Lowell Downtown Neighborhood Association (LDNA)

11/05/2025

Check out National Grid’s heat pump program (not for Mass Save installations)

Starting November 1, 2025, National Grid will offer a reduced electric delivery rate to eligible, approved residential heat pump customers.

10/28/2025

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📢 You’re invited! The City of Lowell will host an Open House on Wednesday, October 29, 6:00 –8:00 PM at the Lowell Senior Center (276 Broadway St).

Come review and provide feedback on conceptual designs for proposed roadway safety improvements in Back Central, the Acre, and the Lower Highlands. Help shape projects that will improve walkability, accessibility, and safety in our neighborhoods.

10/27/2025

Get a view of the Sun sign before our LDNA meeting tonight

The City of Lowell and the Lowell Historic Board invite you to the Sun Sign Restoration Lighting Ceremony!

📅 Monday, October 27
🕠 6:30 PM
📍 In front of the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack Street

A longtime part of Lowell’s skyline, the twin “SUN” signs atop the historic Sun Building in Kearney Square will shine again for the first time in nearly a decade. Installed in 1934, the signs have guided generations of residents and visitors — and after years of planning and restoration, they’re ready to light up the city once more.

The restoration replaced the original neon tubing with modern, energy-efficient LED lighting that preserves the signs’ iconic glow while reducing power use.

Join us to celebrate this exciting restoration project, with remarks from Mayor Daniel P. Rourke, City Manager Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and other project partners.

Learn more: www.lowellsunsign.com

10/24/2025

Hi neighbors- TRICK OR TREAT season is here. Saturday, 10/25 is Monster Bash downtown so watch for lots of ghosts and goblins on the streets noon - 3pm. And they’ll be back out in all the neighborhoods on 10/31, 6-8pm

Drive safe

10/22/2025

The agenda for next Monday went out by email this morning. See you on 10/27

Approval of the minutes as written by Ken Michenzi, acting Secretary
Budget update from Treasurer Stephen Greene
Update on money allocated to Victorian Park - Bob Casey
Police Report from Lt. Beauchesne / Capt. Demaris
Community updates:
Notice of rate reductions for heat pumps - residential customers only
https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Home/Rates/Heat-Pump-Rate
Election office updates from Will Rossenberry
Candidate Introduction - School Committee candidate Danielle McFadden for At Large School Committee
Motion to have officer elections at the November meeting so the new folks can transition at the start of the new year (no meeting in December)
President
Secretary
Treasurer

Upcoming events in the downtown
November 1 - Lowell Pup Fest at Dutton Street Market
November 1 - Friends of the Library Book Sale
November 15 - Local Author Showcase at lala books
November 29 - City of Lights -some streets will be impacted during the parade
Other events from attendees

Next meeting:
November 7pm at LTC on Market St
Some agenda items:
Sandy Libby from DCR to talk about Victorian Park

Starting November 1, 2025, National Grid will offer a reduced electric delivery rate to eligible, approved residential heat pump customers.

10/10/2025

https://www.lowellma.gov/294/Election-Census

The City of Lowell's Election and Census Commission manages and conducts all aspects of the voting process for municipal, state, and federal elections within the City of Lowell.

10/10/2025

Hi Neighbors - do you qualify for rate reductions for using a heat pump system? Follow the link to apply with National Grid.

Starting November 1, 2025, National Grid will offer a reduced electric delivery rate to eligible, approved residential heat pump customers.

10/01/2025

Fun day for our neighborhood! Make sure to plan your driving routes accordingly.

🚧 Traffic Advisory 🚧

📆 October 4, 2025

⏰ 3:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Merrimack Street from Kirk Street to Central Street will be closed to thru traffic for an Open Streets event. There will also be no parking on this section of Merrimack Street from 3am to 6pm on Saturday.

LPD6

09/18/2025

Hi neighbors -2 reminders:
Saturday, 9/20 is the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race

Monday, 9/22 is our LDNA meeting including meeting our district & city-wide City Council candidates

09/05/2025

Hello neighbors - check out this opportunity to contribute to the conversation around a possible new dog park and have some fun with your furry friends. 9/11 at South Common 4-7pm

08/29/2025

Minutes of the August 25 meeting are posted at https://www.ldna01852.org
Next meeting is September 22

08/25/2025

Neighborhood meeting tonight, August 25, 7pm at LTC on Market St
Agenda- August 2025
- Approval of the minutes as written by Ken Michenzi, acting Secretary
- Budget update from Treasurer Stephen Greene
Proposal for Update on Victorian Park improvements
- Police Report from Lt. Dawn Beauchesne
- Boott Licenses amendments - Stephen Greene, Jon Geer, & Steve Cerand.
This is a 50 year license.
- Candidate Forum - School Committee members
- Folk Festival comments
- Upcoming events in the downtown