Author Archive

Tourism in the Merrimack Valley

One morning last week I attended the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau’s annual Tourism Industry Breakfast at the Courtyard by Marriott in Billerica. State Representative Tom Golden kept things moving as the Master of Ceremonies of the event. State Senator Eileen Donoghue, the co-chair of the legislature’s committee…

Read More »

77 bags of leaves

Late fall in New England means disposing of all of those leaves that evolved from lush green of summer to brilliant reds, yellows and oranges of early fall to a crispy tan of late October and early November. Today by a combination of raking, blowing, grinding and shoveling, we filled…

Read More »

East Pawtucketville Neighborhood Association

The newly formed East Pawtucketville Neighborhood Association sent some information about its upcoming meeting: Join us in planning the first East Pawtucketville Neighborhood Association in Lowell. Every voice is needed; everyone’s presence is honored. Bring your suggestions and your concerns. Planning Meeting Scheduled: When: Monday, November 14, 2011 7:00-9:00 pm…

Read More »