UMass Lowell wins $1.5 million grant to boost success of Asian American students
LOWELL -- Receiving nearly $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education, UMass Lowell plans to create a center that supports the university’s Asian American and Pacific Islander students.
![WESTFORD — A fall special town meeting last week at the Westford Academy Trustees field barely met a required quorum of 200 voters, but ended up passing almost every article unanimously, only prompting debate on an item seeking to restrict motorboats on Keyes Pond. The article to restrict motorboats on Keyes Pond to protect human […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Westford-town-seal.jpg?w=86 "WESTFORD — A fall special town meeting last week at the Westford Academy Trustees field barely met a required quorum of 200 voters, but ended up passing almost every article unanimously, only prompting debate on an item seeking to restrict motorboats on Keyes Pond. The article to restrict motorboats on Keyes Pond to protect human […]")
![BILLERICA – Years of local history came alive Sunday morning when dozens of history buffs and local and state public officials joined the Middlesex Canal Association for the official groundbreaking of the Middlesex Canal Museum and observation deck at 2 Old Elm Street. The observation deck sits behind the former Talbot Woolen Cloth Warehouse. A […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/low-l-observationdeck-01.jpg?w=117 "BILLERICA – Years of local history came alive Sunday morning when dozens of history buffs and local and state public officials joined the Middlesex Canal Association for the official groundbreaking of the Middlesex Canal Museum and observation deck at 2 Old Elm Street. The observation deck sits behind the former Talbot Woolen Cloth Warehouse. A […]")
![WESTFORD — Several days after the Board of Health adopted an indoor mask mandate effective Oct. 1 for all residents age 2 and older regardless of vaccination status, a couple dozen residents protested the measure at the Town Common in an event billed as “Standout.” The health board’s Sept. 22 action was effective Oct. 1 […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/low-l-maskstandout-04.jpg?w=120 "WESTFORD — Several days after the Board of Health adopted an indoor mask mandate effective Oct. 1 for all residents age 2 and older regardless of vaccination status, a couple dozen residents protested the measure at the Town Common in an event billed as “Standout.” The health board’s Sept. 22 action was effective Oct. 1 […]")
![LOWELL – Saturday marks the 20th-anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City and the Pentagon. With sun and warm temperatures in the weekend forecast, many communities throughout Greater Lowell have planned observances to remember and honor those who died. A believed 2,977 victims died that day and 20 years later, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/edit-01-4.jpg?w=57 "LOWELL – Saturday marks the 20th-anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City and the Pentagon. With sun and warm temperatures in the weekend forecast, many communities throughout Greater Lowell have planned observances to remember and honor those who died. A believed 2,977 victims died that day and 20 years later, […]")
![CHELMSFORD — A Sustainability Committee will be created to work toward a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 after the Select Board passed the motion unanimously this week. The volunteer town committee would assess the town’s greenhouse gas emissions, develop a plan for the town to reach net-zero by 2050, promote actions that residents and […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20190425_BREAKINGNEWSManwanted-p1-12.jpg?w=132 "CHELMSFORD — A Sustainability Committee will be created to work toward a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 after the Select Board passed the motion unanimously this week. The volunteer town committee would assess the town’s greenhouse gas emissions, develop a plan for the town to reach net-zero by 2050, promote actions that residents and […]")
![CHELMSFORD — The owner of Fishbones, a popular seafood restaurant in town center, has proposed a project to redevelop Odd Fellows Hall into something new. The proposal would transform the property — at Billerica Road and Central Square — into a commercial space consisting of a restaurant with seating for 100, and eight apartment units, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/low-z-fishbones-01.jpg?w=117 "CHELMSFORD — The owner of Fishbones, a popular seafood restaurant in town center, has proposed a project to redevelop Odd Fellows Hall into something new. The proposal would transform the property — at Billerica Road and Central Square — into a commercial space consisting of a restaurant with seating for 100, and eight apartment units, […]")
![LITTLETON – Fire Chief Scott Wodzinski has announced that he will retire after 32 years of serving the fire department, eight as top firefighter. Wodzinski started his fire career very young and worked his way up the ranks. Wodzinski enhanced Littleton’s department in many ways, he said. He helped bring about 24-hour staffing, paramedic level […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/low-l-littchief.jpg?w=117 "LITTLETON – Fire Chief Scott Wodzinski has announced that he will retire after 32 years of serving the fire department, eight as top firefighter. Wodzinski started his fire career very young and worked his way up the ranks. Wodzinski enhanced Littleton’s department in many ways, he said. He helped bring about 24-hour staffing, paramedic level […]")