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John Edward teaches economics at Bentley and UMass Lowell. He’s a frequent contributor of columns on economic issues. A low-risk security with a 4 percent yield is a good return on investment. Using the money to pay off credit-card debt with a 20 percent interest rate is a better investment.…
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It was another quiet council meeting this past Tuesday night which has been the norm since the snow melted. That might all change since the city’s FY16 budget should be out soon. City Manager Murphy has done a good job of addressing the priorities of the city councilors and he…
Read More »The following properties sold in Lowell last week: May 11, 2015 – Monday 33 2nd Ave for $160,000. Prior sale in 1998 for $102,200 165-181 Market St Unit 2 for $139,900. Prior sale in 2011 for $102,500 47 Aiken Ave for $400,000. Prior sale in 1955 May 12, 2015 –…
Read More »“The Imari porcelain vase, standing over 5 feet high, was made in Arita Japan, by the artisan Kanzo. It was believed to be the largest porcelain specimen produced in Japan, and was exhibited at the Columbian Exposition in 1893, the Pan American Exposition in 1901, and later at the Paris…
Read More »There is a full slate of activities in Lowell this coming weekend. Here are some of them: Lowell Cemetery: Walking tours of Lowell Cemetery will take place on Friday, May 15 at 1 pm and on Saturday, May 16 at 10 am. These tours begin at the Lawrence Street Gate,…
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Lowell Walks is a series of guided walking tours of downtown Lowell on Saturday mornings throughout the summer. Each tour has a different topic led by a different tour guide. All tours begin at 10:00 A.M. from the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center at 246 Market Street in Lowell.…
Read More »Reappointment of Michael Geary to a term of three years as City Clerk. Council takes up report of Personnel Committee, chaired by Councilor Kennedy who states the committee agreed by a majority vote that the Clerk’s salary should be increased but he states that since two councilors are not present…
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New School Superintendent The School Committee on Friday night selected Salah Khelfaoui to be the next superintendent of the Lowell Public Schools by a four to three vote. A search committee had narrowed the field to five candidates. The others were current Lowell Deputy Superintendent Jay Lang, Memphis Superintendent Kriner…
Read More »It was a quiet week for real estate in Lowell: May 4, 2015 – Monday No sales May 5, 2015 – Tuesday 17-19 Fort Hill Ave for $215,000. Prior sale in 2009 for $75,900 May 6, 2015 – Wednesday 107 Alma St for $158,000. Prior sale 2014 foreclosure May 7,…
Read More »Regular contributor Jim Peters continues his articles on the American Civil War: The Civil War is a difficult topic because there is so much history to it. Many of the park lands have been saved over the century plus that the war was fought. Jim Lighthizer is the President of…
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