Old Court; Probably not the best on James Beard or a college barhopper’s list, but the food is good, the staff is kind and helpful, the owners are terrific and the atmosphere is fun but under control.

That being said, I don’t go out much anymore so this is mostly just nostalgia talking. The Old Court has always been my go to in Lowell when I want a good drink and a few minutes bellied up to a bar.

I interviewed the guy who owns Wannalancit once and he told me it costs about $30,000 per season to light that, though that was about a decade ago and I think before LEDs.

I suspect it’s still cost prohibitive though. I’m not sure how much the bridges cost but maybe the city could do it now that we have LEDs. I think the bridges are supported by someone other than the city though.

I’d support expanding that effort.

Edit to add my old story on this from 2010 when it wasn't lit: $30,000 per year according to John Power, the primary owner https://www.lowellsun.com/2010/12/01/lowell-pining-for-holiday-landmark/amp/

Also an MV Mag story with the cost and no paywall: https://www.mvmag.net/2016/11/27/christmas-stack/