I've used this parking facility a few times while going to Middlesex community college dental…read moreschool. The garage is usually full, but I've managed to get a spot every time. The way it works as you drive in prior to entering the garage you have to push a button to get a ticket and then the automatic arm will lift and let the car through. Inside a few areas where it's a little little tricky to go up to different floors so be careful. The spots inside our little bit tight, they could use a good five or six extra inches to make easy exiting from your car. The spots are pretty tight. That being said it is an open garage so it is not heated and it gets pretty cold in the winter. The staircase is enclosed, so there is no ice or wind. You have to remember to pay before going to your car as you put the ticket in an automated machine then you pay with a credit card and then it returns your ticket which will be scanned on the way out of the garage. The pricing seems pretty reasonable. I am not sure if they have low pricing or if I'm just used to Boston's horrific rates. Either way, I'm pleased with the cost at this location. I have not interacted with any employees at this location. Hopefully they are nice. The garage seems pretty well kept even though I haven't seen any workers.

The library have a lot of interesting books and dvds. Nice library with resources. You will need…read moretime to get around, the place is big.

Hmm. I guess the fact that I'm the one adding this listing to Yelp says a lot about the current…read morestate of Lowell. Once the stomping grounds of such intellectuals as Kerouac, Whistler and even Poe, for a time, the library is now mostly a tomb and a shrine to days gone by. This library is so spectacular though, it's part of the reason we moved here to begin with. The service is so-so by library standards (my mom was a librarian for 10 years, so I'm picky), and the computer search system is AWful, but you can just wander around in it like it's a giant old mansion and let the books find you. There are HUGE historical paintings on the main floor of old revolutionary stuff, plus a few artifacts from the bygone era. The library is also a memorial to fallen soldiers, and their hallowed names grace the walls and halls of the buiding and stairwells, casting a ghostly reverence on passers-by. Outside, it looks like some sort of gothic cathedral, complete with relief scuplture and some old cannons from our bloodied past. Inside, there are 5 floors of books, books and more books, plus the ghost of Jack Kerouac wandering around. Say hi if you see him. As libraries go, the audiovisual section is rather poor, but they have a huge children's section. Great place to take your kid on any rainy afternoon and let them delve into the depths of their own imagination. Here are some stats and info tidbits from their website: From its first collection of 3,500 volumes, the Pollard Memorial Library today houses a collection of approximately 236,000 volumes, plus videos, CDs, DVDs, microfilm collections and museum passes. Membership in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium gives Lowell residents direct access to the holdings of 35 libraries in the region. Circulation of materials amounts to almost 250,000 annually, with approximately one-third of this activity occurring in the children's collection. Although the library as an institution was established in 1844, this building dates back to 1893, and it's still in great shape. The attention to detail regarding the interior (and exterior) ornamentation is breathtaking. Plus, they have on display the largest piece of porcelain to ever come out of Japan, in the form of a huge vase on the main stairwell. Park downtown or in a garage and walk, though, since the parking situation is pretty non-existent. There's a bus stop right in front, but don't be put-off. The main entrance is around the side for nwo, since the front doors are closed off for some reason. Also, they have weird hours, closing at 9 M-Th, but then at 5pm on Fri and Sat. See the website for more details on events, hours and library materials.

It's 11pm on Sunday and your usual wifi hotspot is closed, but you still have some online research…read moreleft for that report due at 9am on Monday and working at home is not an option. Have no fear, Lydon Library is here! You can plug in and log on until 2am Sunday thru Thursday during the academic year (September-May)... yes, I said 2AM you procrastinating over-achiever!! Most people are being stupid or sleeping at that hour, but here at UMass Lowell the future engineers and scientists are cramming in their last few hours of studying. (See website for full hours of operation.) This could be Lowell's best kept secret- especially the library's new second floor "Learning Commons" with a variety of seating and table options. Admittedly, I have a slight furniture crush on the acrylic tables that don't overheat my laptop like traditional wood tables do. For the awesome convenience of free late night fast internet you will pay a small price. The entrance is somewhat obscured by Alumni Hall and parking is a bit of an issue. You might get lucky if it's after 5pm and a spot is available behind Cumnock or Southwick Hall. The closest public parking lot is up the street near Egg Roll Cafe- about two blocks from the library. Since EC and DD close before 10pm, your nearest caffeine addiction can be cured by 7-Eleven on Mammoth Rd. Now that you have the power of insider knowledge, I expect that you'll only use it for forces of good.

Shockingly WAY more easy than I thought. Ward bought us a new car, so I did the paperwork. No…read moreissues with parking, plenty of on street spots. I threw a whole 75 cents in the meter. PRO - Plenty of seating inside, all clean. The young man who did the paperwork & gave me my plates was WICKED nice. I asked him for "an easy to remember plate" & he showed me all the ones he had & let me pick one! Thank you! He was quick & efficient & made the process painless. Hadn't made an appointment but on a weekday AM I was in/out in 30 minutes. Not bad at all for the RMV. CON- Walked in & asked by the grumpy cop? Security guard? "Got an appointment? No...to the right". Acted like I was bothering him as he busily checked his phone. RMV should get a better greeter. SO IF YOU GO - MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. I had a guy come in after me as I waited to get my paperwork checked (before getting a number & sitting down) & Appointment Guy got taken care of first. I noticed the paperwork guy used a different machine to print my ticket than Appointment Guys, so I thought, "oh man gonna be here all day". Thankfully place wasn't busy. I'd make an appointment next time just in case.

I have never felt such a sense of frustration at any other government agency. The Mass RMV is…read moreinefficient and understaffed. I arrived 10 minutes after opening and there were only 2 staff working and a line of over 20 people. Massachusetts needs to invest money in the RMV so that dealing with this state service is not a painful part of people's life to deal with.

Attended a Boston Fleet game here last night, parking was a breeze, a very short walk to the venue…read more The venue itself was incredibly clean, everyone was friendly, the food prices weren't overly expensive, beer prices were a little high, but overall we had a great time, will definitely be back for another Fleet game!

We went to see a college hockey game. We got there early thinking about parking since it is a…read morelarge venue and one parking garage next to it. The game wasn't sold out so we had no problem finding parking or exiting the place. We had fun watching the game. Food was good and bathrooms were clean.

Came here for a sweet 16 so this review is just on the function hall and not on the bar for…read moremembers. I have to say for a function hall on the outskirts of Downtown Lowell, this place is nice! It was very clean and well maintained. The room was a great size! They had about 20 tables with 8 seats at each table. It was tight walking around but still, the seating capacity was great! There was plenty of dance floor room and space for the buffet to be set up. I was really impressed in that capacity. The bar was well stocked offered a good variety. Only problem was that it was a bit slow turning out drinks so I line did form there (but that could be solved by hiring an additional bartender). There was a problem with the bathroom at one point as well. The toilet backed up in the mens room and the smell carried through out the room. The staff was quick to find a solution though! The biggest drawback to this place is the parking! They do not have a designated parking lot so you're left to park on the street. Being so close to residential properties and other businesses, parking was slim and tight. I think if I was to go to another party there I would uber.

I just had the pleasure of being called for jury duty at the new Lowell Justice Center. The…read morebuilding is brand spanking new and in excellent condition. The waiting area for the jurors was clean, well kept, and generally comfortable. There were even several hepa air filters running in the waiting area. Bathrooms are inside the waiting area and we're squeaky clean and updated. The people working here were fantastic and very communicative about the process. As an added bonus there's a small store/coffee shop in the lobby. The store even sells lottery tickets if you need a scratch ticket fix. Overall this a great place if you're stuck here for jury duty. The only let down was the lack of free parking for jurors. I ended up parking at a garage down the street for $7.50.

My small claim got brought in front of clerk magistrate, Janelle Amadon.As a civilian we rely on…read morethe court to make an educated decision based off of facts and receipts.Janelle Amadon did not. I bought a car from Donald St John $5300 who was selling the truck for his uncle. Come to find out he left paper work in the car of the person who sold him the vehicle (it was not his uncle)and the bill of sales that states everything wrong with the car.A few days after the purchase the transmission went. Of course Donald would not take back the car.So I reached out to the previous owner who forwarded text messages of him and Donald and how he bought the car for $2000. She asked is there any reason for me to believe this is not your number Donald. He replied no, that is my number. If magistrates cannot make an educated decision/ and have some level of common sense, then it should go in front of a judge.

The overall station is good. Clean, well lit, and properly maintained. Due to the land they had…read moreto work with, the parking areas are divided by the tracks. This shortfall is compounded by no proper way to cross the tracks or board a train when it's in the station if you're on the "wrong" side. A word about the parking.... The lots are large and easy to get into. I've never been unable to get a spot. It's a "remember your number" central station type payment system. With an archaic "fold your bills and slide them into a numbered slot" type. This is far Far FAR less convenient then a booth or even an automated system with app support. As it's probably owned by the town, they have zero incentive to change it. All in all, this is still the best way to commute into Boston. Easier to get to then Lowell (and $50 cheaper a month) with the same access to Boston!

I am only writing this review so that someone at MBTA might see it and try to fix. I don't have a…read moreproblem with the station itself. I have always seen it clean and in good order, and so long as you arrive early enough you can cross the platform to the train across the way without hassle. The BIGGEST problem I have with this station is that if you arrive after 8am, you will not get a parking spot. It has now happened to me more than 4 times when I tried to go into Boston by commuter rail after 8am, there is no parking. There are two lots, one on either side of the tracks, and both are completely full. Not even in the waaaaay back do they have any available. It happened to me today, and I wasn't alone because there were about 7 other cars all driving up and down the rows trying to find a space frantically before the train arrived. So that alone is 7 people whose money the MBTA missed out on because they couldn't park. I'm sure it happens much more often than that. Then they wonder why MBTA is bleeding money. Also, the pay for parking system is antiquated. No one carries around $1 bills or dollar coins anymore. Let's catch up to the 21st century, yeah?

my name is Margot i went to last night game and got to meet the canalagator he is handsome and meet…read moreall of the players and I had an awesome time thanks lowell spinners

Their marketing/promotion department is terrible and not at all organized. There aren't many…read morereasons to pay $40 per person for a seat in Row M of Section 102 for Single A baseball, but I did find one. I'm a huge fan of The Office and the Spinners were advertising an Office Trivia Night featuring an appearance by Leslie David Baker who played Stanley on the show. There was also a BBQ buffet included in the price. The BBQ was ok, not bad for a baseball game, but nothing to write home about. Burgers, dogs (with no grill marks), ribs, pulled pork and pulled chicken, corn on the cob, beans, but no corn bread. The trivia was fun too, some nice and easy questions and some real difficult ones. We didn't finish in the top 3, but we still had a good time. The promotions department really dropped the ball on the appearance by Stanley. He was there, but not for the trivia. He was up on the concourse and you needed a special ticket to see him, the $40 Office Trivia ticket wasn't good enough. No one from the trivia company or the Spinners mentioned this. By the time we realized this the Spinners were sold out (those were the words the employee who turned us away from the line used). It seems the Spinners are desperate for people to come that they have no problem misleading people into paying $40 for a single a baseball game. There was no value there on this particular night. Save yourself and check out the Portland Sea Dogs or Pawtucket Red Sox for the same or lower cost and a higher level of baseball.