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Photo by Tony Sampas.
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Gerry Nutter responds to Sun editorial
Yesterday’s Lowell Sun editorial was harshly critical of Gerry and of his appointment to the Lowell Election Commission. Given the Sun’s track record, the hypocrisy of the editorial was breathtaking but I’ll save my comments until my Sunday “Week in Review” post. For now, I’ll post a Letter to the…
Read More »What qualities should the new Police Superintendent possess?
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.…
Read More »Jack Kerouac Commemorative
Photos by Tony Sampas. Words by Jack Kerouac.
Read More »BayState Marathon this Sunday
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…
Read More »Bridge Street Bridge
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Read More »Corner of Fayette and East Merrimack
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Read More »Election Commissioner Gerry Nutter sends his thanks
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…
Read More »Results of 5th Congressional District special election primaries
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…
Read More »Lowell City Council meeting: October 15, 2013
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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