LRTA info session: Proposed Fare Increases

NOTE: LRTA is the host of this session. We are posting to share information with community members and to encourage all affected to attend. From the LRTA website: "The LRTA will be holding formal Public Informational Meetings and a Public Hearing on Proposed Fare Increases." Please join the Lowell public informational meeting noon-2 p.m. onContinue reading →

Lowell Pipeline Resistance Organizing Meeting

This event will be at CCU. Come give and get updates about the pipeline. We'll be using the second half of the meeting for working groups to get some work done!

New Lowell High School Update Public Meeting

Please join us for an information update session on the new Lowell High project and how it impacts you. The city's project manager, Skanska USA/Perkins Eastman will present on the final options for the Downtown location. The meeting will focus on providing updated information on the next steps the project and allowing community members toContinue reading →

Anti-Racism Organizing in the Suburbs

JOIN US for a convening of organizers, activists, leaders, and educators committed to the movement for racial justice in the suburbs. This is a unique opportunity to get to know each other, share strategies, learn about policy issues, and strengthen our efforts. Presenters include the keynote given by George Lakey from Waging Nonviolence.org, Cherish Casey,Continue reading →

Postcards for Progress – April Edition

It's time for postcards again! We'll be at Coffee and Cotton in Mill No. 5(250 Jackson St., 4th floor). We'll be writing to our elected officials and directly to voters! Open to all who want to help with progressive causes. See you then! More information: A list of suggested topics, progressive but non-partisan, will beContinue reading →

Spring Community Swap!

Twice a year the Coalition for a Better Acre e puts on a free Community Swap. It's a rummage sale, but everything is free! The idea is that you bring stuff you don't need anymore and take stuff you can use. It's a great excuse to clear out your closet, or take home something fun.Continue reading →

Tax Day: Repeal the Trump Tax, Pass the People’s Budget

We are facing ominous budget developments in Washington. President Trump’s tax bill is ensuring billions of dollars in profits to large corporations and peanuts to working people. His Pentagon spending will lead to more wars, the deaths of innocent civilians, and less security in our own safety. Cuts in essential programs from Climate protection toContinue reading →

2018 March for Science Boston

We are proud to announce that we will be doing a 2018 March for Science in Boston! PLEASE RSVP AND SHARE: http://marchforscienceboston.betterfutureproject.org/rsvp PLEASE DONATE AND SHARE - https://marchforscienceboston-betterfutureproject.nationbuilder.com/donate At the 2017 March for Science, tens of thousands of us came together to defend science against the assault by leaders in our federal government, and toContinue reading →

Gardener Training Program: 5-Week Spring Series

Deepen your gardening knowledge or learn valuable tools and tips as a first-time gardener at our inaugural Gardener Training Program (GTP) Spring Series! Over the course of 5 classes, participants will grow their gardening skills as we cover the following topics: building a healthy soil, seeding and transplanting, square foot gardening, garden planning, organic pestContinue reading →

A Short History of Social Media in Lowell

Join Lowell National Historical Park for A Short History of Social Media in Lowell: Bloggers, Tweeters, and Facebookers. This event will be a panel discussion with the audience followed by a book signing by the authors Since the mid-2000s, Lowell and the world have been disrupted in good and bad ways by the coming ofContinue reading →