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Planning Board approves 11-lot North Billerica Road subdivision with conditions.

Planning Board green-lights 11-lot subdivision at 71 North Billerica Road despite neighbor flooding concerns. The board approved both the definitive subdivision and site plan for FTO Realty Trust with a 3-1 vote, with Member David Tenczar opposing both measures. Nine conditions were imposed,

Board of Parks approves spring-summer permits; denies multiple no-show requests

Board of Parks approves dozens of spring-summer event permits. The Board of Parks unanimously approved more than 20 permits for community events and school activities across Lowell parks for spring and summer 2026. Chair John Linnehan and members Kah Ndi and Melissa Morales voted 3-0 on routine

City Council approves library funds and special legislation on veterans home project.

Lowell City Council adopts $196,367.60 in state library funding and authorizes special legislation for 1190 Pawtucket Boulevard. The Council voted unanimously 10-0 on the library award and 10-0 on the special legislation authorizing the City Manager to file for the veterans home project on

Finance Sub Committee reviews FY26-27 budget challenges, ARPA sunset, and structural cost pressures.

Finance Sub Committee hears FY26-27 budget update as federal pandemic relief expires. CFO Conor Baldwin presented revenue forecasts noting Free Cash is non-recurring and American Rescue Plan funding ends in 2027 with zero projected 2027 contributions. Structural pressures include pensions, debt

Zoning Board approves garage-to-townhouse conversion and aging-in-place home addition

Lowell Zoning Board approves two residential variances, tables student housing. Chairman Van Pech and the board unanimously approved variances for Kazanjian Enterprise, Inc to convert an eight-bay garage at 297 University Avenue into four townhouse units and for Dan Tenczar to add a ground-floor