Planning Board

Chelmsford Planning Board continued a three-lot residential subdivision and opened data center zoning work. Vice-chair Joel Luna presented a framework addressing hyperscale and colocation facilities, citing the Lowell Markley Data Center with 27 backup generators and 160,000 gallons of on-site

Planning Board defers Lady Slipper Lane definitive subdivision hearing to May 27. Applicant Donna Koulas seeks to subdivide her 7.52-acre property in the RB district into three lots, including two single-family homes and an accessory dwelling unit, requiring construction of a private paper road

Planning Board rejects citizens petition on family definition. The board unanimously voted 0-7 against recommending Article 26 to Town Meeting, which sought to overturn the Fall 2025 adoption of a revised "Family" definition aligned with Massachusetts state law and attorney general guidance. Chair

Planning Board unanimously recommends Proctor Road for town acceptance. Chair Chris Lavallee noted the motion covers the full road length to the town line and will proceed to Town Meeting if approved. The board also continued a citizens petition to overturn revised family-definition zoning (Article

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