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“Leaves on the Merrimack”
“Leaves on the Merrimack” by Tony Sampas
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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 »Picking winners in the council election
I was recently reminded that back on October 16, Jim Peters posted this article in which he singled out three council challengers – the three who were elected last Tuesday. I don’t know of anyone else whose electoral prediction was so accurate, so congratulations, Jim. Here’s the relevant part of…
Read More »Textile Bridge memorial ceremony on Sunday
The Textile Memorial Bridge Preservation Coalition will hold an event on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 2 pm to commemorate the 16 students/graduates of Lowell Textile Institute who died while serving in the military during World War Two. The event will start in front of Cumnock Hall and then proceed…
Read More »Greater Lowell Veterans Council Veterans Day Ceremony
The Greater Lowell Veterans Council held its annual Veterans Day ceremony today at the Polish American Veterans Club. The event featured a buffet breakfast inside the hall (shown above) followed by a speaking program and a wreath laying ceremony outside the club at which a rifle salute was fired and…
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 »Old Central Firehouse
Old Central Firehouse, corner of Palmer and Middle Streets. Photos by Tony Sampas.
Read More »Thoughts on 2011 election results
To say this election yielded interesting results in an understatement. For the council, at least, it wasn’t a wholesale dismissal of incumbents as was the case in 1993. The same cannot be said for the school committee. In fact, I would call this an anti-school committee election. Two challengers, Kim…
Read More »2011 City Election Results
2011 Election Results Note: Incumbents in italics City Council 1. Rita Mercier – 5305 2. Rodney Elliott – 4114 3. Kevin Broderick – 3880 4. Patrick Murphy – 3732 5. Marty Lorrey – 3709 6. Bill Martin – 3692 7. Vesna Nuon – 3611 8. Ed Kennedy – 3586 9.…
Read More »UML-Parker Lecture on 2012 Election
Yesterday I attended the UMass Lowell – Parker Lecture at the UML Inn & Conference Center forum on the 2012 Presidential election . Chancellor Marty Meehan moderated a panel that consisted of former Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker, the Boston Herald’s Joe Battenfeld, the Lowell Sun’s Jennifer Myers, and the…
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