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“Lowell’s not-so-famous bell” by Jim Peters
Jim Peters shares another story about the history of Lowell. Paul Revere served primarily as a Silversmith. He made beautiful silver dinnerware for the wealthy of Boston and its environs. What people do not know is that he also had a foundry and in this manufacturing plant, he made, among…
Read More »Lowell Real Estate: Week of May 18, 2015
The following real estate sales took place in Lowell last week: May 18, 2015 – Monday 43 Brunswick St for $280,000. Prior sale in 2012 for $195,000 29 Hastings St for $198,400. Prior sale in 2009 for $85,000 May 19, 2015 – Tuesday 669 Lawrence St for $450,000. Prior sale…
Read More »“The Winner’s Curse” by John Edward
John Edward, who teaches economics at Bentley and UMass Lowell, frequently contributes columns on economic issues. Here are his views on the possibility of the Olympics coming to Boston. Coincidentally, today’s Globe has an editorial urging Olympic organizers to include Gateway Cities like Lowell in the Olympic planning process: The…
Read More »Lowell Week in Review: May 24, 2015
Hamilton Canal District This past Wednesday I drove to Springfield to speak to the Real Estate section of the Hamden County Bar Association about technology and the registry of deeds. While the 40+ lawyers listened politely, the topic that created a buzz was the future Springfield casino. They pointed out…
Read More »Lowell City Council meeting: May 19, 2015
Atty Michael Gallagher speaks about a new program called ArtUp which will display art created by Lowell artists in the Lowell Community Health Center where it can be purchased by members of the public for donation to the Health Center. First item is reappointment of City Clerk Michael Geary. Personnel…
Read More »Lowell City Council Transportation Subcommittee: May 19, 2015
Chairman Jim Milinazzo, Committee members John Leahy and Bill Martin. Executive Director Jim Scanlon is present. LRTA averages 6000 riders per day which makes 1.4 million per year. Busiest route is Westford Street and also the downtown shuttle. They are almost done a comprehensive service analysis and will hold public…
Read More »“Lost Opportunities” by John Edward
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.…
Read More »Lowell Week in Review: May 17, 2015
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 »Lowell Real Estate: Week of May 11, 2015
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 –…
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