Chelmsford School Infrastructure Projects Seek Funding Boost Amid Growing Needs

Overview: The Chelmsford Planning Board meeting focused on urgent infrastructure projects for local schools, highlighting the need for significant funding to address aging roofs, outdated safety systems, and essential electrical upgrades. These projects are important for maintaining the safety, compliance, and functionality of school facilities, with a proposed budget of millions to cover various critical needs.

Chelmsford Prioritizes Infrastructure Upgrades Amid Rising Costs and Aging Equipment

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Chelmsford Planning Board discussed infrastructure upgrades and equipment replacements across town departments, emphasizing the need to address aging facilities and rising costs, particularly focusing on municipal buildings and vehicle fleets.

Chelmsford Planning Board Denies Special Permit for Riverneck Road Contractor Yard Amid Traffic Concerns

Overview: The Chelmsford Planning Board’s recent meeting was marked by debate and the eventual denial of a special permit for an outdoor contractor yard at 191 to 195 Riverneck Road. Concerns over increased truck traffic and its potential impact on neighborhood safety and character dominated discussions. The board also addressed multiple planning and zoning issues, including the redevelopment of a fire station and a solar project on a landfill.

Proposed Mixed-Use Development Sparks Traffic and Safety Concerns in Chelmsford Planning Board Meeting

Overview: The Chelmsford Planning Board meeting on October 22nd was dominated by discussions on a proposed mixed-use development on Independence Drive. This project, which includes a small pizza restaurant and 15 apartments, raised concerns about traffic, safety, and compliance with local regulations. The board heard from representatives and residents, focusing on the safety implications of increased traffic and the compatibility of the development with the community’s residential character.

Chelmsford Planning Board Weighs Impact of Proposed Developments on Traffic and Safety

Overview: The Chelmsford Planning Board meeting focused heavily on the implications of several proposed projects, particularly in terms of traffic impact and community safety. The board examined modifications to a property on Glenn Avenue and the Crooked Springs Water Treatment Plant, while also considering the repercussions of a mixed-use development on Riverneck Road and a new fire station at Kate’s Corner.