Public commenters and residents urged the council to release executive-session minutes about Flock ALPR cameras, citing contract language that appears to give the vendor broad rights to use and disclose data and asking that any policy be written into police procedure and the contract. The council voted to release the minutes and referred further review to the city manager.

After hours of public testimony about privacy and policing, Lowell City Council voted to suspend use of the Flock ALPR system while city staff complete a policy review of the company's data-sharing practices and the department audit process.

After public appeals and negotiations with union leaders, the council approved an $800,000 transfer to the fire departmentovertime account and the manager committed to maintaining 203 uniformed firefighters in the FY2027 plan.

After hours of testimony from public health professionals and residents about syringes found in public spaces, the Lowell City Council voted to refer a draft ordinance restricting syringe distribution near schools and parks to a subcommittee for further work with the state Department of Public Health and the Board of Health.

After a public hearing with one resident speaker and extensive council debate about legality and public health evidence, the council voted on and adopted an ordinance to ban supervised drug consumption sites in Lowell; Board of Health staff said the board has not taken up the issue because the enabling state legislation has not passed.

Councilors express support and concern over purchasing building for police department relocation.

Council discusses motion to table Markley Group's generator expansion amid sustainability critiques.

Councilors advocate for budget adjustments to enhance student services and prevent staffing cuts.

City Council members criticize proposed housing bill for disregarding local governance and zoning concerns.

Council accepts $6.3M proposal for engineering assessments on five priority buildings.

Leader calls for collaboration against threats to DEIA and economic justice for all.

Community mourns the unexpected passing of beloved union representative Miguel Angel Gonzalez at 49.

Students urge city council to address ongoing mold crisis at Pawtucket Elementary School.