Lowell School Committee approves $1.9 million budget transfer, hears autism surge data
Lowell School Committee approves $1.9 million year-end budget transfer and hears alarming autism growth data at June 17 meeting.
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Lowell School Building Committee approves $2.2 million transfer to sustain high school renovation
Lowell's School Building Committee voted 16-1 to approve a $2.2 million internal budget transfer to keep the Lowell High School renovation funded through the winter.
Lowell school finance panel flags errors in city's $50 million maintenance report
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