Two Chelmsford obituaries were posted this week: McDonnell, Elisabeth B. "Lisa," 90, who died October 5, 2026, and Wright, Charlene C. (Clark), 85, who died October 10, 2026. Both were longtime Chelmsford residents whose arrangements were handled by Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Crema…
Chelmsford's Planning Board meets Wednesday as four other town boards convene this week. Also in today's brief (9 items): Chelmsford defender helps UMass Lowell stay unbeaten; Conservation Commission meets at town offices Tuesday; Historical Commission meets Tuesday night; Council on Ag…
Chelmsford's Planning Board approved a 12-unit North Road apartment conversion while a Chelmsford Mall drive-thru fight dragged on.
State flags Chelmsford High for special education testing participation as districtwide MCAS scores climb sharply. From our own coverage: State flags Chelmsford High for testing gap. Also in today's brief (9 items): Chelmsford utility contractor sold, project impact unclear; Town posts …
Chelmsford High flagged for special ed testing gap as districtwide MCAS scores climb. Dr.
Gov. Healey declares an energy emergency and launches a heating oil rebate as Chelmsford schools and boards meet this week. Also in today's brief (11 items): Healey launches heating oil rebate amid energy emergency; Town manager issues corrections to October newsletter; Library book gro…
Chelmsford's Finance Committee heard a proposal Oct. 1 from resident John Ray to form a volunteer-led committee studying the restoration of a town Parks and Recreation Department, which once ran about 400 programs a year. Separately, at the Sept. 28 Select Board meeting, Precinct 5 resi…
Two Chelmsford obituaries were published this week: Shaw, Margaret Mary (Craig), 93, who died Tuesday, September 29, and Bielawski, Janessa G., 59, who died Thursday, October 1. Shaw was born in Warrington, England, and her notice was posted by Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home via Legacy.c…
Select Board meets Monday as town kicks off a packed week of board hearings. Also in today's brief (11 items): North Chelmsford Water District meets Monday; Select Board meets Monday evening; Historic District Commission convenes Monday night; Board of Assessors meets Tuesday morning.
The Chelmsford Zoning Board of Appeals approved an addition at 16 Hitchinpost Road but stalled two other cases over notice and design problems. The board granted Gary Baker, representing owners Charles and Madelaine Needles, a special permit for a 37-foot front setback where 40 feet is required.