July 2017 Episodes
LTC News: 7/13/17
In this episode: Insider tips for enjoying the Lowell Folk Festival; City Council Synopsis (with Alanna!) for the 7/11 mtg; Lowell 2017 elections with Soben Pin; public art barriers breaking down barriers; Farmer’s Market is back but at a new home; and in the Sun Spot, Chris Scott and Jim Moriarty reveal the new LHS Distinguished Alumni inductees.
LTC News: 7/27/17
On the Merrimack, you can catch the fish but don’t eat them; City Council Synopsis with Brian Dorrington (7/25 mtg.); a show of protest at the New England Quilt Museum; leveling the playing field at UML’s Baseball Research Center; and in the Sun Spot, Chris Scott talks with Steve Gendron about his decision to step down from the School Committee.
June 2017 Episodes
LTC News: 6/01/17
In this episode: a Refugee Conference, City Council Synopsis with Brian Dorrington; Cambodian municipal elections; a fish count update on the Concord River; Memorial Day with the Vets’ Council; and in the Sun Spot, Chris Scott talks with School Committee member Bob Gignac.
LTC News: 6/08/17
In this episode: The Greater Lowell Community Foundation at 20; City Council Synopsis with Brian Dorrington; the results of the Cambodian municipal elections; the Lowell Summer Music series returns to Boarding House Park; food and fun at the Grecian Festival; and in the Sun Spot, Chris Scott sits down with School Committee member Andy Descoteaux.
LTC News: 6/22/17
In this episode: City Councilors vote on a new high school location, a City Council Synopsis with Brian Dorrington (6/20/17 mtg.); city street parking made easier with a new app; sights and sounds of the 18th annual African Fest at the Sampas Pavillion; and in the Sun Spot, Chris Scott and School Committee member Connie Martin chat about school news.
LTC News: 6/29/17
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Town Hall; City Council Synopsis with Brian Dorrington (6/25/17 mtg); the Spinners on marketing, fans and coaching; a recap of the LHS location decision; meet Tom Fitzmaurice of the GMVCVB; and in the Sun Spot, School Committee Member Jackie Doherty and the Sun’s Chris Scott talk schools.
May 2017 Episodes
LTC News: 5/04/17
In this episode: a new season of Lowell Walks with Dick Howe; City Council Synopsis (5/2 mtg.) with Brian Dorrington; having fun and getting clean in the Acre; the Megan’s House raffle; Sun Spot: Chris Scott talks with CC Jim Milinazzo about his future on the council and LHS locations.
LTC News: 5/11/17
In this episode: The LTLC wins a grant to provide mental health services; City Council Synopsis with Brian Dorrington (5/9/17 mtg.); previewing Doors Open Lowell; Soben Pin reports on the Cambodian monument at JFK Plaza; Sun Spot: CC John Leahy and Chris Scott talk about LHS location options and the search for a new principal.
LTC News: 5/18/17
In this episode: Smart Growth in Lowell; City Council Synopsis for the 5/16 meeting with Brian Dorrington; summer activities and food programs for the kids; Proud Mary rolls onto Middle Street; Sun Spot: CC Corey Belanger and the Sun’s Chris Scott talk about high school location options.
LTC News: 5/25/17
In this episode: a potentially charter changing lawsuit; City Council Synopsis with Brian Dorrington (5/23 mtg); MA Attorney General Maura Healey holds a Town Hall; learning to row at the Merrimack Rowing Association; the 10th anniversary gala of the Khmer Post USA; Sun Spot: Mayor Ed Kennedy and the Sun’s Chris Scott talk about latest high school location options.
April 2017 Episodes
LTC News: 4/06/17
In this episode: the Trolleys are back; Sununu speaks at UML; the Non-Profit Alliance’s legislative breakfast; sustaining activism after the march; Sun Spot: Chris Scott and CC Jim Leary discuss the LHS location options. Bonus: Lowell International Edible Book Festival.
LTC News: 4/13/17
In this episode: Welcoming the Cambodian New Year; Brian Dorrington’s City Council Synopsis for the 4/11 meeting; DIY projects in Lowell; cracking red eggs at Greek Easter, Sun Spot: Chris Scott and City Councilor Bill Samaras discuss options for Lowell
LTC News: 4/20/17
In this episode: The Greeley Peace Scholar explained; the South Common revitalization project with Brian Dorrington; the local Cameroonian community coming together; Luna Sessions: Jazz at Mill 5; Sun Spot: CC Rita Mercier on high school location options.
LTC News: 4/27/17
In this episode: Celebrating Earth Day in Lowell; City Council Synopsis with Brian Dorrington for the 4/25/17 meeting; Tactical Urbanism with the Lowell Bike Coalition; the Cinqo de Mayo holiday explained; Sun Spot: CC Dan Rourke and Chris Scott talk about proposed high school locations.
March 2017 Episodes
LTC News: 3/2/17
In this week’s episode: A warm WinterFest 2017; Brian Dorrington’s Board of Parks Recap – 2/28/17 Mtg; CNRP leader in exile, Sam Rainsy, steps down; Locally Made: Lowell Lettuce; Local playwrights at HyperText Bookstore reading; SunSpot: Chris Scott & Sal Lupoli/Thorndike Exchange.
LTC News: 3/9/17
In this week’s episode: Lowell Women’s Week Breakfast; Brian Dorrington’s Board of Parks Recap – 3/7/17 Mtg; Lowell author, Elinor Lipman reads at Pollard Memorial Library; 19th Century activist Lucy Stone; SunSpot: Chris Scott & Brian Martin/LHS.
LTC News: 3/16/17
In this week’s episode: Irish history in Lowell; Brian Dorrington’s Board of Parks Recap – 3/8/17 Mtg; Beards and Brews at the Onyx Room; Renewed scholarly interest in Jack Kerouac; SunSpot: Chris Scott & Gary Wallace/LHA.
LTC News: 3/23/17
In this week’s episode: A strategic plan for COOL; Brian Dorrington’s City Council Synopsis – 3/21/17 meeting; Self-portraits in cloth at Lowell High; An award winning video by LTC teens; Cambodian politics for locals; SunSpot: Chris Scott & Sara Bogosian/Whistler House Museum of Art.
LTC News: 3/30/17
In this week’s episode: Fish return to the Concord River; Brian Dorrington’s City Council Synopsis – 3/28/17 meeting; Angkor Dance Troupe celebrates 30 years in Lowell; Locally Made: Navigation Brewing Company; SunSpot: Chris Scott & CC Rodney Elliott.