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Lowell school committee candidates debate budgets, equity, special education and building conditions at public forum
Summary
Four candidates for Lowell School Committee and at-large seats outlined priorities at a public forum, focusing on school budgets, charter funding, special-education delays, equity and school building maintenance ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
Four candidates seeking seats on the Lowell School Committee and at-large positions appeared at a public forum that centered on school budgets, special-education compliance, equity and recurring building maintenance problems.
Moderated by Ralph St. Louis and organized by local civic groups, the forum featured candidates Sherry O'Connor Barbosa, Dominic Lehi, Connie Martin and Zoe Zuniku. Organizers used a mix of timed long-form questions and yes/no “lightning round” prompts to cover topics including charter schools, transparency in budgeting, IEP timelines and building safety. Early voting information and election dates were announced to attendees: early…
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