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1. New Manager and a Large To Do List Last night marked the first meeting with new City Manager Tom Golden. Understandably, we didn’t hear much from the new CM, as he’s only been on the job since Friday of last week. I also didn’t catch who, if anyone, was in the Assistant City Manager…

1. Unfinished Business Informational – ARPA Public Listening Flyer (above) Informational – GFOA Budget Award Vote – Authorize CM to enter into licensing agreement with Lala Books Unfinished Motions: C. Gitschier – Req. City Mgr. Have The Proper Department Repair The Brick Sidewalk Outside Tre-Monte On The Palmer Street Side For The Outside Seating Area….

1. Return from Vacation Against my better judgment, I left Lowell for some vacation and was unimpressed with what the rest of the world had to offer. As a consequence, I dropped the ball on keeping the site updated for the past two weeks. The meeting of April 12 didn’t have much substance and there…

Substitute Teacher Edition – Just Killing Time Here 1. Vote DCAMM Certificate of Notification Waiver Reduces the statutory notification period from 120 days to 30 days for disposition of the old District Court House on Hurd Street. Building headed to auction. 2. Subcommittee Report Municipal Facilities Joint Subcommittee 3. Motions C. Robinson – Req. City…

1. Farewell Manager Donoghue After four years, Eileen Donoghue’s contract as City Manager will expire on Monday, April 11. Accordingly, last night was her last council meeting. Following a 10-0 vote to appoint City Clerk Michael Geary as Acting City Manager (Councilor Mercier was not in attendance), each councilor present thanked the CM for her…

Late this week WCAP reported that a car jumped a curb and crashed into what used to be Danas Market: This brought to mind a similar accident that happened in the exact same spot in 2010, as well as a recent car vs building collision at Mill City BBQ. Fortunately, no pedestrians were in the…

1. Public Hearings Loan Order – $2,000,000 for Parking Kiosks Loan Order – $7,508,000 for Repairs to Ayotte & Downes Parking Garage 2. Truckload Of Motion Responses A) MOTION RESPONSE – TRAFFIC CALMING ON LINCOLN PARKWAY.PDF B) MOTION RESPONSE – SMITH BAKER.PDF C) MOTION RESPONSE – NO PARKING MOORE STREET.PDF D) MOTION RESPONSE – HOME…

There’s plenty to criticize about the process (or lack thereof) that lead us to tonight’s interview of Rep. Tom Golden for City Manager. However, the merits of the process do not necessarily reflect the merits of the candidate. I thought Rep. Golden performed well and made a favorable impression. Critically, the Council appeared satisfied that…

1. Recognition for LFD and Two Citations The meeting kicked-off with a full house as members of the Lowell Fire Department were on-hand for recognition of their heroic rescue efforts at the Maude Street fire on March 3, 2022. Tragically, a four year-old girl died in the fire. However, three other children and two adults…

1. Public Hearing Amend Loan Order for LHS Project by $38,568,011 2. Motion Responses A) MOTION RESPONSE – HOT POT RESTAURANT.PDF B) MOTION RESPONSE – HVAC GRANTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDINGS.PDF C) MOTION RESPONSE – CAWLEY MEMORIAL STADIUM PROJECT FUNDING.PDF D) MOTION RESPONSE – SEPARATED AREAS.PDF E) MOTION RESPONSE – WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS.PDF F) MOTION RESPONSE…