Robert J. Gignac, Former Lowell School Committee Member

01/22/2026

10/02/2025

I’m saddened by the passing of State Senator Ed Kennedy. We served together when he was Mayor and Chair of the School Committee, and we quickly became friends. During that time, I came to deeply value his wisdom, open-mindedness, and sharp political instincts. Ed was a dedicated public servant and Lowell legend.

For years we had a running joke that I named my daughter Kennedy in his honor — until he visited my office and saw all the memorabilia from a different Kennedy clan. He just laughed and shook his head. It’s one of my favorite memories of our friendship.

My deepest sympathy to his family and friends that he cherished and was so proud of.

Rest in peace, Ed.

09/05/2025

12/29/2024

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04/27/2024

But Robert Gignac, whose house abuts the property, said the heavy equipment onsite looked as if it was brought in to fill in the wetlands area.

“Talking to my neighbors, they also saw all this going on,” Gignac said. “In our opinion and observation, over the last year or so, it almost appears as though the developer was filling in wetlands to avoid this whole conversation. It’s been a wetland for my entire life and miraculously it looks like it has disappeared according to the engineer’s report.”

LOWELL — The residents of Christian Hill came out to voice their alarm at a proposed development of 17 single-family homes being built around the perimeter of what they said was wetlands protected …

06/09/2023

When I joined LCCPS, I made it a mission to launch this program for our families. After three years of trying to secure the funding and staffing, we were able to launch this incredible program to teach English to our parents.

So appreciative to be part of this team that supports every member of our community, including our adult learners.

03/28/2022

Well wishes for my former colleague Andy Descoteaux. Andy has been a tireless advocate for Lowell’s students, families and staff. Thank you for your decades of service as an educator and school committee member. Take care my friend.