Category Archives: Downtown Lowell

And the walls came tumbling down…

Posted on August 25, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Tommy Pesavento sent a link to his photo montage of the Jackson Street building demo progression, from start to finish, from a view high in the textile museum across the street.
http://www.jenandtommy.com/2009/08/lowell-building-demo.html

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Posted on August 20, 2009 by | Leave a comment
GREG’s NOTES FROM LAST NIGHTS MEETING ARE HERE:
LDNA meeting
Monday, August 24th, 7PM at The Revolving Museum
Agenda items:
Downtown newsletter
Potential new meeting venue
City Council Candidates

I just heard from UMASS that representatives unable to attend Monday night…no big surprise…
I have heard from a few city council candidates who are planning to attend to “introduce” themselves. I think this is a much better use of our time and the city council certainly has a much greater impact on what happens in our daily lives, as well as what happens to our personal budgets.
I also asked LPD to give any further updates on the incident that may/may not have started at El Rincon Sat/Sun which led to the stabbing on Warren St. I also inquired to our SUN reporter as to why there was no mention of this life-threatening attack in our local paper… he did add what info he could get to his blog:
http://www.thesunblog.com/policeblog/archives/2009/08/missed-one.html

Save-these-dates; more info soon…
Saturday, October 3rd – JAMBRA Yard-Sale. Good opportunity to get rid of stuff!
Wednesday, October 14th – City Council Candidate Forum

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Posted in Bars, City Council, Community Problems, Downtown, Downtown Lowell, Lowell, Voting

Yoga at Boarding House Park

Posted on July 18, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Monday nights in Boarding House Park from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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Lowell chief blasts ‘lenient’ License Commission

Posted on July 17, 2009 by | 1 comment

UPDATE: Not this specific subject; but excellent news for Lowell.

Federal grant will provide 12 police officers in Lowell
Lowell Police will receive more than $2 million from the federal government to hire 12 police officers.
The money is part of a $1 billion program that will provide money to hire 131 officers across the state, and nearly 5,000 nationally, Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder said in a release.
The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) will oversee the program. Federal officials said only 1 in 7 grant applications was approved.
To accept the grant, Lowell must agree to hire the officers for four years. The grant will pay only for the first three years.
For more on this story, see Wednesday’s Sun and watch http://www.lowellsun.com/.

Just got this from SUN on-line:
http://www.lowellsun.com/ci_12858253

“People visiting the city don’t want to see drunken hooligans,” Lavallee said. “They want an environment that is safe and secure. The downtown economy is better served by folks following the letter of the law.”

YEAH!!! You go Chief!
I’ll throw in my 2 cents… read the article and notice all the bars the Chief DOES NOT mention. Chief Lavallee has really done an outstanding job of fostering communication with “drinking establishments” downtown and there are only a few (they are all fairly “new” to the neighborhood) that have no regard for the problems their patrons create when they walk out the door.

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Posted in Bars, Community Problems, Downtown, Downtown Lowell

Dharma Buns Sandwich Shop

Posted on July 16, 2009 by | 1 comment

According to their web site Dharma Buns will be serving food outside their Market St. site during the Folk Festival.

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‘hood stuff

Posted on July 13, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Tuesday July 14th, 6:30 PM – City Council meeting. Please note on the agenda Councilor Milinazzo has a motion to for an independent legal investigation into whether the council violated the city (Plan E) charter when they voted not to fund assistant city manager, Andy Sheehan’s position.
I am not in the habit of editorializing… however, this motion by a councilor who publicly acknowledged she did it “because she doesn’t like him…” or some such nonsense…SCREAMS out for top honors in the WTF? category. Stay-tuned…I can not imagine one other councilor besides Mr. Milinazzo would possibly have the courage to vote in favor of this motion. To put it simply…this is sad, sad, sad for the city.


Which leads me to remind everyone: http://www.fairvotelowell.org/ Petitions for an initiatve to be placed on this November’s ballot are due within the next week. If have the petition, please call or send me an email at: kmarcin@gmail.com

Wednesday July 15th, and EVERY Wednesday – Traditional Irish Music at The Old Court

Every Friday, 2-7 PM – Farmer’s Market – JFK Plaza

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Posted in City Council, Community Problems, Downtown, Downtown Lowell, Events, Film, Folk Festival, Live Music, Lowell, Lowell Film Collaborative, ONE Lowell

Studio A Film Screening "Momma’s Man"

Posted on July 4, 2009 by | Leave a comment

“Momma’s Man”
Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m.
2009 (doors open at 6:30)
LTC Studio, 246 Market st.
During a short business trip to New York, 30-something Mikey pays a visit to his parents’ home and decides never to leave, forsaking all his responsibilities as a husband and new father back in Los Angeles. Written and directed by Azazel Jacobs, this unique independent drama delves into the fear of facing adulthood, the romanticizing of the past and the unwillingness to accept change, regardless of its inevitability.

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Posted in Arts, Downtown Lowell, Events, Film, Lowell Film Collaborative

ART WALK 2009

Posted on July 2, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Join the Revolving Museum in downtown Lowell for the ArtWalk Kick Off Party. Meet the artists who have created the pieces that people empty storefronts all through Lowell for third year in a row, making the City more beautiful and more fun. There will be a cash bar and lots to look at.
Thurs., July 16, 5pm – 7pm. Revolving Museum, 22 Shattuck St.

Thank you so much to Bob Knapp, Greg Page, Ted Lavash for thier contribution to an LDNA sponsored window this year.

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The Invention of Lying

Posted on June 28, 2009 by | 2 comments

There’s a SUN article today about the trailer for “The Invention of Lying”…
watch it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgOtGpW2qrc

The neighborhood looks pretty good!

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Posted in Arts, Downtown, Downtown Lowell, Film, Massachusetts, Movie Trailer

Hamilton Canal District Update

Posted on June 25, 2009 by | Leave a comment

By now I am sure that most of you have noticed that there is a lot of activity happening in the JAM Neighborhood and the Hamilton Canal District. I wanted to provide a brief update as to what is going on.

Temporary Bridge: The City is moving aggressively forward with the installation of the temporary bridge, which is being installed roughly 30 feet to the east of the existing permanent bridge across from Revere Street. Please note that due to the tight time schedule that we are keeping on this project, there is the need to complete work this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday (June 27th and 28th). A portion of the weekend work will take place on Jackson Street, but should not impact travel along Jackson Street.

Courthouse Site Demolition: The demolition contractor for the Courthouse site has started to mobilize equipment at the end of Jackson Street. The actual demolition work will be starting in the coming weeks. Work is scheduled to take place during the summer.

On-Site Preparation: The two story, southern portion of the Freudenburg building is being demolished. This project will be completed by the end of the month.
Thank you!

James Errickson Urban Renewal Project Manager

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