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🌱 What you need to know before Lowell Folk Festival begins July 24

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In today's newsletter:

  • What you need to know before Lowell Folk Festival begins July 24
  • How a $3.2M boost will reshape the Franco American School site
  • How will the Spinners respond when they host Nashua on Saturday?

Today's riddle: What do you call a bee that can't make up it's mind? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Less humid with some sun, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lowell Folk Festival Kicks Off 3 Days of World Music, Dance, and Culture with Parade of Flags July 24 (gratefulweb.com) — Downtown Lowell is gearing up for the 2026 Lowell Folk Festival, kicking off July 24 with a Parade of Flags from City Hall to Boarding House Park and three days of free music, dance, food, and family activities. With multiple stages, Discovery Lowell Playspace, Experience Lowell Marketplace, and extensive local sponsors and partners, the festival highlights global traditions while celebrating Lowell’s bicentennial.
   

2. Lowell Housing Development Awarded $3.2-Million (insidelowell.com) — A major Franco American School redevelopment phase in Lowell just secured $3.2 million in state Housing Development Incentive Program tax credits, supporting 80 new rental homes and commercial space. Local developer Brian McGowan and TMI Properties credit the city’s DPD team and say the project will preserve historic features while adding much-needed downtown housing options for residents.
   

3. Lowell Spinners overwhelmed by New Britain Bees in 13-4 loss (lowellsun.com) — Lowell baseball fans saw a rough night as the Spinners surrendered 16 hits in a 13–4, seven-inning loss to the New Britain Bees at LeLacheur Park. Despite the defeat, several Lowell hitters contributed, and the team quickly turns the page, hosting Nashua at home this Saturday at 5 p.m., giving locals another chance to catch them in action.
   

4. Auditor Diana DiZoglio says MassHousing program flagged by Spotlight ‘reeks of fraud and corruption' (bostonglobe.com) — A Lowell state representative, Rodney Elliott, is pushing legislation to overhaul MassHousing’s board and scrutinize its spending after a Spotlight investigation raised serious questions about a key housing rehab program. As outside lawyers review the agency’s grants, state Auditor Diana DiZoglio says the situation “reeks of fraud and corruption,” and Elliott is calling for a full audit to protect public housing dollars in Gateway Cities like Lowell.
   

5. Massachusetts Tightens Rules on Data Centers as AI Boom Hits Home (newbedfordguide.com) — A Lowell-based state senator, Vanna Howard, is driving tough new rules on data centers as Massachusetts responds to the AI boom’s strain on energy and water. Her amendment would force new or expanding facilities to run on 100% clean energy, pay their own infrastructure costs, and publicly report usage, aiming to shield residents’ bills and local environments while still courting tech investment.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday July 11
  • Pottery Mill 10th Anniversary Block Party & Craft Market
    Non Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell Pottery Mill LLC
    11:00 am
  • Hands-On History: Weaving and Lowell's Many Cultures
    Lowell National Park This program takes place at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.). Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum.
    1:00 pm
    • Thursday July 16
  • DCR Summer Nights
    Non Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
    4:00 pm
  • Late Night at the Museum: Weaving History
    Lowell National Park This program takes place at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.). Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum.
    4:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A maybe (Thank you Donna S. for sending it in!)
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