Lowell Board of Assessors Approves $48.3M in FY27 Q1 Property Tax Warrants
The Lowell Board of Assessors approved FY27 first-quarter property tax warrants and commitments totaling $48,279,124.86 at its June 23 meeting, the only body in the past two weeks with published minutes confirming decisions. The warrants cover real estate ($44,932,645.27), personal property ($3,034,887.82), and Community Preservation Act commitments ($311,591.77).
Board of Assessors — Decisions
The board also approved a motor vehicle excise warrant (MVE26C3) totaling $691,284.87 and approved motor vehicle excise abatements for the weeks of May 18 through June 5 by signatures. Four motor vehicle excise abatement requests were denied. One FY27 3ABC application was approved unanimously. Minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.
Zoning Board of Appeals — June 22
The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing to consider variance requests for several properties. Items on the agenda included a variance request for 123 University Ave (2 commercial units, 12 studios), 24 Staples Street (legalize 3rd unit), 256.2 Market Street (3-story commercial building), and 38 & 49 Casco Street (single-family home). Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.
Board of Parks — June 24
The Board of Parks reviewed seasonal field permits and park usage requests, including Lowell Youth Field Hockey field permits totaling $5,200 in custodial fees, Lowlow Pop Warner football and cheer practice permits, and an LHS Marching Band event at Cawley Stadium on September 19. The agenda also included an update on the All Wheels Welcome skate and bike park expansion proposal and a notice of Koumantzelis Park closure in August for parking lot repaving. Minutes have not yet been published.
Conservation Commission — June 24
The Conservation Commission reviewed requests for work within wetland buffer zones, including a Notice of Intent for 11 single-family homes at 71 North Billerica Road, a request to clean out a culvert at 451 Black Brook Drive, a request by CSX Transportation for herbicide weed control on the Lowell Train Track Right-Of-Way, and a request to expand a deck at 37 Carly Way. Minutes have not yet been published.
License Commission — June 25
The License Commission held public hearings on altering a premises license for The Lass Stop at 241 Central Street, transferring a beverage license for Galaxy Lounge at 160 Merrimack Street, and revising city regulations to extend alcohol service hours by one hour. The agenda also included special event permits for the Lowell Folk Festival and Kinetic Sculpture Race, and a new restaurant license application for Mill Sports Lounge at 110 Gorham Street. Minutes have not yet been published.
School Building Committee — June 25
The School Building Committee reviewed construction updates for the 1892 Coburn Hall renovation, including Phase 3 punchlist completion, Phase 4 scheduling, and a budget update. Minutes have not yet been published.
Sustainability Council — June 25
The Sustainability Council agenda included a presentation on the Open Space and Recreation Plan, a review of the Mass Save LSC Support letter, an update on the Specialized Stretch Code, and planning for the 2026 LSC Summit. Minutes have not yet been published.
City Council — June 30
The City Council agenda included a motion to change parking rate increases from automatic CPI adjustments to a City Council vote, a vote to accept and expend a $28,000 Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant, a vote to transfer $20,000 for the Disability Commission Revolving Fund, an ordinance to amend Chapter 125 regarding Canvassers and Solicitors, and multiple gas and electric utility petitions for Queen St, Central St, and Seventh Ave. Minutes have not yet been published.
Other Meetings
The Cultural Council discussed planning for the Lowell Artisan Market, a Cambodiatown Public Art panels extension request, social media management, and member recruitment on June 23. The School Committee held a special meeting on June 29 with only procedural items and no substantive decisions. The City Council Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee discussed CDBG action items and opioid abatement spending on June 30. Minutes for all three have not yet been published.
Coming Up
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Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Board of Assessors approves $48.3 million in FY27 Q1 tax warrants
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