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Lowell, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Lowell! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Lowell’s data center fight means under Massachusetts’ new tax break
- How Lowell is helping 44 neighbors displaced by the Centralville fires.
- Lowell resident faces serious drug and gun charges after Cambridge arrest
Also on today's calendar: Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cloudy, rain beginning; cool, with a high of 57 and low of 50 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
- Monday: Morning rain, then a shower, with a high of 55 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Political Notebook: Data centers get their tax breaks, taxpayer group side-eyes ballot measures (commonwealthbeacon.org) — Lowell residents are challenging state approvals for a large local data center just as Massachusetts launches a major 20‑year sales tax break for qualifying facilities. The city has already imposed the state’s first data center moratorium, while state officials insist AI‑driven data infrastructure is key to long‑term growth, setting up a high‑stakes clash over jobs, resources, and neighborhood impacts. 
2. Lowell community coming together for families who lost their homes in fires - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — Dozens of Centralville neighbors are rebuilding their lives after a fast-moving fire on Bridge Street damaged six homes and left 44 Lowell residents displaced. City officials and local nonprofits are coordinating emergency housing, food, clothing, and other essentials while case managers work to secure longer-term housing and supplies for affected families.
3. Man arrested on drug, firearm charges in Cambridge (newportdispatch.com) — A man from Lowell was arrested in Cambridge after detectives say they found him carrying a loaded handgun and a large quantity of drugs packaged for sale near Porter Square. The regional drug task force and Cambridge Police led the investigation, and the suspect now faces multiple drug trafficking and firearm charges in Cambridge District Court.
4. UMass Lowell punches ticket to America East softball title game (lowellsun.com) — UMass Lowell’s softball team has advanced to the America East championship game after a late four-run surge and strong relief pitching, keeping River Hawk fans buzzing. The program’s momentum continues this weekend as UMass Lowell hosts the America East Outdoor Track & Field Championships, giving local supporters a chance to see conference titles chased close to home.
5. Lowell man charged after 2 crashes, police pursuit in Dracut (lowellsun.com) — A Dracut police pursuit involving a 50-year-old Lowell man led to two crashes on May 2, injuring three people and ending with the driver hospitalized at Lowell General. Police say the man will be summonsed to Lowell District Court on multiple charges, including alleged impaired driving, reckless operation, and failing to stop for officers.
📸 Around Lowell
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament →
TJ Callahan's,
9:00 am -
Room for What's Next: Designing & Building an ADU →
Nashua Home Design Center, 520 Amherst St, Nashua
10:00 am -
Graduation Parties - Open House →
Lanam Club Inc, 260 N Main St, Andover
11:00 am
Saturday May 9
Saturday May 16
Wednesday May 27
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Other local events
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Bone & Water Ghost Tour Lowell →
, Lowell
9:00 am -
Step into History Walking Tour
Lowell National Park This tour begins at the Park Visitor Center (246 Market Street). Validated parking is available at the Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage at 350 Dutton Street, Lowell. Parking in this garage (only) is available to National Park visitor
10:00 am -
Hardcore Punk Matinee @ Taffeta Music Hall
Taffeta Music Hall
2:00 pm -
A River Transformed Walking Tour
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.
2:00 pm -
Suffolk Mill Tour
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.
2:00 pm -
Reilly Community Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony →
Lowell, MA Calendar, 115 Douglas Rd, Lowell
4:30 pm -
City Hall Language Access Hours →
Lowell, MA Calendar, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell
4:00 pm -
Commitment Signing Celebration
Lowell High School Cawley Stadium
5:00 pm -
Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra Annual Meeting
Non Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell pawtucket congregational church
7:30 pm
Saturday May 9
Sunday May 10
Monday May 11
Tuesday May 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This was so fun to do with theses new fur babies, Shorkies.
The black and white spotted is Kyle only boy, the others are Khloe, Kimmie, Kourtney and Kendall. 8 weeks on May 16th (Nextdoor Highlands) - Anyone in centralville do scrap?
I got a cast iron pump and a garbage disposal that I need to scrap (Nextdoor Centralville South)
- Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Tewksbury. Apply here.
- Gecko Hospitality posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Tewksbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lowell here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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