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<title>Lawrence Publick: City Hall updates</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/</link><description>New agendas and minutes from Lawrence city boards and committees.</description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:23:03 -0400</lastBuildDate>
<item><title>City Council: agenda for Tuesday, October 20, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-20-city-council/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-20-city-council/#agenda-2026-10-17T05:11:00-04:00</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:11:00 -0400</pubDate><description>Public hearings on parking requests and a four-way stop, plus $7,861,647 and $9,099,330 school roof bonds. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF.</description></item>
<item><title>School Committee: agenda for Wednesday, October 21, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-21-school-committee/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-21-school-committee/#agenda-2026-10-17T05:11:00-04:00</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:11:00 -0400</pubDate><description>Training on superintendent evaluation, goals and guardrails, and community engagement and outreach. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF.</description></item>
<item><title>Lawrence Redevelopment Authority: agenda for Wednesday, October 21, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-21-lawrence-redevelopment-authority/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-21-lawrence-redevelopment-authority/#agenda-2026-10-16T05:10:24-04:00</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:10:24 -0400</pubDate><description>Developer interest for eight city-owned properties, Deputy Director appointment, and sale of LRA alleyway off Chestnut Street. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF.</description></item>
<item><title>Licensing Board: agenda for Wednesday, October 21, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-21-licensing-board/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-21-licensing-board/#agenda-2026-10-16T05:10:24-04:00</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:10:24 -0400</pubDate><description>Liquor license transfer for Santo Domingo Liquors and a complaint against YH Enterprise INC DBA Eleven Kitchen &amp; Bar. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
<item><title>Conservation Commission: agenda for Thursday, October 22, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-22-conservation-commission/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-22-conservation-commission/#agenda-2026-10-16T05:10:24-04:00</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:10:24 -0400</pubDate><description>Extension of Order of Conditions for MECO Substation #1 on Merrimack Street, plus a Notice of Intent for 264-272 Lowell Street. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF.</description></item>
<item><title>Zoning Board of Appeals: agenda for Thursday, October 29, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-29-zoning-board-of-appeals/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-29-zoning-board-of-appeals/#agenda-2026-10-16T05:10:24-04:00</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:10:24 -0400</pubDate><description>Public hearing on continued case at 389 Water St and new petition to redevelop 539-557 Common St into multifamily commercial mixed use. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
<item><title>Zoning Board of Appeals: minutes of Thursday, January 29, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-29-zoning-board-of-appeals/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-29-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-10-15T05:11:04-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:11:04 -0400</pubDate><description>Zoning Board approves ADUs and projects at 5B Stevens, 12 Saratoga, 49 Blanchard, 76-78 Bennington, and 326 Lowell; denies 50-52 Bodwell second ADU permit. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
<item><title>Zoning Board of Appeals: minutes of Thursday, April 30, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-04-30-zoning-board-of-appeals/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-04-30-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-10-15T05:11:04-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:11:04 -0400</pubDate><description>ZBA withdrew application at 50-52 Bodwell Street, denied variances at 267-269 Water Street, and approved two-family project at 19 Kent Street with one condition. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
<item><title>Zoning Board of Appeals: minutes of Thursday, June 25, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-06-25-zoning-board-of-appeals/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-06-25-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-10-15T05:11:04-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:11:04 -0400</pubDate><description>Approved 348 Jackson Street mixed-use project at 20 units and 89-95 Essex Street liquor permit; continued two other cases (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
<item><title>Airport Commission: agenda for Thursday, October 15, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-15-airport-commission/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-15-airport-commission/#agenda-2026-10-14T05:11:07-04:00</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:11:07 -0400</pubDate><description>Non-aviation parking/storage license request from Jay Staude, plus Airport Manager's report on 135 North Ramp Road NACC OOC. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
<item><title>City Council Public Safety Committee: agenda for Wednesday, October 14, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-14-city-council-public-safety-committee/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-14-city-council-public-safety-committee/#agenda-2026-10-09T05:10:11-04:00</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:10:11 -0400</pubDate><description>Flock Safety Cameras, police shooting statistics, and contractor/developer compliance with city ordinances top the new business agenda. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
<item><title>City Council Budget and Finance Committee: agenda for Thursday, October 15, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-15-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-15-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/#agenda-2026-10-09T05:10:11-04:00</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:10:11 -0400</pubDate><description>Committee to review $70,000 EMS funding, $43,500 police grant, an ALPR pilot program, and a 20-year solar energy agreement with 978 Solar Development LLC. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
<item><title>City Council Personnel and Administration Committee: agenda for Thursday, October 15, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-15-city-council-personnel-and-administration-committee/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-15-city-council-personnel-and-administration-committee/#agenda-2026-10-09T05:10:11-04:00</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:10:11 -0400</pubDate><description>Appointment of Belgica Linette Perez as Director of Planning and Development, plus new ordinance for Assistant Director of Personnel. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
<item><title>City Council Committee of the Whole: agenda for Tuesday, October 13, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-13-city-council-committee-of-the-whole/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-13-city-council-committee-of-the-whole/#agenda-2026-10-08T05:10:35-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:35 -0400</pubDate><description>Vote on a "Vote of No Confidence" resolution regarding Mayor Brian A. DePeña, plus discussion of Attorney General complaints against a public officer. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
<item><title>City Council Ordinance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee: agenda for Tuesday, October 13, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-13-city-council-ordinance-and-intergovernmental-relations-committee/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-13-city-council-ordinance-and-intergovernmental-relations-committee/#agenda-2026-10-08T05:10:35-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:35 -0400</pubDate><description>New business includes a utility pole on Marston Street, parking changes on Orchard, Fairmont, Ferry, Alder, Wendell, Myrtle, Essex, and Trenton Streets. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
<item><title>Lawrence Housing Authority: agenda for Tuesday, October 13, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-13-lawrence-housing-authority/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-13-lawrence-housing-authority/#agenda-2026-10-08T05:10:35-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:35 -0400</pubDate><description>Insurance renewals, elevator maintenance contract, MRVP rent standards, admin plan rental increase changes, and reasonable accommodation policy updates. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF.</description></item>
<item><title>Commission on Disability: agenda for Thursday, October 8, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-08-commission-on-disability/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-08-commission-on-disability/#agenda-2026-10-06T05:07:01-04:00</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:07:01 -0400</pubDate><description>Planning for Autistic Month, Deaf Awareness Month payments, and Disability Awareness Month attendance on 10/22/26. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF.</description></item>
<item><title>City Council: agenda for Tuesday, October 6, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-06-city-council/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-06-city-council/#agenda-2026-10-03T05:07:08-04:00</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:07:08 -0400</pubDate><description>Zoning changes, parking rules, school roof bonds, and a no-confidence resolution on Mayor DePeña top the agenda. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF.</description></item>
<item><title>Planning Board: agenda for Wednesday, October 7, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-07-planning-board/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-07-planning-board/#agenda-2026-10-03T05:07:08-04:00</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:07:08 -0400</pubDate><description>Public hearings on special permits for 141 Winthrop Ave signage and 539-557 Common St mixed-use redevelopment. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF.</description></item>
<item><title>School Committee: agenda for Wednesday, October 7, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-07-school-committee/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-07-school-committee/#agenda-2026-10-03T05:07:08-04:00</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:07:08 -0400</pubDate><description>Receiver's quarterly update, policy updates on wellness and civil law enforcement, superintendent search update, and accountability data presentation. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF.</description></item>
<item><title>City Council: minutes of Monday, January 5, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-05-city-council/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-05-city-council/#minutes-2026-10-01T22:43:00-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:43:00 -0400</pubDate><description>Jeovanny Rodriguez elected City Council President and Ana Levy elected Vice President (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Not checked.</description></item>
<item><title>City Council: minutes of Tuesday, January 6, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-06-city-council/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-06-city-council/#minutes-2026-10-01T22:43:00-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:43:00 -0400</pubDate><description>Approved $975,000 purchase of airplane hangar at Lawrence Municipal Airport for Greater Lawrence Technical School. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Not checked.</description></item>
<item><title>City Council: minutes of Monday, January 12, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-12-city-council/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-12-city-council/#minutes-2026-10-01T22:43:00-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:43:00 -0400</pubDate><description>Ratified approval of $975,000 purchase of airplane hangar for Greater Lawrence Technical School. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Not checked.</description></item>
<item><title>City Council: minutes of Tuesday, January 20, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-20-city-council/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-20-city-council/#minutes-2026-10-01T22:43:00-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:43:00 -0400</pubDate><description>Approved $1,000,000 school repair funding, ADA grant spending, Rail Trail transfer, utility items, and multiple handicapped parking spots. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Not checked.</description></item>
<item><title>Lawrence Redevelopment Authority: minutes of Wednesday, January 21, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-21-lawrence-redevelopment-authority/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-01-21-lawrence-redevelopment-authority/#minutes-2026-10-01T22:43:00-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:43:00 -0400</pubDate><description>Authorized a financial review advertisement and an internship program proposal for the LRA. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Not checked.</description></item>
<item><title>City Council: minutes of Tuesday, February 3, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-02-03-city-council/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-02-03-city-council/#minutes-2026-10-01T22:43:00-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:43:00 -0400</pubDate><description>Council approved snow-related budget transfers, an Energy Advocate ordinance, and two union contracts. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Not checked.</description></item>
<item><title>Zoning Board of Appeals: minutes of Thursday, February 26, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-02-26-zoning-board-of-appeals/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-02-26-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-10-01T22:43:00-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:43:00 -0400</pubDate><description>Approved take-out restaurant permit at 12 Hampshire Street, allowed withdrawal at 132-134 Broadway, and continued two other cases. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Not checked.</description></item>
<item><title>Bellevue Cemetery Board: minutes of Wednesday, March 25, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-03-25-bellevue-cemetery-board/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-03-25-bellevue-cemetery-board/#minutes-2026-10-01T22:43:00-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:43:00 -0400</pubDate><description>Declined to sell cemetery land to a Warwick Street abutter and approved sending a Memorial Day letter to local officials. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Not checked.</description></item>
<item><title>Zoning Board of Appeals: minutes of Thursday, March 26, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-03-26-zoning-board-of-appeals/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-03-26-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-10-01T22:43:00-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:43:00 -0400</pubDate><description>Continued one case and approved three others, including a 324-unit mixed-use project at 9 Osgood Street with 11 conditions. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Not checked.</description></item>
<item><title>Licensing Board: agenda for Wednesday, October 7, 2026</title><link>https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-07-licensing-board/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://lawrence-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-10-07-licensing-board/#agenda-2026-10-01T22:42:49-04:00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:42:49 -0400</pubDate><description>New Common VIC licenses for Los Compadres Restaurant and El Piloncito Supermarket, plus a complaint against Eleven Kitchen &amp; Bar. (AI summary of the agenda. Check the original.) Checked against an AI transcription.</description></item>
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