LOWELL The development of existing buildings and vacant properties in the city is very much on the City Council’s collective mind, and the motions from past meetings, as well as the upcoming meeting, reflect the members’ intent to maintain a focus on growing the economic fortunes of Lowell through property growth and development.
LOWELL The city released new information on the history of the 62-64 Branch St. home that was raided by multiple SWAT units on Sept. 8, which resulted in the seizure of an array of drugs and cash, and the arrest of 13 people, including two men on drug trafficking charges.
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LOWELL After a three-and-half-hour discussion on accessory dwelling units, something every city councilor at Monday night’s special meeting could unanimously agree to was the motion to adjourn. It was a well-deserved break after a night of vigorous debate crafting an ordinance to equitably increase the city’s housing units.
BOSTON On Sept. 25, Lowell resident Adam Baacke will answer to the title “commissioner” when he takes over as the head of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance for the commonwealth.