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
The Lowell Affordable Housing Trust Fund board defers vote on $1.9M loan. Chairperson Eric Nelson said the board would submit written questions to the development team before voting on the proposal, presented by James Heller, to create 28 affordable housing units across three Centralville
Lowell's Rules Subcommittee tabled a plan to shrink the City Council's subcommittees from 21 to six. City Councilors Sean McDonough and Kimberly Scott spent over two hours reviewing rules last updated in 2014, with Law Department attorney Garrett Ballou and City Clerk Geary on hand.
Lowell Board of Assessors approves 59 exemption applications unanimously. Chief Assessor Ellen M. Brideau led the board in unanimously approving exemptions across eight statutory categories at the August 11 meeting. The board also unanimously approved one motor vehicle excise abatement for denial.
Lowell Council Rules subcommittee maps procedural gaps. Chairman Juran, Councilor McDonough, and Councilor Scott, joined by First Assistant City Solicitor Garrett Beaulieu, conducted a comprehensive review of more than 35 governing rules and flagged ambiguities in mayoral selection, vacancy
City Council Rules Sub-Committee conducts comprehensive review of city governance procedures. The Rules and Election Law Subcommittee met August 18 to examine all 36 City Council Rules and discuss a proposed pilot program for restructuring subcommittees and adjusting meeting schedules through
Lowell's Planning Board approved two Markley Group-linked subdivisions despite heavy resident opposition over the city's data center moratorium.
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