Good morning, Lowell.

Quentin Spinney, a former custodian now teaching at Bartlett Community Partnership School, was honored by Wellpoint, InsideLowell and Lowell Public Schools for inspiring middle school students with engaging science lessons.

His journey from maintenance to classroom leadership shows his dedication and impact on learning.

Rodney Elliott, the 16th Middlesex Representative, is starting as Assistant Director of Finance at the Collegiate Charter School of Lowell on July 1 + he may continue working on Beacon Hill in an unpaid role pending an ethics ruling.

Lowell and LRTA hosted hands-on training last week at the Maintenance Facility on Hale Street to prepare firefighters for bus emergencies.

Crews used a decommissioned bus to practice cribbing, hydraulic tool use and extraction techniques while city and state officials observed the drill.

The Town and The City Festival - Day 1

12:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — Free entry — Experience the bummer pop sounds of Boston's future teens band featuring amy, daniel, maya, and colby.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

May 1-3 — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — All ages event — Celebrate local music and arts with a vibrant lineup of artists in downtown Lowell.

The Far Out: The Town & The City Festival

9:45 PM - 1:45 AM — Old Court Irish Pub And Restaurant — Entry fee varies — Celebrate music and arts in Lowell's vibrant downtown with a festival inspired by Jack Kerouac.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

5 PM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate Jack Kerouac's spirit at this multi-day music and arts festival featuring diverse performances throughout Lowell.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

5 PM - 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate artistic expression and music in the spirit of Jack Kerouac in downtown Lowell.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Various pricing options — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with diverse music and arts throughout Lowell.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

5-12 p.m. — Warp and Weft — Free entry — A vibrant celebration of music and arts inspired by Jack Kerouac's spirit in downtown Lowell.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with music and arts throughout downtown Lowell.

Doors Open Lowell

11 a.m.–3 p.m. — Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau — Free entry — Explore historic buildings and celebrate preservation efforts in Lowell.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

May 10-12 — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate Jack Kerouac's spirit with a vibrant mix of music and art in Lowell's historic downtown.