The City of Lowell is creating a temporary program to allow restaurants to operate in outdoor settings. The intent of the program is... More… The City of Lowell is creating a temporary program to allow restaurants to operate in outdoor settings. The intent of the program is to allow for greater physical distancing and safety for customers when the Commonwealth’s public health orders allow restaurants to resume sit-down service, as outlined in Phase 2 of reopening Massachusetts. This is a temporary program to support our local eateries and residents. It will be available for the duration of the outdoor summer dining season through October 31, 2020, at which time the City may evaluate a potential expansion of the program. The City reserves the right to require the user to remove the street seat if and when it determines it to be necessary, for any reason and at any time. All furnishings and lighting must be easily removed at the end of the program period.Less…
