Left In Lowell

The title says it all. I have internet access and a laptop and am sitting here.

Note: I’m not hitting every point or thing brought up. Liveblogging is hard work! City Council agenda here.

Question from Elliot on non-local aid hits to City budget:
Lynch: Some grants, other reimbursements from state shrinking.
Good news is city is picking up more local receipts, from new growth that we didn’t anticipate.
Close ice and snow budget deficit.
Bigger issue is FY2011, more than likely will decrease local aid. Working to develop forcast and presenting that.

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UTEC (United Teen Equality Center) is celebrating its 10th anniversary and hosting a gala fundraiser. From their website:

Please join us for UTEC’s 10th Anniversary, celebrating 10 years of Peace, Positivity, and Empowerment!

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: 34 Hurd St. Lowell, MA 01852

Tickets are $50 in advance, $75 at the door

Please join us for this very special evening:
- UTEC pays tribute to our founding Board President, Steve Pearlswig.
- The 2009 Adult Ally and Youth Leader of the year will be recognized.
- UTECs Fresh Roots culinary team will provide light refreshments.
- Teen stories, performances, and auctions throughout the night.

To purchase tickets online, click here:
Or mail checks to: Jessica Wilson, UTEC, 34 Hurd St., Lowell, MA 01852

If you are looking for a worthy cause this holiday season, consider UTEC…I can’t say enough good things about these guys. Plus, there’s the light refreshments by UTEC’s Fresh Roots program. Everyone raves about the food these kids make. You can’t miss it!