This week in Lowell

What's coming up at City Hall, what was decided, and how the city is doing. Updated every morning.

Coming up

City CouncilTuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:30 PMPublic hearing on loan order for land acquisition at 276 Broadway for Senior Center.AI summary

6 public meetings this week.

Mon, Oct 19Time TBA
Council on Aging Board
Approved August minutes; discussed homeless outreach, Senior Center hours, and gym equipment grant needing additional $2,500.00.
AI summary · Minutes posted
Mon, Oct 196:30 PM
Planning Board
Planning Board to review definitive subdivision application for 80 Seventh Avenue.
AI summary · Agenda posted
Tue, Oct 206:30 PM
City Council
Public hearing on loan order for land acquisition at 276 Broadway for Senior Center.
AI summary · Agenda posted
Tue, Oct 205:30 PM
City Council Non-Profit Organizations Subcommittee
Subcommittee to hear presentation from Community Teamwork and discuss federal budget impact on local 501(C)3 organizations.
AI summary · Agenda posted
Wed, Oct 214:30 PM
Affordable Housing Trust
New Business - Updated balance of AHTF with new loan funding request added; Discussion; Discussion; Discussion.
AI summary · Agenda posted
Wed, Oct 216:30 PM
School Committee
Request for a school bus camera pilot, a possible move of administrative offices, and a budget modification.
AI summary · Agenda posted

From the latest minutes the city has posted. Minutes come out after a board approves them, usually a few weeks after the meeting.

Oct 8
Board of Assessors
Approved statutory tax exemptions and motor vehicle excise abatements; FY27 property values certified
AI summary · Minutes posted
Oct 6
City Council
Set special election date to February 2, 2027, approved $183,000 ride share transfer, and referred 276 Broadway land purchase to public hearing.
AI summary · Minutes posted
Sep 29
Board of Assessors
Approved minutes, motor vehicle excise abatements, and statutory exemption applications
AI summary · Minutes posted