Category Archives: Downtown Lowell

LDNA SUMMER SOCIAL

Posted on May 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Monday June 27th, 6:30 PM
Annual LDNA Cook-Out
(and the last time we will have use of the deck)

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Posted in Downtown Lowell, Neighborhood Organizations

LHS Photography

Posted on May 18, 2011 by | Leave a comment

There are some great new photos posted recently to Panoramia by the Lowell High School Photography Class. Here are two by Monita Khuth.

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Posted in Arts, Downtown Lowell, Lowell High School, Photography

Notes from License Commission Meeting Thursday

Posted on May 13, 2011 by | Leave a comment

License Commission Meeting Thursday
http://ltc.org/schedule/municipal/license_commission
It’s a long meeting so skip forward to about 55 minutes. We will soon have two new bars in the neighborhood.

All Star Lounge former home of C’est on the corner of Merrimack and Kirk St. You be the judge…watch the video and see if you can tell what type of place they are planning. I couldn’t tell. Interesting fact; the President is David Cruz former manager of El Rincon. I will say the owners have been given fair warning by the commissioner’s to manage the place well.

Fuse Bistro, Scott Pelletier, Manager. Palmer St. formerly Caffe’ Paradiso.
I think the most important thing about this location being open again is this once vibrant section on the neighborhood will no longer be dead and dark. I am optimistic some of life will be “fused” (no pun intended) back in the block.

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Posted in Bars, Community Issues, Downtown Economy, Downtown Lowell

Annual Neighborhood Clean-Up Day

Posted on April 29, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Saturday April 30th 9AM (or join in any time)
Meet at Mack Plaza

THANK YOU – THANK YOU – THANK YOU
to all the volunteers who helped!

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Posted in City-wide Clean-up, Community Gardens, Downtown, Downtown Lowell, Lowell High School, Parks

Downtown Lowell is for sale

Posted on April 27, 2011 by | Leave a comment

According to the SUN…downtown properties will soon be available. FINALLY!
I have a really optimistic outlook that having these properties on the market will create some great new business opportunities. Let’s hope for the best. There are some really great locations on this list (assessed value is also noted).

“Nearly a dozen properties owned by the heirs of the late Louis Saab are on the block, said his younger brother, Thomas Saab”. Read more: http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_17938728#ixzz1KkEVrvdO

198 Central St., $423,500
39 John St., $246,400
53 John St., $23,800
26 Merrimack St., $1,228,000
61 Merrimack St., $261,500
72 Merrimack St., $506,300
101 Paige St., $184,100
147 Central St., (Saab Building), $1.3 million

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Posted in Downtown, Downtown Economy, Downtown Lowell

LHS Photos

Posted on April 18, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Thanks to LHS student photographer Gladys Mayancela for sharing the beauty of spring.

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Posted in Arts, Downtown Lowell, Lowell High School, Photography

The Arts League of Lowell presents ACME

Posted on April 15, 2011 by | Leave a comment

April 15 – May 22

ACME, features the work of Arts League of Lowell Co-op Members, on exhibit from Apr. 15 – May 22. Artists reception Sun., May 1, 3-6pm.

The Arts League of Lowell is located at 22 Shattuck St., Lowell, MA 01852 More information: www.artsleagueoflowell.com

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Posted in Arts, Downtown Lowell, Museum

Whitewater Rafting in Lowell

Posted on April 15, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Zoar Outdoor presents Whitewater Rafting in Lowell! Reservations are now open for rafting trips taking place every weekend in April & May at 9am and 1pm. Take in this amazing outdoor urban adventure right in the heart of the Mill City. More information: www.lowelllandtrust.org

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Posted in Concord River;, Downtown Lowell, Recreation, Sports, Whitewater Rafting

Posted on April 6, 2011 by | Leave a comment

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Posted in Arts, Downtown Lowell, Events, Film, Lowell Film Collaborative, National Park Service

Where have all the barrels gone?

Posted on April 2, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Mr. Marchand explains…

You may have noticed that litter barrels are being removed from neighborhood business districts. Their removal is part of a spring “cleaning and consolidation” effort currently underway. Barrels are being taken to the Public Works department where they are power washed prior to being replaced. Broken receptacles will be discarded. Removing clusters of barrels all at once makes their cleaning and servicing more efficient. The goal is to reduce the overall number of litter barrels and to re-deploy them strategically to provide adequate coverage and to minimize staff time spent on servicing them. Over the years the number of barrels has grown to approximately 300. Some are underutilized and some are broken. A few have been used for the disposal of household and commercial trash. Based on DPW assessments of usage in various districts, we will identify best locations for replacement. We expect the total number to be reduced significantly and service times to be improved. We will also monitor them more closely as some have been being used for disposal of commercial and household trash. Interestingly, we have had a few businesses who have offered to maintain a barrel near their shop. While we got a jump on executing this program as soon as spring arrived, Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this effort.

Henri B. Marchand Assistant to the City Manager

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Posted in Community Issues, Downtown Lowell, Neighborhood Improvements