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JV football squad battles Bartlett Saturday

Lowell Catholic's junior varsity football squad battles Bartlett in a non-conference game Saturday. From our own coverage: Police academy graduates 30 new officers; MonsterBash & Fall Fest returns downtown Oct. 24.

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Girls soccer hosts Revere Friday afternoon

Lowell's girls soccer team takes on Revere in a nonconference match this Friday afternoon. From our own coverage: Veterans panel confronts memorial wall funding gap; License panel splits on teen access to venue.

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License panel splits 2-1 on teen access

Lowell License Commission narrowly allowed teens into a hip-hop festival despite a commissioner's safety objections. From our own coverage: Veterans panel takes aim at memorial wall funding gap; License panel splits on teen access permit.

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Early voting opens for state election

Early voting for the state election opens Saturday at Lowell's election office on Broadway Street. Also in today's brief (3 items): Early voting opens for state election; Busker Fest returns to Derby Park Saturday; Lowell JV soccer faces North Middlesex Tuesday.

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Subdivisions OK'd amid data center fears

Planning Board approves two subdivisions despite residents' fears of further data center growth. From our own coverage: Planning Board rules on 2 subdivisions amid data center fears; CPA panel reviews 13 funding requests for eligibility.

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School Committee opens Skinner contract talks

Lowell's School Committee opens contract talks with Superintendent Skinner after strong performance marks. From our own coverage: Planning Board weighs two stalled projects, elects new chair; School Committee opens talks on Skinner contract extension. Also in today's brief (4 items): Ci…

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Government · Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors certifies FY27 values; approves exemptions

Lowell Board of Assessors certified FY27 property values on final approval September 28. Chief Assessor Ellen M. Brideau, Deputy Chief Assessor Ryan E. Rondeau, and Assessor Amy Lombardo approved seven statutory exemptions covering five asset classifications during the meeting. One Clause 41C

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