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		<title>Updates 6/17/13</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:47:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lowell was recently featured in an ABC News piece, &#8220;6 Hidden Travel Gems Off the Beaten Path!&#8221; ABC recognized the Lowell National Historical Park and had this to say about Lowell&#8217;s rich history: &#8220;Learn about the grittier side of New England history at the Lowell National Historical Park, about 45 minutes from Boston. Several exhibits [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=lowellma.wordpress.com&#038;blog=2302711&#038;post=7584&#038;subd=lowellma&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Yard Waste Pickup</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bernielynch</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some confusion and consternation has been generated as a result of misinformation regarding the new solid waste contract, particularly in regards to yard waste. It has been misconstrued that the new contract calls for the elimination of yard waste collection. This is incorrect. Simply stated, the new contract, which begins January 1, 2014, does not [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=lowellma.wordpress.com&#038;blog=2302711&#038;post=7574&#038;subd=lowellma&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>License Commission Opening for Registered Voter in the City of Lowell</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in getting involved and making a contribution to your community, the City of Lowell presently has an opening on the License Commission for one member.  The purpose of the License Commission is to adopt rules and regulations for licenses and license activities that address matters of local interest in compliance with [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=lowellma.wordpress.com&#038;blog=2302711&#038;post=7570&#038;subd=lowellma&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>2nd Annual Acre Festival!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 12:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please join Acre A.C.T.I.O.N &#38; Western Avenue Studios to celebrate the 2nd annual Acre Festival! North Common Ampitheater Saturday, June 8, 11 AM to 4 PM Filed under: Community, Community Development, Community Health, Public Service<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=lowellma.wordpress.com&#038;blog=2302711&#038;post=7566&#038;subd=lowellma&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>City of Lowell Engages Local Artists to Help Promote the City</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 19:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[LOWELL, MA— May 23, 2013] The City of Lowell has been rebuilding itself through historical redevelopment and the creative economy since the 1980’s.  Now home to a large artist’s community, as well as the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Middlesex Community College, Lowell has become known for its wealth of artistic activity and resources.  So [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=lowellma.wordpress.com&#038;blog=2302711&#038;post=7559&#038;subd=lowellma&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>New Trees Enhance Fr. Grillo Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 16:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of the Manager’s Neighborhood Impact Initiative/Back Central, five ornamental trees were recently planted in Fr. Grillo Park. This gem of a green space in the Back Central neighborhood is maintained by Adopt an Island participants Chris and Diane Geggis.  The new Kwanzan Cherry trees will provide a dramatic mid-spring display of pink blossoms [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=lowellma.wordpress.com&#038;blog=2302711&#038;post=7552&#038;subd=lowellma&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Updates 5/23/13</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 19:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The City of Lowell&#8217;s own Ron LaBrecque has been recognized as a Massachusetts Master Roads Scholar by the Bay State Roads Program. Great job, Ron! &#8220;I began my career with the City of Lowell as a draftsman in 1969. I worked in the City Engineers Office drawing maps for assessment purposes. Several years later I [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=lowellma.wordpress.com&#038;blog=2302711&#038;post=7547&#038;subd=lowellma&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Pollard Memorial Library &#8211; Board of Trustees Opening</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is an Open position on the Pollard Memorial Library&#8217;s Board of Trustees. The position is volunteer based, helps oversee the general care, administration, and policy making for the library, and meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Please contact Lynda Clark (lclark@lowellma.gov, 978-674-1001) for more information. Filed under: City Services, Community, Community Development, [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=lowellma.wordpress.com&#038;blog=2302711&#038;post=7545&#038;subd=lowellma&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Doors Open in Lowell!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Doors Open May 17-18 Now in its 12th year, Doors Open Lowell is the community&#8217;s signature preservation, architecture, and design event and was the first of its kind in the United States when it debuted in 2002. Presented as part of National Preservation Month, it&#8217;s a celebration of urban living and culture where people and [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=lowellma.wordpress.com&#038;blog=2302711&#038;post=7543&#038;subd=lowellma&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Athenian Corner Serves Up Huge Energy Savings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 20:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you to www.energy.gov for providing the full write up<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=lowellma.wordpress.com&#038;blog=2302711&#038;post=7541&#038;subd=lowellma&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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