With 90% of the vote counted, the AP has called both the Democratic and Republican primary races, projecting State Senator Katherine Clark as the Democratic winner and Boston real estate attorney Frank Addivinola as the Republican nominee. With Peter Koutoujian finishing second, he will presumably remain as the Sheriff of…
This report on tonight’s council meeting is in four parts: First is about the appointment of Gerry Nutter to the Election Commission which passed 7 to 2. A full report on who said what is the subject of this earlier blog post. Second are the motions on the agenda (below).…
Here’s what the councilors had to say on the appointment of Gerry Nutter: Gerry Nutter appointment. Move to approve by Lorrey, seconded by Martin. Councilor Elliott comments: When he saw it on the agenda he thought it was a typo or a mistake. He thinks it’s a joke because no…
Two events honoring veterans took place in Lowell this weekend. On Saturday night, the UMass Lowell office of Veterans Services held the 3rd Annual Veterans’ Military Legacy & Veterans’ Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The event was a formal military ball with many of…
Here’s a new feature that I’m launching today. “Lowell Week in Review” will be published each Sunday (typically earlier in the day than this one) and will review political events in Lowell during the past, especially those that got attention on the local blogosphere. Here goes . . . At…
Matt Hansen provides a link to his video recap of the October 7, 2013 Chelmsford Board of Selectmen meeting. Topics include Town Meeting Warrant Articles, Swain Road solar panel grant application, 9/11 memorial at Center Fire station Headquarters, Town Manager Reports and various other things. [youtube]Ebrnfzv-tWE[/youtube]
I recommend that you see the new film “Captain Phillips” about a cargo ship hijacked by four young men from Somalia in 2009. The plain facts erupt on screen in a gripping story about power, violence, and the struggle to survive. Actor Tom Hanks gives an unforgettable performance as Richard…
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…
The entry below is being cross posted from Marjorie Arons-Barron’s own blog. Ronald Reagan. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Clint Eastwood. Sonny Bono, Al Franken. All actor/ entertainers who won roles as politicians in real life. Now here comes Alec Baldwin. His MSNBC show , Up Late, which debuts tonight, may be the next…
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…