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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Lowell Police Capt. James Fay graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Today in Lowell

• Police Capt. James Fay graduates FBI National Academy. Capt. James Fay, who oversees operational support and is nearing 30 years with the department, was one of 265 officers nationwide to complete the FBI's 10-week leadership program on Sept. 17.Lowell Police Department

Coming up

• Fri, Sep 25, 10:30 a.m.: Garden of Peace of Greater Lowell to be dedicated. The city will dedicate the Garden of Peace of Greater Lowell at 2 Park Ave. on Friday, Sept. 25, at 10:30 a.m.City of Lowell
• Wed, Sep 30: Safe-energy groups to protest nuclear summit in Lowell. The Clamshell Alliance and other safe-energy groups plan to oppose a New England governors' pro-nuclear summit in Lowell on Sept. 30, Amherst Indy reports.Amherst Indy
• Thu, Oct 1, 12:00 p.m.: Standing vigil unveiling marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The city and Alternative House will unveil a standing vigil at 375 Merrimack St. on Thursday, Oct. 1, at noon to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month.City of Lowell
• Thu, Oct 1, 5:30 p.m.: Duck Island walking tour set for October 1. The city will lead a walking tour of the Duck Island neighborhood starting at 451 First St. Blvd. on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 5:30 p.m.City of Lowell