Lowell License Commission Defers Beer and Wine Transfer Pending Crime and Distance Data
Lowell License Commission continues contested Pawtuckerville beer and wine license transfer amid neighborhood opposition.
Lowell School Committee holds closed executive session on lease
Lowell School Committee votes unanimously to enter closed executive session on lease. The committee met on April 1 with six members present; Ms. Martin was absent. Mayor Gitschier, Mr. Lay, Ms. McFadden, Mr. Bahou, Mr. Conway, and Ms. Delrossi voted 6-0 to enter executive session under the Open
Lowell School Committee approves FY27 budget hearing, grants, and travel requests.
Lowell School Committee approves FY27 budget proposal for public hearing following community outcry. Superintendent Liam Skinner fielded concerns from 15 speakers objecting to proposed cuts in arts and student support services at Lowell High School; Mayor Gitschier requested all principals attend
Council approves $1.1M in grants and opposes vocational lottery
Lowell City Council approves $1.1M in grants and opposes vocational lottery. The Council unanimously approved a $750,000 Community Project Funding Grant, a $10,000 gift from All People Church, a license agreement with 43 Fletcher Street LLC, a land disposition agreement with Wexford Development LLC
Lowell Parks Board approves 22 permits, tables softball tournaments and Zoom discussion
Lowell Parks Board approves 22 spring-summer permits, tables major softball tournaments. Chairman John Linnehan and members Tom Caunter, Melissa Morales, and Kah Ndi approved permits for youth cricket and baseball leagues, the Philharmonic Orchestra concert, Ultimate Frisbee, and multiple community