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School Committee enters session on labor and facilities

Lowell School Committee held a brief executive session addressing labor disputes and administrative matters. Six members voted unanimously to enter closed-door discussions on UTL grievances, facilities leases and potential uses, and Transportation Director compensation negotiations, with Ms. Martin

School Committee approves budget modification, rejects three assistant superintendent contracts.

Lowell School Committee approves budget modification, rejects administrator contracts in tied votes. The Committee voted 6 to 1 to approve a $1,353,988.78 budget modification and approved FY26 grant awards from state sources. However, separate contract votes for Assistant Superintendent for School

Board of Health approves tattoo apprentice license

Lowell Board of Health unanimously approves body art apprentice license for Maria Raja Astudillo. The March 4 meeting included Chair Jo-Ann Keegan and members Kathleen Cullen-Lutter, William Galvin, Erin Gendron, and Alison Keegan voting all in favor. Director Lisa Golden informed the board of two

Council votes to explore independent legal counsel option

City Council votes to explore independent legal counsel. The Lowell City Council voted 10-1 to direct the City Manager to report on securing independent legal counsel for the Council's use, with Councilor Descoteaux dissenting over Charter-language concerns confirmed by City Solicitor Williams.

Board of Assessors approves abatements and exemptions

Board of Assessors approves routine abatements and exemptions. Chief Assessor Ellen M. Brideau presided over a meeting with Deputy Chief Assessor Ryan E. Rondeau and Assessor Amy Lombardo, approving four of six real estate abatement applications and processing motor vehicle excise tax abatements