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Council asks city staff to study future of 25 Lowell Street after arts groups urge continued community use

5874474 · September 29, 2025
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Summary

The council directed the city manager to assess site conditions and recommend a process for determining the future use of city-owned 25 Lowell Street, where two long-standing arts nonprofits said they want to remain.

Two long-standing Cambridge arts organizations — the New School of Music and the Cambridge Art Association — urged the City Council on Sept. 29 to preserve their long-term occupancy at 25 Lowell Street, and the council voted to request a staff review of site conditions and a recommended public process for future use of the property.

Executives from both organizations described services they provide from the historic Lowell…

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