Lowell Mill Makeover, Historic Board Greenlights 363-Unit Canalfront Complex
Lowell’s Historic Board approved plans to put 363 apartments in two six‑story buildings on a former mill parcel along the Hamilton Canal. The development includes ground‑floor retail and amenities aimed at energizing the canal edge.
Healey’s Early College Freebie Aims To Launch Bay State Teens Ahead
Gov. Maura Healey wants to scale Massachusetts’ Early College so high‑schoolers can earn tuition‑free credits, pairing a 10‑year 100,000‑student goal with new grants and budget asks. Supporters praise the payoff; some colleges warn of funding gaps.












