Next Wednesday evening October 23, 2013, Community Teamwork, Inc. (CTI) celebrates people and institutions that lead through action. This year the focus is on communication innovators. It’s should be no surprise to followers of this blog that its creator – Register of Deeds, Richard P. Howe, Jr. – is the recipient of the prestigious…
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The BayState Marathon and half marathon will both be held this Sunday in Lowell. Both begin at 8 am. The half marathon starts at Tsongas Center then proceeds along the south bank of the Merrimack until it crosses the Rourke Bridge and then returns along the north bank of the…
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“A. G. Pollard’s” by Richard Marion (c) 2013 [original drawing, 1973] See more artwork at www.richardmarion.net
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Moments ago Gerry Nutter posted a comment to my earlier post that recorded the city council debate and vote that ratified his appointment by the city manager to the Lowell Election Commissioner. I’m copying his full comment below to enable more people to see it. From Gerry Nutter: I am…
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Here are real estate sales in Lowell during the past week: October 7, 2013 – Monday No sales in Lowell October 8, 2013 – Tuesday Whitney Ave #35 for $179,900. Prior sale in 2005 for $218,000 1524 Gorham St #106 for $94,000. Deed in lieu of foreclosure 2013 for $132,876…
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Close to 50 people gathered at St. Patrick’s Cemetery today for a historical tour and for the dedication of a new monument on the previously unmarked Curran family plot, courtesy of the men and women of the Lowell chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Here’s some video from this…
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One morning this week, I met a friend for breakfast at a local diner. I got to talking to the man waiting on us about the federal government shutdown. He said the diner was feeling the effects of fewer national park tourists in town, especially during this busy season of…
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If you arrive at St. Patrick’s Cemetery at 9am through the main gate, look for coffee and refreshments. At 9:30am. the Hibernation Dedication Ceremony takes place followed by a Walking Tour at 10am. Join the group for an informative walk through this historic Catholic cemetery.
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Nothing official yet but there’s a buzz around that City Manager Bernie Lynch will soon nominate Gerry Nutter to the Lowell Election Commission. Hopefully this is true and that Gerry accepts and will be confirmed. Quite by coincidence, I attended a meeting of the Election Commission this past Monday (and…
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