Week of October 19, 2026
Meetings from Monday, October 19, 2026, to Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Meetings
Most agendas are posted two to four days before the meeting, so the week's later meetings may not have one yet. Each meeting's page has its agenda once it's posted.
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Time TBA
Council on Aging Board
Approved August minutes; discussed homeless outreach, Senior Center hours, and gym equipment grant needing additional $2,500.00.
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Planning Board
Planning Board to review definitive subdivision application for 80 Seventh Avenue.
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City Council
Public hearing on loan order for land acquisition at 276 Broadway for Senior Center.
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City Council Non-Profit Organizations Subcommittee
Subcommittee to hear presentation from Community Teamwork and discuss federal budget impact on local 501(C)3 organizations.
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Affordable Housing Trust
New Business - Updated balance of AHTF with new loan funding request added; Discussion; Discussion; Discussion.
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School Committee
Request for a school bus camera pilot, a possible move of administrative offices, and a budget modification.
Minutes posted
Minutes this site collected from October 12, 2026, to October 18, 2026, and what each meeting decided.
Decisions are pulled from each meeting's minutes by AI. Check the minutes before relying on one. About AI summaries
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- Approved ratification of Juan Gonzalez's special one-day license to sell all alcoholic beverages for the Salvadorean Festival at JFK Plaza, August 30, 2026. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved Amanda Etinge's special one-day wine and malt beverage licenses at the Hellenic Center for Henrietta's Graduation Ceremony (August 22, 2026) and Usman Traditional Wedding (September 9, 2026). page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved Rachel Chandler's special one-day wine and malt beverage licenses at Hive Public Market for Local Music Spotlight (August 30, 2026) and O'Donnel Wedding (September 19, 2026). page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved Corey Belanger's special one-day wine and malt beverage license for the Bicentennial Book Release at Pollard Memorial Library on September 26, 2026. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved Bob Sisson's Pub Crawl License for the Mike McNeil Crawl for a Cure in Downtown Lowell on November 14, 2026. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
8 more decisions on the meeting's page
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- Adopted the appointment of Jaylynne Ogbeide to the Library Board of Trustees. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted reappointments of Beverley Gonsalves to the Council on Aging and Fatima Al-Muntafik and Beth Ann Welch to the Lowell Cultural Council. page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted authorization for the City Manager to enter a license agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell. page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted authorization for the City Manager to apply for, accept, and expend the MVP Action Grant, 10 yeas, 1 absent. page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted the order to dedicate Chelmsford Street near MACOM for Harold and Barney Hovey, 10 yeas, 1 present. page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
5 more decisions on the meeting's page
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- Approved a motion to have City Staff provide an official balance of the AHTF at the next meeting, 5-0. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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- Approved Thomas Fiorelli's Special One Day License to sell wines only for the Overpainted Beats: Explosions of Blood gallery reception on October 3, 2026, at Ayer Lofts Gallery, 172 Middle Street, 3 yeas, 2 absent.
- Approved PJ Mercier's Special One Day License to sell wines and malt beverages for the 2026 Baystate Marathon on October 18 at 168 MLK Jr Way, 3 yeas, 2 absent.
- Approved Sophia Boucher's Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment for the City of Lowell Fall Buskers Series at Derby Park, 66 Middle St., 3 yeas, 2 absent.
- Approved the ratification of Amanda Étinge's Special One-Day License for "Mami Esther's Celebration of Life" on September 12, 2026, 3 yeas, 2 absent. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved Amanda Étinge's Special One-Day Licenses for "Celebration of Edo People" on September 19, 2026, and "Nigerian Independence Day Banquet" on October 3, 2026, at the Hellenic Center, 3 yeas, 2 absent. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
8 more decisions on the meeting's page
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- Adopted an ordinance amending zoning rules for curb cuts, 11 yeas. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted a request for the City Manager to suspend use of the Flock Safety system pending a policy review, 6 yeas to 5 nays. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted a request to ask the federal delegation to award Sergeant Major Dors 'Gene' Musgray the Congressional Medal of Honor, 11 yeas.
- Adopted approval of out-of-state travel for the LPD, 11 yeas. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted acceptance of a $1000 gift from the Conant Family, 11 yeas.
7 more decisions on the meeting's page
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- Ratified the Emergency Certificate to repair the culvert at 141 Woburn Street, 5-0. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Ratified the Emergency Certificate for removal of a tree branch overhanging the structure at 97 Townsend Avenue, 5-0. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Issued a negative 3 determination for test pits at 5 Billerica Street and 85 Perkins Street, 5-0. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the 2027 Conservation Commission schedule with a tentative 6:30pm start time, 5-0. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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- Failed a motion asking the City Manager to contact Lowell's state delegation about legislation on inactive voters, 4 yeas to 5 nays. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Appointed Dylan Quinones, Avry McKiernan, and Ariana Martinez to the Lowell Youth Commission. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted and adopted Wire Inspector orders for National Grid on South Highland Street and Boston Gas main replacements on Aiken, Dalton, Exeter, and Fulton Streets. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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City Council Rules and Election Law Subcommittee,
Subcommittee reviewed draft City Council Rules and voted to bring the matter before the full Council. (AI summary, checked against the city's PDF)
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Approved August minutes; discussed homeless outreach, Senior Center hours, and gym equipment grant needing additional $2,500.00. (AI summary, checked against an AI transcription)