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Issue · Lowell, MA

Senior Center Lease Dispute

Proposed 15-year lease and use of $1.27M in CDBG funds for rent arrears raise ownership, cost, and transparency concerns for elderly residents.

Overview

Council debated long-term lease at 276 Broadway involving disputed ownership and back rent. Multiple motions to table or adopt failed, leaving the issue unresolved.

Arguments in favor
Lease provides stability for seniors and resolves arrears using federal funds.
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For
Arguments against
High total cost versus assessed value and unclear ownership create legal and fiscal risk.
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Against
What's next

Alternative location RFP under consideration

Where it was discussed
Meetings that took up this issue.
City Council
2026-02-24
Meeting →
City Council
2026-03-24
Meeting →
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