Lowell Community Charter Public School outlined plans for a $20 million pre-engineered gym and community center while consultants warned the site's 133-foot masonry smokestack has measurable seismic vulnerability and repair and ongoing maintenance costs that exceed typical preservation grants.

The Lowell Community Preservation Committee voted to advance eligibility for nine applications—ranging from historic building rehabilitations to a $3.9 million skate-park upgrade plan—while placing one determination conditionally on a local historic-board finding.

Community Connection secures permits for back to school event at Gage Park on August 23.

Bishop Julia Whitworth prays for community support during Lowell's African Festival.

Lowell honors Juneteenth, emphasizing action for equity and community support for freedom.

Reverend Tennis leads prayer to commemorate Polish Constitution Day and promote peace.

Community leaders emphasize unity and development strategies for Sierra Leone's future during celebrations.

Hosts reflect on uplifting underrepresented stories in context of local and national history.

Committee approves Saint Michael's School's field day on June 2, includes rain date.

Community event returns in April; new food and retail licenses approved for local businesses.