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🌱 What UMass Lowell neighbors should do during June 24 mosquito spraying

Lowell, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Lowell! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What UMass Lowell neighbors should do during June 24 mosquito spraying
  • What happens next after Lowell’s fire chief announces his retirement?
  • What MCC’s new green projects mean for Lowell’s energy future

Also on today's calendar: Pay It Forward Card Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunshine, breezy and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mosquito Control Spraying Scheduled 6/24 (uml.edu) — UMass Lowell campuses will undergo targeted mosquito spraying on Wednesday, June 24, after 8:30 p.m., as part of efforts to reduce West Nile Virus risk. Spraying will be done from trucks on campus roads, and officials say the pesticides pose minimal risk when used correctly, though residents are advised to briefly stay indoors, close windows, and bring pets inside during application.
   

2. Lowell Fire Chief Charron Retiring in September (insidelowell.com) — Lowell’s fire chief, Phillip Charron, plans to retire on September 26, 2026, after nearly three decades with the Lowell Fire Department and six years as chief. His appointment followed controversy over hiring an outside chief, so his departure could reopen debate about the department’s next leader.
   

3. MCC Sustainability Plans Align with State's Net-Zero Goal (insidelowell.com) — Middlesex Community College is rolling out major sustainability upgrades on its Lowell and Bedford campuses, including EV charging stations, new transformers at the Cowan Center and Federal Building, and future solar projects. These efforts cut energy costs and, through solar credits, directly benefit local organizations like the City of Lowell while supporting Massachusetts’ net‑zero goals.
   

4. UMass Lowell Receives up to $750,000 Cummings Foundation Grant (insidelowell.com) — UMass Lowell has secured a Cummings Foundation grant worth up to $750,000 to support its River Hawk Scholars Academy for first-generation students, strengthening a key program that serves many local families. The award, alongside grants to Merrimack Valley Food Bank and Alternative House, brings significant new philanthropic investment into Greater Lowell’s education and social service network.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday June 20
  • 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
  • River Transformed Walking Tour
    Lowell National Park This program begins 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
    • Sunday June 21
  • Father's Day Kite Flying Festival Fundraiser →
    Sampas Pavilion, 160 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell
    12:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 23
  • Last Day of School (4 snow days) - Early Release (No School for Pre
    Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center Lowell, MA 01852
  • Special Town Election
    Dracut Public Schools 2063 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826
    8:00 am
  • City Hall Language Access Hours →
    Lowell, MA Calendar, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday June 25
  • Coffee Hour at The Drake Academy of Excellence →
    Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce 133 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852
    9:30 am
    • Sunday June 28
  • Vendor Bingo with Mill City →
    Tewksbury/Wilmington Elks Lodge #2070, 777 South St, Tewksbury
    12:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 30
  • Run/Walk for Nature and Kids Fun Run - 5K and 10K →
    Shedd Park, 453 Rogers St, Lowell
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just saw this poor thing on Bridge St.
    Looks like it got ran over. I stopped to see if it was still alive and it is. Some girl took it out of the road and left it on the sidewalk. (Nextdoor Centralville North)
  • Does anyone have a cat carrier they no longer need..
    hoodoo is getting his jewels removed on the 23rd .. and was told we can not use our cloth carrier.. (Nextdoor Moore / Lawrence)
  • Microchip Technology, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Specialist (Wafer Fab) in Lowell. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Day 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: Synonym buns (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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