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2013 Lowell election results
City Council 1. Rita Mercier – 6346 2. Rodney Elliott – 5301 3. Edward Kennedy – 5077 4. Daniel Rourke – 4644 5. James Milinazzo – 4608 6. William Samaras – 4462 7. Corey Belanger – 4384 8. William Martin – 4331 9. John Leahy – 4299 10. Marty Lorrey…
Read More »‘The Consent of the Governed’
November 5, 2013
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PaulM
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I am so encouraged by the many photos of campaign volunteers, especially so many younger people, that have been posted during this campaign season in Lowell, Mass. We don’t know what the results will be tonight after 8 pm, but I have to believe that our civic culture has been…
Read More »Election Day
If you’re not sure where you vote, you can visit this page on the Secretary of State’s web site. Enter your address and it tells you the name and address of your polling place. It even provides a map if you need it. You can also call the Lowell Election…
Read More »Vote for Your Vision of Lowell on Tuesday, Nov. 5
November 3, 2013
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PaulM
Posted in Election 2013, Culture, Current Events, History, Lowell, City Council
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Lowell week in review: November 3, 2013
The polls open in 72 hours. The sprint to the finish line in the city election is upon us. Here are some observations from this past week. Sun council endorsements The Lowell Sun’s endorsement of eight city council candidates generated as much of a buzz about which candidates were not…
Read More »In the Merrimack Valley ~ Senator Warren Endorses Rivera for Mayor of Lawrence
In the City of Lawrence, Dan Rivera – a current member of the Lawrence City Council – is challenging incumbent Willie Lantigua in his second run for Mayor. Controversies abound – with the Mayor himself in his actions, decisions, style and judgment, with his administrative hires some of whom have been investigated…
Read More »Branding Lowell High
Some very impressive looking banners reading “LHS – est 1831” appeared today on many of the light poles around the perimeter of Lowell High School. Check them out next time you’re downtown. Until then, here are a few photos:
Read More »Lowell real estate: Week of October 28, 2013
Here are the property sales that occurred in Lowell last week: October 28, 2013 – Monday 309 Aiken Ave for $145,425. Prior sale 2011 foreclosure 50 Weed St for $104,500. Last sale in 1965 77 Dinsmore St for $239,000. Last sale in 1963 October 29, 2013 – Tuesday 280 Fairmount…
Read More »On this day November 2, 1948 ~ “Dewey Defeats Truman” ~ Not!
A smiling President Truman enjoys the headline on the front page of the Chicago Tribune that falsely touted the election results of 1948 presidential election – Truman won! In this time of pervasive social media and instantaneous information sharing, the Chicago Tribune headline doesn’t seem possible – but it happened.…
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