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Council approves placing Campbell Drive sidewalk request on paving list after heated neighborhood debate
Summary
Council approved a motion to place sidewalks on Campbell Drive (odd side) on the paving list and requested the city manager prioritize the project for the fiscal 2026–27 budget after residents and councilors raised safety concerns for students at Bailey and Daley schools.
The Lowell City Council voted to place a request to install sidewalks on the odd‑numbered side of Campbell Drive on the city’s paving list and asked the city manager to prioritize the project for the 2026–27 budget after extended public comment and council debate about student safety.
Why it matters: Parents and residents emphasized safety for more than 600 students who attend Bailey and Daley schools and said current conditions force children to walk in traffic or cross mid‑block. Several speakers offered petitions and photos showing daily conditions; supporters said sidewalks are a necessary Safe…
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