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Folk Festival Follow Up

Congratulations to the organizers for another successful Lowell Folk Festival.  I’ve come to believe that no one sees the Folk Festival the same way.  It’s a little like viewing a painting or sculpture.  Each individual brings his or her own background, interests and experiences to the event and those factors…

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Lowell City Council Meeting: July 28, 2015

Motion by Mayor Elliott for report on proposed Regional 911 Dispatch Center.  The city is contemplating joining with Chelmsford, Dracut and Tewksbury to create a regional 911 dispatch center.  Two citizens who are currently employed as dispatchers spoke against it.  Manager Murphy explained that the proposal is under consideration but…

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“Coolidge Was Wrong” by John Edward

John Edward, who teaches economics at Bentley and UMass Lowell, frequently contributes columns on economic issues. The chief business of the American people is business. – President Calvin Coolidge Wrong! The chief business of the American people is the American people. A healthy business environment is necessary to promote economic…

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Lowell Week in Review: July 26, 2015

Lowell Folk Festival Who knew that overcast with temperatures barely reaching 70 was perfect weather for an outdoor folk festival at the end of July?  That certainly seemed to be the case yesterday roaming around downtown Lowell.  The crowd seemed as large as ever and all comments heard were positive. …

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Folk Festival Weekend

The 2015 Lowell Folk Festival is upon us.  It begins with the kick-off parade which leaves City Hall at 6:30 pm and ends at Boarding House Park for a night of music and food.  (The Dutton St. Dance Pavilion will also be in operation tonight). The Festival continues tomorrow and…

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Cupples Square traffic changes

Last night I took a walk to Cupples Square, the vibrant business hub of the Highlands, where a road construction project recently commenced. First some background: Cupples Square is mostly along Westford Street in the Highlands neighborhood.  Coming from downtown, once your cross the intersection with School Street you reach…

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