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‘A. G. Pollard’s’ by Richard Marion
“A. G. Pollard’s” by Richard Marion (c) 2013 [original drawing, 1973] See more artwork at www.richardmarion.net
Read More »Corner of Fayette and East Merrimack
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Read More »Election Commissioner Gerry Nutter sends his thanks
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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