http://www.lowellma.gov News and announcements relavent to the City of Lowell. daily 1 2005-10-24T15:57:26Z http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/i-495-corridor-public-meetings The Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works (EOTPW) has been working with the North Middlesex Council of Governments and the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to examine issues and opportunities for addressing safety and congestion problems along 40 miles of I-495. Assisted by a study advisory group of officials and organizations from the 13 cities and towns along the corridor, EOTPW has developed a plan for near-term improvements (less than 3 years), mid-term improvements (3-8 years), and long-term improvements (more than 8 years). No publisher joverton 2008-05-06T14:31:57Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/20080430-solid-waste-report As the City of Lowell embarks to develop the fiscal years 09 City Budget, it also provides an opportunity to analyze and scrutinize all City operators programs and services in order to identify any means to stretch tax dollars. One such service which has become increasingly burdensome to the City budget is servicing the Solid Waste needs of Lowell residents. No publisher joverton 2008-04-30T18:20:45Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/ready-set-quit If you or someone you know is ready to quit smoking (or thinking about it) – call 1-800-TRY-TO-STOP to qualify for 2 Weeks of FREE Nicotine Patches. Yesterday, the City announced its partnership with the MA Department of Public Health, business leaders and community agencies to reduce smoking in the City of Lowell. Unfortunately, our City’s smoking rates are 50% higher than the statewide average. No publisher joverton 2008-03-26T12:37:33Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/2008-murphy-scholarship The City Manager's Office has announced that application forms for the Norma Lee Murphy Scholarship are now available for Lowell residents who are seniors in high school. No publisher admin 2008-03-24T17:39:12Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/beaver-brook-flood-reduction-study The purpose of this study was to investigate the flooding problems along Beaver Brook in Lowell, MA. No publisher joverton 2008-03-17T13:47:17Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/old-walls-new-possibilities Join the Vision Sessions for the Hamilton Canal District. No publisher joverton 2008-03-14T12:19:26Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/prepare-for-emergencies-72-hour-emergency-kits Are you certain that your family has sufficient emergency supplies in your home? You should be! To help you address this top priority issue, the Westford Health Department and the Upper Merrimack Valley Medical Reserve Corps is purchasing supplies in bulk and assembling 72-Hour Emergency Go-Kits. No publisher joverton 2008-03-07T20:12:44Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/notice-of-availablity-and-public-hearing Public Hearing #3 for the Draft 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan No publisher joverton 2008-02-19T15:08:30Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/board-of-health-opening No publisher joverton 2008-02-06T20:32:28Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/notice-of-amendment-to-annual-action-plan No publisher joverton 2008-02-06T15:46:43Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/notice-public-meeting Public Meeting & Public Comment Period for 291 Jackson Street Brownfields Cleanup Activities No publisher joverton 2008-02-04T21:51:09Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/city-of-lowell-expands-its-online-customer-service-offerings City of Lowell residents and businesses now have more access to information and communication with the City through E-Gov Link, a new tool accessible from the City’s website that allows anyone to easily submit suggestions, request information, place service requests, or report possible code violations on-line. No publisher joverton 2008-02-04T15:18:05Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/notice-water-main-repairs The Lowell Regional Water Utility will be performing water main repairs at the Hunts Fall Bridge (Rte 38) beginning Monday, February 4, 2008. We anticipate the work in this area to be completed by Friday, February 22, 2008. The work is scheduled to be performed between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. No publisher joverton 2008-01-30T20:41:44Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/20080130-flood-maps FEMA is releasing new maps as part of a larger effort to modernize the nations aging flood maps to reflect the most current flood risks and area of recent growth. Lowell’s new flood maps were developed after an extensive, multi year study of Lowell’s floodplains by FEMA that used state of the art technologies and risk modeling techniques. No publisher joverton 2008-01-30T20:23:55Z News Item http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/best-retail-practices-comes-to-lowell-with-advice-and-grants-for-retailers No publisher joverton 2008-01-29T22:00:05Z News Item