Op-ed: From summer gatherings to civic action, pledge to vote

Op-ed: From summer gatherings to civic action, pledge to vote

As we gather with family and friends for summer cookouts and community celebrations, there’s no better time to reflect on what civic participation truly means. Beyond the barbecues and neighborhood gatherings lies the heart of our democracy: the right to participate in shaping our community’s future. I’m asking my fellow Lowellians to make a commitment that will echo far beyond any summer celebration — a pledge to vote in Lowell’s Municipal Elec…