Now that the weather has gotten colder, there’s a tendency to look for places a bit less raw to light up while keeping your own unit smoke-free. There is absolutely no smoking in any of the building’s common areas, including the fire corridors—it’s a real health issue to many residents, and a serious fire risk to the building, especially in our old, wooden stairwells. If one of those stairwells were to ignite, we could have a tragedy.

There is also a 30 foot no-smoking zone around the building’s entrances, and cigarette butts should be disposed of properly.  Smoking rules are posted on the Condo Living page of this site under “Common Areas.”

I’d like to thank the people who take it upon themselves to populate the planters and water the plants on various floors of the Atrium, and who work to keep them healthy. The greenery is a wonderful addition to the space that we all share.

One request: When pruning out the dead leaves, please see that they are disposed of properly and not left to get ground into the carpet. And I know from experience that sometimes leaves drop to the floors below when a person’s tending the plants and get left unnoticed; it would be great if everyone pitched in to pick them up when they see them and keep the place tidy. Thanks!

It’s been brought to my attention (thank you, Dana) that the UnchARTed Gallery is running into financial problems and has started a GoFund me to tide them over while they do some restructuring. If you’re not familiar with them, they’re a fascinating little gallery with food, brews, and live music diagonally across the street from us. I just donated, in large part for the sake of their wonderful pizza!

For more info and/or to donate, click here.

I’ve been asked to share the info below. It sounds like an interesting, worthwhile event, and the meeting’s at the newly rebuilt, former train station on Central Street so you get a chance to see what the inside looks like! 

You are invited to assist us in advancing the dialogue to create the next priorities for the Lowell Waterways Vitality Initiative, the partnership coalition created by Lowell Heritage Partnership cooperatively with the City of Lowell, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Lowell National Historical Park and others.

Advancing our Shared Vision is an indoor and outdoor Lowell Walks-style tour about the history and potential of Lower Locks from community experts, including the architect that designed the lighting of the Bridge Street Bridge. This will be followed by facilitated discussion to gather your ideas and input on the Lower Locks, additional lighting opportunities, and recognizing other special places along Lowell’s waterways.

Saturday, November 10, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, starting at the newly-renovated MCC Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center (240 Central Street).  Parking at Lower Locks garage. Learn more and RSVP at our Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/270453893655664/

Click the image below for a full size flyer.

If you’re planning to attend to this weekend’s potluck in the Atrium—happening from 4:00 to 7:00 Sunday—and you haven’t yet signed up, please sign up here ASAP. The people kind enough to organize it are wondering how many to plan for.

If you’re on the fence, please do come and join us. It’s always a pleasant, relaxing evening and you get to put some names to those faces you keep running into in the elevator.  Plus the food is always plentiful and yummy!

This Saturday is the annual Monster Stroll when kids are invited to Trick or Treat downtown from noon to 2:00. There’s also a costume contest and haunted house at Lowell High. For more info, click here.

And if anyone knows anything about plans for Trick or Treating in the building next Wednesday, please shoot me an email ASAP.  Thanks!

A black, industrial, four-wheeled cart has disappeared from a resident’s parking space in the basement. This cart was privately owned and the owners would like the responsible party to please return it immediately. The building’s camera system will have recorded the removal of the cart but as long as it’s returned promptly no other action need be taken.

Just a heads up that there will be some local traffic issues Sunday between 9 am and 2 pm due to the Baystate Marathon. I couldn’t find a precise list of road closures, but there’s a map of the route here.

Hello all.

I found a ring this evening on the front step of the building just below the key pad. If you think it might be yours, please e-mail me a detailed description (approximate size, stone, setting, etc) at admin@canalplaceone.com and I’ll be happy to get it back to you.