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.
Lowell Planning Board approves final Rivers Edge phase and two subdivisions. The board unanimously advanced the final phase of Rivers Edge, adding thirty-two units to the 181-unit planned residential development for a total of 187 income-restricted units at 165 Nelson Avenue and 33-113 Adie Way. A
The Lowell License Commission approved eleven business and event applications and created a new type of annual alcohol license.
The Lowell License Commission voted 4-1 to create a new bar-only liquor license, aiming to close a loophole letting some restaurants operate as de facto nightclubs.
Lowell Disability Commission re-elects leadership, addresses park accessibility gaps. All commission positions were unanimously re-elected without opposition: Chairperson Sebastian Nash, Associate Chairperson Erica Harvey, Treasurer Ron Lassman, and Clerk Chris Green. Commissioner Joanna Turcotte
Lowell's City Council voted 10-0 to reconsider a disputed vote on a $250,000 Health Department lease after City Solicitor Williams said the council mistakenly used a two-thirds threshold instead of a simple majority.
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