Lowell City Council met Jan. 6, 2026, opening with prayers and tributes to the late Phil Shea and others; council approved several routine grants and agreements (including a bundled vote authorizing a Soltis Energy solar agreement) and referred an amended high‑school loan order to a public hearing on Jan. 20, 2026. Multiple resident petitions (speed bump request; handicap parking) were referred to staff for study.