Past meetings
October 2026
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Public hearings on zoning variances and permits for properties on University Avenue, Roberts Street, Butman Road, West Albert Street, and Appleton Street.
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License Commission
Lowell License Commission to review amplified event permits, special one-day alcohol licenses, and a liquor license transfer for Showcase Cinema Lowell at 31 Reiss Ave.
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Veteran's Commission
Veterans Day Event planning, meeting location change, UMass Lowell Hockey Night fundraiser, and City of Lights Parade float.
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Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Board to discuss artwork donation, AI meeting notes, City Council-approved PML donation, and bylaws update.
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Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission to review culvert cleanout at 451 Black Brook Drive, CSX herbicide plan, and tree-cutting violation at 4 Epirus Drive.
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Election Commission
Election Commission to discuss 2026 State Primary update, District 1 City Council Special Election, and SAVE system Supreme Court decision.
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City Council Housing Subcommittee
Discussion of ordinance amending Chapter 176, "Housing Standards".
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City Council
Council motions on Woburn Street parking, school bus cameras, 2027 paving plans, and a Lowell Housing Authority land restriction release vote.
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Board of Assessors
Approved statutory tax exemptions and motor vehicle excise abatements; FY27 property values certified
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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.
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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.
September 2026
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Board of Assessors
Approved minutes, motor vehicle excise abatements, and statutory exemption applications
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Planning Board
Approved subdivisions for 90 Bolt Street and 2 Tanner Street, removal of two trees at Saint Louis Park, and continued 675 Andover Street special permit to Nov. 2
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Conservation Commission
Continued four pending wetland requests to October meetings and issued a negative 3 determination for test pits at 5 Billerica Street and 85 Perkins Street.
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City Council
Adopted a curb-cut zoning ordinance, voted 6-5 to suspend the Flock Safety camera system, approved special legislation for Vincent Fernandez, and Rourke resigned.
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Board of Assessors
Approved September 01, 2026 minutes, motor vehicle excise abatements, and statutory exemption applications
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License Commission
Approved special one-day alcohol licenses, event permits, a junk dealer condition change, and a package store license transfer to 484 Merrimack St.
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School Committee
Adopted PROTECT Act policy, approved $12,000 budget modification, and allowed two home education requests
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Affordable Housing Trust
Approved $1,900,000.00 loan to Residence at Mill Square LLC and Residence at Bridge Crossing LLC for 28 affordable housing units, 5-0.
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City Council Neighborhoods Subcommittee
Subcommittee discussed developing community benefits agreements (CBA) for the City of Lowell.
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Board of Assessors
Approved minutes, motor vehicle excise tax abatements, and statutory exemption applications under Clauses 17E, 22, 22D, 22E, 37A, and 41C.
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Council on Aging Board
Board approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes; no other votes taken.
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Planning Board
Approved site plan and special permit for 43 units at 131 Davidson Street and site plan for four units at 70 Stromquist Avenue; continued 123 University Avenue review
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Veteran's Commission
Veterans Commission plans Veterans Day event for 11/10/26 and votes to honor ROTC student and police cadet for rescuing drowning child
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City Council
Approved street dedications for Harold and Barney Hovey, Christos A. Zografos, and Robert A. Johnston; referred utility and resident requests to City Manager.
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License Commission
Suspended Tesco Center's alcohol license for three days, September 25, 26, and 27, after finding violations; approved several special one-day licenses.
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School Committee Finance Subcommittee
Discussed proposed $3.45 million five-year technology lease for Chromebooks and Apple devices; no vote taken, more cost data requested.
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School Committee
Approved six new CTE programs at Lowell High School, a $20,000 donation to Daley School, and a $10,000 budget modification
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Hunger/Homeless Commission
Discussed SNAP access challenges, immigrant eligibility issues, and shared community resources including food, health, and domestic violence programs.
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Board of Assessors
Approved minutes, motor vehicle excise tax abatements, and statutory exemption applications for August 2026
August 2026
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School Committee Human Resources & Labor Relations Subcommittee
Subcommittee reviewed timeline for Superintendent Skinner's evaluation process
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Conservation Commission
Commission issues wetland determinations for several Lowell projects, continues two items to September 9, and ratifies two enforcement orders.
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Board of Parks
Board approved park and field permits for youth sports, cricket leagues, cookouts, and a poetry reading; continued a food pantry proposal to September.
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Cultural Council
Lowell Cultural Council revises FY27 grant guidelines and tables Lowell Artisan Market program to next meeting.
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City Council
Approved a land deal with WinnDevelopment for Parcels 11 and 12, transferred $358,559 in opioid funds, and denied a motion on land-use lawsuits.
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School Committee
Approved $7,522,102 budget modification, named new Lowell High School building after Senator Kennedy, and approved FY27 grant awards.
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Affordable Housing Trust
Heard $1,900,000 loan request for 28 affordable units in Centralville; no vote taken; approved $7,500 administrator stipend for 2027.
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City Council Rules and Election Law Subcommittee
Subcommittee reviewed Council Rules 1 through 36 and discussed subcommittee scheduling, reaching no formal votes.
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City Council Rules Subcommittee
Council Rules Subcommittee reviewed proposed changes to City Council Rules and discussed subcommittee scheduling, with no final decisions made.
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Board of Assessors
Approved statutory tax exemption applications and one motor vehicle excise abatement denial; finalized ATB settlement with Merrimack St properties.
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Planning Board
Planning Board approves 131 Davidson Street continuance, Rivers Edge expansion, and subdivisions at 2 Prince Ave and 45 Bolt Street
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License Commission
Approved Mestiza Latin Kitchen's restaurant license at 491 Dutton Street, 5-0; set September 3 hearings for Tesco Center and BonChon.
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Commission on Disability
Disability Commission elects officers for the year and reviews reports on park accessibility and ADA evaluations.
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School Committee Safety Subcommittee
Subcommittee voted to forward portable weapon detection unit proposal to full School Committee as a progress report.
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School Committee Facilities & Transportation Subcommittee
Subcommittee approves naming new Lowell High School academic building after Senator Edward J. Kennedy and Student Support Center after William J. Samaras
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City Council Finance Subcommittee
Finance Subcommittee reviewed wage history, budget stressors, and parking fee plans; no formal votes taken on policy changes.
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City Council
Adopted Space Savers ordinance, reconsidered $249,708 HHS lease funding, authorized Degmar lease and Rourke Bridge agreement, and approved several grants.
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Board of Assessors
Approved motor vehicle excise tax abatements and statutory tax exemptions during July 28, 2026 meeting.
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Council on Aging Board
Approved May meeting minutes; discussed Walgreens building ownership, grant updates, and a new Happy to Chat Bench.
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Board of Health
Approved use of Opioid Settlement funding for a PrideStar EMS buprenorphine program and a Title V septic variance for 31 Pemberton Street.
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School Committee
Approved permission to enter and entered executive session to discuss personnel and bargaining matters
July 2026
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Cultural Council
Cultural Council discussed social media plans, member recruitment, grantee reception, and Folk Festival survey findings, with no formal votes taken.
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City Council Non-Profit Organizations Subcommittee
Subcommittee discussed opioid settlement fund spending and youth programs, including Project Learn and Non-Profit Alliance partnerships.
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City Council
Denied $249,708 HHS Lease funding, voted to reconsider pension increase for Vincent Fernandez, and accepted deed for 161 Totman Street.
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Board of Assessors
Approved motor vehicle excise tax abatements, statutory tax exemptions, and two ATB settlements.
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Sustainability Council
Council heard update on Open Space and Recreation Plan, debriefed student climate competition, and discussed Mass Save legislation.
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License Commission
Approved multiple special event and alcohol permits for the Folk Festival and other events; scheduled hearings on a new Dutton Street restaurant license and alcohol rules.
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Conservation Commission
Continued several wetland permit reviews; approved tree-cutting plans for sewer project and gas work; issued conditions for 71 N Billerica Road subdivision
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Board of Assessors
Approved motor vehicle excise tax abatements, personal property abatements, and a 3ABC application at two meetings.
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School Committee
Approved $996,136.79 budget modification, FY27 grant awards, BRIDGE Program schedule change, handbook updates, and two doctoral research proposals.
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City Council
Adopted Chapter 125 canvassers ordinance, confirmed Smith Baker Center executive session vote, approved $117,645 tobacco grant, and bundled utility hearings for Wire Inspector review.
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board approves variances for 16 Gibson Road, 25 Draper Street, 365 Princeton Boulevard, and 235 Ludlam Street; continues 80 Seventh Avenue to August 10
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Historic Board
Bus shelter at 375 Merrimack Street approved with site plan condition; canal wall repair and board administration plan continued to September
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License Commission
Approved multiple special event, sidewalk stand, and alcohol permits for Lowell Folk Festival and other events, plus a new liquor license for The Mill Sports Lounge at 110 Gorham Street.
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Board of Assessors
Denied seven motor vehicle excise tax abatements and approved abatements for the week of June 8 to June 12 by signatures.
June 2026
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Sustainability Council
Council heard update on Open Space and Recreation Plan, debriefed student climate competition, and discussed Mass Save legislation.
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