Government · City Council
City Council Refers Nine Motions to Manager for Action
Lowell City Council referred nine policy motions to the City Manager on Tuesday.
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Government · License Commission
License Commission suspends Tesco Center license three days
Lowell License Commission suspended Tesco Center nightclub alcohol license for three days. The Commission voted unanimously following compliance hearings on violations by Picante Entertainment Group Inc. recorded in July and June 2026.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health Discusses Permit Violations, Notes West Nile Virus Detection
Lowell Board of Health discussed permit violations and West Nile Virus detection. The board met with Abena Alwedyan, owner of Lowell Quick Stop Corp at 189 E. Merrimack St, about tobacco and food permit violations, including a prior citation for selling tobacco to a minor.
Government · School Committee
Six Career Technical Education Programs Approved for Lowell High School
Lowell School Committee approves six new career-technical education programs at high school. The programs, approved unanimously on September 2, represent the culmination of years of planning and coordination with the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Superintendent Liam
Government · School Committee Finance Subcommittee
Lowell school panel considers cost analysis before device approval
Lowell School Committee panel weighs $3.45 million device lease proposal. The Joint Finance and Curriculum Subcommittee discussed a multi-year technology agreement to refresh one-to-one student devices and replace aging teacher MacBook Neos at approximately $800 each, equipped with AppleCare+
Government · Hunger_Homeless Commission
Hunger Commission discusses SNAP changes, immigrant household barriers
Lowell Hunger Commission focuses on SNAP access barriers, immigrant eligibility concerns. The commission discussed current challenges affecting residents seeking SNAP benefits and DTA assistance, including work requirements and policy impacts on households. Members addressed immigrant community
Government · Board of Assessors
Board of Assessors approves statutory tax exemptions
Board of Assessors approves routine applications and abatements. The board unanimously approved 16 applications for statutory tax exemptions under various state clauses and denied two applications in its August 18 meeting led by Chief Assessor Ellen M. Brideau. Deputy Chief Assessor Ryan E. Rondeau
Morning Brief
Lowell City Hall Urges Residents to Vote Early Before Window Closes
Lowell City Hall issued a last call this week for residents to vote early before the window closes. The notice, posted through the city's official Alert Center at lowellma.gov, urged voters to act quickly and directed questions to City Hall at 375 Merrimack Street. Elsewhere, the Lowell…
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves canal repairs and enforcement orders
Conservation Commission approves canal infrastructure projects, issues enforcement orders for tree removal violations. Chairman Brad Buitenhuys and commissioners approved determinations of applicability for Broadway Street Holdings and Boott Hydropower's canal wall and channel repairs, Boston Gas
Government · Board of Parks
Board approves fall permits for community sports and events
Lowell Parks Board unanimously approves 15 permits for fall events and recreation. The three-member board approved 15 permits for youth flag football, cricket and kickball leagues, school athletic tournaments, and community events with fees ranging from zero to $500. Hetal Patel received contested
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