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In today’s edition – the Boston Globe continues its series on the reviatlization of mid-sized cities in the Commonwealth. The focus of today’s article is “reclaiming the center – midsize cities rediscover the allure of downtowns, attracting millions to transform them into 24-hour neighborhoods of businesses and homes.” It’s no surprise…
Read More »On the front of boston.com and on the first page of the Globe’s Metro section today, there’s a story about efforts by the city of Lowell to counteract the gun violence that burst into the public eye with the New Year’s Eve party shootings on Grand Street, the theft of…
Read More »I found myself in front of the TV at 6:30 pm and decided to watch the city council meeting. Here’s what I witnessed: Councilor Caulfield moved to suspend the rules to discuss the city’s response to Sunday’s ice storm. It was a civil discussion with a lot of detail about…
Read More »There’s a story posted on the WickedLocal/Watertown site about Nick Iannuzzi – an independent candidate for Governor’s Council in the Third District challenging incumbent Marilyn Devaney. Iannuzzi plans to appear on a local Saturday morning radio talk show to promote his campaign. There is a twist to the tale. Apparently Iannuzzi has paid $490 for a 25…
Read More »Jennifer Myers of the SUN yesterday wrote about the statewide group called Preservation Massachusetts sounding the alarm about proposed changes to the Pawtucket Falls Dam on the Merrimack River. Read her article here, and consider buying the SUN if you appreciate the reporting.
Read More »September 30 is the deadline to apply for green energy grants and loans to retrofit buildings in the downtown historic district. This money is available thanks to a $5 million “stimulus fund” (Recovery Act) federal grant announced by US Rep. Tsongas, Sen. Kerry, and City leaders a few months ago. Read about the program and application…
Read More »Lowell City Councilor Franky Descoteaux The MassINC Associate Board presents: The New Faces of Politics in Massachusetts Roles and Responsibilities in a New Political Landscape Keynote Address At-large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, Boston City Council Panel Discussion Featuring Councilor Brendan Crighton, Lynn City Council Councilor Franky Descoteaux, Lowell City Council…
Read More »SUN reporters continue to track the Pawtucket Falls Dam issue. Read today’s front page story here, and consider subscribing to the paper if you appreciate the reporting.
Read More »Congratulations to the City Council and City Manager Lynch for having reached an agreement on compensation and a contract for the City Manager, who in this writer’s view has been tested and proved his value to the community in very challenging circumstances.
Read More »From left, State Senator Jack Harrington, City Councilor Sam Pollard, City Councilor Ray Gilbride, Mayor Ed Early, unidentified (little help?), City Councilor Tom O’Donnell, City Councilor Dick Howe Sr. – photo from 1966-67 city council term
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