School Committee names building after Senator Kennedy
Lowell schools honor late Senator Edward Kennedy with new building naming at High School. The School Committee's Building Naming Subcommittee voted unanimously August 11 to name the new academic building after the late Senator, who maintained a longstanding connection to the city. Chairperson
School Committee Facilities & Transportation Subcommittee · Meeting of August 11, 2026
Lowell schools honor late Senator Edward Kennedy with new building naming at High School. The School Committee's Building Naming Subcommittee voted unanimously August 11 to name the new academic building after the late Senator, who maintained a longstanding connection to the city. Chairperson Dominik Lay led the subcommittee in also voting to name the Student Support Center after William J.
Samaras, a former Head of School, City Councilor, and Mayor of Lowell.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 202 words
Source: the School Committee Facilities & Transportation Subcommittee meeting of August 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Lowell meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Lowell who follows town government? Share Townbrief Lowell: they can sign up free.