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License Commission approves 11 new licenses, suspends Blue Shamrock for six days

License Commission approves 11 new business licenses and permits in May meeting. Chair Donahue and four commissioners unanimously approved three Common Victualler licenses, two all-alcoholic-beverages restaurant licenses, a Secondhand Goods license, and a Class 2 Used Auto Dealer License, along

Lowell School Committee approves interim FY27 budget cuts ahead of final vote

Lowell School Committee unanimously approves interim FY27 budget reductions totaling $400,000. Mayor Gitschier moved to decrease funding in three line items: $52,000 from two part-time technician positions, $100,000 from outstanding prior-year expenses, and $248,000 from budget reconciliation.

Board of Assessors approves two tax abatement applications

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved two FY27 3ABC property tax abatement applications on April 21. Deputy Chief Assessor Ryan E. Rondeau moved approval with Assessor Amy Lombardo providing the second in each action. Motor vehicle excise tax abatements for April 13-17 were approved by

Planning Board approves 11-lot North Billerica Road subdivision with conditions.

Planning Board green-lights 11-lot subdivision at 71 North Billerica Road despite neighbor flooding concerns. The board approved both the definitive subdivision and site plan for FTO Realty Trust with a 3-1 vote, with Member David Tenczar opposing both measures. Nine conditions were imposed,

Board of Parks approves spring-summer permits; denies multiple no-show requests

Board of Parks approves dozens of spring-summer event permits. The Board of Parks unanimously approved more than 20 permits for community events and school activities across Lowell parks for spring and summer 2026. Chair John Linnehan and members Kah Ndi and Melissa Morales voted 3-0 on routine