City of Lowell lands $2.5 million grant for water plant battery backup. Also in today's brief (6 items): City accepts $2.5 million grant for water utility battery; City Hall clock tower dedicated to Wally Burns; Father Maguire Park reopens after $1.43 million upgrade; Lowell field hocke…
Lowell's Zoning Board of Appeals continued a variance hearing for a two-car garage addition to October 15. The board voted unanimously on September 28 after determining public notice signage was inadequate for the 37 West Albert Street hearing.
Boston Globe features Lowell in Gateway Cities series on housing built from vacant storefronts. Also in today's brief (3 items): Globe spotlights Lowell housing in Gateway Cities series; Alternative House unveils vigil for domestic violence month; Duck Island walking tour set for Thursd…
Lowell Police Student Police Academy graduates 200 youths from grades 5 to 8. Also in today's brief (4 items): Police academy graduates 200 Lowell youths; Firm completes radar survey of Route 133; Standing Vigil unveiling marks Domestic Violence month; Duck Island walking tour set for O…
Lowell Planning Board approves two industrial subdivisions. The board unanimously approved subdivisions of 90 Bolt Street in the Light Industrial district and 2 Tanner Street in the General Industrial district, each split into two lots subject to multiple conditions. The Tanner Street property is
Lowell Police Capt. James Fay graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Also in today's brief (5 items): Police Capt. James Fay graduates FBI National Academy; Garden of Peace of Greater Lowell to be dedicated; Safe-energy groups to protest nuclear summi…
Conservation Commission ratified two emergency certificates for infrastructure work.
Lowell City Council suspended its Flock Safety license plate reader system pending a comprehensive policy review. The 6-5 vote divided the 11-member Council, with Mayor Erik Gitschier, Councilors Belinda M. Juran, Sidney L. Liang, Sean McDonough, Vesna Nuon, and Kimberly Scott voting yes.
Board of Assessors approves 13 statutory exemptions, processes warrants totaling $49.5 million. Deputy Chief Assessor Ryan E. Rondeau and Assessor Amy Lombardo voted unanimously to approve exemption applications across multiple statutory clauses, with 2 Clause 41C applications denied by member
Lowell's elections office is urging residents to vote early or by mail ahead of the upcoming State Election. The Director of Elections and Census said Tuesday that taking advantage of in-person Early Voting or Mail-In Voting will help reduce wait times at polling locations once Election…
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