Lowell Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Data center feud still vexes mill-town neighbors

From Lowell News

• School board weighs Skinner's next contract, ROTC busing gap Lowell's School Committee considered extending Superintendent Skinner's contract after a strong performance review, and weighed a transportation funding gap for Lowell High's Air Force Junior ROTC program, whose busing budget hasn't grown in 24 years.Lowell News

Yesterday in Lowell (Mon, Oct 26)

• Data center dispute still divides Lowell neighborhood A France 24 report says Lowell retiree Eileen Castle has struggled to enjoy her backyard because of noise from a data center that moved in next door nearly a decade ago; Ground News also reported on the dispute.France 24
• Four Sisters Owl Diner marks 70 years in Lowell Fastfoodclub.com highlights the Four Sisters Owl Diner, a small dining car at 244 Appleton St. that has served Lowell for more than 70 years with old-fashioned comfort food.Fastfoodclub.com

Coming up

• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee meets at City Hall Nov. 4 Lowell's School Committee holds its next regular meeting Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall's Council Chambers, 375 Merrimack St.Lowell Public Schools
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Special education parent group meets virtually Nov. 5 Lowell's Special Education Parent Advisory Council holds a virtual meeting Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.Lowell Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 11: Schools closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day Lowell Public Schools are closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.Lowell Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 18, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee's next meeting set for Nov. 18 Lowell's School Committee meets again Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall's Council Chambers, 375 Merrimack St.Lowell Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 25: Schools dismiss early Nov. 25 before Thanksgiving Lowell schools release students early Nov. 25 ahead of the Thanksgiving break, with no pre-kindergarten classes that day.Lowell Public Schools
• Thu, Nov 26: Schools closed Nov. 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving Lowell Public Schools are closed Nov. 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday and recess.Lowell Public Schools
• Mon, Nov 30: Developmental screening offered Nov. 30 Lowell Public Schools will hold developmental screenings Nov. 30 at 155 Merrimack St., fifth floor.Lowell Public Schools

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