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School Committee opts out of inter-district school choice program.

Lowell School Committee opts out of inter-district choice program. The board voted unanimously to decline participation in Inter-District School Choice for the 2026-2027 school year following a public hearing with no speakers. The Committee also unanimously approved a motion requesting

Planning Board approves garage-to-townhouse conversion, retail site revision on University Avenue.

Planning Board backs two major site projects. The board unanimously approved a Special Permit and Site Plan Review for Kazanjian Enterprise to convert an eight-bay garage into four townhouse condominiums on University Avenue, with conditions for vinyl fencing, shade trees, and revised architectural

Veterans Commission plans Memorial Day ceremony and discusses expanded summer events

Veterans Commission approves Memorial Day ceremony plans and eyes summer programming expansion. Chairman Paul Paradise announced the Bridge Club of Lowell's purchase and remodeling of a convent building to house 30 apartments for veterans in need, while Vet Center Director Elisabeth Parrott briefed

Commission approves Swamp Locks plaza and sewer separation work.

Lowell Conservation Commission approves two city waterfront and infrastructure projects. Vice-Chair Perry Downs led the four-member quorum in unanimously issuing a negative-3 determination for improvements at Swamp Locks Plaza and Utopia Park, including gateways, pathways, and seating with new

Board of Assessors approves FY27 abatement applications

Lowell Board of Assessors approves FY27 property abatements, commits $1.26 million in motor vehicle excise warrants. Deputy Chief Assessor Ryan E. Rondeau presided over a May 5 meeting attended by Assessor Amy Lombardo and S. Keough, where the board unanimously approved 10 FY27 three-part abatement