Lowell

Social Network Analysis of Lowell

Social network analysis looks at how people and organizations are connected and interact.  People who are active in their community, political or otherwise, engage in a type of informal social network analysis without thinking about it much. I’ve long been interested in how Lowell “works” and from time to time…

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Looking Ahead: What will 2015 bring?

Day-to-day political events took a break during the holidays so here’s a look at what 2015 might bring in Lowell politics.  With a full work week and a council meeting on Tuesday night, the Week in Review will return next Sunday.  For now, here are some possibilities for the coming…

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“Meanderings” by Jim Peters

Usually, when I am asked where to find inspirational quotes, I say to go to one of four sources; The Bible, Shakespeare, or Mark Twain, or Abraham Lincoln. Today, in direct defiance of my instructions, I found one of the best quotes I have ever heard or read in Aesop,…

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Top Ten Lowell Political Events of 2011

Continuing my review of local political events from years past, here is what I posted back in 2011: Here is my own eclectic list of important things that happened in 2011. 1. The local political lineup changed considerably in 2011. Steve Panagiotakos, who was elected to the Lowell School Committee…

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Top Ten Lowell Political Events of 2008

As 2014 draws to a close, I will be posting some of my previous Year in Review blog posts (I already posted by 2014 year in review).  Here is 2008: The Lowell School Committee hired Dr. Chris Scott to follow Dr. Karla Brooks Baehr as Superintendent of Schools. The future…

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Top Ten Lowell Political Events of 2007

As 2014 draws to a close, I will be posting some of my previous Year in Review blog posts (I already posted by 2014 year in review).  Here is 2007: Marty Meehan resigns from Congress to become Chancellor of UMass Lowell. Niki Tsongas wins Democratic primary in Congressional special election,…

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