It’s National Historic Preservation Month! In Lowell historic preservation is celebrated from May 16-18 beginning with a reception and preservation awards ceremony on May 16 https://www.richardhowe.com/2013/05/02/save-the-date-a-celebration-of-community-preservation-may-16-2013/ followed by the opportunity to peek inside some very special buildings on May 17-18. “Doors Open Lowell” offers an insider’s look into the preservation of…
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Lowell City Council candidate Stacie Hargis addressed a lively group of supporters this evening as she launched her first run in a Lowell city election at a fundraiser in historic downtown Lowell. The crowd was a mixture that any first time candidate would envy… activists both civic and political, young…
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The Digital Public Library of America offers the “Bread and Roses Strike of 1912: Two Months in Lawrence, Massachusetts, that Changed Labor History” as one of its exhibitions. This is an image from the Lawrence History Center…. Check out the digital exhibit here: http://dp.la/exhibitions/exhibits/show/breadandroses
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Please join the Lowell National Historic Park, the Lowell Heritage Partnership and the City of Lowell/Doors Open Lowell on Thursday May 16, 2013 for a reception and celebration of cultural heritage and historic preservation. The 2013 Community Preservation Awards will be given these honorees: the Lowell Community Health Center, Richard Howe Jr., Albert…
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For a while now UMass Lowell has been seeking a downtown Haverhill location for a satellite campus. With recent proposals not meeting its criteria, UML Chancellor Marty Meehan has entered into a partnership with Northern Essex Community College to offer bachelor’s degree courses at NECC’s Haverhill campus in time for…
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It appears that the neighbors of the 658 Andover Street property where developers are seeking a special permit regarding the with of frontage and number of house lots allowed are gathering tonight to discuss what it all means! Area resident Patti Kirwin Keilty just posted this comment on our blog site inviting…
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A Spring day in North Tewksbury ~ May 1, 2013
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Join the 45-minute walking tour! Lowell Historical Society Edson Cemetery Tour (s) with Kim Zunino Saturday May 4, 2013 (Rain Date: Saturday May 18, 2013) 10:00am and 1:00pm Meet at the front gates! Edson Cemetery had its beginnings in 1845 when 30 acres were purchased along Gorham Street. Officially known…
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As a person who grew up in the general neighborhood – who travels Andover Street in Lowell daily and who had seen many changes over the years, I found this Public Notice both intriguing and concerning. The lot in question sits on the north side of Andover Street some four house…
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GSE Dean Anita Greenwood, Chancellor Marty Meehan ’78 , Honoree George Tsapataris ’77, Executive Vice-Chancellor Jackie Moloney ’75. ’92 (UMass Lowell – Office of University Advancement) Last Thursday evening in the midst of a very tough week it was heartening to spend time with members and supporters of the…
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