Lowell Zoning Board approves four variances at July 13 meeting. The board unanimously granted variances to James Tessier for a garage conversion at 16 Gibson Road, Patrick and Renee Welch for a residential addition at 25 Draper Street, and Salath Tek for a porch roof at 365 Princeton Boulevard, all
Lowell Historic Board approves transit shelter, defers solar project over design concerns. Chair George Villaras oversaw the board's approval of a bus shelter at 375 Merrimack Street with a 7-0 vote and one abstention, conditioned on providing a site plan showing the shelter's location; the solid
Lowell License Commission approves multiple Folk Festival permits and new restaurant license. The Commission unanimously approved comprehensive permits for the July 24-26 Folk Festival, including sidewalk stand permits for at least 12 vendors, special events permits for amplified entertainment at
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
City Council non-profit committee discusses CDBG funding shift amid accountability concerns. The Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee examined the city's conservative approach to Community Development Block Grant funding for fiscal year 2028, which prioritizes internal city use and limits direct
Lowell School Committee holds two-minute special meeting to approve Permission to Enter motion. Four members were present: Ms. Martin, Ms. McFadden, Mr. Bahou, and Mayor Gitschier, while three members were absent: Mr. Conway, Ms. Delrossi, and Mr. Lay. The committee voted unanimously to approve the
Three Lowell Sustainability Council members volunteer to update the student competition guide. AnaCristina, Wiliana Aquino, and Mikaela Hondros-McCarthy agreed to revise the resource guide to include data centers and battery storage before the 2027 competition, which received 13 submissions. The
Commission votes down alcohol service extension. The License Commission rejected a proposal to extend on-premises alcohol service hours by one hour, voting 2-3 against accepting temporary state provisions that would have allowed 3 AM closing times. Five bar and restaurant owners spoke in favor,
Lowell Conservation Commission approves deck expansion for Carly Way resident Patel. Chair Brad Buitenhuys and commissioners Perry Downs, Marie Burns, and Kristin Ross-Sitcawich unanimously approved a Negative 3 Determination allowing Hiren Patel to retain an enlarged deck rebuilt after winter
Board of Parks approves summer and fall permits for youth sports programs, community events. The Lowell Parks Board approved more than 30 applications for field use and community events during its June 24 meeting. Approvals included permits for Lowell Youth Field Hockey at three locations, Pop
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