City News Blog
C-PACE Financing Available for Commercial, Nonprofit Properties
The Greater Lockport Development Corporation has announced that commercial and non-profit building owners can now apply for financing to make energy upgrades to their buildings through a new program. C-PACE (Open C-PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) is operated by...
Temporary Closure Planned for Glenwood Avenue on Aug. 26
A temporary road closure will affect traffic in the area of Outwater Park on Wednesday, Aug. 26. From 8 a.m. to noon, Glenwood Avenue will be closed to traffic from Michigan Street at the west end to the intersection of North Transit Street on the east end. Weather...
City of Lockport Public Meetings – Week of August 17 – 22
Below is detailed listing of the City of Lockport public meets for this week, Aug. 17- 22. We continue to hold Council meetings virtually, as it is difficult to allow for social distancing, and to conduct large public gatherings. We have Committee of the Whole work...
Subcommittee on Police Policy Review to Hold Community Forums
The Subcommittee on Police Policy Review will be holding community forums in Lockport’s neighborhood parks over the next several weeks. The newly formed subcommittee of 12 members, along with Mayor Michelle Roman, is charged with reviewing policing policies with local...
CCCS Offering Virtual Workshop, ‘Budgeting During Financial Uncertainty’
Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) is hosting a virtual workshop, titled "Budgeting During Financial Uncertainty" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. During this 60-minute presentation CCCS staff will review the importance of budgeting, including various budgeting...
City of Lockport Seeks Volunteers for Various Boards, Committees
The City of Lockport current has vacancies on several boards and committees and is seeking volunteers from the community who are interested in serving in a role. Immediate openings exist on the city's Audit Committee, the Board of Assessment Review and the Citizen's...
City of Lockport Municipal Building to Serve as Cooling Station
With the extreme heat expected over the next several days, the City of Lockport Municipal Building will be opened on a limited basis to serve as a cooling station for anyone in need of relief from the high temperatures. During this period, those seeking to enter the...
Two Public Hearings Scheduled for July 15
The City of Lockport Common Council will be holding two public hearings at the council meeting scheduled for approximately 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The first hearing relates to a request for a Special Use Permit for outdoor social events to be held at 767...
Old Niagara Road Bridge to Close for 3 Weeks
Road work is scheduled to begin next week on Old Niagara Road in the City of Lockport, which will impact traffic for several weeks. Beginning Monday, June 29, 2020, the bridge on Old Niagara Road just west of the intersection with North Transit Road will close for...
Paving Scheduled June 17-18 Will Temporarily Close West Caledonia Street
Crews with the City of Lockport will begin to pave West Caledonia Street this week, causing temporary road closures on Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18. During construction, the street will be closed to all traffic. Residents are asked to make every effort to...