City Council

Lowell City Council approves preservation restrictions on two properties. The Council voted unanimously 9-0 to authorize preservation restrictions at 228 Worthen Street and 80 Gorham Street. The Council also unanimously approved out-of-state travel for the Lowell Police Department, with Councilors

Lowell City Council advances school bus safety measures following winter storm. The Council voted 11-0 to appoint Jeffrey Harris to the Historic Board and advanced 1st readings on ordinances establishing school bus violation detection monitoring and a stabilization fund, with public hearings set

Lowell City Council advances centralized facilities home rule petition despite school concerns. Councilor Robinson's motion to create a city-run facilities department passed 10-0, with Councilor McDonough recusing himself; City Solicitor Williams cautioned the petition would require changing

City Council approves amended high school loan with 9-1 vote. The motion, which reduces project management, architectural fees, and contingency amounts, will trigger a 1.6 percent property tax increase estimated at $2.8 million. Councilor Descoteaux noted the absence of cost concessions from lead

Lowell City Council pursues data center moratorium, establishes UNESCO task force. The City Council voted unanimously January 13 to direct the Law Department to draft a temporary moratorium on new or expanded data center facilities and create a Lowell Learning City Task Force to coordinate the