# Lowell City Council - September 22, 2026

The Lowell City Council meeting on September 22, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. Notably, the council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute an eight-year contract with the LOL Management Group, Inc. The meeting also addressed multiple utility-related capital improvement projects, including National Grid and Boston Gas requests for installation and replacement of conduits, gas mains, and utility poles, with motions to refer these to public hearings or accept reports. Additionally, the council accepted and expended grant funds, including a $142,490 BH OAP grant, supporting community services. Policy discussions included amendments to zoning ordinances affecting curb cuts and driveway widths, tenant rights and housing stability notifications, and concerns about motorized scooter regulations. The council also debated the use and oversight of Flock license plate reader cameras, ultimately voting to suspend their use pending further review. Other agenda items involved budget transfers, board member appointments, and public safety and infrastructure updates. Several motions were referred to subcommittees for further study, including tenant rights and retirement benefit issues. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of retiring members and community announcements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Lowell City Council - September 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuIm5JgZbnE) - LTCLowellMA