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
Lowell Cultural Council extends art panels deadline, explores social media expansion. The council voted unanimously June 23 to extend Cambodiatown Public Art panels completion to August 15 following staffing changes and park delays. Members approved reimbursement 8-1-1 for a PR Fest deposit. The
Board of Assessors approves $48.3 million in FY27 tax warrants. Chief Assessor Ellen M. Brideau, Deputy Chief Assessor Ryan E. Rondeau, and Assessor Amy Lombardo finalized Q1 Warrants and Commitments totaling $44,932,645.27 in real estate, $3,034,887.82 in personal property, and $311,591.77 in
Lowell Zoning Board approves Draper Labs Impact Center variance. An application to legalize a third unit at 24 Staples Street was withdrawn without prejudice after neighborhood concerns about parking and density. Two other applications were continued to August 10: a mixed-use project at 123
Lowell School Committee approves $1.9M budget modification and authorizes student international travel. The Committee voted 6 to 0, with one member absent, on a budget modification of $1,928,338.99. Four overnight or international student trips were approved, including excursions by the Lowell High
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
Lowell safety subcommittee hears police update, discusses emergency procedures and recruitment. The Citizen Advisory Committee, chaired by George Procoppio, presented its community outreach work on June 16, with Superintendent Greg Hudon noting efforts to fill high school and community college
Planning Board unanimously approves 30-unit mill conversion at Willie Street. The board approved special permit and site plan review applications for Willie Street LLC to convert a vacant three-story mill building into 15 studio apartments and 15 one-bedroom units with 31 assigned parking spaces
License Commission approves six special event alcohol permits and two new business licenses. In a single meeting, the four-member board voted unanimously on fourteen items, ratifying Elizabeth Lopez's UMass Lowell receptions, approving Marta Rodrigues's three-day Sao Joao Feast with amplification
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