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Zoning Board approves four variance applications, continues car dealership case.

Zoning Board of Appeals approves four variance petitions in unified votes. Chairman Van Pech led the board in unanimous approval of variances for Jack Le's 150 East Meadow Road addition, Robbie Nguyen's 26 Marriner Street driveway expansion, Michael Rosholt's 55 Harvard Street porch and ramp

Historic Board approves two downtown residential projects, continues third

Historic Board approves two downtown residential projects unanimously. The Lowell Historic Board voted 7-0 on March 9 to issue Historic Permits for two mixed-use developments: a two six-story building project by Cabot, Cabot, and Forbes at 291 and 341 Jackson Street, the former Lowell Machine Shop

Council on Aging Board approves prior minutes and addresses funding gaps.

Council on Aging Board approves prior minutes, hears heritage newsletter vendor transition update. Aurora Erickson, sitting in for Director Kimberly Gagnon, reported that the COA's printing vendor was acquired and a replacement has been secured pending Law Department review. Chairperson Maxine

City Council Neighborhoods Sub Committee backs central dashboard for city reports

Lowell Neighborhoods Sub Committee votes to establish central repository for city reports. The committee voted unanimously to request the City Manager establish a centralized location where residents can access administrative reports on plans, finances, jobs, schools, and infrastructure. Councilors

Zoning review consultation launched with consultant and community input

Zoning review consultation launched with consultant and community input. The Neighborhoods and Zoning Sub Committees met jointly as Camilo Espitia of the Department of Planning and Development and consultant Nels Nelson of CommunityScale presented a comprehensive zoning code modernization effort