Planning Board backs two major site projects. The board unanimously approved a Special Permit and Site Plan Review for Kazanjian Enterprise to convert an eight-bay garage into four townhouse condominiums on University Avenue, with conditions for vinyl fencing, shade trees, and revised architectural
Lowell library faces seven-position staff cuts in FY27 budget as city manages fiscal shortfall. Director Bridget Cooley told the Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees on May 13 that staffing will shrink by seven positions overall, with one librarian and one library assistant from expiring
Veterans Commission approves Memorial Day ceremony plans and eyes summer programming expansion. Chairman Paul Paradise announced the Bridge Club of Lowell's purchase and remodeling of a convent building to house 30 apartments for veterans in need, while Vet Center Director Elisabeth Parrott briefed
Lowell Conservation Commission approves two city waterfront and infrastructure projects. Vice-Chair Perry Downs led the four-member quorum in unanimously issuing a negative-3 determination for improvements at Swamp Locks Plaza and Utopia Park, including gateways, pathways, and seating with new
Lowell City Council approves $467,917 public safety grant after contested utility vote. The council voted unanimously to accept and expend Criminal Justice Response Program funding for the Lowell Police Department. In contested business, the council voted 7-4 to approve utility company requests
City Council oversight committee reviews hiring diversity and department operations post-reduction. The sub-committee heard from Human Resources about continuing positive trends in recruiting candidates who reflect community demographics, with minimal impact from recent staff layoffs. City Clerk
Lowell Board of Assessors approves FY27 property abatements, commits $1.26 million in motor vehicle excise warrants. Deputy Chief Assessor Ryan E. Rondeau presided over a May 5 meeting attended by Assessor Amy Lombardo and S. Keough, where the board unanimously approved 10 FY27 three-part abatement
Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals approves three applications including spa, variance, and subdivision. The Board unanimously granted a Special Permit to Merry Health & Spa for a massage business and nail salon at 26 Market Street, Unit B, conditioned on a revised floor plan showing the nail care
Lowell School Committee approves $287.9 million FY27 budget for submission to the City Manager. Ms. McFadden moved approval of the final bottom-line figure of $287,966,413; Mr. Lay seconded. The motion passed unanimously 6-0, with member Bahou absent. The two-minute meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
Council on Aging board approves prior minutes and reviews senior center challenges. Acting Director Aurora Erickson reported the new Heritage publication will be ready in June, while board member Maxine Farkas disclosed the city's worsening budget and noted that other municipal senior centers
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