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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…
Read More »Photos by Tony Sampas
Read More »Many who visit Lowell Cemetery come to pay their respects to deceased relatives. Others come to enjoy the beautiful, natural setting or the wonderful sculptures that mark some of the graves. A few come in search of a witch. People who believe in those things say that the bronze figure…
Read More »Today may be Halloween, but it is also a big holiday for our Cambodian neighbors. Pchum Ben is a month-long festival in October that culminates on the final day of the month. It is a tradition that comes from both Buddhism and animism and it allows people to respect and…
Read More »Derek Mitchell has an interesting event planned for Halloween night – a rally that begins and ends at Kittredge Park at the corner of Andover and Nesmith Streets. Here’s what Derek’s Facebook Page says about the event: Join Derek Mitchell and the campaign volunteer team for a visibility and rally…
Read More »ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE The Economic Development Subcommittee of the city council met before the regular meeting. CM Lynch and Adam Baacke made the same presentation on economic development that they gave at the Lowell Plan Breakfast last month. My report on that event covers most of what Baacke said tonight.…
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