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City Council Meeting Minutes — April 21, 2026: Library and Frontrunner updates; pothole, parking, bridge and utility actions; Byrne JAG grant adopted

LowellApr 21, 20264 min read

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Council accepted informational reports from Pollard Memorial Library and the Frontrunner City Program (SICC MOU), adopted a $41,462 Byrne JAG grant, approved a Boston Gas main replacement order, and referred multiple parking/bridge matters to the City Manager; committee work continued on mayoral selection materials.

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Accepted minutes of Rules & Election Law Subcommittee (Apr 14) and City Council regular meeting (Apr 14) and placed on file.
Suspended the rules to take Informational Report 5.2 (Pollard Memorial Library presentation) out of order; accepted the library informational report and placed it on file.
Accepted informational report on the Frontrunner City Program update (SICC MOU) and placed it on file.
Referred C. McDonough's request to restore Perkins Street to Schedule X (Acre/Highlands residential parking area) to the City Manager for action.
Referred M. Gitschier's request for an update on bridge deck repair for the Ouellette/Aiken Street bridge to the City Manager.
Accepted motion responses (Translation Solutions; Parking Bans; 90-Day Pothole Report; Lease Agreements) and placed them on file.
Adopted the vote to accept and expend a $41,462 FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) — adopted by roll call (11 yeas).
Accepted the Rules & Election Law Subcommittee report; requested the City Manager have the Law Department prepare materials and attend neighborhood meetings regarding potential options for selection of the Mayor.
Adopted and accepted accompanying orders for Boston Gas to replace existing gas main on Fletcher Street (from Suffolk to Rock Streets).
Referred petitions/claims to appropriate offices: property damage claim to the Law Department; parking concerns at the skateboard park to the City Manager for report; request for installation of a handicap parking sign at 44 D Street referred as appropriate.

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City Council Meeting on April 21, 2026

Apr 21, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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