Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
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🏛️ Government
On Wednesday, local and state leaders gathered at the BuildSmart Housing Innovation TechHub Summit in Lowell to explore new solutions for the affordable housing shortage.
Led by UMass Lowell, the summit focused on design, policy, and construction innovations — methods aimed at boosting affordable homes for local families.
🎉 Lowell Events
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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.
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5:00 p.m. — Warp and Weft — Free entry — A vibrant celebration of music and arts inspired by the spirit of Jack Kerouac in Lowell's historic setting.
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with diverse music and arts in the heart of Lowell.
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