Board of Assessors approves routine applications and abatements. The board unanimously approved 16 applications for statutory tax exemptions under various state clauses and denied two applications in its August 18 meeting led by Chief Assessor Ellen M. Brideau. Deputy Chief Assessor Ryan E. Rondeau
The Lowell Parks Subcommittee ended season-long field permits and settled a years-long scheduling fight between two cricket leagues.
Lowell's Conservation Commission ratified enforcement orders against a state agency and a local homeowner over unpermitted tree cutting near protected wetlands.
Conservation Commission approves canal infrastructure projects, issues enforcement orders for tree removal violations. Chairman Brad Buitenhuys and commissioners approved determinations of applicability for Broadway Street Holdings and Boott Hydropower's canal wall and channel repairs, Boston Gas
Lowell Parks Board unanimously approves 15 permits for fall events and recreation. The three-member board approved 15 permits for youth flag football, cricket and kickball leagues, school athletic tournaments, and community events with fees ranging from zero to $500. Hetal Patel received contested
The Lowell City Council voted 11-0 to authorize a land disposition agreement with Wind Development for roughly 120 mixed-income apartments on two vacant Hamilton Canal parcels.
Lowell Cultural Council approves significant changes to its 2027 grant guidelines. Administrator Erin Duffey led the review, with key changes including elimination of reimbursement language and upgraded backup-plan requirements for large gatherings. Applications for 2027 grants are due Oct. 15,
Lowell City Council approves downtown development and opioid response funding. The council unanimously authorized a land disposition agreement with Winn Companies to develop mixed-income housing and commercial space on Parcels 11 and 12, with representatives Michael O'Brien and Hagop Toghramadjian
The Lowell Affordable Housing Trust Fund board heard a $1.9 million financing request for 28 affordable units but deferred a vote to September.
Lowell schools approve $7.5M budget modification and honor late senator. The School Committee named the new academic building at Lowell High School in honor of late Senator Edward J. Kennedy and the Student Support Center in honor of William J. Samaras, with six yeas and one absence. The committee
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