Housing Advisory Board discusses shifting mission and partnerships. At its March 4 meeting, Chair Deborah Taverna led discussion on the board's continued purpose in light of current housing conditions, with member Kirk Fulton distributing resources the Chelmsford Housing Authority uses to assist
The Managed Growth Strategy Task Force endorsed a phased planning framework to define Chelmsford's growth trajectory over a decade. Co-Chair John Sousa presided over discussion of a NMCOG survey completed by all committee members, with consultants Chris Hayes and Michael Asciola presenting next
Vinal Square panel endorses $84,000 Varney Playground phase two with Railroad Foundation backing. The Strategic Action Plan Committee voted unanimously March 2 to recommend Article 25, allocating community preservation funds for an all-inclusive merry-go-round, with the foundation pledging $10,000
Historic District Commission welcomes new member, continues sign and lighting enforcement. Chair Brenda Lovering presided over five commissioners present at the March 2 meeting. The Commission delayed distribution of finalized design guidelines until the April 6 meeting, after revising a letter to
Chelmsford's Final Square Strategic Action Plan Committee scaled back its planned spring festival and unanimously endorsed two town meeting warrant articles at its March 2 meeting.
The Chelmsford Military Community Covenant voted 4-0 to approve prior meeting minutes and confirmed logistics for a Volunteer Fair on March 28 and an Annual Cookout on August 11. Brian Fredriksson will staff 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the fair and provide CMCC banner and magnets; Bradley Panton covers
Chelmsford Select Board signs warrant for spring town election and meeting. Vice Chair Pat Wojtas, with Clerk Aaron D. Cunningham and Board Member Jeffrey A. Hardy, unanimously approved the warrant containing 36 articles for the April 7 annual town election and April 27 spring annual town meeting.
Finance Committee votes on minutes, hears FY27 budget presentations. The committee approved the February 12 meeting minutes six in favor, one abstention. Fire Chief Gary Ryan presented a $7,748,513 FY2027 operating budget with staffing at 63.5 full-time equivalents, noting that Stations 3 and 5
Planning Board approves industrial subdivision for Riverneck Road. The board unanimously granted definitive subdivision approval and a special permit to Commonwealth Construction and Utilities Co. for a 5.4-acre project creating three industrial-zoned lots and a frontage roadway, with the
Board of Assessors tables appraisal proposal for LandVest property. The Chelmsford Board of Assessors discussed a professional appraisal recommended by Town Counsel for 255 Princeton Street, owned by LandVest, Inc., but deferred the decision pending additional data from Chief Assessor Regan LeMay