Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Lowell.
On September 4, 2025, Lowell police responded to reports of a juvenile brandishing an air gun — officers identified the suspect and are investigating the incident.
Lowell Management Group will host the Boston Pops: Holiday Pops at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium on December 14 at 2:30 pm, where local audiences will enjoy holiday classics and special tunes led by Conductor Keith Lockhart (appointed in 1995).
Santa Claus will make an appearance at the concert finale, with a traditional holiday sing-along to close the show.
Danielle McFadden met with LZ Nunn at Wellpoint Studios to discuss new developments for Project LEARN and explained how students learn about the programs—the philanthropic initiative called the Lowell Schools Fund.
Today, Elections Director Will Rosenberry reported that 123 people voted in person at the Senior Center and 158 mail ballots were requested since early voting started Saturday, a tiny share of the 77,125 registered voters.
He noted this turnout is below 0.4%—suggesting most voters will cast their ballots on election day.
A review of 2025 campaign yard signs explains how candidates in Districts 4, 5, 7 and 8 use colors, fonts, and symbols to attract voters—each design showing a mix of strengths and weaknesses that may affect local support.
The piece focused on features like a memorable cowboy hat and small print as factors in voter appeal.
On September 4th, Gerry Nutter appeared on the Daily Pulse to preview the upcoming preliminary election — he explained which races were trending and questioned the value of early voting with low numbers.
His remarks add insight as voters prepare for the election.
Lowell Irish Festival
2-8 PM — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a day of lively Irish music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.
Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training
5 days — National Personal Training Institute — $1750 — Master the fundamentals of C# programming through hands-on training.
MasterChef All-Stars Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling culinary battles live with your favorite MasterChef stars and gain insider tips.
Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race — Free entry — Experience a thrilling showcase of all-terrain, human-powered sculptures blending art and engineering.
September CHOP Dinner
5:30-7 p.m. — Lowell Senior Center — Free entry — Celebrate the season with a Fall Festival themed dinner featuring soul food and live music.
The Witcher in Concert
3:30-9:00 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Celebrate a decade of The Witcher 3 with a live orchestral performance featuring stunning visuals and special guests.
Wheel of Fortune Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Chance to win exciting prizes — Enjoy a live version of America’s Game with the opportunity to participate and spin the wheel.
CoComelon Sing A Long Live
6-8 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Tickets available — Enjoy an interactive sing-along experience with CoComelon for the whole family.
Whose Live Anyway
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — All ages welcome — Enjoy 90 minutes of hilarious improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.
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