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
The Lowell Board of Assessors unanimously approved motor vehicle excise tax abatements and two FY27 3ABC applications at its June 9 meeting. Chief Assessor Ellen M. Brideau, Deputy Chief Assessor Ryan E. Rondeau, and Assessor Amy Lombardo processed abatements for the weeks of May 4 to May 8 and May
The Lowell Veterans Commission approved plans for summer and fall events featuring veterans. Chairman Paul Paradise reported the successful May 22 Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park drew Mayor Erik Gitschier and Deputy Secretary Dr. Gayle-Bennett of the Massachusetts Executive Office of
The Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees accepts member Titiana Tambi's resignation due to relocation. Chair Donna Richards led the seven-member board present, along with Director Bridget Cooley. The board unanimously approved the agenda and accepted prior meeting minutes with one abstention.
Conservation Commission continues major 11-unit subdivision amid stormwater concerns. The FTO Realty Trust project at 71 North Billerica Road uses porous pavement with flow-through foundations and a permanent homeowners association to manage maintenance, though Vice Chair Kevin Dillon sought a
Lowell Historic Board approves two Hamilton Canal development permits. At its June 8 meeting, the board issued a historic permit to New North Canal LLC for a mixed-use residential building at 281 and 463 Moody Street, which will replace 14 D-rated buildings with a four-story and five-story
Lowell Zoning Board votes 5-0 to approve a variance for Georgia McColough's new garage at 80 Mansur Street. The project, located in the Suburban Neighborhood Single Family zoning district, required setback relief under Section 5.1 and earned support from board members who called it an enhancement
Lowell Council on Aging Board unanimously approves April minutes. Director Kimberly Gagnon reported the June Heritage publication is on track with input due early in the month. Board members discussed a stalled legislative proposal that would add $200,000 to the Behavioral Health Outreach for Aging
Lowell Board of Health approves May minutes, schedules tobacco violation hearing. The board unanimously approved the prior month's records, with Board Member William Galvin presiding and Chairperson Jo-Ann Keegan excused. Director of Health & Human Services Lisa Golden reviewed development services
Lowell City Council adopts $577.9 million FY27 budget with staff reductions. The council voted 10 to 1 on May 26 and completed department-by-department appropriations on June 2, with City Manager Golden Jr. steering the process through negotiations with the firefighter union. Key cuts include
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