Left In Lowell

Note: I asked Patrick Murphy for a copy of his remarks and he was kind enough to oblige. The video is posted in another diary, just below, or you can watch them here.

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This cold day in the dead of winter marks the passing of the old term into the new. The election season, which always demands much reflection, has passed and now breathes new life into our political system.

The very city of Lowell has been built by people of diverse backgrounds, voices and points of view, who work to find common ground upon which to rebuild an even stronger community.
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Quick Update: A couple of clips from today’s proceedings. First, a clip (16:58) of the election of Patrick O. Murphy as Lowell’s Mayor, Murphy’s swearing in, the vote of unity by C.Elliott and the Mayor’s remarks.

There is a nice telling of the events over at richardhowe.com.

Next, a short clip (1:14) of the swearing in of the new School Committee.

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