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
David Arquette is set to bring his 'Scream' character back to Lowell for a 30th-anniversary celebration this fall. The actor, who played Deputy Dewey Riley in the horror franchise, will appear at Lowell Memorial Auditorium on October 29 for an anniversary screening, a live audience Q&A …
Lowell Cultural Council approves significant changes to its 2027 grant guidelines. Administrator Erin Duffey led the review, with key changes including elimination of reimbursement language and upgraded backup-plan requirements for large gatherings. Applications for 2027 grants are due Oct. 15,
Lowell City Council approves downtown development and opioid response funding. The council unanimously authorized a land disposition agreement with Winn Companies to develop mixed-income housing and commercial space on Parcels 11 and 12, with representatives Michael O'Brien and Hagop Toghramadjian
Lowell opened a new urban mini forest and pollinator meadow in Centralville this week. The city announced the project on Aug. 25, 2026, developed in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game to expand biodiversity and give residents of one of Lowell's most densely p…
Lowell schools approve $7.5M budget modification and honor late senator. The School Committee named the new academic building at Lowell High School in honor of late Senator Edward J. Kennedy and the Student Support Center in honor of William J. Samaras, with six yeas and one absence. The committee
The Lowell Affordable Housing Trust Fund board defers vote on $1.9M loan. Chairperson Eric Nelson said the board would submit written questions to the development team before voting on the proposal, presented by James Heller, to create 28 affordable housing units across three Centralville
Lowell Board of Assessors approves 59 exemption applications unanimously. Chief Assessor Ellen M. Brideau led the board in unanimously approving exemptions across eight statutory categories at the August 11 meeting. The board also unanimously approved one motor vehicle excise abatement for denial.
Lowell Council Rules subcommittee maps procedural gaps. Chairman Juran, Councilor McDonough, and Councilor Scott, joined by First Assistant City Solicitor Garrett Beaulieu, conducted a comprehensive review of more than 35 governing rules and flagged ambiguities in mayoral selection, vacancy
City Council Rules Sub-Committee conducts comprehensive review of city governance procedures. The Rules and Election Law Subcommittee met August 18 to examine all 36 City Council Rules and discuss a proposed pilot program for restructuring subcommittees and adjusting meeting schedules through
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