What qualities should the new Lowell Police Superintendent possess? If you have an opinion on that question, be at the Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway, on Thursday, October 24 at 6 pm. At that time and place you’ll have the opportunity to share your opinion with City Manager Bernie Lynch.…
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Photos by Tony Sampas. Words by Jack Kerouac.
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The BayState Marathon and half marathon will both be held this Sunday in Lowell. Both begin at 8 am. The half marathon starts at Tsongas Center then proceeds along the south bank of the Merrimack until it crosses the Rourke Bridge and then returns along the north bank of the…
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Moments ago Gerry Nutter posted a comment to my earlier post that recorded the city council debate and vote that ratified his appointment by the city manager to the Lowell Election Commissioner. I’m copying his full comment below to enable more people to see it. From Gerry Nutter: I am…
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With 90% of the vote counted, the AP has called both the Democratic and Republican primary races, projecting State Senator Katherine Clark as the Democratic winner and Boston real estate attorney Frank Addivinola as the Republican nominee. With Peter Koutoujian finishing second, he will presumably remain as the Sheriff of…
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This report on tonight’s council meeting is in four parts: First is about the appointment of Gerry Nutter to the Election Commission which passed 7 to 2. A full report on who said what is the subject of this earlier blog post. Second are the motions on the agenda (below).…
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Here’s what the councilors had to say on the appointment of Gerry Nutter: Gerry Nutter appointment. Move to approve by Lorrey, seconded by Martin. Councilor Elliott comments: When he saw it on the agenda he thought it was a typo or a mistake. He thinks it’s a joke because no…
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Two events honoring veterans took place in Lowell this weekend. On Saturday night, the UMass Lowell office of Veterans Services held the 3rd Annual Veterans’ Military Legacy & Veterans’ Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The event was a formal military ball with many of…
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