Schools · School Committee
Committee Backs Lang Review, Weighs Parker Vote
The Chelmsford School Committee approved Superintendent Jay Lang's annual evaluation and heard a push to accelerate the Parker Middle School funding vote to February.
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Government · Conservation
Commission delays Freeman Lake vote 30 days
The Chelmsford Conservation Commission heard dueling evidence over a possible Freeman Lake pickerel weed die-off and put the issue off for 30 days.
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission continues Freeman Lake review; holds three regulatory hearings.
Conservation Commission holds Freeman Lake for 30-day review following Diquat treatment. Residents Wanda Dunn and Allan Beede presented photographs of declining native Pickerel Weed; Water and Wetlands officials, including DPW Director Christine Clancy and Town Engineer Courtney Thompson,
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of 2026-07-20 through 2026-07-26
This week's Chelmsford obituary column carries one notice: Spinello, Marie Angele, 70, who died July 22, 2026, with arrangements under the care of Holden-Dunn-Lawler Funeral Home.
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Chelmsford Patch Flags Coffee Shop Opening, Bar Closure in Food Week
A new coffee shop opening and a beloved bar's closure led Massachusetts food news Monday, per Chelmsford Patch. The outlet's "Famous Coffee Shop Opens + Beloved Massachusetts Bar Closing: MA Food Week" roundup, distributed July 27, 2026, also noted a breakfast spot shutting its doors af…
Government · Board of Assessors
Board of Assessors approves tax commitments totaling $66.96 million.
Board of Assessors approves preliminary FY 2027 tax commitments totaling $66.96 million. Chairman Samuel P. Chase and Member Gabriel Francisco voted unanimously to approve $64.13 million in real estate tax, $1.99 million in personal property tax, and $833,574 in Community Preservation Act
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board adds parcels to Riverneck rezoning plan
The Chelmsford Planning Board expanded its proposed Riverneck neighborhood rezoning and continued the 9 Lady Slipper Lane subdivision hearing to August 12 on a 6-0 roll call vote.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board continues Lady Slipper Lane subdivision hearing to August 12.
Planning Board continues Lady Slipper Lane hearing and advances multiple zoning initiatives. The board unanimously continued the public hearing for Donna Koulas's three-lot definitive subdivision at 9 Lady Slipper Lane to August 12, 2026. Chair Chris Lavallee closed discussion on 210 Boston Road
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Chelmsford to Raze Two Old Firehouses for New Fire Stations
Chelmsford will raze two of its old firehouses to make way for new fire stations built at the same time. The construction projects for both replacement stations are set to proceed simultaneously, according to a report from Firehouse Magazine, a national trade publication covering the fi…
Government · Select Board
Select Board approves two business licenses
The Chelmsford Select Board approved two business licenses and delayed its fiscal 2027 goals update until a new town manager arrives.