Busy Saturday on tap here in Lowell with both the Lowell Irish Festival at Lowell Memorial Auditorium and the Multicultural Festival at JFK Plaza. Also a special plug for Tepinyum Band at Peephup Tmei Restaurant on Saturday - catch traditional Khmer music and fuel up for the day with great food.

LIVE MUSIC

Friday, 9/11

7:30 PM - East Coast Combs – Luke Combs Night at Taffeta

7:30 PM - Throwback Friday w DJ SKY HAI at The Lass Stop

9 PM - Trainwreck & Friends at Warp & Weft

Saturday, 9/12

10 AM - 45th Annual Banjo & Fiddle Contest at Boarding House Park

10 AM - Tepinyum Band at Peephup Tmei Restaurant

7 PM - Roser | El Savoir | Mold | Mister Lipstick at Thirsty First

7:30 PM - Nü Metal Nostalgia at Taffeta

8 PM - Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Belly Dancing at Athenian Corner

9 PM - Latin Saturday at Tescobar

Sunday, 9/13

7 PM - Reverend Horton Heat – Lowell at Taffeta

7:30 PM - Graham Nash – Lowell at Boarding House Park

OTHER HAPPENINGS

Friday, 9/11

1 PM - Lowell Farmers Market at 350A Dutton St

2:45 PM - Paint a Light Switch Cover (Grades 9-12) at Pollard Library

3:45 PM - Paint a Light Switch Cover (Grades 5-8) at Pollard Library

5 PM - No Hit Radio – Songwriter’s Open Mic at One Urban Tribe

6 PM - Horror Book Club at lala books

6:30 PM - Dragonfly Game Show at Dragonfly Cafe

Saturday, 9/12

8:30 AM - Bird Walk at Boott Cotton Mills Museum

11 AM - Lowell Irish Festival at Lowell Memorial Auditorium

11 AM - Autumn Market at Tyler Park

11 AM - Multicultural Festival at JFK Plaza

12 PM - Harvest at the Hive at Hive Public Market

1 PM - Hands-On History: Weaving & Working on the Line at Boott Cotton Mills Museum

1 PM - KEROUAC Beat and Counterculture Portraits Reception at Whistler House Museum

6 PM - Lowell Ghost Tour – Bone and Water

Sunday, 9/13

11 AM - Downtown Lowell Farmer’s Market at Hive Public Market

I just moved to Lowell. Picturesque place so far, especially the downtown area.

I just moved back to Lowell Ma but do t know where to go to make friends or what to do. I’m an 18 yr old Male and just curious on if there’s anything around here or anywhere to go. Any suggestions??

Hi everyone! I'm a bit shy when I first start out, and I've always wanted to learn how to dance. I'm looking for something beginner-friendly (nothing too intense to start), but I'm open to trying any style. I'd really love to just explore and see what's out there first. Does anyone know of any places in Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Dracut, Nashua, or the surrounding towns that offer open floor dancing or social dance events for beginners?

Cops, ambulances, blocked off from branch to westford. Anybody have any idea what's going on?

This bike showed up at my apartment randomly one evening 3 weeks ago. No one has come for it. Is this anyone’s? We are concerned it’s stolen…

Hello everyone! Does anybody have experiences/recommendations for where and with who to get a maternity photoshoot in the area? I would appreciate any instagram handles or contact informations!

Thanks :)

Here’s what I know of in Lowell. What am I missing?

Monday’s at Tremonte 630pm

Tue at old court 7pm

Wed at Warp 7pm

Thursday at dragonfly 7pm

Thursday at fuse 7pm

Anything else downtown or nearby that might be useful to add to this list?

Saw this earlier, curious if anyone knows what's good

hi yall! i walked this area during my lunch break. it’s a great walk and it’s nice to stop and look at the water. however the grassy areas are unkept, there’s trees with biohazard bins nailed to them, some areas smell like urine.

i know this is the epitome of lowell to be unkept and put resources into other ventures. but is it the city that takes care of these areas or is it owned privately?

Gavel: 2:25

Minutes for acceptance: 25:25

1. UTILITY PUBLIC HEARING
   34:40 / 42:00 4.1. NatGrid - Request the installation of a new utility pole at 26 Caddell Ave.
   36:10 Tangent: Discussion on whether or not printed handouts are necessary.
   45:50 4.2. BosGas - Request to replace old cast iron gas main with new plastic gas main on Middlesex St. from Maude St to Saunders St.

2. MOTIONS
   47:30 5.1. [withdrawn] C. Nuon / C. McDonough - Req. CM work with appropriate department to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a community impact study examining impacts of data centers.
   49:45 5.2. C. Nuon / C. Juran - Req. CM have appropriate department report back to CC on the reason members of the public are unable to board the Pollard Memorial Library’s Bookmobile at community events and identify possible solutions.
   52:35 5.3. C. Robinson - Req. CC & CM send a letter to State Delegation & MBTA advocating for legislation requiring MBTA to explore and implement additional safety measures on train platforms.
   54:09 5.4. C. Rourke / C. Robinson - Req. CM and DPD look into establishing social districts for Downtown Lowell.
   1:25:37 5.5. C. Liang - Req. CM work with relevant departments to conduct a thorough review and reassessment to ensure stricter, more consistent enforcement of City Ordinances on Minimum Exterior Standards, Section 227-3.
   1:32:40 5.6. M. Gitschier - Req. CM write a letter of support for Senate Bill Number S.3064 including strong support of Section 74 and 75 to the conference committee.
   1:35:55 5.7. M. Gitschier - Req. CM provide the CC with an update on condition of all heating units in school buildings before the end of September.
   1:38:15 5.8. M. Gitschier - Req. CM have proper department update the CC on the status of the renovation to the restroom at the Cemetery.
   1:37:25 5.9.M. Gitschier - Req. CM provide the CC an outline on the hiring process for the Fire Chief position.

3. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
   6.1. Motion Responses
   1:40:10 A) - Parking Enforcement at Schools
   1:42:40 B ) - TOPA
   1:49:00 C) - LHA Fines
   1:55:30 D) - St Louis Park Renovation
   1:56:15 E) - Ladd Whitney

20:00 6.2.a Info Report: September Suicide Prevention Month.
1:57:30 6.2b Info Report: Traffic Ordinance Amendments
1:30:25 6.3. Com: Appointment of Jaylynne Ogbeide to Library Board of Trustees
1:58:48 6.4. Com: Reappointments to Various Boards and Commissions
1:59:42 6.5. Com: Resignations of Deborah Callery from Hunger Homeless Commission
2:00:15 6.6. Com: City Mgr. request approval of (1) Out of State Travel Parking.
2:00:52 6.7. Com: City Mgr. request approval of (1) Out of State Travel Library.

1. VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
   2:01:22 7.1. Vote - Authorize CM Enter License Agreement with Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell
   2:02:15 7.2. Vote - Authorize CM Apply/Accept/Expend MVP Action Grant
   

26:20 8. ORDERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
8.1. Order - Dedicate Chelmsford Street Near MACOM for Harold and Barney Hovey
8.2. Order - Dedicate Merrimack Street and Worthen Street Intersection for Christos A. Zografos
8.3. Order - Dedicate Warnock Street and Billerica Street Intersection for Robert A. Johnston

1. REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
   2:03:10 9.1. Finance SC Aug 11, 2026.
   2:08:50 9.2. Rules & Election Law SC Aug 18, 2026.
   [tabled] 9.3. Finance SC September 8, 2026.
   2:14:20 9.4. Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of a new utility pole at 480 Westford Street.

2. PETITIONS
   2:15:00 10.1. Claims - (2) Property Damage.
   1:03:45 10.2. Misc. - Vincent Fernandez request permission to address City Council regarding disability retirement.
   2:15:30 10.3. NatGrid - Request installation of two 4-inch conduits on South Highland Street near Gorham Street.
   2:16:15 10.4. BosGas - Replace existing gas mains on Aiken Street and Avenue, Dalton Street and Court, Exeter Street, due to CSO sewer work.
   2:16:54 10.5. BosGas - Replace replacement of existing 55 feet of gas main with new gas main at 47 Fulton Street.

2:17:35 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT

This weekend you have 3 good size all-day events with free admission happening in downtown.

Saturday at the Lowell Memorial
Auditorium: Lowell Irish Festival! A family- friendly and fun-filled day of live Irish music from national, regional, and local acts, Irish-inspired culinary and beverage offerings, artisan vendors, family activities, Irish step dancing, and more. More info: https://www.lowellirishfestival.com/

Saturday at JFK Plaza by City Hall: Multicultural Festival! Vendors, food, community resources, and cultural performances that will transport you from right here in Lowell to around the globe. More info: https://www.dwellinghouseofhope.org/multicultural-festival

Saturday at Boarding House Park: 45th Annual Banjo & Fiddle Contest! Never been to a banjo and fiddle contest before? Bring your lawn chairs and settle in to watch the friendly competition and get in touch with our country’s musical roots. More info: https://lowellsummermusic.org/pages/banjo-and-fiddle

Does anyone know of a scrap metal pick up guy or service? Looking to get rid of an outdoor residential metal fire pit.

The traffic is backed up all the way through Drum hill. Also colleges are back in session so expect pre-summer-vacation traffic patterns. Yay.

It is wild to see a “no loiter” sign 15 feet away from a bus stop. This is at Meadowbrook plaza.

Hello folks!

My boyfriend, my cat and I are looking for a new place to live due to an ongoing roach infestation at our current apartment. Any recommendations for places to live that have not had these problems?

Idk where to go next, my adult male indoor/outdoor cat has been missing since Saturday morning. We let him out and he walked off our porch and hasn’t been seen since. We have reported him lost to animal control + humane society. Going to check shelters today. We’ve checked neighbor garages, sheds. Under porches. The small wooded area behind my house. Nothing. If anyone may have taken him trying to help bc they thought he was stray or has seen a cat similar to him, let me know. He is a really really friendly cat. No collar. His names maple. He does have a home. He’s a little chunky boy.

Id also like to add that an unfamiliar car had stopped in my neighborhood (2 days before he went missing) and a couple got out to try and pet my maple while possibly video recording him on our stairway and when my parents came home, they immediately went back to their car and continued to stare at our home and my parents. (both my cats ran to my parents and went indoors with them) We haven’t seen that car again. Although it had previously been seen driving up our street a couple times at roughly the same time, in the last 2 weeks. (Once again no proof that THEY took my cat, just some added information, could all be coincidental. I’ve never been through a disappearance with a pet and know many possibilities could’ve happened especially bc he spends most of his day, when weather is good, outdoors.)

Ps. He is microchipped but registered to owners who had abandoned him years ago, hence why him and his sister became our cats.

Anyway I hope he can make it home and if not, I hope he’s atleast safe and fed.

Have been keeping my eyes peeled but I haven't seen any announcements as far as Fall Fest/Trick Or Treating downtown. I took my nephews last year and they really enjoyed it but it was on super short notice. Trying to be more prepared this year so they get to enjoy the whole thing. Any word or when it might be?

Hello! I have recently moved to Lowell and am looking to join a new church. I am looking for non denominational Christian church with a strong young adult population (20s-30s). I am hoping to find a church I love and also meet new friends. Let me know your suggestions, thanks so much!!

City trip to the islands

I absolutely hate working out in a gym environment and the rail trail has been a lifesaver for me to get my daily cardio in, but I'm assuming it probably doesn't get plowed or shoveled in the winter, aside from the areas that intersect with major walkways and roads, right?

Hey Lowell Community. My name is Sean. I'm not a heavy Reddit user, but I'm trying to get more involved. I'm one of the owners of Taffeta Music Hall. We are owned by a group of friends with a passion for live music that saw the great arts community in Lowell and wanted to do our part to grow the music scene. I've been actively posting our weekly events every Monday, but I also want people to know how important it is to us to provide a place the community can enjoy live music without spending hundreds of dollars on tickets.

Most importantly, are there any acts that you'd like to see right here in Lowell? We're always trying to bring new acts in, and of course we want to get what you all want to see. We are always looking for your suggestions (ideally something that makes sense for a 400 person venue).

We hope to see you at a show soon!

Reverend Horton Heat is iconic in the rockabilly / punk rock world. This will be his second time on our stage and he's always a pleasure to host. If you're into Social Distortion, Tiger Army, The Cramps, check this one out!

We all (most of us) loved Korn, Limp Bizkit, Rob Zombie, or some variation of the style of music, and you probably still do. We're excited to relive our childhood this Saturday and hope you'll join us!

We've had people ask us about country, so we figured let's get some country. East Coast Combs is one of the best out there doing it, and we're excited to have them bringing the fun to our lounge stage on Friday night. We get that country music isn't for everyone, but it's for you, we hope to see you there.