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Verizon’s Gleason lawsuit begins »

And let it.
This guy is upset that our Board of Selectmen decided that they didn’t want to have him representing Verizon, because he never seemed to have his stuff in order, and responded repeatedly to questions with “thats above my level” or some such.
I got tired of it myself.
This first step in the process was [...]

Dracut Farmer’s Market starts Saturday »

One more reminder from the Lowell Sun and Dracut’s Agricultural Commission:
DRACUT — Nature’s bounty will be on sale this weekend as the Agricultural Commission hosts its first Farmer’s Market on the grounds of the Dracut Historical Society, 1600 Lakeview Ave.
“It’s an opportunity for people to come by and purchase locally grown produce,” said commision member [...]

Another quick Arrest »

That TD Banknorth on Bridge street seems to be a target lately, but the police seem to be ahead of the crooks each time these days:
The Police Briefs section of the Lowell Sun this morning notes:
Lowell man charged in Dracut heist
DRACUT — Just one day after police say he held up a Bridge Street bank, [...]

School Committee/Wiggin Discussion continues »

Today’s political column in the Lowell Sun has a short blurb continuing the discussion started this week following the advertisement last week for a “Supervisor of Personnel & Business Services“
THE DRACUT School Committee did not violate the Open Meeting Law when it discussed an administrative realignment in executive session, but they came perilously close.
In answering [...]

 
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Does the CPA need Preservation Itself? »

The discussion goes beyond Dracut.
As a community, we were one of the first to take advantage of this program with a 57% vote at town meeting in May of 2001. With our own 2% tax levy and state matching funds, we have amassed a good fund that can be used for a number of projects [...]

Legislature approves Sales Tax Holiday »

According to the Eagle Tribune, both the state House of Representatives and Senate have voted in favor of a sales tax holiday weekend for August 16 and 17. The governor is expected to sign it as well.
In a vote of 139-15 in the House, and 31-6 in the Senate they voted to suspend sales tax [...]

Lowell Folk Festival this Weekend »

In their 22nd year, this annual festival of folk music, ethnic foods, crafts,games and other entertainments is once again upon us.

Being held Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend (July 25-27), the celebration will once again take over the downtown Lowell Area, with programs spread from Market Street and JFK Plaza to the Boarding House park, [...]

Wiggin’s Job already up for Grabs? »

In the Breaking News section of the Lowell Sun:
Top Dracut School Department job advertised
By Dennis Shaughnessey, Lowell Sun
DRACUT — Less than a month after taking over as school superintendent, W. Spencer Mullin is advertising for a new supervisor of personnel and business services.
The advertisement, which appeared in the July 20 edition of The Boston [...]

Lowell Farmer’s Market on Fridays »

I stopped over on Friday afternoon to pick up some vegetables for the week.
Every Friday afternoon from 3 until 7 p.m. (until Oct 17), local farmers are selling their wares on the sidewalks of the Lowell City Hall.
Its a great chance to pick up what you need fresh, see some new items that you might [...]

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