# Lowell City Council - November 3, 2026

The Lowell City Council meeting on November 3, 2026, included several infrastructure and utility matters. Public hearings were held on National Grid requests to replace a gas main on Westford Street and install underground electrical conduit near 225 Middlesex Street, and on a fiber-optic conduit request at 174 South Street. Each was referred to the wire inspector for a report and recommendation; the transcript does not show final approval. The council also discussed traffic-safety equipment: flashing stop signs were estimated at about $1,500 each, with the city seeking free equipment from MassDOT where possible. No purchase was approved. Motions passed requesting an update on fire-station repairs and asking the finance subcommittee and city finance team to coordinate ahead of the FY28 budget process.

The council took up a proposed parking agreement, tax increment financing agreement for Parcel 15, and right of first refusal for Parcel 16 with Charles Stark Draper Laboratories Inc. in the Hamilton Canal Innovation District. A motion to adopt was made, but a councilor objected to proceeding that evening and requested further consideration; no final vote is evident in the transcript. Separately, the council voted to release October 6 executive-session minutes concerning Flock cameras after public comments raised questions about data sharing and the city’s understanding of the camera contract. No competitive solicitation, vendor selection, or contract award is clearly recorded.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Sources
- [Lowell City Council - November 3, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMoBYWuXJwg) - LTCLowellMA