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2013 Lowell election results
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 »Election Day
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 »Lowell week in review: November 3, 2013
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 »Branding Lowell High
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 »Lowell real estate: Week of October 28, 2013
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 »Grand opening of “Lowell Makes” today
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 »Candidate stands on new contract for Manager
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 »Pollard Memorial Library
Photos by Tony Sampas
Read More »Happy Halloween
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…
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