Lowell Publick: Weekly digest

Lowell Publick: Weekly digesthttps://lowell-ma.publick.org/digest/Each week, Lowell's public meetings coming up, and what was decided at the meetings whose minutes were posted the week before.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:55:01 -0400 Week of October 19, 2026https://lowell-ma.publick.org/digest/2026-10-19/https://lowell-ma.publick.org/digest/2026-10-19/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0400<div style="font-family:Public Sans,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;color:#1b1f24;max-width:640px;"> <table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;border-bottom:3px solid #0f3c5b;"> <tr> <td width="48" style="padding:0 12px 14px 0;vertical-align:middle;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/?ref=digest-email"><img src="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/static/apple-touch-icon.png" width="40" height="40" alt="" style="display:block;border:0;border-radius:6px;"></a></td> <td style="padding:0 0 14px;vertical-align:middle;"> <a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/?ref=digest-email" style="font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.1;font-weight:700;color:#0f3c5b;text-decoration:none;">Lowell <span style="color:#2c4a63;">Publick</span></a> <div style="font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">Weekly digest · Week of October 19, 2026</div> </td> </tr> </table> <p style="margin:18px 0 0;font-size:17px;">6 meetings this week. Minutes from 9 meetings, with what they decided.</p> <h2 style="font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,serif;margin:32px 0 6px;font-size:22px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:700;color:#0f3c5b;">Meetings</h2> <p style="margin:0 0 4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#545c65;font-style:italic;">The line under a meeting is an AI summary of its agenda. Check the agenda before relying on it.</p><p style="margin:22px 0 2px;padding-bottom:4px;border-bottom:1px solid #d6dbe1;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#437d6a;">Monday, October 19, 2026</p> <p style="margin:12px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-19-council-on-aging-board/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">Council on Aging Board</a></p> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;">Approved August minutes; discussed homeless outreach, Senior Center hours, and gym equipment grant needing additional $2,500.00. <span style="font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">(Checked against an AI transcription)</span></p><p style="margin:12px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-19-planning-board/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">Planning Board</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · 6:30 PM</span></p> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;">Planning Board to review definitive subdivision application for 80 Seventh Avenue. <span style="font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">(Checked against the city's PDF)</span></p><p style="margin:22px 0 2px;padding-bottom:4px;border-bottom:1px solid #d6dbe1;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#437d6a;">Tuesday, October 20, 2026</p> <p style="margin:12px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-20-city-council/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">City Council</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · 6:30 PM</span></p> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;">Public hearing on loan order for land acquisition at 276 Broadway for Senior Center. <span style="font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">(Checked against the city's PDF)</span></p><p style="margin:12px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-20-city-council-non-profit-organizations-subcommittee/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">City Council Non-Profit Organizations Subcommittee</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · 5:30 PM</span></p> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;">Subcommittee to hear presentation from Community Teamwork and discuss federal budget impact on local 501(C)3 organizations. <span style="font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">(Checked against the city's PDF)</span></p><p style="margin:22px 0 2px;padding-bottom:4px;border-bottom:1px solid #d6dbe1;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#437d6a;">Wednesday, October 21, 2026</p> <p style="margin:12px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-21-affordable-housing-trust/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">Affordable Housing Trust</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · 4:30 PM</span></p> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;">New Business - Updated balance of AHTF with new loan funding request added; Discussion; Discussion; Discussion. <span style="font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">(Checked against the city's PDF)</span></p><p style="margin:12px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-21-school-committee/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">School Committee</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · 6:30 PM</span></p> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;">Request for a school bus camera pilot, a possible move of administrative offices, and a budget modification. <span style="font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">(Checked against the city's PDF)</span></p><h2 style="font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,serif;margin:32px 0 6px;font-size:22px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:700;color:#0f3c5b;">Minutes posted</h2> <p style="margin:0 0 4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#545c65;font-style:italic;">What each meeting decided is written by AI from its minutes. Check the minutes before relying on it.</p> <p style="margin:18px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-03-license-commission/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">License Commission</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · Sep 3, 2026</span></p> <ul style="margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;"> <li style="margin:3px 0;">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. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09032026-4001#page=1&search=Motion%20to%20approve%20by%20Commissioner%20Mercier%3B%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 1 of the minutes">p. 1</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">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). <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09032026-4001#page=1&search=Motion%20to%20approve%20by%20Commissioner%20Krieger%3B%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 1 of the minutes">p. 1</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">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). <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09032026-4001#page=1&search=Motion%20to%20approve%20by%20Commissioner%20Krieger%3B%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 1 of the minutes">p. 1</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">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. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09032026-4001#page=2&search=Motion%20to%20approve%20by%20Commissioner%20Mercier%3B%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 2 of the minutes">p. 2</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Approved Bob Sisson's Pub Crawl License for the Mike McNeil Crawl for a Cure in Downtown Lowell on November 14, 2026. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09032026-4001#page=2&search=Motion%20to%20approve%20by%20Commissioner%20Mercier%3B%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 2 of the minutes">p. 2</a></li></ul> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">Checked against the city's PDF</p> <p style="margin:4px 0 0;font-size:14px;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-03-license-commission/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#215367;">8 more decisions on the meeting's page</a></p><p style="margin:18px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-08-city-council/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">City Council</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · Sep 8, 2026</span></p> <ul style="margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;"> <li style="margin:3px 0;">Adopted the appointment of Jaylynne Ogbeide to the Library Board of Trustees. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09082026-4023#page=8&search=Motion%20%22To%20Adopt%22%20by%20C.%20Mercier%2C%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 8 of the minutes">p. 8</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Adopted reappointments of Beverley Gonsalves to the Council on Aging and Fatima Al-Muntafik and Beth Ann Welch to the Lowell Cultural Council. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09082026-4023#page=9&search=Motion%20%22To%20Adopt%22%20by%20C.%20Nuon%2C%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 9 of the minutes">p. 9</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Adopted authorization for the City Manager to enter a license agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09082026-4023#page=10&search=Motion%20%22To%20Adopt%22%20by%20C.%20Rourke%2C%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 10 of the minutes">p. 10</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Adopted authorization for the City Manager to apply for, accept, and expend the MVP Action Grant, 10 yeas, 1 absent. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09082026-4023#page=10&search=Motion%20%22To%20Adopt%22%20by%20C.%20Mercier%2C%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 10 of the minutes">p. 10</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Adopted the order to dedicate Chelmsford Street near MACOM for Harold and Barney Hovey, 10 yeas, 1 present. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09082026-4023#page=10&search=Motion%20%22To%20Adopt%22%20by%20C.%20Mercier%2C%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 10 of the minutes">p. 10</a></li></ul> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">Checked against the city's PDF</p> <p style="margin:4px 0 0;font-size:14px;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-08-city-council/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#215367;">5 more decisions on the meeting's page</a></p><p style="margin:18px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-16-affordable-housing-trust/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">Affordable Housing Trust</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · Sep 16, 2026</span></p> <ul style="margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;"> <li style="margin:3px 0;">Approved a motion to have City Staff provide an official balance of the AHTF at the next meeting, 5-0. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09162026-4036#page=5&search=Motion%20made%20by%20Eric%20Netson%20to%20have%20an&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 5 of the minutes">p. 5</a></li></ul> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">Checked against the city's PDF</p> <p style="margin:18px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-17-license-commission/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">License Commission</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · Sep 17, 2026</span></p> <ul style="margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;"> <li style="margin:3px 0;">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.</li><li style="margin:3px 0;">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.</li><li style="margin:3px 0;">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.</li><li style="margin:3px 0;">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. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09172026-4024#page=2&search=Ratification%20of%20an%20application%20for%20%22Mami%20Esther%27s%20Celebration&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 2 of the minutes">p. 2</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">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. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09172026-4024#page=2&search=%22Celebration%20of%20Edo%20People%22%20on%20Saturday%2C%20September%2019%2C&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 2 of the minutes">p. 2</a></li></ul> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">Checked against the city's PDF</p> <p style="margin:4px 0 0;font-size:14px;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-17-license-commission/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#215367;">8 more decisions on the meeting's page</a></p><p style="margin:18px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-22-city-council/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">City Council</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · Sep 22, 2026</span></p> <ul style="margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;"> <li style="margin:3px 0;">Adopted an ordinance amending zoning rules for curb cuts, 11 yeas. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09222026-4038#page=2&search=Motion%20to%20adopt%20by%20C.%20Scott%2C%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 2 of the minutes">p. 2</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Adopted a request for the City Manager to suspend use of the Flock Safety system pending a policy review, 6 yeas to 5 nays. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09222026-4038#page=4&search=Adopted%20per%20Roll%20Call%20vote%206%20yeas%20%28M.&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 4 of the minutes">p. 4</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Adopted a request to ask the federal delegation to award Sergeant Major Dors 'Gene' Musgray the Congressional Medal of Honor, 11 yeas.</li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Adopted approval of out-of-state travel for the LPD, 11 yeas. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09222026-4038#page=11&search=Motion%20%E2%80%9CTo%20Adopt%E2%80%9D%20by%20C.%20McDonough%2C%20seconded%20by&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 11 of the minutes">p. 11</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Adopted acceptance of a <strong>$1000</strong> gift from the Conant Family, 11 yeas.</li></ul> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">Checked against the city's PDF</p> <p style="margin:4px 0 0;font-size:14px;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-22-city-council/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#215367;">7 more decisions on the meeting's page</a></p><p style="margin:18px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-23-conservation-commission/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">Conservation Commission</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · Sep 23, 2026</span></p> <ul style="margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;"> <li style="margin:3px 0;">Ratified the Emergency Certificate to repair the culvert at 141 Woburn Street, 5-0. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09232026-4041#page=4&search=P.%20Downs%20motioned%20to%20ratify%20the%20Emergency%20Certificate%2C&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 4 of the minutes">p. 4</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Ratified the Emergency Certificate for removal of a tree branch overhanging the structure at 97 Townsend Avenue, 5-0. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09232026-4041#page=4&search=P.%20Downs%20motioned%2C%20K.%20Ross-Sitcawich%20seconded%20the%20motion&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 4 of the minutes">p. 4</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Issued a negative 3 determination for test pits at 5 Billerica Street and 85 Perkins Street, 5-0. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09232026-4041#page=5&search=P.%20Downs%20motioned%20to%20issue%20a%20negative%203&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 5 of the minutes">p. 5</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Approved the 2027 Conservation Commission schedule with a tentative 6:30pm start time, 5-0. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09232026-4041#page=5&search=P.%20Downs%20motioned%20to%20approve%20the%20schedule%20with&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 5 of the minutes">p. 5</a></li></ul> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">Checked against the city's PDF</p> <p style="margin:18px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-06-city-council/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">City Council</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · Oct 6, 2026</span></p> <ul style="margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;"> <li style="margin:3px 0;">Failed a motion asking the City Manager to contact Lowell's state delegation about legislation on inactive voters, 4 yeas to 5 nays. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10062026-4051#page=3&search=failed%20per%20Roll%20Call%20vote%204%20yeas%20%28M.&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 3 of the minutes">p. 3</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">Appointed Dylan Quinones, Avry McKiernan, and Ariana Martinez to the Lowell Youth Commission. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10062026-4051#page=8&search=The%20following%20were%20appointed%20to%20the%20Lowell%20Youth&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 8 of the minutes">p. 8</a></li><li style="margin:3px 0;">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. <a class="cite" href="https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10062026-4051#page=11&search=Motion%20to%20accept%20and%20adopt%20orders%20by%20C.&phrase=true" style="color:#215367;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;" aria-label="page 11 of the minutes">p. 11</a></li></ul> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">Checked against the city's PDF</p> <p style="margin:18px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-06-city-council-rules-and-election-law-subcommittee/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">City Council Rules and Election Law Subcommittee</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · Oct 6, 2026</span></p> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">No decisions recorded in these minutes.</p> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;">Subcommittee reviewed draft City Council Rules and voted to bring the matter before the full Council. <span style="font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">(Checked against the city's PDF)</span></p><p style="margin:18px 0 0;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-19-council-on-aging-board/?ref=digest-email" style="color:#0f3c5b;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;">Council on Aging Board</a><span style="color:#545c65;"> · Oct 19, 2026</span></p> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">No decisions recorded in these minutes.</p> <p style="margin:2px 0 0;">Approved August minutes; discussed homeless outreach, Senior Center hours, and gym equipment grant needing additional $2,500.00. <span style="font-size:14px;color:#545c65;">(Checked against an AI transcription)</span></p><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #d6dbe1;"> <tr><td style="padding:16px 0 0;"> <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:separate;margin:0 0 14px;"> <tr><td bgcolor="#215367" style="background:#215367;border-radius:4px;"><a href="https://lowell-ma.publick.org/digest/2026-10-19/?ref=digest-email" style="display:inline-block;padding:10px 16px;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Read this week's digest on the site</span></a></td></tr> </table> <p 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