For folks curious about whether they’re legally allowed to drive over that curb at what used to be a legit back entrance to the Canal Place 3 parking lot—and hence, our own—the answer is “No.” It violates specific laws about driving over sidewalks since there is indeed a sidewalk along that curb.

For more details, check out this City Memorandum.

A question from a resident. Please post any answers in the comments.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience having a bulky item delivered using Amazon’s “Special Delivery” method.  The delivery indicates “Inside Entryway” which says: “The carrier will deliver your package inside your residence in the first secure location next to the front door. An adult must be present upon delivery.” Further reading online indicates this can mean almost anything.  Has anyone used this method of delivery with success here?

Thanks!

A question from Georgi:

Has anyone extended their loft area in the last five years and remembers how much it cost?

I have someone who is looking to adjust his taxes accordingly regarding the loft area that he extended to a full 10’x10’ office area. But he can’t find any paperwork on his extension or remember how much it cost.

If anybody has any idea of the cost of extending the loft from the 3 x 10 original to a 10 x 10, could they please give me a call at 978-764-5570 or email me at GeorgiSMay@cs.com. Or even just respond through the Bulletin Board…

Thanks so much.

The snow emergency parking ban will be lifted at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, the 15th. Cars taking advantage of the free garage parking offered to downtown residents during a snow emergency must remove their cars from the city garage by 10:00 a.m. or they’ll incur charges.

Lowell has declared a snow emergency beginning at 7:00pm with a parking ban starting Tuesday morning at 10:00am. Association rules follow the city ban so all cars must be removed from the surface lot by tomorrow at 10:00am or they will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Parking is free for downtown residents at the Hamilton Canal garage behind Canal Place 3 during a snow emergency (as well as certain other garages) but NOT at the Leo Roy garage next door.

The city parking ban was lifted at 4:00pm. Residents taking advantage of the free parking in certain garages during a snow emergency have until 6:00pm to move their cars. After that time they’ll incur charges.

Lowell has declared a snow emergency beginning at 6:00pm with a parking ban starting at midnight. Association rules follow the city ban so all cars must be removed from the surface lot by midnight or they will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Parking is free for downtown residents at the Hamilton Canal garage behind Canal Place 3 during a snow emergency (as well as certain other garages) but NOT at the Leo Roy garage next door.

Lowell has lifted the snow emergency parking ban as of 11:00am today. Residents have until 3:00pm to remove their cars from the Hamilton Canal garage; after that they will incur charges.

Lowell has declared a snow emergency beginning at 4:00pm with a parking ban starting at 10:00pm. Association rules follow the city ban so all cars must be removed from the surface lot by 10:00 or they will be towed. Parking is free for downtown residents at the Hamilton Canal garage behind Canal Place 3 during a snow emergency but NOT at the Leo Roy garage next door.