Date: June 23, 2025
Location: LTC
Meeting Called to Order: 7:04 PM by President Laura Lamarre Anderson
1. Approval of Minutes
– Motion to approve the April meeting minutes was made, seconded, and unanimously approved.
2. Treasurer’s Report – Presented by Treasurer Greene
– Current balance: $2,302.29
– No deposits or withdrawals this month.
– Due to Enterprise Bank’s acquisition by Rockland Trust, the DTCA account will be moved. No structural changes are expected.
3. Public Safety Update – Lt. Dawn Beauchense, Lowell Police Department
– Reminder to use the 311 app for non-emergency reports.
– Tips regarding illegal off-road vehicles should be sent to bikertips@lowellma.gov.
– Aggravated assaults have decreased; overall crime numbers are down.
– 201 Canal Street burglary: Warrant obtained.
– Favor Street: 3 repeat offenders arrested for breaking into a vacant home.
– 3 vehicle break-ins reported; details shared at the meeting.
– Mental health crisis at Mass Mills Drive addressed.
– Vehicle crackdown resulted in the confiscation of 21 dirt bikes, 3 scooters, and other illegal vehicles. 5 arrests made.
– Officers have completed a bicycle enforcement training course.
4. Lowell National Historical Park / Folk Festival Updates – Park Ranger Marcos
– Volunteer applications for the Folk Festival are open online.
– Festival will feature 4 stages with food vendors at JFK Plaza and Boarding House Park.
– Market Street will host food vendors on Saturday.
– Two smaller stages will remain open until 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
– On Sunday, three stages will close around 5 PM; Boarding House Park closes at 6:45 PM.
– New: Family programming will move to Merrimack Street.
– Visitor Center remains closed; expected to reopen mid-July.
– Canal tours: Thurs–Sun; River boat tour: Fri–Sun at 4 PM.
– Walking tours: Mon–Tues; Trolley tours: Wed–Sat.
– Reservations available at rec.gov.
5. Election Season Discussion
– City Council Candidate Sean McDonough introduced himself.
– Advocates for downtown representation, better parks, sidewalk repair, and parking reform.
– Residents encouraged to verify voter registration status at www.sec.state.ma.us.
– Market Street building (former Align CU) proposed as new home for Planning & Development.
– Frees up space at JFK Plaza for Police Department and renovation.
– Health Department may relocate, saving rental costs.
– Parking ordinance update remains pending; City Council is awaiting final ordinance drafts.
6. Legislative Update – Rep. Vanna Howard
– Sales Tax Holiday announced for August 10–11, 2025.
– Residents can follow legislation and submit testimony at malegislature.gov.
– Contact: vanna.howard@mahouse.gov
7. Association Business
– No LDNA meeting in July due to the Folk Festival.
- Next meeting scheduled for August 25
- Collecting questions from residents for upcoming candidate forums.
- Suggestions for spending association funds are welcome via email or at the next meeting.
8. Adjournment
– Motion to adjourn made at 8:10 PM, seconded, and approved.
– Meeting adjourned.