Happy Holidays

Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.  Lowell is so predictable.  How many times can I write about the same stories about the same douchebags?  This isn’t the Lowell Sun.  I don’t see the usefulness of pointing out the obvious for the sake of having a current post.  This blog isn’t about me.  It’s [...]

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Winners and Losers

In all honesty, I thought Kazanjian would be re-elected.  Kudos to the citizens of Lowell for kicking him out along with Regina Fatcianti.  Even if the new councilors do absolutely nothing in the next two years, the council is improved simply by subtraction.  In the wake of the election, there are some clear cut winners and [...]

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Made in Lowell

I had a great time at Made in Lowell.  For those of you who could not make it, here are some highlights:  Lowell produces more empty liquor bottles than anywhere.  Streets are lined with these plentiful little souvenirs.  A trail of these bottles can be seen surrounding the Lowell Transitional Living Center.       [...]

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First Snow: City Rejoices

With the first snowfall of the season citizens of the Lowell community can rejoice because we are one day closer to Emperor Wallace going back to Florida.  Unfortunately, being an election year Wallace will stick around for a few more weeks to try to influence the upcoming election.  I’m thinking there are about 6-8 more [...]

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The Sun: Breaking News

You’ve got to hand it to The Sun.  The FBI is in town, a school committee member is up on charges, Trinity Financial has seemed to skip town and The Sun allegedly busts Bernie Lynch.  That’s right Bernie Lynch was allegedly busted for jay walking.  A source close to the situation with a name that [...]

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Emperor Wallace Weighs In

Emperor Wallace was finally reached for comment regarding the passing of Ted Kennedy, since I know everyone was waiting to hear what the great ruler of Lowell had to say.  In the following rare photograph, Wallace is seen chasing after his “good friend” Ted Kennedy.  Of course, Kennedy completely ignored Wallace who had this to say, [...]

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The Problem With Kendall Wallace

Kendall Wallace is not the Prince of Lowell. While researching the crony map, I’ve read many opinions and columns by Kendall Wallace of The Sun.  He relishes his public image of a purveyor of knowledge and information.  Wallace believes he is in the unique position to watch over his beloved Lowell acting as its protector defending it from [...]

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Crony Map V2

Attached is a pdf of the crony flowchart.  If something should be added, please let me know.  If something is missing, please let me know.  If something is incorrect, please let me know.  If you are on the chart and either don’t want to be there, or think you shouldn’t be there please let me [...]

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Crack Street: Alive, Unique, Inspiring in Lowell

The good old Lowell Sun had a nice article on the film “High on Crack Street” yesterday.  But, as usual the point of view is a bit skewed.   Here’s the article: http://www.lowellsun.com/ci_12978195 . Lowell cleaned itself up.  Rita Mercier was elected to the City Council the following year and has served ever since. At the Middlesex [...]

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Somebody You’ve Never Heard of Pulls Out of Lowell Folk Festival

Full story at the Lowell Sun!  What would we ever do without you? http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci_12884358

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