For anyone who’s not aware, there’s a fun little market next to the Hamilton Garage right behind Canal Place 3. It’s been running through the summer and will continue well into the fall. And if you feel like a short walk on a lovely fall day, this afternoon’s market includes a flash mob of dancing witches at 2:00!
Dutton Street Market hours are Fridays: 1PM–5PM, Saturdays: 11AM–6PM, and Sundays: 12PM–5PM
Early voting starts next Saturday at the Senior Center. Click the link for days and times.
If anyone is moving and wants bubblewrap, styrofoam peanuts etc. contact Sally. She has several large garbage bags full.
There will be downtown Trick-or-Treating, a Haunted House, music, rides, and food trucks at Lowell’s annual Monster Bash this coming Saturday. Check the link for when and where.
Our building will have Trick-or-Treating from 6–7:30 on the 31st. Flyers went under everyone’s door this morning.
Lots going on Saturday in the neighborhood (links to 5 events in post). Merrimack Street will be closed from Central Street to Kirk Street all day tomorrow for Open Streets Lowell, a smorgasbord or arts, crafts, games, and shopping happening from noon to 4:00.
Around behind Canal Place 3 next to the Hamilton Garage there will be a Volunteer Fair from 11am to 2pm if you’re looking for ways to learn more about local non-profits and how you can help.
Western Avenue Studios will be celebrating their 20th anniversary at this month’s Open Studios event from noon to 5 tomorrow.
And there will be a Hawktoberfest Brewfest at LeLacheur Park beginning at 1:00 Saturday for the 21-and-over crowd.
Also, Pawtucket Boulevard eastbound will be down to one lane from the Rourke Bridge to Varnum Ave beginning at 4pm Saturday and through the day Sunday for the Textile River Regatta. Expect heavy traffic in that area all day Sunday.
Lowell Drives Electric is holding an electric car event next Saturday, the 27th, from noon to 4:00 at Heritage Farm Ice Cream. Over 30 electric vehicles and their owners will be there so it’s a great chance to ask questions and check EVs out. Use the link above to learn more about registering.
Market Street between Palmer and Shattuck Streets will be closed from 7am until midnight on Saturday for the Kinetic Sculpture Race. Access to and from the surface lot and the Roy Garage shouldn’t be seriously affected if coming from the Central Street end of Market, except perhaps between 11am and noon right as the race is getting underway.
There’s an interesting news report about the Kinetic Sculpture Race on YouTube. It’s a fun event with lots of silliness and the weather looks to be great.
If you’re traveling on the far side of the Merrimack River Saturday, I’m told that Pawtucket Blvd between the Rourke bridge and the School Street bridge will also be closed between 2–4pm by the race.
A necklace was found in the lobby yesterday. If you think it might be yours, please email canalplaceoneoffice@gmail.com with a description so our on-site services person can get it back to you.
Our long-time package sorters are running out of steam and the holidays are approaching. Please consider pitching in, even if it’s only to mark and put away a few packages at a time. Details of how to help are available on the mailroom bulletin board and online as well as below.
The ac was down midday today but has now been fixed and is working fine.
Midday today a sprinkler head in the basement garage got damaged. This set off the building’s fire alarms and let a lot of water into the basement. I also suspect that the rush of water coming onto the building because of the broken sprinkler is what stirred up sediment in the water lines and resulted in brown water complaints midafternoon.
The sprinklers have been fixed and the water coming out of people’s faucets has cleared—if yours hasn’t, let your cold water run for a few minutes.
Please let me know if you can help this neighbor find her package:
I am missing a package from the mail room. The mailman scanned it in on 8/14 while I was out of town. Someone may have mistakenly grabbed it, as it did not have my unit # and it was addressed to my maiden name, Samantha Tucker This was a gift for my husband and I’d really like it back! Thanks for the help!
Next Wednesday, the 27th, will be the last day for regularly scheduled on-site office hours. Going forward all Lobby Office services will be handled by email, online, or by appointment.
To request assistance or schedule an appointment please email canalplaceoneoffice@gmail.com. Lobby office services include move-ins/move-outs. fobs, back door keys, front keypad programming, general information, and all things parking.
If you do not have access to email or if a matter is urgent, please call J.A.Wood Property Management at (781) 860-0605. More information about how to contact our professional property management is available on this site’s Contact page,
Lobby Office procedures and responsibilities have changed considerably over the years. Shifting to a web-based system will improve time management while allowing the level of flexibility required in today’s fast-moving world. Ruth fully intends to continue working hand-in-hand with Property Management and the Board to keep our charming-but-challenging building running smoothly.