City government lets down soccer kids

GN: The following was sent to Parents of Lowell Youth Soccer

Subject: From: Lowell – LYSA- League Update (325998-318876)

Hello All -

We just wanted to make you aware of a letter that was submitted and will appear in tomorrow’s edition of The Lowell Sun as A Letter to the Editor. Some of you have raised the concern of bathrooms during the week. We have made arrangements to have a port-a-potty at the field for weekday practice sessions. It will be delivered this weekend. We want you to be aware that we are trying our best to look out for the league as well as our children both now and for the future.

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City government lets down soccer kids

The Lowell Youth Soccer Association is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that has run a top-notch soccer league for over 30 years for tens of thousands of Lowell kids.

In an effort to raise money to keep registration costs down and at the same time address a public-health issue, the LYSA paid for and built a concession stand (with private funds) at the soccer complex, that included four restrooms to accommodate the thousands of Lowellians that come to the field regularly.

As it stands now, we are forced to close the bathrooms during the week because the septic tank cannot handle the waste volume, which causes overflows of sewage in the public bathrooms.

Several years ago septic tanks were installed, due to the expense of running a separate sewer line and to save taxpayers money because of the planned construction of the new Walgreens at the Rourke Bridge on Middlesex Street. At that time, the plan was to extend the new sewer line to the bathrooms to save on costs.

At every public hearing and meeting on the project, the issue of extending a sewer line a short distance to the city’s six-acre soccer field to provide sewer service to the four bathrooms was always discussed. This sewer line extension was also something I raised at two on-site meetings with the Walgreens developer, Coffman Realty.

This condition was recommended by both the City Engineer and Wastewater as an infrastructure improvement that should be completed. It was also stated by Assistant City Manager Adam Baacke that this requirement would be addressed before the issuance of a building permit during the Site Plan Review process.

LYSA trusted the city would deliver on its statements.

Sadly, I recently learned that the city did not require the developer to construct this sewer-line extension.

According to the Development Services, a paperwork issue seemed to have slipped through the cracks and a “formal comment” requesting the sewer-line extension was not submitted by the City, to the developer.
We seem to have continual “paperwork” and “permit” issues in this city.

So the next time the septic tank overflows and backs up into the bathrooms, I will let the parents and thousands of taxpayers that come to enjoy a soccer match at the field that hooking up the sewer line to public bathrooms was a “wish list item” that the city didn’t think was important enough to mandate be included.

Walgreens’ corporate leaders should also be disheartened to learn that their developer, Mr. Coffman, didn’t think it was important enough to spend a few more dollars to be a good corporate neighbor for the kids of Lowell who have a great field to play on, but can’t use the bathrooms Monday through Friday because of the fear they may overflow. Those same people will undoubtedly be visiting their store during the soccer season.

Rodney Elliott
President
Lowell Youth Soccer Association

Team Micky & Toys for Tots

Team Micky Ward Charities will be having a Toys for Tots night this Saturday Dec 10th at The Center Ice Pub in Chelmsford from 8:30 – 12:30…everyone please come down to donate and say Hi to Micky and Johnny Decouteaux.

Dennis Murphy Dedication

Greater Lowell Technical High School Dedication of the Auxiliary Gym in honor of

Mr. E. Dennis Murphy

Saturday, October 8, 2011

1:30 p.m. Kick-Off

Followed by a Half-Time Ceremony

Greater Lowell Technical High School

250 Pawtucket Boulevard

Tyngsborough, MA

THE 1ST ANNUAL SHAWN M. DUMONT GOLF CLASSIC -Reminder

Monday, August 15 · 8:00am – 11:00am
Campbell’s Scottish Highlands Golf Course
79 Brady Avenue
Salem, NH

We are hosting this Tournament to raise funds for a scholarship in Shawn‘s name to benefit the students of the Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical High School. The success of this special day of sharing cannot be achieved without the generous support of people like you. We would like to invite you to join us in supporting this event as a golfer, hole sponsor, or a donator.

The Golf Classic day begins with registration at 8:00 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost to participate in this Classic is $600 per foursome or $150 per player, which includes green fees, cart, steak and chicken dinner, and various refreshments and prizes, including a $5,000 Hole In-One opportunity.

Without having to step out onto the course, you can still support the Shawn M. Dumont Scholarship through a direct donation or sponsorship by purchasing tickets for the lunch portion of the tournament at the cost of $50 per person or donate a prize to be used in our raffle.

Player spots are limited.

To make your reservation,donation or if you have any questions Please email Mike/Chris at dumontgolfclassic@comcast.​net, or call Mike at 978-937-0725.

On behalf of the Shawn M. Dumont Golf Classic Committee, we thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the Classic.

THE 1ST ANNUAL SHAWN M. DUMONT GOLF CLASSIC

The Wonderful Dumont Family have been great friends for many years. Gerry & his lovely wife Mickey are faithful Blog readers. I’ve known his brothers Roger and Frankie since I was a kid and I miss seeing my friend Paula and her husband Mike and his mom Donna. If you are a golfer this tournament is for you and helps out a worthy cause.

We are pleased to invite you to The 1st Annual Shawn M. Dumont Golf Classic, to be held on Monday, August 15, 2011, at Campbell’s Scottish Highlands Golf Course, 79 Brady Avenue, Salem, NH. We are hopeful that this day of golf and fundraising will become one of the premier events on the golf calendar for years to come. This event is being held in memory of Shawn M. Dumont, who was taken from us far too early.

We are hosting this Tournament to raise funds for a scholarship in Shawn‘s name to benefit the students of the Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical High School. The success of this special day of sharing cannot be achieved without the generous support of people like you. We would like to invite you to join us in supporting this event as a golfer, hole sponsor, or a donator.

The Golf Classic day begins with registration at 8:00 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost to participate in this Classic is $600 per foursome or $150 per player, which includes green fees, cart, steak and chicken dinner, and various refreshments and prizes.

Without having to step out onto the course, you can still support the Shawn M. Dumont Scholarship through a direct donation or sponsorship by using the enclosed form. You may also purchase tickets for the lunch portion of the tournament at the cost of $50 per person or donate a prize to be used in our raffle.

Player spots are limited. To make your reservation, email Mike/Chris at dumontgolfclassic@comcast.net, or call Mike at 978-937-0725.

On behalf of the Shawn M. Dumont Golf Classic Committee, we thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the Classic.

Opening Day In Boston

Brad Marchand/Bruins Playoff Party…Jon Goode

Brad Marchand Flyer

Hello all,

We are doing a very special charity event with Boston Bruins rookie sensation Brad Marchand on Thursday, April 7th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Skybox Restaurant in Tewksbury. I’m hoping you have interest in attending or know of any other Bruins fans who would love to attend. I am hoping for a great crowd for him as the Bruins head into the playoffs.

Tickets are $20 each with proceeds to benefit the C2 Mission, which is a charitable foundation to benefit children and families affected by Cerebral Palsy. Each ticket includes an 8×10 picture of Brad Marchand, autograph opportunity, photo opportunity and a chance to participate in a Q&A with Marchand. We will also be hosting a Bruins silent auction and raffle.

If you can’t make it you can still purchase tickets to get an autographed picture because with each ticket comes an autographed picture which you can use for yourself, a gift or donate to charity. Or you could let anyone else use the tickets.

Tickets are limited to 200 for this event. To reserve tickets please e-mail Jon Goode at jgoode@lowellspinners.com or call directly at 978-805-5106. Please note if you are attending the event with children or a guest you do not need to pay for a ticket to gain entrance into the event. If you would like to get an autograph that would require a ticket.

Please feel free to forward along the attched flyer to anyone who may have interest.

Many Thanks!!

Jon Goode