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Press Release from LPD.  Please note the same information LPD imparts at every LDNA meeting:
Citizens needs to cognizant of their surroundings especially after nightfall. It is best to travel in pairs and keep your cell phone handy in case it is needed in an emergency.

There have been no other such assaults reported to LPD.

Police Investigate Sexual Assault  

LOWELL, MA (June 25, 2013) Lowell Police Detectives are investigating a sexual assault that occurred over the weekend in the downtown area. Lowell Police were dispatched to meet the victim at 3; 13 a.m. Victim reported at that time that when they were walking through the rear lot of 256 Market Street they came upon two dark skinned males. One male was tall wearing a black tee shirt. The 2nd dark skin male wore a blue tee shirt. The taller male pushed the victim to the ground and assaulted the victim. The two suspects then fled on foot in an unknown direction. Victim was also robbed of cash during this incident. Victim left the scene and contacted police. Victim was treated and released from a local hospital.

Citizens needs to cognizant of their surroundings especially after nightfall. It is best to travel in pairs and keep your cell phone handy in case it is needed in an emergency. There have been no other such assaults reported to LPD.

Anyone who may have information about this crime or may have been in the area of 256 Market Street on Saturday night/Sunday morning at 2 a.m. and seen these individuals are urged to contact Lowell Police at 978-937-3200 or call our Anonymous Crime Stoppers Line at (978) 459- TIPS (8477) You can also Text- a- Tip to 847411 (Tip must begin with “LPDtip”)

Lowell bar owner charged with assault:

The Lowell Election and Census Commission announces that their office in Lowell City Hall (Room 5) will be open on Saturday, June 22 from 10am until 3pm for voters who need to cast absentee ballots for June 25 special US Senate Election. Access to city hall on Saturday, June 22 will only be available through the JFK Plaza entrance.

Under Massachusetts Law, voters may cast absentee ballots for the following reasons only:

1) absence from the City during polling hours (7am – 8pm): or

2) physical disability preventing you from going to your polling location; or

3) religious belief

Voters who are eligible to vote absentee and wish to vote over the counter may also do so during the normal weekday office hours of 8am to 5pm. The deadline to apply for absentee voting is Monday, 12:00 noon, June 24 – the day before the election. But voters who are requesting an absentee ballot through the mail are urged to request the ballot as soon as possible.

To request an absentee ballot through the mail, you may request an absentee ballot application from the Election & Census Commission or send a letter of request including the following: your name and Lowell address where you are registered to vote, the address where the ballot is to be sent, your signed name, your printed name, and reason for voting absentee.


Voters who are not current in the census will only be allowed to vote if they submit their ballots with a copy of identification and sign an affidavit that they still reside at the given Lowell address.

For further information about your voter registration status or absentee voting procedures, please call the Election Office at 978-674-1200.

License Commission Meeting to take place in the Council Chamber, second floor, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St., Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Related items:

Special one-day license application for wines only:

Steve Syverson, President, Arts League of Lowell, Inc., 307 Market Street, various dates

Outdoor Sound System:

Athenian Corner Restaurant and Lounge, Inc., enclosed private parking lot adj. 207 Market Street, sound system for musician(s), band, on the patio, April thru September 2013; [per city ordinance] Sunday to Wednesday – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday – 10 a.m. to 12 midnight

Ken Lavallee, representative, Enterprise Bank, parking lot adjacent to Enterprise Bank, 222 Merrimack Street, disc jockey with sound system, customer appreciation cook-out, Thursday, June 27, 2013, or rain date of Fri., June 28, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

National Park Service, John Marciano, rep., Chris Fendt, rep., live music, sound system, Lowell Summer Music Series, and Free Fun For Kids, Boarding House Park, French & John Streets, June, July, August, September – 2013, Wednesday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 midnight

Lowell Festival Foundation, John Marciano, rep., Chris Fendt, rep., for the Lowell Folk Festival on Thurs., July 25 for sound checks only, Fri., July 26, Sat., July 27, and Sun., July 28, 2013; hours 10 a.m. to 12 midnight on Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Boarding House Park, French & John Sts. / JFK Plaza, City Hall, Arcand Dr. / St. Anne’s Churchyard, 8 Kirk St. / Dutton Street Dance Pavilion at NPS parking lot /, Market Street Stage, 246 Market St. / Lee Street Stage @ Lee & John Sts./ The Street Performance Area @ John & Merrimack Sts./ The Family Area at Mack Plaza

For ALL of Lowell…excellent sentiment!

It’s nice to see your neighborhood thru someone else’s eyes…take a walk with the Lowell High School Photography Club. 

This one by Allora Soy

By Maria Phan

The African Festival is an annual event organized by the A.C.A. of Greater Lowell. The purpose is to showcase the rich African culture and enrich the lives of the citizens in the area and foster the strength of our community through her diversity.

Some follow-up notes below:
Link for the whole agenda: http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/license/agenda.2013-05-21.2564002518

1. Application by The Last Safe Inc., Steven H. Perez (a.k.a. Dee Tension), Clerk, for all alcoholic beverages Restaurant license for premises at 160 Merrimack Street, unit A

The LPD is seeking help identifying a male who is committing robberies at the Washington Savings Bank ATM at 30 Middlesex Street. Anyone with information on these incidents or knows the identity of this suspect is encouraged to contact the Lowell Police. We can be contacted by a non-emergency line at (978) 937-3200 or anonymously through our Crime Stoppers Tip Line: (978) 459-TIPS (8477) or text a tip to 847411 (tip must begin with LPDTip) Anonymous tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00