Lowell, Massachusetts — week of 2026-06-29 · all Lowell meetings

Board of Assessors approves $48.3 million in FY27 Q1 tax warrants

The Lowell Board of Assessors approved $48,279,124.86 in property tax warrants for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 during its June 23 meeting, the only official decision recorded in the past two weeks. The warrants cover real estate, personal property, and Community Preservation Act surcharges. The board also approved a motor vehicle excise warrant and one tax exemption application, and denied four motor vehicle excise abatements.

Other city boards and committees held meetings in late June, but official minutes were not yet available. Agendas indicated discussions and public hearings on a range of topics from zoning variances to parking rates.

Zoning Board of Appeals (June 22)

The ZBA scheduled a public hearing to consider several variance requests. Applicants sought approval to convert a building at 123 University Avenue into two commercial units and 12 studio apartments, legalize a third unit at 24 Staples Street, construct a three-story commercial building at 256.2 Market Street, and build a single-family home at 38 & 49 Casco Street. Minutes have not been published.

Board of Assessors (June 23)

The board’s decisions included:

Cultural Council (June 23)

The council continued planning for the 2026 Lowell Artisan Market and discussed social media management and member recruitment. A request to extend Cambodiatown Public Art panels was also on the agenda.

Board of Parks (June 24)

The board reviewed permit applications including Lowell Youth Field Hockey (with $5,200 in custodial fees), Lowell Pop Warner football and cheer, and an LHS Marching Band event at Cawley Stadium on September 19. A proposal for the “All Wheels Welcome” skate and bike park expansion was discussed, along with a notice that Koumantzelis Park will close in August for parking lot repaving.

Conservation Commission (June 24)

A Notice of Intent for an 11-home subdivision at 71 North Billerica Road was on the agenda, along with requests to clean a culvert at 451 Black Brook Drive, conduct herbicide weed control on a CSX railroad right-of-way, and expand a deck at 37 Carly Way.

License Commission (June 25)

Public hearings were scheduled for a premises alteration at The Lass Stop (241 Central Street), a beverage license transfer for Galaxy Lounge (160 Merrimack Street), and a proposed revision to extend on-premises alcohol service hours by one hour. Special event permits for the Lowell Folk Festival and Kinetic Sculpture Race, and a new restaurant license for Mill Sports Lounge at 110 Gorham Street were also listed.

School Building Committee (June 25)

The committee planned to review construction progress on the 1892 Coburn Hall renovation, including punchlist completion for Phase 3 and scheduling for Phase 4, and to receive a budget update.

Sustainability Council (June 25)

Agenda items included a presentation on the Open Space and Recreation Plan, a Mass Save LSC Support letter, updates on the Specialized Stretch Code, and planning for the 2026 LSC Summit.

City Council (June 30)

Councilors were to vote on a motion requiring city council approval for future parking rate increases instead of automatic CPI adjustments. Other votes included acceptance of a $28,000 Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant and transfer of $20,000 for the Disability Commission Revolving Fund. An ordinance amending rules on canvassers and solicitors and several utility petitions were also listed.

City Council Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee (June 30)

Discussion items included Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) actions and opioid abatement spending; no votes were scheduled.

Coming up

No upcoming municipal meetings were listed for the next 14 days as of July 5.

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