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The Path Ahead for Lowell's Bikers
In this piece, I will outline how the priorities of the NMCOG Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan could shape Lowell's bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
Rather than try to summarize the plan for the entire region, in this piece I will focus on the short-term priorities in Lowell.
Read the Substack here.
Free accountability meetup for Chelmsford/Billerica/Lowell & surrounding towns – commuters welcome!
Hey neighbors,
I’ll be honest—I’m starting this because I need it myself.
I’ve been procrastinating on big goals for way too long. Career moves. Health habits. Personal projects. I keep saying “tomorrow,” and tomorrow never comes.
So I figured: if I’m stuck, others are too.
I want to create a small, in-person meetup for locals in the Chelmsford, Billerica, Westford, Lowell, and Tewksbury area. Once or twice a month. Free. No sales. No MLMs.
Here’s how it works:
- Brief check-in where everyone shares their top goal.
- Pair up with 1–2 people who share similar goals.
- Walk away with a partner and a clear weekly plan.
- Check in with each other between meetups.
If you work in these towns but live elsewhere, you're welcome too. Commuters are 100% invited.
I haven’t booked a room yet—just testing interest. Open to libraries or a local café like Press Cafe.
If you’d actually show up, drop a comment or upvote. Let me know what goals you're working on too.
Let's stop procrastinating together.
Taffeta Kareoke
Has anybody been? How was it?
Also, has anyone been to Kareoke at Smokehouse?
With both of these venues, I'm always stuck between going or just getting ready for work the next day.
Verizon Outage
Anyone having a Verizon Fios Outage?
fresh off the press and coming to a flock infested street pole near you 🫡
Carpool commute from Acton to Lowell
I'll be starting graduate school at UMass Lowell this fall and will be commuting from Acton. I'm looking for a carpool to campus-please reach out if you're interested or know of an existing group.
Nervous about parking
I was once a regular visitor to Lowell, but have only been maybe 2-3 times in the past 4ish years. I’m considering going to downtown soon but I own a brand new Honda and I’m wondering how much I need to worry about my car/wheels/vandalism? I’d most likely try and park on one of the main streets like Market or Merrimack. I’ve just heard a lot of stories of more car theft/wheel theft in Lowell the past few years, but for all I really know this was one incident that has been told a hundred times making it seem worse. Locals what’s your consensus?
I want to see the odyssey tonight.
Soy el tipo de Christopher Nolan, ¿alguien se apunta a ver una peli esta noche?
PS: I jumped the gun lol and it turns out IMAX is better and I’m willing to wait.
Anyone interested for the end of the week/weekend?
Eviction Attorney - Landlord
I’m looking for an eviction attorney for a tenant that has not paid rent, recommendations with attorneys you have used please.
Animator seeking creative/nerdy friends
I've been solo developing a really large 3D/2D animated project over the past few years and all this seclusion is making me feel like a castaway. After heated arguement with my volleyball I come to the conclusion that I could use some REAL friends for a change. I'm the kind of guy who loves nerdy things, (old school games, movies, comics, anime) if it suspends your disbelief, I'm into it. If you're an artist of any kind or technical artist like a programmer or whatever else, you're automatically at the top of my list. Creation can be laborious and lonely, let's goof off and enjoy the the process.
Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival
It was such a great experience today. So glad I went. Great vibes. Spent a lot of money, consumed great food and beverages and desserts.
Go next year if you missed this one!
What to do about a groundhog
I have a groundhog that has been going underneath my shed. Any recommendations on who I can call to trap it and maybe install some metal wire? Does animal control deal with this sort of stuff?
Community garden
Have any of the neighborhoods in Lowell ever had a community garden? I saw one in Concord yesterday and remember there being one in East Boston when I lived there.
It would be a cool project and even help feed unhoused persons and be a good opportunity to teach gardening and landscaping skills.
Closing time: Council takes up restricting bar hours in Lowell
lowellsun.comA simple request to vote no on 9
A nuanced and concise take from the liberal gun club on the recent MA firearms law and the referendum to repeal it on the ballot this fall.
lowell police
why are there so many police out stopping people and especially on the high way (route 3 and lowell exit) ?
Junk removal
I’m starting a small junk removal business servicing southern NH and northern Mass. Does anyone know a reliable dump or transfer station that accepts commercial loads from different towns without a lot of hassle? Mainly household junk and furniture. Thank you in advance!
Shout-out to Taffeta Music Hall
Saw Save Ferris at Taffeta last night. One of my favorite bands from my college years in the late 90s.
Lighting, sound, setup, security, layout, everything is perfect for this kind of show. Great vibes. And save ferris was amazing.
Definitely encourage folks to check out a show there!