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Greater Lowell Community Foundation awards $700K in grants to 47 nonprofits
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (380+ words) LOWELL " The Greater Lowell Community Foundation has announced $700,000 in grants to 47 nonprofit organizations through its new Resilience and Care Grants program. Made possible by an anonymous donor, this rapid-response initiative provides immediate support for organizations serving vulnerable populations during a…...
Wednesday’s high school roundup: Lowell girls top Chelmsford, net 17th victory
13+ hour, 14+ min ago (508+ words) Coming off a 13-8 season, expectations were high for the Lowell High girls basketball team this winter. But maybe not this high. Coach Dan Sargent and the Red Raiders closed out an impressive 17-3 regular season with a 50-34 victory over Merrimack Valley…...
Lowell Connector roundabout schematic unveiled
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (658+ words) LOWELL " Dennis Barnes has been driving the area around the Lowell Connector since he moved to Lowell in 1979. Even back then, he said the state highway that ends at T-shaped intersection at Gorham Street had a reputation as being dangerous....
Lowell receives $800,000 bridge investment grant
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (504+ words) LOWELL " There are more than 8,000 bridges in the commonwealth. The roughly 100 bridges in the city of Lowell connect virtually all of its neighborhoods. To help evaluate and maintain some of that inventory, the city's engineering department received an $800,000 Bridge Investment…...
Lowell TeleMedia Center launches fundraiser to help ‘rebuild and reopen’ after burst pipe
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (326+ words) LOWELL " The Lowell TeleMedia Center was able to keep some of its core operations going after a pipe burst in their 246 Market St. offices late last month, but with a long recovery ahead the local access network has started a…...
10 of 27 Lowell schools rated average for building condition
1+ week, 2+ day ago (890+ words) LOWELL " Upgrading school buildings has been a priority of both the School Committee and the City Council, but the Massachusetts School Building Authority's 2025 School Survey Report shows the district still has a way to go to bring all its facilities…...
Lowell tops state’s list of approved ADUs
1+ week, 3+ day ago (673+ words) LOWELL " Since February 2025, when the Affordable Homes Act made accessory dwelling units legal by-right in the commonwealth, the city of Lowell has permitted 26 ADUs. The projects are located across the city and are a mix of attached and detached-style ADUs....
Political scientist awarded UMass Lowell’s top honor for faculty
1+ week, 4+ day ago (534+ words) LOWELL " Political scientist Ardeth Thawnghmung, whose internationally recognized work has shaped global understanding of governance and conflict in Myanmar, was named UMass Lowell's 2025 Distinguished University Professor. The award is presented annually to a tenured full professor for outstanding contributions to…...
Homeless shelter runs afoul of Lowell’s inspections, ordinances
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (567+ words) LOWELL " The Lowell Transitional Living Center is back in the hot seat, this time subject to sanctions by both the City Council and the city's Board of Health for violations of sanitation and inspectional ordinances. During the council's Tuesday night…...
Lowell bids out almost $5M for street, sidewalk repairs
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (574+ words) LOWELL " In news that will spare the undercarriages and rims of vehicles and the peace of mind and safety of pedestrians, Lowell's Department of Public Works bid out an almost $5 million in two contracts for reconstruction of the streets and…...