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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass Lowell celebrated renaming its student center as the Martin T. Meehan Student Center this past weekend to honor the native leader's service to the university and community. The ceremony also saw the renaming of a street as Meehan Way and a $1.5 million donation announced to help student programs. Inside Lowell
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Massachusetts DOR and DOS issued guidance for businesses to round cash transactions while keeping sales tax based on the exact purchase price — the rounding only applies to the final cash total. Businesses should post their rounding policy and offer payment alternatives. Inside Lowell
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with a vibrant mix of music and arts in downtown Lowell.
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The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM - 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate music and arts inspired by Jack Kerouac in downtown Lowell.
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The Town and The City Festival 2026
May 15-17 — Warp and Weft — Admission varies — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with diverse music and arts throughout downtown Lowell.
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The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate creativity through diverse music and art inspired by Jack Kerouac.
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