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Lowell, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Lowell! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What would you change about Lowell’s riverwalk?
  • Lowell data center opponents launch township board challenges
  • Lowell parent's speech lawsuit gets another chance in court

Also on today's calendar: Christopher Sloan at Fountainview of Lowell and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 54 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a shower; cooler, temps: high: 44, low: 30.
  • Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Charette Planned to Get Public Feedback on Riverwalk Improvements (lowellsfirstlook.com) — Lowell residents can help shape possible improvements to the Flat River riverwalk at a City Hall open house Thursday, Nov. 12, starting at 4 p.m., with a presentation at 5:30. No renovation plan or budget is set, and officials hope public ideas will guide future projects and grant applications.
   

2. 3 Lowell neighbors file to challenge township board incumbents in 2027 election (fox17online.com) — Three Lowell neighbors have filed to challenge township board incumbents in 2027, citing opposition to Microsoft’s proposed data center and concerns about government transparency. The township board is expected to review a draft data center ordinance Monday at Lowell Middle School, potentially addressing requirements for water use and noise.
   

3. Boone v. Lowell Area Schools, 25-1948 (6th Cir. 2026) (justia.com) — A Lowell parent's free-speech lawsuit can move forward after a federal appeals court found the school district's warning of legal action could chill protected speech. The ruling revives Stefanie Boone's challenge to restrictions on her social media posts, but leaves intact the requirement that she communicate with staff through administrators.
   

4. GRCC Students react to midterm blue wave and candidate victories (thecollegiatelive.com) — Healthcare costs were personal for Lowell student Kris Reutter, who voted for Abdul El-Sayed and hopes for relief for family members struggling to afford care. Interviewed alongside other Grand Rapids Community College students after the midterms, Reutter also wants leaders to address everyday expenses and students' quality of life.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing this sweetie?
    He was found on Mason Rd in the Vermontville/Nashville area He was picked up by my Aunt on 11/6. (Nextdoor City of Lowell)
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Cook - Kent County in Lowell. Apply here.
  • Cargill posted a job opening for Boiler Technician 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lowell

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.