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Commission on Disabilities approves prior minutes, hears ADA updates

The Chelmsford Commission on Disabilities approved prior minutes and received reports on town accessibility initiatives. Chair Joanne Stanway led discussion of ADA improvements at Sunny Meadow and Beach Chair, presented by Support Services Manager Kristina Bruce. Building Commissioner and ADA

Recycling Committee endorses Massachusetts bottle bills.

Chelmsford Recycling Committee unanimously backs two state bottle bills. The committee endorsed H.3464 and S.2235, which would raise the container deposit from 5 cents to 10 cents and expand coverage to additional container types in order to reduce litter and improve redemption rates.

Finance Committee reviews four major budgets for fiscal 2027 town meeting.

Finance Committee reviews four major FY27 budgets before town meeting. Library Director Lesley Kimball presented a 5 percent budget increase driven by utilities, technology, and state aid requirements, while Public Health Director Donna Greenwood reported $239,705 in cumulative salary reductions

Tree Committee advances 2026 front yard planting program with 67 applications.

Chelmsford Tree Committee advances 2026 front yard planting program with 67 applications received. Christine Clancy reported that applications exceed the initial 50-tree target and that the Department of Public Works will assess site suitability before final approvals. John Thompson presented an

Planning Board continues petition hearing, advances zoning work on Riverneck area

Planning Board continues citizens petition on Family definition, postpones hearing. The board advanced work on affordable housing payment-in-lieu provisions, with Chair Chris Lavallee proposing to remove dollar amounts from bylaw language to allow annual fee adjustments through public hearings