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City Council Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee
The Non-Profit Organizations Sub Committee will discuss Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) action items and opioid abatement spending. These are discussion items only; no votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of CDBG action items
- Discussion of opioid abatement spending
City Council
The City Council will consider a motion to remove automatic CPI-based parking rate increases, requiring a majority vote for future hikes. The body will also vote on several city contracts, grant expenditures, and utility infrastructure petitions.
- Motion to change parking rate increases from automatic CPI adjustments to City Council vote
- Vote to accept and expend $28,000 Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant
- Vote to transfer $20,000 for the Disability Commission Revolving Fund
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 125 regarding Canvassers and Solicitors
- Multiple gas and electric utility petitions for Queen St, Central St, and Seventh Ave
School Committee
This is a special meeting of the Lowell School Committee with only procedural items: salute to flag, roll call, permission to enter, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
Sustainability Council
The Sustainability Council will review minutes, receive a presentation on the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and discuss updates regarding the Specialized Stretch Code and the Urban Forest Project. The body will also address the Mass Save LSC Support letter and plan for the 2026 LSC Summit.
- Approval of May 28, 2026 minutes
- Presentation on Open Space and Recreation Plan
- Review of Mass Save LSC Support letter
- Update on Specialized Stretch Code
- Planning for 2026 LSC Summit
School Building Committee
The School Building Committee will review construction updates for the 1892 Coburn Hall renovation and discuss next steps. The meeting includes presentations on Phase 3 punchlist completion, Phase 4 scheduling, and a budget update.
- Accept minutes from May 21, 2026
- Review 1892 Coburn Hall renovation status
- Review Phase 3 punchlist completion
- Review Phase 4 schedule
- Review budget update
License Commission
The Commission is considering several special event permits for festivals, religious services, and public races. They will also hold public hearings regarding restaurant license transfers and alterations. Additionally, they are discussing a proposal to extend on-premises alcohol service hours.
- Public hearing: Altering premises license for The Lass Stop at 241 Central Street
- Public hearing: Transferring beverage license for Galaxy Lounge at 160 Merrimack Street
- Public hearing: Revising city regulations to extend alcohol service hours by one hour
- Special event permits for the Lowell Folk Festival and Kinetic Sculpture Race
- New restaurant license application for Mill Sports Lounge at 110 Gorham Street
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will review several requests for work within wetland buffer zones. Key decisions include a subdivision for single-family homes and maintenance projects for a culvert and railroad right-of-way.
- Notice of Intent for 11 single-family homes at 71 North Billerica Road
- Request to clean out a culvert at 451 Black Brook Drive
- Request for herbicide weed control on Lowell Train Track Right-Of-Way by CSX Transportation
- Request to expand a deck at 37 Carly Way
Board of Parks
The Board is reviewing numerous permit applications for youth sports, community events, and private parties across city parks. The meeting also includes updates on the 'All Wheels Welcome' skate park project and a notice regarding parking lot repaving at Koumantzelis Park.
- Lowell Youth Field Hockey field permits totaling $5,200 in custodial fees
- Lowlow Pop Warner football/cheer practice and camp permits
- LHS Marching Band event at Cawley Stadium on September 19
- All Wheels Welcome project proposal for skate and bike park expansion
- Koumantzelis Park closure in August for parking lot repaving
Cultural Council
The Council is discussing organizational management, including social media strategy and member recruitment. Members are also planning the upcoming Lowell Artisan Market and a grantee reception.
- Lowell Artisan Market planning
- Cambodiatown Public Art panels extension request
- Social media management discussion
- Council member recruitment efforts
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to review applications for motor vehicle excise tax abatements submitted between June 8 and June 12. The board will determine which requests to grant or deny.
- Review of motor vehicle excise tax abatement applications
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider several variance requests, including converting a building into commercial and studio units, legalizing a third unit, and constructing a commercial building in the Hamilton Canal Innovation District.
- Hear variance request for 123 University Ave (2 commercial units, 12 studios)
- Hear variance request for 24 Staples Street (legalize 3rd unit)
- Hear variance request for 256.2 Market Street (3-story commercial building)
- Hear variance request for 38 & 49 Casco Street (single-family home)
- Approve minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting