Lowell Election Results

Here are the results of contested races in Lowell direct from City Hall: Governor Coakley – 10,364 Baker – 8,915 18th Middlesex State Rep Rady Mom – 3,847 Fred Bahou – 2,386 Congress Niki Tsongas – 14,683 R. L. Wofford – 5,054 US Senate Markey – 13,293 Herr  – 6,132…

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“Yes on Question 4” by John Edward

John Edward teaches economics at Bentley and UMass Lowell. He’s a frequent contributor of columns on economic issues Question 4: A YES VOTE would entitle employees in Massachusetts to earn and use sick time according to certain conditions. Question 4 would make paid sick leave available to many Massachusetts workers…

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“Yes on Question 3” by John Edward

John Edward teaches economics at Bentley and UMass Lowell. He’s a frequent contributor of columns on economic issues. Question 3: A YES VOTE would prohibit casinos, any gaming establishment with slot machines, and wagering on simulcast greyhound races. Supporters of question 3 cite social, ethical, moral, and quality-of-life objections to…

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A Runner Writes to the City Council

Frank Georges, a Lowell resident and an elite runner, sent the following letter to city councilors regarding the motion on tomorrow night’s council agenda to consider forcing the Baystate Marathon to alter its route due to traffic issues during the race.  I’ve written my own post on this subject and…

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