Government · City Council Rules Subcommittee
Rules Panel Refers Revised Rulebook to Council
Lowell's Rules Subcommittee unanimously referred a revised council rulebook to the full City Council.
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Government · City Council
City Council Sets Special Election for Feb. 2, 2027 for District 1
Lowell City Council approves February special election for vacant district seat. The Council voted to move the District 1 City Council election from Dec. 15 to Feb. 2, 2027, to allow candidates more preparation time.
Government · City Council Rules and Election Law Subcommittee
City Council Rules Subcommittee Refers Draft Changes to Full Council
City Council Rules Subcommittee voted to refer draft rules revisions to the full Council.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board denies two projects, elects new chair
Lowell Planning Board denies two stalled projects and installs new leadership.
Government · Other Committee
Lowell panel clears 13 CPA funding requests
Lowell's Community Preservation Committee cleared 13 funding applications worth more than $4.3 million for eligibility.
Government · Other Committee
Lowell Parks Board Approves Six Fall Permits
The Lowell Board of Parks approved six fall permit requests and ordered a review of field misuse at its September 30 meeting.
Government · Board of Parks
Board of Parks approves fall park permits and usage fees
Board of Parks approves fall park permits and fees. The Board of Parks approved multiple facility permits for fall events. Girls On The Run secured approval for its fall season program at Shedd Park Pavilion with a $2,400 custodial fee, in its 10th season overall. Lowell Flash Soccer Academy
Government · Board of Assessors
Board of Assessors Approves 11 Statutory Exemption Applications
The Lowell Board of Assessors unanimously approved 11 statutory exemption applications in its September 22 meeting. Chief Assessor Ellen M. Brideau reported completion of public disclosure and inspections for fiscal 2027 certification, with final data set for state submission this week. Motor
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
Garage Variance Hearing Continued to October 15
Lowell's Zoning Board of Appeals continued a variance hearing for a two-car garage addition to October 15. The board voted unanimously on September 28 after determining public notice signage was inadequate for the 37 West Albert Street hearing.
Government · Zoning Board
Lowell ZBA continues variance over notice lapse
The Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals continued a variance request for 37 West Albert Street after finding the required public notice sign was never properly posted.
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