side above and beyond the state’s required net school spending including with no impact on the school budget: .
- Yearly appropriation of $300,000 in technology for the school department, above the school budget.
- Yearly appropriation toward bus transportation.
- $65,000 appropriated toward reading program to meet the goal of every third grader reading at a third grade level.
- $18 million in supplemental (free cash) appropriations for the school department.
- Northwest School roof completed at $3.2 million (70% reimbursement from state, city paid the design costs and 30% of the project).
- Built Samoset School with no impact to the school budget to address overcrowding (70% reimbursement from state, city paid the design costs and 30% of the project).
- Built Skyview Middle School with no impact to the school budget to ease overcrowding in the school system. Paid for it in ten years, not twenty, saving taxpayers $2.4 million.
- $45 million Leominster High School rehabilitation project with no tax increase and no impact to the school budget. 72% reimbursement from the state, and the City’s portion ($13 million) was financed at an unheard of 1.09%.
- $3.7 million investment to Southeast School boiler and roof with no impact on the school budget. (70% reimbursement from state, 30% from city funds).
- $1.2 million investment to FallBrook School boiler (70% reimbursement from state, 30% from city funds).
- $50,000 design for new windows and roof at Johnny Appleseed School. .
Expanded the Leominster robotics program to enable kids to be more creative and innovative.
Formed a partnership between the school’s workforce coordinator and the city’s economic development coordinator to help kids explore the city’s workforce.
Reinstatement of high school busing ensuring our kids are safe and that they reach their destination
Supported the expansion of the Leominster Center for Technical Education into CTEi, an innovation school that will help our students reach their full potential and be able to compete on a global scale.
Established full day kindergarten to start the learning process early, giving our kids the best chance at success.
Created Youth Art Week to get the students out of the classroom and into the community to showcase their talent.
Started the City Hall internship to give our students real work experience
Worked to adopt anti-bullying policies in all schools, making sure all our kids are safe from this unacceptable behavior.
Established comprehensive evaluation system for schools, ensuring higher levels of efficiency
Established the Leominster Education Accelerated Program (LEAP) for gifted and talented kids.
Helped coordinate the location of the Mount Wachusett Community College Campus right here in Leominster.

A Safer City through investment, initiatives, and collaboration

After years of offering different sites for the new police station which were turned dow, the City moved forward to purchase 210 Lancaster Street for the future site of the Leominster Police Department, completed Phase I of the building for the detective bureau.
Appropriated $110,000 for the architectural study of 210 Lancaster Street for new police station. Will be completed fall, 2015.
Worked with the Leominster Police Department to create a program for directed patrols including after hours business checks, downtown walking beats, and traffic patrols.
Created the position of elder affairs officer within the Leominster Police Department to specifically address issues with our seniors.

Development of Community Action Team (CAT) which is based within the Leominster Police Department and includes a partnership between all other departments including the Department of Public Works which will map all troubled properties.

New police vehicle replacement program put in place
New fire engine for the Leominster Fire Department
Worked with emergency personnel to establish E911 for the City.

Appropriated funds to meet the state and local requirement for the police Quinn Bill, advancing education for police officers when the state failed to meet their commitment.

Over $7,000,000 of fire department capital improvements, equipment purchases and other support since 1994.
Over $6,000,000 of police department capital improvements, equipment purchases, and other support since 1995.
Diversified the Leominster Police Department by adding a motorcycle unit.
Established the school resource officer program to ensure school safety.
Receive yearly Department of Public Safety grants for our E911 system and additional construction funds for the dispatch center at 29 Church Street.
Funded a new dispatch center at the Leominster Police Department.
Secured $850,000 from the federal Department of Justice to put an additional four police officers on the street.
Civilian Dispatchers hired to put police back on the street
Mayor puts mobile office on French Hill to improve neighborhood
21^st Community policing program established in every neighborhood
Added k-9 unit to the Leominster Police Department
Worked with the police department and building department to crack down on unregistered vehicles, helping to clean up our neighborhoods.
Worked with the police department to crack down on illegal parking, making our roads and sidewalks safer.
Over $750,000 secured for the hiring of four police officers specifically for the East Side to improve the neighborhood in the mid-1990’s.
Advocated for a new roof at Central Fire Station on Church Street.
Established a Traffic Advisory Board to discuss current traffic issues and resolutions.
Department of Justice secured annually for community policing and department equipment.
Secured $102,000 in stimulus money for police equipment and community policing funds – saving the taxpayers thousands of dollars
Secured $33,000 for equipment for the Emergency Management Agency and the Police and Fire Departments from federal Homeland Security.
Secured $22,208.00 grant for the police department for the purchase of radios and tasers.
Helped to establish a local Crimestoppers chapter which has helped the Leominster Police Department deter crime
Established Mayor’s Office on Neighborhoods to respond directly to neighborhood concerns
Cracked down on out of town dumping at transfer station
Secured $50,000 for police overtime from federal Homeland Security, saving taxpayer dollars
Established assessment centers for hiring of police and fire chief, allowing a comprehensive and fair process in choosing the best candidate
New ambulance for the Leominster Fire Department
New ladder truck for Leominster Fire Department
Worked with the Leominster Fire Department and FEMA to put smoke detectors and stove stop suppression units in more than 200 homes in Leominster
Worked the Leominster Police Department to develop plan to address juvenile crime
Four years of grants for Junior Police Academy, ensuring this valuable program keeps running
Hired a crime analyst to assist the police department with targeting high crime areas
Revived auxiliary police to assist the Leominster Police Department with special events and weekend neighborhood checks
Adopted legislation to allow retired police officers to fill details, saving the taxpayers thousands

Creating jobs, expanding housing, attracting business

Established full time economic development team.

Received Adams/Cotton Street grant in the amount of $1.3 million for the relining of sewer pipes, replacement of water lines, streetscape and sidewalks, allowing for significant private investment.

Initiated tours of local business for the past ten years, bringing state agencies and local departments to offer assistance and see first hand what leads to our businesses success.

Adopted Housing Development Incentive Program through the Department of Housing and Community Development, allowing for new incentives for developers.

Secured $1.9 million in state funds to create a public private partnership for the development of Rockwell Village and the revitalization of Adams Street area.
Worked with our state legislative delegation to secure $2.5 million for the region to bring infrastructure to Orchard Hill and Pioneer Parks to create and retain jobs.
Secured $1 million for infrastructure for Southgate Business Park to bring sewer and water to Leominster’s newest site for proposed job creation.
Hired a small business coordinator to coordinate the needs of small businesses throughout Leominster and to work to maintain and grow the economy in our downtown.
Embraced the state’s Tax Increment Financing program for local businesses, leading to additional job creation in the City.
Created a guide for small business development, providing another tool for new and existing businesses to thrive.
Secured over $1.5 million for the development of Leominster Business Park at Tanzio Road, creating another opportunity for job creation in Leominster.
Secured a grant for a Gateway Action Plan for the Comb & Carriage District to create a comprehensive plan for neighborhood redevelopment.
Created a 43D Expedited Permitting book to help developers understand how to take advantage of this important state program to expedite job creation.
Worked with the private sector and MassDevelopment to rehabilitate 98 Adams Street.
Established the downtown planting program, allowing businesses to advertise while beautifying the city.
Upgraded our water and sewer infrastructure to create more than 450 acres of infrastructure-ready developable commercial/industrial land in Leominster.
Brought back the Downtown Banner Program, allowing business promotion in downtown
“Made in Leominster” promotion helped highlight all the products still made in our City
Assisted the Paper Store in locating in the City, creating new jobs for Leominster.
Leominster’s downtown is at almost 100% capacity, demonstrating Leominster’s vitality and business owners commitment to the downtown
The planning department maintains the available space directory, allowing people from all over the world to see what Leominster has available.
Established the technical review process which brings city departments together with potential new projects to share information
On average, the City welcomes 25-30 new small businesses each year – creating good paying jobs and bringing diversity and vitality to our economy.
Secured $1 million for the Industrial Road sewer extension, creating and retaining jobs
Promoted Leominster restaurants by starting the Taste of Leominster which draws hundreds for a food tasting event to benefit local charities.
Negotiated Tax Increment Financing Package for AIS who will be locating at one of the largest buildings in Leominster.
Worked with the state and private developers on Whitney Square development, rehabbing an old mill building and a neighborhood at Spruce and Whitney Streets.
Worked with the Leominster Small Business Association to develop the “Shop Local Leominster” site.
Fought hard for an inter-municipal agreement that stated no Leominster or business lead could be taken by nearby Devens without a sign off from Leominster.
Working with private sector developer to redevelop 140 Adams Street, one of the last vacant mill buildings in Leominster.
Chairman of the Workforce Development Board, working directly with the state to bring more jobs and training to Leominster.
Began “Tax Free February” which helps promote small businesses during a traditionally slow time.

Every park renovated…every neighborhood improved

Barrett Park – investment of $588,235 for a redesigned entrance, additional event space, handicap accessibility, and improvements to the trail system ($400,000 from the state, remainder from City funds).
$1.6 million state investment in Monoosnoc Brook walkway from Mechanic Street to Adams Street.
Southeast Playground: $180,000 new playground at Southeast School. (30% city funds, 70% state funds).
Completion of Fournier Park Splash Park with a state grant in the amount of $200,000 with $50,000 match from the City.
Elm Street parking lot: The City approved and helped build a parking area off of Elm Street in cooperation with the Leominster Trail Stewards.
$365,000 grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the purchase of open space property at Mechanic and Laurel Streets and for the upgrade of the Third Street playground. (City paid 30%, state paid 70%)

Built new soccer fields
Built skate park at Southeast School
$1.2 million in improvements to Doyle Field
Purchase of Sholan Farm – the last pick your own orchard in Leominster
Secured a state grant for $104,000 to build the Fournier Park Playground (40% city match)
Created the 3^rd Street splash park on French Hill, creating a space for neighborhood kids to keep cool and rehabbing a once blighted area.
Leominster Recreation Department takes over state pool on Viscoloid Avenue, creating one of the most well-run pools in the state.
Improved the tennis courts at Doyle Field and established a key system to ensure the court improvements would last for years to come.
Funded the Recreation Department Summer Program through Community Development Block Grant funds.
Added additional recreation space at the Leominster Recreation Department for family events and year round activities
Lead the way for establishment and later improvements to the Imagination Station at Doyle Field.
Supported renovations to the Doyle Field baseball field, attracting a private match to provide for upgraded facilities.
Secured a state grant for $184,000 to build a new playground at Southeast School to allow for another great site for kids to have fun.

Preserving our environment for generations to come

Leominster reaches Green Communities status
17 years of Leominster being a Tree City USA
One of the first communities to create our open space plan, leading to millions of dollars in open space preservation and recreation grants.
Hired a full time conservation agent to ensure compliance with all projects within the city.
Through a state grant, hired a part time Energy Coordinator to allow the City to take advantage of every possible energy saving idea.
Hired an “owner’s agent” to help the City embrace the energy saving measures of solar and net metering.
Established a tree planting program which came in particularly helpful after the Ice Storm of 2008.
Secured a grant from the federal Department of Energy to upgrade the heat and air conditioning systems at Leominster City Hall, saving thousands of dollars in electric bills.
Capped the landfill on Mechanic Street which could potentially be a site for development in the very near future.
Repaired the Rockwell Dam, ensuring the safety of area residents and downtown businesses whereas other communities just hope for the best.
Purchased the Whittemore Property, securing additional open space in the City
Jungle Road open space grant in the amount of $238,000 to protect the City’s well fields
Purchased the Cutler Property, further expanding the City’s open space
Worked with Conservation officials to establish a Forest Management Plan, ensuring the future health of our environment and gaining some revenue for the City
Purchase of Fall Brook property, an important parcel for maintenance of our ecosystem
Established the Leominster Open Space Committee for the updating of the Open Space Plan allowing the City to prioritize its open space and recreation agenda and to secure state and federal grants.
Worked with state leaders to reach a deal on preserving our drinking water at Notown through the purchase of property.
Through a grant, we replaced the traditional lighting in the parking garage with LED and save an average of $6,000 per year on our lighting bill.
Energy upgrades are currently underway in schools across the City through a state grant – saving the taxpayers thousands each year.
Established the Leominster Energy Committee to complete an energy inventory of the City, support grant applications, and embrace new initiatives to conserve energy
Secured $1,000 from the Kodak Corporation for additional directional signage at Sholan Farms
Secured a federal Department of Energy grant for the upgrade of the cooling system as well as energy saving measures at the Leominster Veterans Center.
Purchase of Nutting Property with 68% reimbursement from the state to expand the City’s open space
Received a rebate of $351,000 from National Grid through working with them on energy efficient measures for LeominsterHigh School.

Every major intersection improved, every bridge replaced, and millions in infrastructure upgrades that will last decades.

Every bridge in Leominster re-constructed during the Mazzarella Administration
Successfully managed $1,081,000 in Chapter 90 money yearly.
$200,000 yearly appropriation for sidewalk improvements across the City.
Successfully spent $162,265 in pothole funds – extra funds available from the state for pothole repair.
Successfully leveraged federal funds to begin a new sidewalk replacement program on Leominster’s East Side.
$24,000 for catch basin replacement throughout the City.
Completed sewer separation in 460 manholes, complying with EPA mandates that some communities haven’t even started yet.
Minimum $100,000 in pipe for underground improvements across the City every year.
$7.5 million parking garage completed in North Leominster bringing 340 more parking spaces to the commuter rail.
$7.7 million Route 12/2 Interchange/Bridge completion
After 21 years, the Army Corps of Engineers has finally committed to the $700,000 cost for Slack Brook stabilization project. The City appropriated their 30% match at $245,000.
Sued CSX Railroad for sink hole off of North Main Street resulting in repair of the site and hope once again for a rail trail between the two cities. Due to our actions, the state just committed $10 million to build the rail trail.
Federal stimulus grant received in the amount of $2,344.119 for water treatment plant improvements
Good planning got us a 0% loan for $11,836,720 – saving the ratepayers $2,535,993 in interest on the water treatment plant.
Good planning got us a 0% loan for $5,820,161 for a clean water loan – savings the taxpayers $2,535,993 in interest payments.
Good planning got us a 0% Clean Water Loan for $8,000,000 – saving the ratepayers $1,785,075 in interest payments.
Construction of a new state of the art Water Filtration Plant at the Distributing Reservoir located at the end of Exchange Street.
Appropriated $40,000 for an update to the GIS database system in the Assessor’s Office.
$25,000 appropriated for extension of fiber optic cable to connect City buildings.
$5,000 invested in the connector for irrigation systems to improve the entrance to the City.
$562,037 investment in sewer main relining in sewer main relining from Whitney Street to Commercial Road.
$500,000 investment in sewer relining from Lancaster Street to the headworks of the wastewater plant (one mile)
$100,000 for the Assessor Revaluation Expense Account for recertification services and condominium full measured list.
$212,000 appropriation for the design of Mechanic Street.
Lights at Main and Day Streets completed.
Over $27 million in transportation projects through the regional Transportation Improvement Project list, with $22 million more scheduled for the next two years.
Worked with MassDOT to move the Whitney Street Bridge forward, meaning all bridges in Leominster will have been repaired during the Mazzarella Administration.
Revamped the Leominster Connector to provide for a welcoming gateway to our City.
Negotiated with MassDOT to fix the Mechanic Street Bridge with alternating traffic instead of closing it – helping businesses, residents and busses!
Merriam Avenue and Lindell Avenue intersection revamp is complete, another example of more highway funds coming to Leominster.
Worked with local residents to install a signaled crosswalk at North Main Street in front of the hospital to allow safer pedestrian passage
Successfully mitigated the Merriam Avenue Bridge project to allow for alternating traffic during construction as opposed to complete closure which would have devastated businesses
Assisted in the coordination and match funding of the Fitchburg/Leominster/Lunenburg transportation project which is now under design. From the project, Leominster will see portions of North Street to King’s corner reconstructed.
Placement of lights at Central and Willard, making improvements to a dangerous intersection
Sidewalks and reconstruction of Grove Avenue, making the road safer for pedestrians and drivers
Sidewalk construction and repaving of Route 13 to the Lunenburg line making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians
Pushed state leaders for a comprehensive transportation analysis for Leominster/Fitchburg/Lunenburg which spearheaded millions of dollars in state projects in the region
Lights at Crawford and Hamilton Streets, making the intersection safer
Worked with the state and Montachusett Regional Planning to get funding for $50 million in transportation projects including bridges, roads and intersections.
Advocated for the in-depth reconstruction of Exit 34 at Route 2 to support the redevelopment of Orchard Hill Park.
After years of advocacy, was able to get Route 12 South on the Transportation Improvement Program list.
Worked with the developers to ensure traffic safety at North Main Street and Nelson Street with new traffic lights.
Worked to provide an alternative traffic route by building Orchard Hill Park Drive, taking traffic off of Route 13 and therefore gaining approval for a truck exclusion for Harvard Street.
Maintained our membership with the Montachusett Regional Planning Authority to allow the City into tap into critical information for traffic counts and other data leading to traffic mitigation measures.
Secured $3.3 million for the reconstruction of the Hamilton Street Bridge, one of the last bridges needed reconstruction in Leominster.
Installed traffic sensors on traffic lights that sense traffic flow problems and adjust accordingly.
In a remarkable change, Monoosnoc Brook along Adams Street was cleared to allow for a healthier brook and an end to the flooding on Adams Street.
$1,250,000 grant to increase capacity of water/sewer for Adams Street, allowing for the development of Rockwell Village, 98 Adams Street and the lifting of the sewer moratorium for Leominster’s West side.

Quality of Life: Making Leominster a great place to live, work and play

$50,000 appropriation annually for Veterans benefits programs to provide quality support programs and direct emergency financial assistance for veterans and their departments, particularly to help to address employment programs for Veterans.
Completed the Library Renovation Project with no tax increase. The Library welcomes an average of 85 people every hour!
Revamped Carter Park
Support of Leominster Spanish Center outreach and after school programs through Community Development Block Grant program
Establishment of an animal control officer donation account
Rehabilitated the CDBG program to ensure funds were getting to the most needy.
$100,000 grants secured for the preservation of the historic Drake House
Supported the establishment of the brick dedication program at Carter Park, providing another way to give our Veterans the recognition and remembrance they deserve
Appropriated $8500 for a traffic study at North Main Street at Nelson
$11,000 awarded to the Leominster Art Center to hire a part time coordinator and help promote the Center.
Graffiti removal program established for private and public spaces
Development of a Growth Management plan for balanced growth
Secured state grant for $500,000 for the construction of the Monoosnoc Brook Walkway project – making a new destination in downtown.
Established www.Leominsterevents.com to promote events across the City year round
Secured a grant for a Gateway Action Plan for the Comb & Carriage District to create a comprehensive plan for neighborhood redevelopment.
Created the position of elder affairs officer within the Leominster Police Department to specifically address issues with our seniors.
Started the Festival of Trees to help raise money for charities each year while providing another fun family event.
Worked with the private sector to improve Silverleaf apartments on Litchfield Street.
Supported the rehabilitation of State Street apartments through the City’s federal HOME program.
Proudly accepted the “Community Spirit award” from the American Cancer Society Relay for Life for the Mayor’s office’s help in the Relay for Life
Work every year with the Shriver Job Corps to give students real work experience and to help improve the City.
Consistent replacement of DPW vehicles for cleaner streets and the most efficient operation.
Negotiated free spring and fall cleaning through our trash contract at no cost to residents.
Worked with Battered Women’s Resources to bring “An Empty Place at the Table” display to city hall each year to bring awareness to domestic violence.
For the past ten years, worked with the Department of Children & Families to organize the giving tree in which city hall employees donate gifts for those less fortunate.
Work with the Boy Scouts to designate Eagle Scout projects to help them achieve this important goal and help enhance the city.
Established “Leominster Roundtable” discussions with the District Attorney’s office to discuss youth issues.
Established “Jeans Day” where city employees give back with monetary donations on Fridays to non-profit charities.
Started the Halloween Parade and Trick or Treat, allowing families to take part in fun activities while helping the downtown merchants.
Worked with Gearworks and area social service agencies to develop the Bikes for Kids program which has provided hundreds of bikes for kids at the holidays.
Coordinated emergency response to the Columbia Building fire and worked with area agencies to ensure every person found a home.
To ensure compliance with ADA requirements, we made Leominster City Hall fully handicap accessible.
Started the Boston Post Cane program – recognizing Leominster’s oldest resident
Helped bring back and organize the Longsjo Classic, bringing thousands to Leominster to help boost the economy.
Through private fundraising, brought the dancing snowman to the downtown Common, ensuring much enjoyment for young and old during the holiday season.
Developed the Art Stroll which pairs artists with businesses for one week, promoting cultural economic development.
Worked with the Attorney General’s office to resolve housing issues on 10^th Street, subsequently demolishing a home that had been neglected.
Each year we partner with the City of Fitchburg on HOME funds to provide affordable housing and low-moderate income single homes – making stronger communities.
Worked with Leominster’s Center for Technical Education and Habitat for Humanity to construct a home on Graham Street and one on Whitney, not only providing good housing for deserving families, but improving their respective neighborhoods.
Restored Leominster City Hall which has become a popular place for concerts, school plays and other large events.
Established Kids Day – a back to school bash that brings people of all ages into the downtown
Restored historical neighborhood recognition to celebrate Leominster’s history
Worked with the Twin Cities Community Development Corporation to supply CDBG matching funds for the development of 142 Water Street
Established Ladies Night Out – a wildly popular event that helps promote local businesses and provides fun for hundreds.
Started the flower box/island program, improving Leominster’s image and allowing business promotion.
Established the Mayor’s Energy Fund which helps provide fuel assistance to over 100 families each year
Established the Leominster Art Center at 69 Main Street, and again at 45 Main Street after the fire – helping to build our economy through creative economic development.
Strong support of the No Place for Hate campaign
Support for the Route 2 Visitors Center which promotes Leominster and brings thousands of visitors into the City each year
Established Kids Day in downtown Leominster – providing kids with a fun day the weekend before school is back in session.
Supported the Beacon of Hope through the Community Development Block Grant fund, a great program that provides help to those with developmental disabilities and their families.
Started the Summer and Winter Strolls for good old fashion fun and to bring people into downtown businesses.
Funded the senior grab bar/rehab program through the Community Development Block Grant program
Helped establish the Boys and Girls Club and continue support for its programming through CDBG.
Secured Leominster Cultural Council funding for “First Fridays”, helping to promote the Leominster Art Center.
Established the Leominster Fire Relief fund to assist families that have suffered the loss of everything due to fire.
Consistent funding of the Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network which provides shelter and services for families facing homelessness in the Leominster-Fitchburg area.
Yearly funding of the Allencrest Learning Center on Viscoloid Avenue, giving kids a place to go after school to learn and get help with homework.
Established the Senior Taskforce to specifically address issues for our aging population.

Good Government People Deserve Good Government

New website for 2015!
Unprecedented public access with 22 years of “Inside Leominster” tv show
Fought for Leominster District Court to stay in Leominster, which nets Leominster $23,000 a month in rent and helps keep jobs downtown.
Established the annual City Wide City Pride Cleanup to keep our city clean through civic engagement
Helped make Leominster one of the best communities to celebrate our Veterans. From the establishment to Carter Park Brick Memorial, the newly improved Veterans Center, monuments downtown, and the annual events held each year mean Veterans in Leominster will never be forgotten.
Prepared comprehensive Emergency Management Plan that helps the City prepare for any emergency. The plan proved successful through several winter storms including the ice storm of 2008.
Thanks to our attention to limiting liability exposure, the City saves money in annual insurance premiums
Thanks to our investment in public safety, the City was able to immediately respond to the Ice Storm of 2008.
The Mazzarella Administration started early with being aggressive on delinquent taxpayers so the burden was not placed unfairly on those that pay – recouping millions
Opened the Mayor’s customer service office in Leominster City Hall to help start up businesses and residents
Established priority paving list to make sure the worst roads are done first and that underground utility work is done first so we don’t tear up newly paved roads.
DEP declares Leominster’s drinking water in top 10% in Massachusetts, demonstrating Leominster’s commitment to safe drinking water.
Put new signs in downtown directing visitors to municipal buildings
Established online bill pay for Leominster City Hall to make the process more convenient for businesses and residents.
Put all city documents on line including budgets, annual reports, audited reports, and quarterly balance sheets.
Created the “What can you see from your front door?” program – bringing city officials to your door so you can let them know what’s happening in your neighborhood.
Hosted neighborhood meetings with department heads in every ward to hear your concerns.
Reformed the Community Development Block Grant program and for the first time in years, received an increase of $18,000 – enabling us to help even more in need.
Created a new parking plan for downtown Leominster – not charging for parking on the upper deck to alleviate stress on other parking areas downtown.
Worked with area Veterans to start a program to name new streets after Veterans in order to preserve their memory.
Established an aggressive marketing campaign for the City to attract new visitors and businesses.
Millions of dollars saved as City receives no and low interest low to upgrade sewer and water systems
Demanded higher customer service during storms and throughout the year, resulting in a designated full time staff at the National Grid office in Leominster
New tote system for rubbish and recycling saves hundreds of thousands for taxpayers
Adopted a law that would allow for additional tax breaks for senior citizens
Addressed illegal residential sewer hookup, helping protect our environment and preventing overburdening of system
Support for single tax rate which has helped maintain a strong local economy even through the recent recession
Created a municipal building recycling program to make sure government does its part for the environment
Leominster named a Gateway City, secures over $2 million in grants with designation
Purchased the former Tri-Sum Potato Chip Factory and converted it to our Emergency Management Agency, creating a regional hub for training and emergency services.
In the 1990’s, planning charettes were held to map out Leominster’s future. We have accomplished almost 100% of the goals set forth in the document.
Rewrote the cable contract to include local programming so you can see your government at work and see more of what happens in the community.
Supported the Senior Tax Break Program, allowing seniors to receive a tax break for volunteering for the City.
Made a new home for Leominster Veterans Services at 100 West Street, allowing Veterans full access to services in privacy.
Our purchasing department has a critical eye on fuel prices, savings the City thousands in fuel costs each year.
Reached a health care agreement with the City’s 13 unions, saving millions in health care costs
Formed a committee and created a Growth Management Plan which ensured balanced growth in the city for years to come.
Initiated the condo recycling program
Leominster School Committee recognized All-State School Committee 2012 under Mazzarella’s leadership.
Active member of the Mosquito Control Board, ensuring protection of our residents against deadly deceases carried by mosquitoes.
Organized effort to name the Leominster City Council Chambers after former Mayor Jack Mahan
New 2013 trash contract saves hundreds of thousands of dollars for taxpayers.
Proud to celebrate equality by ½ of our department heads women.
Established the Mayor’s Office on Volunteer Services to give community members a chance to learn about local government and be matched with local organizations and departments that need assistance to achieve community goals.
Received approval of our 5 year consolidated plan by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Established the Insurance Advisory Committee, a joint taskforce between the School Department and the city departments to address safety issues which helps keep employees and the public safe while keeping insurance claims down.
Re-established the Leominster Disability Commission to ensure compliance with regulations and to take an aggressive approach toward violators.
The City’s water facilities, operated by Veolia Water North America, received the New England Water Works Association’s Utility of the Year award for mid-sized utilities.
Worked with trash contractor to establish an eight week program of leaf and yard waste with no charge to residents.
$20 million upgrade to the Commercial Road sewerage treatment plant.
Established committee to locate a place for a dog park in Leominster.
Worked to ensure the presence of Health Alliance Hospital after crisis in the health care industry closes and consolidates many facilities.
In 2013, Leominster received yet another reimbursement on our workers compensation and property casualty insurance costs for proactive loss prevention. This year’s reimbursement was $15,780.00
Partnering with the state Attorney General’s office to address foreclosed properties
Successfully reused Gallagher Junior High School as the Leominster Court House, administrative offices for the school department, and federal and state government offices – giving constituents one stop shopping for services in downtown.
Helped to establish the Veterans work-off program where veterans can work to reduce their tax bills.
Established partnership with United Way Day of Caring to create partnerships for City projects and community involvement.

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

22 years of commitment, hard work and advocacy = one amazing city!

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