RichardHowe.com Lowell Politics & History
Menu
  • Home
  • The Lowell Review
  • About
  • Elections & Results
  • Past Posts
    • Weekly
  • Lowell Walks
  • Literary Lowell+
Click to Show
Hidden Widgets

The Lowell Review

ORDER your copy of The Lowell Review 2024 today!

For more info, please visit our LOWELL REVIEW page.

Latest Comments

  • Ann on Television in the 1960s
  • Jeanne Balkas on Lowell Politics: June 29, 2025
  • Gerry Nelson on Of Karma, Cass and Mary’s Records
  • IrinaGinzburg on BAItter Books for a Brave New World
  • Jim Roddy on The Bridge Street Bridge
  • Marie on Take Me to Church: An Inside Look at the Smith Baker Center
  • Gail on Take Me to Church: An Inside Look at the Smith Baker Center
  • Marianne on BAItter Books for a Brave New World

Browse Article Categories

Election Commissioner Gerry Nutter sends his thanks

October 15, 2013 by DickH Posted in Lowell, Politics Leave a Comment

Moments ago Gerry Nutter posted a comment to my earlier post that recorded the city council debate and vote that ratified his appointment by the city manager to the Lowell Election Commissioner. I’m copying his full comment below to enable more people to see it. From Gerry Nutter: I am…

Read More »

Results of 5th Congressional District special election primaries

October 15, 2013 by DickH Posted in Politics Leave a Comment

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…

Read More »

Lowell City Council meeting: October 15, 2013

October 15, 2013 by DickH Posted in City Council 3 Comments

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).…

Read More »

Gerry Nutter appointment confirmed by council on 7 to 2 vote

October 15, 2013 by DickH Posted in City Council 7 Comments

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…

Read More »

Lowell honors deceased service members

October 15, 2013 by DickH Posted in Greater Lowell, History 4 Comments

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…

Read More »

Lowell Week in Review: October 13, 2013

October 13, 2013 by DickH Posted in Election 2013, City Council 3 Comments

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…

Read More »

Chelmsford Board of Selectmen meeting, October 7, 2013

October 13, 2013 by DickH Posted in Greater Lowell Leave a Comment

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]

Read More »

‘Captain Phillips’: A Review

October 13, 2013 by PaulM Posted in Culture, Current Events, History 1 Comment

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…

Read More »

Lowell Real Estate: week of October 7, 2013

October 13, 2013 by DickH Posted in Current Events, Lowell Leave a Comment

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…

Read More »

What’s in your wallet? Can you say Governor Alec Baldwin? by Marjorie Arons-Barron

October 13, 2013 by Tony Posted in Uncategorized Leave a Comment

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…

Read More »
Page 463 of 992« First«...102030...461462463464465...470480490...»Last »

Trasna

Exploring connections between Lowell and Ireland by introducing Irish writers to American readers.

Visit our Trasna page today.

Lowell Politics Newsletter

Interested in Lowell politics? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. Get local news & analysis in your inbox each Sunday. –Richard Howe

Search RichardHowe.com

Recent Posts

  • “Lowell has responded splendidly” July 1, 2025
  • An accomplished journalist’s candid memoir by Marjorie Arons-Barron June 30, 2025
  • Lowell Politics: June 29, 2025 June 29, 2025
  • Television in the 1960s June 26, 2025
  • “More Pride Please” (1925) June 24, 2025

Email
© 2025 RichardHowe.com

Back to Top
  • Built Using HTML5
  • Styled Using CSS3
  • Stellar