No school today. Most of the neighboring districts had delays. This winter, it's more likely that Lowell will cancel school rather than delay its opening. The reason? Last spring's budget cuts included a substantial reduction in bus transportation. Many children who used to be picked up near their homes and transported to and from school must now either walk or find their own rides. With so many more children on the road on dark, snowy mornings, safety concerns will result in more frequent cancellations.