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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Healey announced the closure of all hotel shelters in Massachusetts, which caused local confusion about the former UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, but the facility will continue as a Rapid Track Shelter and CSR (Clinical Safety and Risk) through the end of 2026. City officials confirmed Heading Home will operate the shelter to help families quickly secure stable housing while redevelopment plans for the area move forward. Inside Lowell
- ➤ Candidates, their representatives, and the public are invited to a drawing at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 8 in the Mayor’s Reception Room at Lowell City Hall—this event will decide the order of names on the September 9 Preliminary ballots for City Council Districts 3, 7, and 8, and Director of Elections Will Rosenberry will share early voting details. Inside Lowell
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival
8 PM – 6 PM — Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center — Free entry — Celebrate Southeast Asian culture with long boat races, live performances, and family-friendly fun along the Merrimack River.
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593 FEST Featuring Tierra Canela and Juanita Burbano
9 PM — 79 Dutton St — Ticketed event — Experience live music from Tierra Canela, Juanita Burbano, and Rock Star at this vibrant festival.
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Local History Meeting: Dick Howe on the Founding of Lowell
6-7:30 p.m. — Pollard Memorial Library — Free entry — Explore the remarkable transformation of Lowell from a farming community to a bustling city.
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Crystal Ship - The Ultimate Doors Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Taffeta Music Hall — Ticket prices unknown — Experience the magic of The Doors' music brought to life by the ultimate tribute band.
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Fort Hill Fair
11 AM – 3 PM — Rogers Fort Hill Park — Free admission — Enjoy a day filled with local crafts, raffles, food, and family-friendly activities.
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One Night of Queen
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Tickets start at $81 — Experience a spectacular tribute to the legendary band Queen.
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