# Personnel &  Budget and Finance Committee  September  22, 2026

The Lawrence City Council held a joint Personnel and Budget and Finance Committee meeting on September 22, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included authorization to expand a $767,000 grant from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services for the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative, and approval of a $139,805 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for active transportation and safe routes to schools. The council also authorized expenditure of $6,000 for a community diabetes education program and $641,224 for a CDC grant supporting chronic disease prevention. Significant capital improvement projects were addressed, including loan authorizations for roof replacement projects at Frost School and South Lawrence East School, with detailed discussions on bonding and short-term financing. Additionally, the council reviewed and recommended a 30-year non-aviation land lease with Dynamic Waste Systems Inc. (DWSI) at the airport, involving land improvements valued at approximately $1.2 million to address erosion issues. The meeting also included a discussion on a home rule petition concerning pension credit for six firefighters, with a motion to send the matter to the city attorney for review. Motions to approve or send items to the full council were passed for all procurement and budget items discussed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Personnel &  Budget and Finance Committee  September  22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRCM5Xh384U) - LawrenceCityCouncil