Chelmsford Planning Board endorsed a lot combination at 3 Beaulieu Street and advanced neighborhood rezoning. The board approved an ANR application for Marc Malo to merge three parcels, with Community Development Director Evan Belansky confirming lots remain separately taxed despite zoning merger.
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
Chelmsford boards advance lighting bylaw to town meeting. The Planning Board and Finance Committee voted April 8 to advance a revised outdoor lighting bylaw to town meeting. The Planning Board unanimously recommended both Article 27 (the bylaw) and Article 28 (zoning change) on 7-0 votes. The
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
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
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
Chelmsford Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan and special permit for the Water District's new PFAS treatment facility at Riverneck on Orleans Street. The 50 Orleans Street project, presented by AECOM's Justin Rosenberg, includes a new treatment building, access driveway, and site
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