Where

Council Chambers at City Hall, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA

From the posted agenda, as read by AI. The agenda is the official notice; check it before you go.

What was decided

Minutes haven't been posted on the city's Agenda Center (opens in new tab) yet, 5 days after the meeting. Minutes usually come out after the board approves them at a later meeting.

Agenda

The Lowell Veterans Commission will discuss plans for the Veterans Day event, a temporary meeting location change due to construction at the Lowell Telemedia Center, fundraising at UMass Lowell Hockey Night, and a float for the City of Lights Parade. The commission will also review the Veterans Recognition Program criteria, a proposed catchphrase, fund balance, and new business items.

Agenda items

• Discuss new meeting location due to Lowell Telemedia Center construction; November meeting moved from 11/11/26 to 11/18/26
• Plan Veterans Day event details, including speakers, music, Pledge of Allegiance, Benediction by Imogene Stulken, and other logistics
• List potential guest speakers and invited guests for Veterans Day event, including Senator Steven Panagiotakos and others
• Discuss reading of letter requested from Lt. Col. James Ogonowski (no response received)
• Plan Humvee display, decorations, Taps, and moment of silence for Veterans Day event
• Discuss UMass Lowell Hockey Night Veterans Day appreciation event, including thank you card and 'Pass the Helmet' fundraiser
• Review Chapter 60 Community Funds for Veterans program for possible donations
• Approve letter to UMass President Martin Meehan requesting coordination and student support for Hockey Night event; possible dates 11/6/26, 11/13/26, or 11/14/26

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• Discuss participation in Golden Gloves Veterans Appreciation Night
• Plan float for City of Lights Parade with decorations and banners
• Review Veterans Recognition Program criteria provided by James Gaffney
• Discuss letters requesting nominations for Veterans Recognition Program
• Discuss proposed catchphrase for Veterans Commission, to be submitted to CASE Office and Law Department
• Discuss honoring Lowell High School ROTC student and Lowell Police Cadet for rescuing a child
• Discuss Meet and Greet invites for future speakers, including State Representatives after elections
• Discuss securing Lowell Memorial Auditorium for Veterans Day Event on 11/10/27
• Note Wreaths Across America confirmed free participation application
• Review Veterans Commission fund balance of $6,700.00 and discuss criteria for use
• Discuss ordering banner reading 'Sponsored by the Veterans Commission of Lowell'
• Discuss Veterans Commission Gmail account release and website/social media progress
• Discuss ordering new business cards for the Veterans Commission

The full text is in the city's PDF, linked below.

Agenda posted on the city website (PDF, 48 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 12, 2026.

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.