Archive for April, 2007

Arresting tour of Dracut’s new police station »

By David Silverstein, dsilverstein@lowellsun.com, Lowell Sun
DRACUT — Under normal circumstances, hundreds of unsupervised civilians strolling around a police station would be cause for concern.
Yesterday, it was cause for celebration as Dracut invited residents to attend an open house and see for themselves the features of the town’s brand-new, state-of-the-art police facility.
Citizens who took them up [...]

Sun Political Column starts watching Ogonowski as Well »

“Where does he stand on Iraq?” the Sun asks.
Is this just because the press just wants to make the campaign for Congressman in the Massachusetts 5th District about the war in Iraq?
Why isn’t a race in the 5th district going to be about economic development in Massachusetts? About the loss of local industry and agriculture? [...]

Dracut candidate hurt in crash »

The Lowell Sun
LOWELL — Dracut selectman candidate George Malliaros was slightly injured yesterday afternoon in a four-car accident on Dutton Street.
Malliaros’ new black Lexus was at a stop light about 1:50 p.m., when it was struck by a woman driving a beige Toyota Camry, according to police. Malliaros’ car was pushed into a maroon Infinity, [...]

Phil Thibault: Nuturing Business »

I have heard references made to a Master Plan developed for Dracut
approximately a decade ago. The determination made was the people did not
want to attract business. I find this difficult to believe, unless of
course, the question was asked to garner this answer.
There are many hard working individuals that have started businesses [...]

Mayor Sullivan bows out of congressional race »

By Edward Mason , Staff writer
Eagle-Tribune
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BOSTON - Citing his commitment to his city and his family, Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan yesterday said he will not run for Congress.
Sullivan said he would throw his support behind fellow Republican Jim Ogonowski, the Dracut Air National Guard officer who announced his candidacy this week for the [...]

Help for the local Farms? Too busy helping Ameriquest »

If they wanted help from Deval Patrick, maybe they should have gone out and got subprime mortgages on all the farms…

Plea made for Patrick to help save dairy farms
By Hillary Chabot, hchabot@lowellsun.com Lowell Sun
BOSTON — Representatives from Greater Lowell have asked Gov. Deval Patrick for $3.6 in emergency funds to save the state’s remaining 167 [...]

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