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Lowell, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Lowell! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Don’t miss Lowell’s free film-orchestra concert under the stars
  • How a Lowell Hindu temple plans nine days of celebration this August
  • Why Lowell neighbors are battling a massive data center’s expansion plans.

Also on today's calendar: btone FITNESS Opens New Studio in Chelmsford this Weekend and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: A man rode into Fenton on Friday. He stayed three days and left on Friday. How did he do that? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NEW ENGLAND FILM ORCHESTRA to Play Free Concert at Lowell Summer Music Series (broadwayworld.com) — Lowell’s Summer Music Series is bringing the New England Film Orchestra to Boarding House Park for a free, space-themed concert on Sunday, August 30, complete with Star Wars, E.T., and Star Trek music. Families are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs, and the schedule also includes big-name acts like JJ Grey & Mofro, Graham Nash, and the 45th Annual Banjo & Fiddle Contest.
   

2. One of New England's Largest Hindu Temples to Mark 20th Anniversary with Nine-Day Festival (indianewengland.com) — Lowell’s ISSO Boston Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple will mark its 20th anniversary with a major nine-day festival on Middlesex Street from Aug. 15–23, expected to draw thousands. The celebration coincides with a major exterior renovation inspired by traditional Indian temple architecture and will feature Vedic ceremonies, music, cultural performances, and youth activities, with the public and media invited to attend.
   

3. Massachusetts' largest data center faces pushback over Lowell expansion (wcvb.com) — Lowell neighbors are in court trying to halt an expansion of Massachusetts’ largest data center, housed in the former Prince Spaghetti factory, over concerns about diesel generator noise and pollution. The Markley Group and state environmental officials say the project followed all rules, while residents argue regulators overlooked combined health impacts and failed to give the neighborhood a fair hearing.
   

4. Video shows lead‑up to Lowell officer being knocked out (lowellsun.com) — A widely shared video is shedding new light on a violent late‑night confrontation outside Tescobar in downtown Lowell that left a city police officer unconscious and a Chelmsford man facing serious charges. The footage, fundraising efforts, and a planned “Free Kai” protest are fueling debate over police conduct, community safety, and how officers responded as a woman lay injured on Middlesex Street.
   

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Other local events
    Friday July 31
  • PINKNOISE at Taffeta →
    Taffeta Music Hall, 110 Western Ave, Lowell
    7:30 pm
    • Sunday August 2
  • JJ Grey & Mofro @ Boarding House Park →
    Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday August 6
  • DCR Summer Nights
    Non Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
    4:00 pm
    • Friday August 7
  • IRON & WINE →
    Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell
    10:00 am
  • The Merrimack Dragonfly Mercury Project
    Lowell National Park Please plant to meet at the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest Entrance at the end of Trotting Park Road.
    10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday July 31
  • Drop-In Tech Help
    Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Alcove 1
    9:30 am
  • Plantmobile - Plant Parts & Functions
    Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Outside
    10:00 am
  • Reading Buddies
    Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Children's Room
    3:30 pm
  • Live Music Fridays at the Patio →
    Wamesit Lanes - Family Entertainment Center ( Bowling & Arcade Game Rooms ), 434 Main St, Tewksbury
    7:00 pm
  • Dracut High School Class of 1995 30th (ish) Reunion →
    Lenzi's Catering & Function Facility, 810 Merrimack Ave, Dracut
    7:00 pm
  • Whiskey Rain →
    Pinehurst Tavern, 786 Boston Rd, Billerica
    8:30 pm
    • Saturday August 1
  • Voices of Hope Meeting
    Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room
    10:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Large Consignment Sale + More
    Come to 1 Dundee Park (in front of Mode Andover) on Saturday August 1st for a great consignment sale of boutique clothing at bargain prices! All... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Rosie, a cat who went missing in Lowell, MA, has been safely reunited with their family after 14 hours, 35 minutes. Message from Owner: "please help… (Nextdoor The Acre)
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    I’m Samira housecleaner. I have a good job in Cleaning and estimate free. Deep cleaning! We have some days available in this week. You can cal to 978… (Nextdoor The Acre West)
  • Paychex, Inc. posted a job opening for Channel Sales Associate - CPA in Lowell. Apply here.
  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Lowell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lowell here.

Ok Lowell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His horse's name was Friday (Thank you Coco S. for sending it in!)
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