Chelmsford Select Board Tackles Healthcare, Legislative Priorities, and Budget Concerns

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting recently addressed matters including healthcare cost challenges, legislative priorities, and budgetary concerns affecting the town. Discussions involved healthcare’s fiscal impact on the community, legislative efforts to manage local issues, and anticipated budget constraints in the coming fiscal years.

Chelmsford Select Board Approves Body Camera Initiative with Union Support

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting on November 17, 2025, saw notable decisions, notably the unanimous approval to equip the police department with body-worn cameras, supported by union negotiations for a 1% salary increase contingent on the program’s full implementation. This initiative aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and community trust in local law enforcement, with the town seeking grant funding to support the purchase and implementation costs.

Chelmsford Faces $3 Million Budget Deficit Amid Rising Costs and Limited Revenue Growth

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting delved into several pressing financial issues, prominently highlighting a projected budget deficit of approximately $3 million for the upcoming fiscal year. This shortfall, against a total budget of around $176 million, underscores the financial challenges the town faces, compounded by rising health insurance premiums, static revenue sources, and escalating fixed costs.

Chelmsford Select Board Approves Housing Production Plan Amid Rising Health Insurance Costs

Overview: In a recent Chelmsford Select Board meeting, members approved the town’s Housing Production Plan (HPP) for 2025 to 2030, which aims to address local housing needs while enhancing community trust in housing initiatives. The meeting also tackled increases in retiree health insurance premiums and marked the 20th anniversary of the Wish Project, a local nonprofit.

Chelmsford Board Approves Indigenous People’s Day, Engages in PFAS Remediation Efforts

Overview: The recent Chelmsford Select Board meeting focused on several developments, including the adoption of an Indigenous People’s Day proclamation, updates on PFAS remediation, and approvals for local business licenses. The Board also discussed strategic initiatives in public health and infrastructure.