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The hot topic nationally and locally is the issue of sequestration – its reach and fall-out. Many pundits and editorial writers have weighed-in on its perceived realities and the politics swirling around the issue. The Executive Director of Community Teamwork – Karen Frederick and CTI’s Director of Planning – Cheryl…
Read More »Read about the well-deserved tribute for filmmaker John Antonelli, who grew up in Greater Lowell (Tewksbury to be exact) and went on to notable success in the world of film. Fitchburg State University will recognize him at its Commencement with an honorary degree.
Read More »This coming Saturday, May 11, 2013, I will speak about Company K of the Sixth Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment as part of Chelmsford Civil War Day at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Road in Chelmsford (the former town hall). While contemplating the controversial step of instituting a national…
Read More »For a while now UMass Lowell has been seeking a downtown Haverhill location for a satellite campus. With recent proposals not meeting its criteria, UML Chancellor Marty Meehan has entered into a partnership with Northern Essex Community College to offer bachelor’s degree courses at NECC’s Haverhill campus in time for…
Read More »A Spring day in North Tewksbury ~ May 1, 2013
Read More »Driving home from a meeting in Worcester one day last week, I exited Route 495 at Boston Road Westford to grab a late lunch. There are many quick and casual dining choices just off the highway, but I had heard there was a Five Guys Burgers franchise in the vicinity.…
Read More »Reminder for next GLAD Meeting Tomorrow! SATURDAY! Greater Lowell Area Democrats Regular Breakfast Meeting Saturday April 20, 2013 at 8:00 AM SHARP! Independence Grill at the Radisson Hotel Rte. 110 in Chelmsford Please join us at this meeting of area Democrats. Marie Sweeney, GLAD Chair For more information: sweeney133@verizon.net AGENDA: The regular…
Read More »Among the many people from Greater Lowell who were severely injured in Monday’s Boston Marathon bombing were Lowell High School senior Sydney Corcoran and her mother Celeste Corcoran. Family friends have created a site on GoFundMe.com on which people may contribute to a fund that will be used for the…
Read More »Squint and you can probably read the names of the men on this panel from the Lowell National Historical Park, the City Administration, the US Senate, the Lowell Historic Board and (I’m guessing) the Lowell Plan. Circa – early-1980s. (from Browsers Camera, Lowell Sun website) Amid the many blogs that…
Read More »Billerica and Tewksbury held their annual town elections yesterday. Incumbents carried the day in Tewksbury while a newcomer broke into the ranks in Billerica. In a three-way race for Selectman – challenger George Simolaris topped the ballot taking over 41 percent of the votes – 4,639, followed by incumbent Mike Rosa…
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