Conservation Commission issues enforcement order requiring wetlands buffer restoration at Mill Road. The property owner, Luis Vilella, constructed a retaining wall within the protected 25-foot wetlands buffer zone without permits, triggering a Building Inspector citation and Cease and Desist Order.
Parker School Building Committee approves $25,883 Ai3 contract amendment for environmental services. Select Board Member Patrick Maloney chaired the unanimous 10-0 vote authorizing the amendment and a corresponding transfer from the Owner's Contingency account for geo-environmental work at the
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee endorsed revisions to the Great Lakes to Boston Paddle Plan. The committee voted to replace the former eastern route with the East Chelmsford Connector, responding to a request from D. Chandler, with Committee Chair R. Klinkhammer noting an ongoing
Agricultural Commission schedules April meeting to review expiring sugarhouse lease and recommend next steps. The Commission unanimously approved its November 2025 minutes. Town Manager Paul Cohen indicated the town wants evidence of the Cooking Buckets Sugarhouse operation's viability before
Commission on Disabilities receives Heart Pond accessibility grant update. The town secured a $65,000 state grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability for approximately $120,000 in improvements at Heart Pond, including sidewalk installation, wheelchair ramps, and drainage repairs. Director
Chelmsford Recycling Committee approved prior minutes and scheduled spring outreach. Sustainability Manager Chris Haley reported January 2026 tonnage: 296.23 tons recycling, 825.18 tons trash, 2.4 tons compost, and 1,989 pounds textile recycling across 131 enrolled curbside households. The
Chelmsford Finance Committee backs $176.4 million FY2027 operating budget. Town Manager Paul E. Cohen reported the budget allocates $78.15 million to Chelmsford Public Schools, a 3.3 percent increase, and funds general government operations at $40.1 million, up 3.2 percent, while maintaining level
Tree Committee approves memorial tree plaque, moves 2026 planting program forward. Christine Clancy reported approximately 35 quality applications received for the front yard planting initiative, with capacity for roughly 50 trees; the DPW will assess suitability and conduct site visits before
Planning Board closes hearings on zoning amendments ahead of spring town meeting. Chair Chris Lavallee steered the board to unanimously close the public hearing on Community Enhancement and Investment Overlay District amendments addressing use regulations, performance standards, and outdoor
Library Trustees approve $150,000 endowment CD and defer health request. Chair Kevin Hamilton led the board through three investment recommendations from financial advisor John Sousa, unanimously approving the transfer of $150,000 from Citizens Bank to a new 35-month Library Endowment CD at Lowell
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