Bipartisan Health Care Group
On Jan. 14, Gov. Maura Healey announced the formation of a bipartisan Health Care Access & Affordability Working Group, convened to address rising health care costs and access challenges across Massachusetts. Lowell Community Health Center Board Chair Caroline Duong and LCHC CEO Susan West Levine joined other community health center leaders at the event, helping to represent health centers statewide and to underscore the essential role health centers play in providing primary care across the commonwealth.
Community health center priorities will be represented within the working group by Michael Curry, president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, where Levine serves on the board of directors.
YouthQuake Open House – Lowell
Vinfen will cut the ribbon on its youth access center in Lowell called YouthQuake on Friday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at 40 Church St., Third Floor. Acting Commissioner for the Department of Mental Health, Beth Lucas, and Vinfen CEO Jean Yang will be speaking at the event.
Vinfen’s Young Adult Access Centers, located in Lawrence and Everett (named YouForward) and in Lowell (named YouthQuake), help young people embark on a positive life path into adulthood. The centers work toward goals of personal stability, secure housing, competitive employment, and positive family and social relationships.
These access centers offer low-barrier services and support to young adults ages 16 to 26, who can simply stop by any access center to receive help with housing, education, attend events, and access mental health support without the need for a referral.
For more information, call 877-284-6336, email info@vinfen.org, or visit vinfen.org.
Construction Notice – Lowell
Removal of the soil stockpile in the parking lot along Dutton Street will take place Monday, Jan. 26 through Friday, Feb. 13. Work hours are Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The location is 256.2 Market St.
For more information, call 978-674-1429 or email Rreiling@lowellma.gov.
Centralville Sewer Separation Project – Lowell
The Centralville Sewer Separation Project team will be attending the upcoming Centralville Neighborhood Action Group meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m., held at the Dom Polski Club, 10 Coburn St.
Representatives from the city of Lowell and project contractors CDM Smith and AD&S will share visuals and respond to questions about the Phase 1 construction project, covering:
- Planned work areas and construction phasing
- The anticipated construction schedule
- What residents can expect during construction
- How updates will be communicated throughout the project
Residents and businesses are encouraged to stay informed throughout the project by visiting the project website at lowellwater.com and signing up for updates. Sign up for project email updates at tinyurl.com/y34ysx8m.
Municipal Policing Exam
The deadline to register for the 2026 municipal police officer and MBTA transit officer examinations is Monday, Feb. 2.
The written exam will take place the week of Wednesday, March 11 to Saturday, March 14, at various locations across the commonwealth. The written test fee is $75.
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA) Survey – Lowell
The Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association invites clients and residents to complete a client satisfaction survey in either English or Khmer.
The purpose of the survey is to evaluate CMAA and its services. All answers are anonymous and confidential. Data from this survey will be used to improve CMAA’s services. Participation in the survey is voluntary, and participants may quit the survey at any time.
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