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Time

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Recordings of City Council meetings: LTC (Lowell Telecommunications Corporation) (opens in new tab).

What was decided

The Council adopted a zoning ordinance expanding curb cuts, voted 6-5 to suspend the Flock Safety camera system pending a policy review, and approved an 8-year contract with Lowell Management Group, a $142,409 BHOAP grant, and a $51,225 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant. It referred a tenant rights ordinance to the Housing Subcommittee, defeated a change to the fall meeting schedule, and accepted several utility and resident requests for referral to department review.

Decisions recorded

• Adopted an ordinance amending zoning rules for curb cuts, 11 yeas. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred National Grid's request to install two 4-inch conduits on South Highland Street near Gorham Street to the Wire Inspector. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred Boston Gas's request to replace gas mains on Aiken Street and Avenue, Dalton Street and Court, and Exeter Street to the Wire Inspector. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred Boston Gas's request to replace 55 feet of gas main at 47 Fulton Street to the Wire Inspector. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred a request to purchase and place outdoor exercise equipment at Fr. Maquire Park to the City Manager.
• Referred a request for the City Manager to advocate for 24-hour shelter services and state property access for Lowell's Winter Protocol Program to the City Manager. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred a request to explore commemorating the Portuguese community's contributions in the Back Central neighborhood to the City Manager.
• Adopted a request for the City Manager to suspend use of the Flock Safety system pending a policy review, 6 yeas to 5 nays. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Withdrew a motion requesting maintenance and upkeep of Olga Nieves Park after the issue was resolved. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred a request to reassess safety at Dublin and Adams Streets intersection, including a possible 4-way stop, to the City Manager.
• Referred a request to repair a damaged fence at the STEM Academy to the City Manager. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred a request for the Commissioner of Public Works to report on winter weather and snowstorm preparations to the City Manager.
• Referred a request for the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Auditor to prepare a list of 2027 goals by end of October. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred a request to clarify that canvasser and solicitor regulations do not apply to political canvassing to the City Manager.
• Referred a request for a report on DOJ's presence and activities in Lowell during the 9/1/26 election to the City Manager. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred a request for the Law Department to draft a zoning amendment increasing setback requirements due to the ADU law to the City Manager. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred a request to explore installing a bench at the reservoir on the Reservoir Street side to the City Manager.
• Referred a request for an updated fire hydrant operational inventory report to the City Manager. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred a request for a corrective action plan for the walkway in front of 715 Lakeview Avenue to Ennell Street to the City Manager. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred a request for a list of alternatives to Flock that don't share data to any database to the City Manager.
• Referred a request for a list of all expired board members to the City Manager. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred a request for an updated accident report since new signals were installed on Westford Street at Stedman Street to the City Manager.
• 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. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Adopted acceptance of a $1000 gift from the Conant Family, 11 yeas.
• Adopted acceptance and expenditure of a $142,409 BHOAP Grant, 11 yeas.
• Adopted acceptance and expenditure of a $51,225 FY26 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, 11 yeas.
• Defeated a motion to amend the October, November, and December 2026 Council meeting schedule, 6 yeas to 5 nays, for not meeting the two-thirds threshold. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Adopted authorization for the City Manager to execute an 8-year contract with Lowell Management Group, Inc., 11 yeas. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Adopted authorization for the City Manager to execute a contract with Passport Labs, Inc., 11 yeas.
• Adopted authorization for the City Manager to file special legislation for Vincent Fernandez, 10 yeas to 1 nay. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Withdrew a vote to transfer $43,000 for salaries. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred an ordinance amending Chapter 176 on Tenant Rights and Housing Stability Notification to the Housing Subcommittee after its first reading. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Accepted and adopted orders for National Grid's utility pole request at 26 Caddell Avenue and Boston Gas's gas main replacement on Middlesex Street from Maude Street to Saunders Street. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred a property damage claim to the Law Department for report and recommendation. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred Edward 'Bud' Caulfield's request regarding motorized scooters and bicycles to the City Manager and Law Department for report and recommendation. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred Mary Avelino's request to remove a handicap parking sign at 19 Washington Street to the Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Referred Boston Gas's request to relocate a gas main on Stockbridge Avenue to a public hearing on October 6, 2026.
• Referred Boston Gas's request to replace gas mains along Lawrence and Woburn Streets to a public hearing on October 6, 2026.
• Referred Boston Gas's request to replace gas mains on Leroy, Canal, and Grove Streets to a public hearing on October 6, 2026.
• Referred Boston Gas's request to replace gas mains on Llewellyen, Beacon, Third, and Bennett Streets to a public hearing on October 6, 2026.

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Minutes posted on the city website (PDF, 453 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 14, 2026.

Agenda

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Terms used here

executive session

A part of a public meeting closed to the public. State law allows it only for specific reasons, such as lawsuits, negotiations, or personnel matters.

first reading

The first time a council or board takes up an ordinance or other measure. It usually votes on it at a later meeting.

PERAC

Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission, the state agency that oversees Massachusetts public retirement systems.

All the terms in the glossary

Source

This meeting's agenda in the City of Lowell's Agenda Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Lowell Publick on October 12, 2026.