Lowell Downtown Neighborhood Association (LDNA) \u2013 November Meeting Notes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Date: November 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meeting Called to Order: 7:03 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Approval of Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– October minutes were distributed late; approval deferred to the January meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Balance: $2,322.29<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– No deposits or withdrawals this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Police Report \u2013 Captain Desmarais<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– New real-time crime data dashboard is now live after resolving initial bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Crime decreased from September to October by approximately seven incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Car break-ins reduced to one incident in October following targeted enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Reminder: Hide packages and lock vehicles during the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Be mindful of porch piracy; consider giving specific delivery instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Attempted bank robbery at Washington Savings Bank; no money taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Clarification provided regarding unmarked police vehicles being used for various units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Concern raised about underage drinking, specifically at The Blue Shamrock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Additional concerns about traffic enforcement, including cars running stop signs and and school bus flashing lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. DCR Update \u2013 Bob Casey & Guest Speaker Sandy Libby<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– DCR: Department of Conservation and Recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Sandy Libby oversees playgrounds, hard courts, and fitness areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Victorian Park benches need replacement; grant application pending for historically accurate benches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Temporary benches are currently in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Additional trash receptacles will be added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– DCR is operating under resource constraints tied to federal policy shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Announcements<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Treasurer Greene reminded members about National Grid heat pump rebates (link in agenda).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Discussion with Councilor Gitschier regarding revival of the Lowell Spinners through a new collegiate league beginning in late May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. LDNA Elections<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– President: Ken Michienzi<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Vice Presidents (Co-VPs): Bob Casey & John Hawkins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Treasurer: Dom Serge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Secretary: Abiola Laniyonu<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Scheduling<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– No meeting in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Next meeting: January 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– City of Lights celebration is this Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meeting Adjourned: 8:03 PM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lowell Downtown Neighborhood Association (LDNA) \u2013 November Meeting Notes Date: November 24 Meeting Called to Order: 7:03 PM 1. Approval of Minutes – October minutes were distributed late; approval deferred to the January meeting. 2. Treasurer\u2019s Report – Balance: $2,322.29 … Continue reading