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LICENSE COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

The License Commission of the City of Lowell will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at City Hall, Council Chamber, 2nd floor, 375 Merrimack Street, on the revised Alcohol Beverages Regulations for Licenses Issued by the Lowell License Commission: General Licensing Rules for Licensees; Conditions for an Alcoholic Beverages License; Rules for Selling Alcohol; Rules for Serving. The License Commission shall consider the public need in accordance with section 12 of chapter 138, MGL, to decrease hours for the sales of alcoholic beverages from 2:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. during the calendar week.

A copy of regulations is available at Lowell City Hall, Law Office, 3rd floor, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852, and on the internet at:
http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/license/Alcohol%20Beverages%20Regulations%2C%20revisions.pdf

CITY COUNCIL FLOOD ISSUES SUB-COMMITTTEE
MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 9, 2013 5:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Lowell Police Seek Help in Locating Vandals

LOWELL, MA (April 1, 2013) – Over this past weekend numerous vehicles located in the Belvidere and South Lowell sections of the city sustained damage. Numerous vehicles were damaged by large rocks being thrown at these parked vehicles. Reports indicate that this took place March 30th at roughly 2 a.m. There were close to 20 vehicles damaged. The rocks that were used to cause this damage appear to be landscaping type rocks. A witness saw a pickup truck driving away from one of the incidents in South Lowell.

These incidents are being investigated. Patrols in both conventional marked cruisers and unmarked units will be increased in the area. Increased traffic enforcement will also be conducted in these areas in attempt to curb such acts.

Anyone who may have seen any of these incidents while they were occurring or have information on who is responsible is requested to contact our Anonymous Crime Stoppers Tip Line (978)459-TIPS (8477) or Text a Tip 847411 (tip must begin with LPDTip) the call is confidential and callers could receive a cash reward.

Agenda: Lowell License Commission meeting, Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.

Meeting room: Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852

1. Review proposal of a revision of the rules and regulations of the Lowell License Commission and amendment(s) thereto.

Downtown related:

1. Request for continuance from Alan F. Kaplan, Manager, received March 21, 2013 regarding the following: hearing on the allegation of misconduct as charged by Kenneth E. Lavallee, Superintendent of Police, against The Middle Street Village, Inc., d/b/a The Village Smokehouse, Alan F. Kaplan, Manager, all alcoholic beverages Restaurant licensee 92-98 Middle Street, for illegal open bar in violation 204 CMR 2.00 Regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 204-2.05 License premises (2); Prohibition of Certain Practices 204-4.01 Definitions, 204-4.02 Required Records, 204-4.03 Certain Practices Prohibited.

March Meeting Notes

March 25, 2013

7:03 – Started

Retirement party for Chief Levalee 2-4 Friday, March 29

Kathleen Passed out crime statistics

Reminder: Rentees must do a $50 inspection every three years

Absentee ballots are available for Senate Primary – City Hall, election office.

 

Henri Marchand

City boards have openings

  • Animal Advisory non-dog owner
  • Taxi and Livery
  • Solid Waste
  • May be a few more (City HR site)

Captain Sullivan

  • Did very well this month including St. Patrick’s Day
  • 8 disorderly conduct (7 of them 11-3 Thursday-Saturday by O.T. officers)
  • Officers are out in key areas @ 1:45. 
  • Vandalism, vomiting, etc are way down. 
  • 10 officers and two supervisors on Saturday.
  • MV breaks down (four this month)
  • More work to do getting patrolling going in the Market St garage.
    • Used to be more patrols with the old company.
    • Bill Riley is the new garage security head.
    • Pre-gaming going on again in the garages
    • Cleanliness issues with the stairwells.
    • Cars that haven’t moved in 72 hours can be towed.
  • Motion detector in Derby Park to help with public urination?
  • Graffiti on Back Prescott St.
  • Increasing patrols on Canalway over by 30 Market – kids shooting at windows.
  • New acting superintendent – Deborah Friedl. Should come to one of her meetings.

Steve Perez (D-Tension)

  • Downtown is missing a local live music venue.
  • Bought the Under Impact on Merrimack and Palmer Sts.
  • Looking to reach out to the neighborhood to address noise, etc before it gets going.
  • Taking on the old name, The Safe.
  • Reach out on Facebook (Dee Tension)
  • The Safe will to install deadening equipment – Steve has a lot of experience as an Audio Engineer
  • 100 person capacity

Stephen Greene

  • Master Plan being discussed tomorrow – green space
  • Mack Plaza / Victorian Garden
    • Broken granite columns ($150k repair!)
    • DCR property
    • There are 27 benches – some should be fixed.
    • $17,000 plumbing bill for fountain last year.
    • Pruning will be done.
  • What other improvements?
    • We’re seeing more trash receptacles
    • Cast iron tree pits broken
    • Broken sidewalks
    • DPD – is adding additional trees in Lucy Larcom
    • Additional barrel in Lucy Larcom
    • Chess boards @ Mack
    • Lighting improvements @ Kerouac
    • Community Gardens Neighborhood cleanup (April 27th 9 AM Mack Plaza)

8:06 ends

LDNA meeting Monday

LDNA meeting Monday, March, 25th, 7PM at LTC

Agenda: Discussion on Mack Plaza, Victorian Garden, downtown green space and street furniture.  What do we want? What can we do to make it happen?

Kearney Square Bridge replacement

  • This project is expected to take 6 months and be completed by the beginning of September

  • Construction will be done in two phases with two lanes of traffic and a sidewalk maintained throughout

  • Traffic lanes will be narrow (9’ in each direction) but passable; care should be exercised when traveling through this area

  • This project is being funded by Boott Hydropower, Inc., a subsidiary of Enel Green Power North America, Inc.

  • Current Status:

    • Traffic management signage and barriers are mostly installed

    • Demolition expected to being next week

  • For project details and an updated project schedule please visit the follow website setup by Enel Green Power North America, Inc.: http://www.enelgreenpower.com/en-GB/ena/events_news/kearney_square_bridge_replacement/index.aspx

  • For questions/comments please contact KearneySquareBridge@Enel.com

License Commission Agenda

Agenda: Lowell License Commission meeting, Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

Meeting room: Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852

1. Review proposal of a revision of the rules and regulations of the Lowell License Commission and amendment(s) thereto.

   Appearance of Susan Halter of COOL/Cultural Affairs & Special Events, and Ann Lee of the Loading Dock Gallery re: special alcohol beverages license for art gallery and museum

Downtown related items: NONE

Join an City of Lowell Advisory Board or Commission!

Are you interested in meeting other residents with the same interests as you?  Do you want a say in what happens in YOUR community?  Are you interested in learning more about the City of Lowell?  Do you want to help shape the future of the City?

Join an City of Lowell Advisory Board or Commission!

The City of Lowell has over twenty Boards, Commissions, and other Advisory Bodies that inform the public and its officials about important and complex issues. These Advisory Bodies also provide citizens the opportunity to provide input on the policies that shape their government and their City. Over 100 dedicated citizens, appointed by the City Manager (and occasionally requiring City Council approval), serve on Advisory Bodies, making positive changes within their own communities.

How can you get involved?

Advisory Board positions are posted online, as they become available, at http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/hr/board-postings. If there are no available positions, the City would still LOVE for you to apply so that we can consider you for future appointments.

Residents are encouraged to send a résumé, letter of interest, and other pertinent information via email to:
Donna McIntosh @ dmcintosh@lowellma.gov Please list the title of the board in the email subject line.

Via fax to: (978)-970-4007
Via mail to: City Hall Human Relations Office 375 Merrimack Street, Room 19 Lowell, MA 01852

For a full list of Advisory Boards, Commissions, and other Advisory Bodies, please visit http://www.lowellma.gov/govt/memberlist/members. We hope to hear from you soon!

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