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On the agenda: Lowell meeting — Data Center (Jan 27)

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The published agenda for this January 27 meeting contains: "Data Center", "DATA CENTER", "data center", "datacenter". The meeting has passed; the record and its outcome live here permanently.

WhenTuesday, January 27, 2026
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WhereLowell, Massachusetts

Money$20 was at stake

On the record“Data Center”“DATA CENTER”“data center”“datacenter”

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<p align="left" style="text-align: left;"><strong><em><img title="Agenda 80 Percent" alt="Agenda 80 Percent" src="http://www.lowellma.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=2068" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><br> <br> <br> Date:</em> January 27, 2026</strong><br><strong><em>Time:</em> </strong><strong> 6:30 PM<br><em>Location:</em> City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA / Zoom (Hybrid)</strong></p>
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<p><span data-pasted="true" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-transform: capitalize; box-sizing: inherit;">Meetings Will Be Held In Council Chamber With Public Welcome And By Using Remote Participation As Follows: Members Of The Public May View The Meeting Via LTC.Org (On-Line; Live Streaming; Or Local Cable Channel 6). Those Wishing To Speak Regarding A Specific Agenda Item Shall Register To Speak In Advance Of The Meeting By Sending Email To City Clerk Indicating The Agenda Item And A Phone Number To Call So That You May Be Issued Zoom Link To The Meeting. Email Address Is </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]" style="color: rgb(72, 114, 153); text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: initial; transition: color 333ms cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.45, 0.45, 1), background-color 333ms cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.45, 0.45, 1); user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">[email protected]</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-transform: capitalize; box-sizing: inherit;">. If No Access To Email You May Contact City Clerk At 978-674-4161. All Request Must Be Done Before 4:00 PM On The Day Of Meeting. </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-transform: capitalize; box-sizing: inherit;">For Zoom - </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-transform: capitalize; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;"><a href="https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting" style="color: rgb(72, 114, 153); text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; transition: color 333ms cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.45, 0.45, 1), background-color 333ms cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.45, 0.45, 1); user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); box-sizing: inherit;">HTTPS://SUPPORT.ZOOM.US/HC/EN-US/ARTICLES/201362193-JOINING-A-MEETING</span></a></span></p>
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<h2 class="title">Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting January 20th, for acceptance.</h2>
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<a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/33749?fileID=89185">2026 January 20 CC Minutes.pdf</a>

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<h2 class="title">C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have the proper departments work with our City Council to draft parameters around TIFs and TIEs that incorporate community and Council led initiatives. </h2>
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<h2 class="title">C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide a draft home rule petition allowing the City to establish a centralized facilities department. </h2>
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<h2 class="title">C. Chau - Req. City Mgr. invite the Veterans Commission to appear before the Council to provide a presentation on the City’s Hometown Heroes Banner Program. </h2>
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<h2 class="title">C. Chau / M. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. provide the City Council with a comprehensive list and status update of all street paving, roadway improvements and infrastructure upgrade projects that have been previously approved by Council vote but remain pending. </h2>
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<p>A) Motion Response - Bridge Safety Measures<br>B) Motion Response - Moratorium</p>
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<a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/33744?fileID=88918">A) Motion Response - Bridge Safety Measures.pdf</a>

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<a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/33744?fileID=89016">B) Motion Response - Moratorium.pdf</a>

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<h2 class="title">Vote - Allocate $20k Opioid Settlement Funds</h2>
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<h2 class="title">Ordinance - Amend Zoning - Data Center Moratorium</h2>
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<h2 class="title">Misc. - Nydia Rakim request installation of a handicap parking sign at 61 Chestnut Street (Apt. 3).</h2>
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<a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/33740?fileID=88834">2026 January 27 Nadia Rakim Handicap Sign 61 Chestnut St.pdf</a>

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<h2 class="title">Misc. - Maria Olsen request installation of a handicap parking sign at 142-144 Ennell Street.</h2>
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<a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/33741?fileID=88835">2026 January 27 Maria D. Olsen request Handicap sign placed at home address 142-144 Ennell Street.pdf</a>

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<h2 class="title">National Grid - Request installation of 1 SO Pole at Middlesex and Wood Streets.</h2>
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<h2 class="title">National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole 557 Varnum Avenue.</h2>
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<h2 class="title">National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 1158 Gorham Street.</h2>
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<h2 class="title">National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 145 Pawtucket Street.</h2>
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<h2 class="title">National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 15 West Meadow Road.</h2>
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<h2 class="title">National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 308 Stevens Street.</h2>
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<h2 class="title">National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 316 Mammoth Road.</h2>
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<h2 class="title">National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 9-11 Columbia Street.</h2>
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<h2 class="title">National Grid - Request installation of 1 SO Pole at 12 Wood Street.</h2>
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<h2 class="title">National Grid - Request installation of 2 SO Poles at 1170 Gorham Street.</h2>
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<h2 class="title">National Grid - Request installation of 5 JO Poles at Middlesex and Edwards Streets.</h2>
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