Task force charts managed-growth plan framework with NMCOG consultants.
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
Managed Growth Strategy Task force · Meeting of March 4, 2026
CHELMSFORD — 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 steps: the task force will develop two to three development scenarios with supporting infrastructure and policy recommendations, anchored in current-conditions baseline data and input from the Housing Production Plan, Open Space Plan, and Strategic Plan. NMCOG and committee member Evan Belansky will pursue grant funding; the full committee will review updated documents in May.
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Source: the Managed Growth Strategy Task force meeting of March 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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