City Council unanimously authorized release of land restrictions for Lowell Housing Authority in 10-0 vote. The authorization permitted housing construction to proceed on authority property.
Lowell City Council approves February special election for vacant district seat. The Council voted to move the District 1 City Council election from Dec. 15 to Feb. 2, 2027, to allow candidates more preparation time.
Lowell City Council suspended its Flock Safety license plate reader system pending a comprehensive policy review. The 6-5 vote divided the 11-member Council, with Mayor Erik Gitschier, Councilors Belinda M. Juran, Sidney L. Liang, Sean McDonough, Vesna Nuon, and Kimberly Scott voting yes.
Lowell City Council referred nine policy motions to the City Manager on Tuesday.
Lowell City Council approves downtown development and opioid response funding. The council unanimously authorized a land disposition agreement with Winn Companies to develop mixed-income housing and commercial space on Parcels 11 and 12, with representatives Michael O'Brien and Hagop Toghramadjian
Lowell City Council adopts Space Savers parking ordinance amendment. The amendment to Chapter 266-61 received a second reading and public hearing, with Councilor Nuon moving and Councilor Chau seconding adoption in a unanimous 10-0 vote. The body also approved more than $657,000 in state grants,
City Council votes to reconsider special legislation granting Vincent Fernandez a pension increase and 10 years back pay. The 7-4 motion to reconsider brought by Councilor Mercier passed after members citing insufficient information and concerns about financial burden and potential violations of
Lowell City Council adopts canvasser ordinance, advances diesel restrictions. The council unanimously adopted a revised ordinance regulating canvassers and solicitors, with City Clerk Michael Q. Geary providing an outline and City Solicitor Williams commenting on identification language
Lowell City Council rejects Smokehouse Tavern liquor permit unanimously. The vote was 0 to 10 to deny the on-premises restaurant license, with one councilor absent. Councilor McDonough cited ongoing problems with the establishment, while Councilor Mercier stated it was not a legitimate restaurant
Lowell City Council unanimously names school center after former Mayor William Samaras. The council voted June 16 to designate the Student Services Center at Lowell High School in honor of Samaras, with five residents and multiple councilors praising his service to the city. In other business, the
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