10/29/2026
Lower Township Honors Public Works Director Gary Douglass Upon Retirement After 33 Years of Service
After more than three decades of dedicated service to the Lower Township community, Superintendent of Public Works Gary Douglass is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, commitment and public service.
Mayor Frank Sippel and the Lower Township Council recognized Douglass for his 33 years of service with a proclamation signed October 28, 2026, honoring his contributions to the Township and its residents.
Douglass began his career with Lower Township in 1993 as a Laborer 3 and worked his way through the ranks to become Superintendent of Public Works. In that role, he managed a team of more than 50 employees and oversaw the daily operations and essential services that help keep Lower Township safe, clean, and well maintained.
His responsibilities extended well beyond the day-to-day operations of Public Works. For more than 20 years, Douglass also served in the Municipal Office of Emergency Management, helping the Township prepare for and respond to emergencies. Throughout his career, he supported his fellow employees, guided his department through daily challenges and emergency response efforts, and helped maintain the services residents rely on.
Serving a community of approximately 23,000 residents, Douglass brought years of experience and a steady hand to a department that plays a vital role in the everyday life of Lower Township.
“On behalf of the Township, we thank Gary for his 33 years of dedicated service and the countless contributions he has made to our community,” said Mayor Frank Sippel. “His commitment to Lower Township, his leadership of the Public Works team and his work in emergency management have made a lasting difference. We congratulate Gary on his well-deserved retirement and wish him all the best in this next chapter.”
From his early days as a laborer to leading the Public Works Department, Douglass dedicated his career to serving the people of Lower Township. His years of service reflect the important work carried out behind the scenes every day to keep municipal operations running and the community moving forward.
Lower Township extends its sincere appreciation to Gary Douglass for more than 33 years of service and wishes him a happy and fulfilling retirement.
