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The City Council interviews of the five finalists for the position of Lowell City Manager dominated politics in the city this week. I watched all five interviews and thought the interview process went pretty well. The council was fortunate to schedule only two interviews per day because sitting through nearly…
Read More »John Edward teaches economics at Bentley and UMass Lowell. He’s a frequent contributor of columns on economic issues. Here is his latest: The good news is our government is very good at collecting economic data. The bad news is the headline numbers can be misleading. March 7, 2014 The Fall…
Read More »Click on the Schedule of Events to see the array of activities. That’s the “old” Lowell Plan Inc. logo on the bottom left. This is pre-Lowell Folk Festival, when the national park was three years old. Note the trolley: that’s “The Whistler” — and maybe George Price of the…
Read More »The following properties in Lowell sold during the past week: March 24, 2014 – Monday 175 Willard St Unit 19 for $39,500. Prior sale 2013 foreclosure 42 18th St for $241,000. Prior sale in 2013 for $145,000 40 Andrews St Unit A for $175,000. Prior sale 2014 foreclosure March 25,…
Read More »Reminder that the Lowell Historical Society/Walter Hickey program on “Crime and Punishment in 19th Century Lowell” happens tomorrow – Saturday March 29, 2014…here are the details… Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 1pm – Lowell Historical Society Program “Crime and Punishment in 19th Century Lowell” by Walter Hickey at Pollard Library Meeting…
Read More »March 27, 2014 Kevin Murphy interview Opening Statement: Loves the city. It’s his home. He’s lived here his entire life. I’m the parent of a child who received a world-class education in the Lowell public schools. We have a shared destiny. A city where people can find jobs or start…
Read More »March 27, 2014 Greg Balukonis interview Opening Statement: Lives in Shrewsbury. He’s in the business of city manager. Is not a politician; not in the private sector; not an academic; is in local government. That’s his strength but he knows the job is more than sitting behind the desk and…
Read More »March 26, 2014 George Ramirez opening statement Begins by reminiscing about his time on the council eight years ago. He applied for several reasons. Lowell is special to him. 40 years ago Lowell welcomed him and his family from Columbia. Went to school, married and has lived here ever since.…
Read More »March 26, 2014 Opening Statement: It’s a great honor to be here. When I arrived in Blackstone there was no economic development plan. Created a program of economic development [he’s reading his statement]. Brought in Northeastern University school of engineering to assist in development of downtown. Has extensive experience in…
Read More »The issue of parking in downtown Lowell is getting some attention. It was discussed at last week’s economic development subcommittee and downtown resident Corey Sciuto posted a letter he sent to councilors on the issue on his own blog. This morning I found a lengthy comment from a regular reader…
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