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Board approves a range of park permits, waives some fees and records follow‑up tasks
Summary
At its Jan. 29 meeting the board approved numerous facility permits for spring and summer programs across Lowell parks, granted several fee waivers for community and school events, and set follow‑up items for staff on custodial access and construction impacts.
The Lowell City Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved a lengthy series of permits on Jan. 29 covering spring and summer uses across the city’s parks, including school sports schedules, youth league play, community festivals and charity events. Several fee waivers and custodial arrangements were also adopted for nonprofit and school initiatives.
Major outcomes
- The board approved a series of seasonal field and concession permits submitted by youth and adult sports organizations (see “Votes at a glance” below). Several groups were granted routine multi‑date permits that enable weekday practices and weekend games through the spring season.
- The board granted specific fee waivers or reductions for community benefit events and school activities where noted in the record. Examples in this meeting include waivers or reductions of Adelphia/permit fees and custodial fees…
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