Lowell.
city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Both Lowell and Fitchburg received state investment programs on October 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Greater Boston Food Bank provided food pantry support in Lowell and held a grant celebration event in Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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A councilwoman from Lowell represented Ward 1 on October 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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Draper is building a microelectronics center in Lowell, which is expected to create over 100 new jobs.Some support3 reports
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The City Council is governing the operations of Lowell's Fire Department.Some support2 reports
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Vanna Howard and Ken Gordon toured a preschool program in Lowell, Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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A school district in Lowell operates under Title I and state education department oversight.Some support1 report
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Lowell City Council is considering suspending the use of Flock surveillance cameras.Some support1 report
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Eastern Bank maintains a branch in Downtown Lowell.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A development occurred on Hurd Street in Lowell involving Hurd.Some support1 report
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State laws in Massachusetts dictate how local liquor ordinances are managed in Lowell.Some support1 report
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Lowell organizations are involved in community services, including the Lowell Community Health Center and the International Institute of New England, which has acquired its headquarters in the city.Some support1 report
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Lowell hosts its annual kinetic sculpture race, which includes crossings of the Merrimack River.Some support1 report
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Local community activities in Lowell include a bike shop serving the community and a farmers market utilizing Pinehurst Park.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dick's House of Sport is set to open in Lowell, alongside announcements regarding local civic leaders and business activities.Some support1 report
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Lowell is a town within Indiana.Some support1 report
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Corey Robinson is seeking to represent part of Lowell in the 16th Middlesex District.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The 17th Middlesex District issues were represented by the involved parties on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Political campaigning occurred in both Chelmsford and Lowell on September 2, 2026.Some support1 report
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Boston, Massachusetts, and Lowell are facing a shared responsibility regarding an ongoing urban health crisis.Some support1 report
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A fire is burning northeast of Lowell in the Fall Creek area.Some support1 report
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Lowell, Massachusetts must comply with state and federal election laws.Some support1 report
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A festival is taking place in Lowell, with stages set up at Boarding House Park.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Boarding House Park hosts free concerts in Lowell.Some support1 report
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A representative in Lowell received support for the Protect Act bill as voters decide the election outcome.Some support1 report
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Local government in Lowell managed traffic calming projects on August 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Lowell city council considered reducing development fees to aid startup costs, with the mayor supporting the measure.Some support1 report
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Lowell is utilizing the services of Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership as a lottery agent for a housing project, which is supported by Rockland Trust and funded through down-payment assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.Some support1 report
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MassDEP reviewed Markley's air permit application amid growing data center anxiety in Greater Boston.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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MassDEP authorized Markley's operation in Lowell, where the company also maintains a data hub center in Boston.Some support1 report
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Matt Sheehan investigates rodent issues at City Hall in Lowell.Some support1 report
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A teacher accused of misconduct in Lowell, MA, who is from Nigeria and faces deportation.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred in the Lowell area involving Lowell General Hospital.Some support3 reports
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A lawsuit has been filed in Massachusetts involving plaintiff Mary Wambui and counsel Michelle O'Brien, challenging the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) on behalf of Markley.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Company trucks spotted in Lowell.Some support2 reports
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Lowell now holds the second-largest Cambodian population.Some support1 report
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MassDEP oversees environmental compliance in Lowell, which is located near the larger metropolitan area of Boston.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Maura Healey proposed funding for schools in Lowell, a city located within Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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Zoning changes regarding data centers are under review in Lowell.Some support3 reports
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Lowell, Springfield, East Boston, and New Bedford are mentioned as communities and neighborhoods within the state of Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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Markley Group operates facilities in both Boston and Lowell.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Protests in Lowell mirror incidents in Houston.Some support1 report
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A music festival featuring music from the Caribbean is taking place in Lowell, with Cayman Brac being part of the Cayman Islands.Some support1 report
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A firm based in Detroit filed a lawsuit in Lowell, involving the professional entity of Doyle.Some support1 report
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Construction division targets Southern New Hampshire and Lowell, while the Rotary Club serves high school seniors in Lowell.Some support1 report
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Lowell city council is guiding major development decisions and seeking a private partner for the city's downtown revitalization efforts.Some support1 report
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JDCU, which has branches in Chelmsford and Lowell, is involved in local developments, including a House debate that secured funding for Lowell projects.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Lowell city council passed a moratorium on data center expansion, while the city clerk was named as a defendant in a related lawsuit.Some support2 reports
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Lowell city council is governing local ordinances and addressing how the Airbnb platform interacts with local rental market rules.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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The Lowell city council passed the general fund budget on July 8, 2026.Some support1 report
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Canal refilling operations in Lowell rely on the flow of the Merrimack River.Some support8 reports
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Lowell is located within the state of Massachusetts.Well supported3 reports
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Mary Wambui participated in a city forum in Lowell.Some support1 report
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The Lowell Regional Transit Authority has its headquarters located in Lowell, MA.Some support1 report
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Lowell commemorates Frederick Douglass's legacy through educational events.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Rental accommodation was used in the city of Lowell.Some support1 report
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A service provider based in Tennessee serves clients in Lowell.Some support1 report
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Around Lowell this week
News at the entities that move Lowell most-
city council StructuralCharter amendments define local government powers, and Public Works is currently auditing city departments in Austin.Moves Lowell
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Chris Moore StructuralChris Moore has been appointed CEO of Gogo Inc., which is currently scaling its services utilizing the Galileo LEO satellite network.Moves Lowell
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Massachusetts StructuralDataONE, a Dominion Enterprises company, is tracking and providing vehicle transaction data for Massachusetts.Moves Lowell
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House StructuralCandidates are targeting blue-collar and union voters by focusing on anxiety over rising costs.Moves Lowell
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Maura Healey Shared contextThe Healey-Driscoll Administration announced grants in Massachusetts.Moves Lowell
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Detroit TransactionalMike Rogers opened a field office in Detroit to focus on Black voter outreach, supported by Griffin and Patterson.Moves Lowell
Connections
The 40 strongest of 156, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
city council Structural
The City Council functions as the formal governing body, establishing ordinances, budgets, and operational parameters for the city of Lowell.
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Chris Moore Structural
Chris Moore functions as the elected Mayor of the city of Lowell.
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Massachusetts Structural
Lowell is a city within Massachusetts, subject to state laws and regulatory oversight.
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Jim Dowd Structural
Jim Dowd serves as a representative on the City Council of Lowell.
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House Structural
House secured funding through debate to support projects in Lowell.
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MassDEP exercises formal regulatory oversight regarding environmental compliance for the area of Lowell.
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Lowell High School Structural
The City of Lowell formally oversees a major renovation project for Lowell High School.
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Merrimack River Structural
Lowell's canal refilling infrastructure relies functionally on the flow of the Merrimack River.
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Kauaʻi Transactional
The hurricane named after Lowell impacted Kauaʻi, causing widespread damage to the island.
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Vanna Howard Transactional
Vanna Howard visited the preschool program in Lowell as part of a tour.
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Matt Sheehan Structural
Matt Sheehan is engaged in official business investigating rodent issues within the City Hall structure of Lowell.
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Hawaii Shared context
Hurricane Lowell physically impacted Hawaii's western islands.
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Greater Boston Food Bank Operational
Greater Boston Food Bank provides grants and food pantry support within the city of Lowell.
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clerk Structural
The entity 'clerk' is understood to be the City Clerk of Lowell, functioning as a specific office holder within the location.
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Boston Shared context
Lowell is geographically situated northwest of the larger metropolitan area of Boston.
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M/A-COM Technology Solutions Shared context
MACOM Technology Solutions is headquartered and operates within the city of Lowell.
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Corey Robinson Shared context
Corey Robinson seeks to represent a portion of Lowell in the 16th Middlesex District.
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Lanai Mentioned together
A single snapshot noted that a storm rendered the cargo port on Lanai inoperable.
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Holyoke Mentioned together
The cities are co-mentioned due to shared concerns regarding data center development and infrastructure strain.
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Chelmsford Shared context
Chelmsford and Lowell are geographically proximate communities sharing political and economic contexts.
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Maura Healey Shared context
Maura Healey has proposed financial support for schools within the city of Lowell.
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Tennessee Shared context
A service provider based in Tennessee serves clients located in Lowell.
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Rotary Club Shared context
The Rotary Club operates to serve high school seniors whose residency is in the city of Lowell.
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Detroit Transactional
A firm based in Detroit initiated legal proceedings in the jurisdiction of Lowell.
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Albert Shared context
Albert is identified as being from the location of Lowell.
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Eastern Bank Transactional
Eastern Bank sponsored a local fund brunch event held in Lowell.
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Greater Boston Shared context
The two adjacent geographical areas are linked by shared regional economic activity and organizational presence.
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IQE Shared context
The company IQE operates with a customer base located in the city of Lowell, MA, USA.
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Airbnb Operational
Airbnb operates in Lowell and actively interacts with the city's local rental market rules.
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Rapid Micro Biosystems Shared context
Rapid Micro Biosystems maintains manufacturing operations within the city of Lowell.
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Mary Wambui Shared context
Mary Wambui participated in a city forum in Lowell.
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Benton County Shared context
The relationship is positional, as a representative from Lowell is mentioned in the context of local governance.
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North Chelmsford Mentioned together
Production associated with Lowell utilized North Chelmsford for holographic recording.
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Rockland Trust Shared context
Rockland Trust operates within the geographical context of Lowell, Massachusetts, and supports local projects.
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Sterling Bank Shared context
Sterling Bank operates within the geographic context of Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Flock Safety Shared context
Flock Safety operates within the jurisdiction of the city of Lowell, deploying automated license plate reader technology.
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UNESCO Structural
Lowell is a member of the UNESCO Learning Cities network.
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Nigeria Shared context
A person from Nigeria is facing deportation in Lowell.
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Dracut Shared context
Dracut operates within the geographical area of Lowell.
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Appleton Shared context
The relationship is described as being part of a shared city revitalization plan.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
8 events- John Rafferty spoke at an event featuring Jimmy Latham, who is a resident of Lowell.
- Chelmsford is located near Lowell, which is home to a large data center.
- Lowell joined the UNESCO Learning Cities network on October 13, 2026.
- Both Lowell and Fitchburg received state investment programs on October 11, 2026.
- The Greater Boston Food Bank provided food pantry support in Lowell and held a grant celebration event in Massachusetts.
- A councilwoman from Lowell represented Ward 1 on October 7, 2026.
- Draper is building a microelectronics center in Lowell, which is expected to create over 100 new jobs.
- The City Council is governing the operations of Lowell's Fire Department.
September 2026
15 events- Vanna Howard and Ken Gordon toured a preschool program in Lowell, Massachusetts.
- A school district in Lowell operates under Title I and state education department oversight.
- Lowell City Council is considering suspending the use of Flock surveillance cameras.
- Eastern Bank maintains a branch in Downtown Lowell.
- A development occurred on Hurd Street in Lowell involving Hurd.
- State laws in Massachusetts dictate how local liquor ordinances are managed in Lowell.
- Lowell organizations are involved in community services, including the Lowell Community Health Center and the International Institute of New England, which has acquired its headquarters in the city.
- Lowell hosts its annual kinetic sculpture race, which includes crossings of the Merrimack River.
- Dick's House of Sport is set to open in Lowell, alongside announcements regarding local civic leaders and business activities.
- Lowell is a town within Indiana.
- The 17th Middlesex District issues were represented by the involved parties on September 1, 2026.
- Political campaigning occurred in both Chelmsford and Lowell on September 2, 2026.
- Boston, Massachusetts, and Lowell are facing a shared responsibility regarding an ongoing urban health crisis.
- A fire is burning northeast of Lowell in the Fall Creek area.
- Lowell, Massachusetts must comply with state and federal election laws.
August 2026
12 events- Local community activities in Lowell include a bike shop serving the community and a farmers market utilizing Pinehurst Park.
- Boarding House Park hosts free concerts in Lowell.
- A representative in Lowell received support for the Protect Act bill as voters decide the election outcome.
- Local government in Lowell managed traffic calming projects on August 19, 2026.
- Lowell city council considered reducing development fees to aid startup costs, with the mayor supporting the measure.
- Lowell is utilizing the services of Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership as a lottery agent for a housing project, which is supported by Rockland Trust and funded through down-payment assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- MassDEP reviewed Markley's air permit application amid growing data center anxiety in Greater Boston.
- MassDEP authorized Markley's operation in Lowell, where the company also maintains a data hub center in Boston.
- Matt Sheehan investigates rodent issues at City Hall in Lowell.
- A teacher accused of misconduct in Lowell, MA, who is from Nigeria and faces deportation.
- An incident occurred in the Lowell area involving Lowell General Hospital.
- Lowell now holds the second-largest Cambodian population.
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July 2026
16 events- A festival is taking place in Lowell, with stages set up at Boarding House Park.
- A lawsuit has been filed in Massachusetts involving plaintiff Mary Wambui and counsel Michelle O'Brien, challenging the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) on behalf of Markley.
- Company trucks spotted in Lowell.
- Maura Healey proposed funding for schools in Lowell, a city located within Massachusetts.
- Zoning changes regarding data centers are under review in Lowell.
- Lowell, Springfield, East Boston, and New Bedford are mentioned as communities and neighborhoods within the state of Massachusetts.
- Markley Group operates facilities in both Boston and Lowell.
- Protests in Lowell mirror incidents in Houston.
- A music festival featuring music from the Caribbean is taking place in Lowell, with Cayman Brac being part of the Cayman Islands.
- A firm based in Detroit filed a lawsuit in Lowell, involving the professional entity of Doyle.
- Construction division targets Southern New Hampshire and Lowell, while the Rotary Club serves high school seniors in Lowell.
- Lowell city council is guiding major development decisions and seeking a private partner for the city's downtown revitalization efforts.
- JDCU, which has branches in Chelmsford and Lowell, is involved in local developments, including a House debate that secured funding for Lowell projects.
- Lowell city council passed a moratorium on data center expansion, while the city clerk was named as a defendant in a related lawsuit.
- The Lowell city council passed the general fund budget on July 8, 2026.
- Lowell is located within the state of Massachusetts.
June 2026
9 events- Corey Robinson is seeking to represent part of Lowell in the 16th Middlesex District.
- MassDEP oversees environmental compliance in Lowell, which is located near the larger metropolitan area of Boston.
- Lowell city council is governing local ordinances and addressing how the Airbnb platform interacts with local rental market rules.
- Canal refilling operations in Lowell rely on the flow of the Merrimack River.
- Mary Wambui participated in a city forum in Lowell.
- The Lowell Regional Transit Authority has its headquarters located in Lowell, MA.
- Lowell commemorates Frederick Douglass's legacy through educational events.
- Rental accommodation was used in the city of Lowell.
- A service provider based in Tennessee serves clients in Lowell.