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This is the first of a series of posts in the coming days that will analyze the numbers from this Tuesday’s election. This post looks at which candidates finished first, second or third in each of the city’s 33 precincts. The first entry (“1-1”) identifies the ward and precinct. That’s…
Read More »Here’s a press release I received today from the Van Pech campaign: VAN PECH MARKS END OF 2013 COUNCIL CAMPAIGN As One Chapter Closes, a Continued Call to Action Thank you so much for all your hard work, your dedication, and your commitment to this campaign. I know all of…
Read More »City Council 1. Rita Mercier – 6346 2. Rodney Elliott – 5301 3. Edward Kennedy – 5077 4. Daniel Rourke – 4644 5. James Milinazzo – 4608 6. William Samaras – 4462 7. Corey Belanger – 4384 8. William Martin – 4331 9. John Leahy – 4299 10. Marty Lorrey…
Read More »If you’re not sure where you vote, you can visit this page on the Secretary of State’s web site. Enter your address and it tells you the name and address of your polling place. It even provides a map if you need it. You can also call the Lowell Election…
Read More »The polls open in 72 hours. The sprint to the finish line in the city election is upon us. Here are some observations from this past week. Sun council endorsements The Lowell Sun’s endorsement of eight city council candidates generated as much of a buzz about which candidates were not…
Read More »Some very impressive looking banners reading “LHS – est 1831” appeared today on many of the light poles around the perimeter of Lowell High School. Check them out next time you’re downtown. Until then, here are a few photos:
Read More »Here are the property sales that occurred in Lowell last week: October 28, 2013 – Monday 309 Aiken Ave for $145,425. Prior sale 2011 foreclosure 50 Weed St for $104,500. Last sale in 1965 77 Dinsmore St for $239,000. Last sale in 1963 October 29, 2013 – Tuesday 280 Fairmount…
Read More »Lowell Makes is a “makerspace” located at 47 Lee Street in Lowell that holds its grand opening today at 10am. All are invited to attend. Every makerspace is unique, but all share some characteristics such as Shared equipment, tools and resources most people cannot afford on their own or fit…
Read More »In two stories, Lyle Moran first asked incumbent city councilors and then challengers where they stood on a new contract for city manager Bernie Lynch whose existing agreement expires next summer. Here’s what the incumbents said according to the first article: Bill Martin – supports new contract for city manager…
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