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1. Owner of data centers in Boston, Lowell pushes back against opposition (bostonherald.com) — Lowell's massive Markley data center is drawing both high-profile clients and strong neighborhood opposition, as residents sue over diesel generators and air-quality concerns. With the City Council's yearlong moratorium on new data centers and a new state order on siting, the debate could shape future development, jobs, and environmental conditions in the Sacred Heart neighborhood and beyond.
2. These Forgotten 11 Massachusetts Towns Once Powered America's Industrial Revolution (takingthekids.com) — Lowell leads this tour of historic Massachusetts mill towns, spotlighted as America's first planned textile city with canals, brick mills, and walkable towpaths that locals can still explore today. The guide encourages day trips to Lowell's canals, museums, and diverse downtown eateries, then branches out to places like Holyoke, Lawrence, and North Adams. It's a handy overview if you enjoy regional history, architecture, and short drives.
3. Ride a historic carousel and explore the Industrial Revolution for under $10 (wcvb.com) — For an inexpensive local outing, Lowell families can visit the Boott Cotton Mills Museum for just $6 and watch working looms and interactive exhibits bring the city's Industrial Revolution history to life. Paired with Hull's historic Paragon Carousel, the piece shows how residents can explore Massachusetts history without spending much.
4. Monday's HS roundup: Tewksbury volleyball tops Lowell for 1st win of the season (lowellsun.com) — Lowell High's teams figured prominently in Monday's packed slate of local games, including a five-set volleyball heartbreaker to Tewksbury and a 0-0 soccer draw between the Merrimack Valley rivals. The roundup also highlights nearby schools' field hockey, soccer, and golf results, giving Lowell fans a quick look at how neighboring programs are starting their fall seasons.
5. Nashua NH Teens, Boston And Lowell MA Residents, Injured During Crash On Everett Turnpike In Merrimack (patch.com) — A Lowell man was among four people seriously injured in a rollover crash on the Everett Turnpike in Merrimack, New Hampshire early Sunday morning. State police say a Nashua teen's car overcorrected and struck the Lowell driver's vehicle, sending both off the highway and forcing lane closures during rescue and cleanup.
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