Lowell public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
License Commission
The Commission will consider various one-day alcohol licenses and amplified music permits for the 2024 Lowell Folk Festival and other local events. The agenda also includes public hearings for restaurant license amendments and a report regarding alleged misconduct at Hot Pot.
- Alcohol and amplified music permits for the 2024 Lowell Folk Festival
- One-day alcohol licenses for the MECUDA-USA Convention and Mill No. 5 events
- Sidewalk stand permits for businesses on Market Street during the Folk Festival
- Public hearing for a restaurant license application by Chuck E. Cheese at 199 Plain St.
- Report of alleged misconduct regarding Hot Pot, 135 Middlesex Street
City Council
The City Council will consider several fund transfers, including $1,125,000 for year-end payroll and taxes. The agenda includes motions regarding the High School project budget and requests for utility installations on Gorham Street and Middlesex Street. The council will also review various grant expenditures for mental health and public health programs.
- Transfer of $1,125,000 for year-end payroll and taxes
- Acceptance of $120,000 Mental Health Jail/Arrest Diversion grant
- AT&T request to install conduit on Gorham Street
- National Grid request for a handhole at 155 Middlesex St.
- Motion requesting updates on the High School project budget and change orders
School Committee
The School Committee will vote on employment contracts for three incoming Assistant Superintendents. The meeting also includes the introduction of several new administrators and a vote regarding Cambridge College stipends.
- Contract approval for Assistant Superintendent Wendy Crocker-Roberge
- Contract approval for Assistant Superintendent Oneida Fox Roye
- Contract approval for Assistant Superintendent Alice Brown-Legrand
- Vote to approve Memorandum of Agreement regarding Cambridge College stipends
- Update on hiring for Assistant Superintendent of Finance
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will review minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting. The board will also consider applications for motor vehicle excise tax abatements submitted during the weeks of June 10 and June 17.
- Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements for the weeks of June 10–14 and June 17–21