Chelmsford Select Board Shifts Focus to Cannabis Regulations and Fiscal Challenges

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting on November 18, 2024, was laden with discussions on issues, including the consideration of cannabis regulations and the town’s fiscal challenges. The board deliberated on the introduction of a cannabis excise tax and amendments to existing bylaws to potentially allow cannabis retail sales, alongside grappling with budgetary constraints highlighted by a projected $1.8 million shortfall.

Chelmsford Select Board Approves Propane Storage License Amid Safety Concerns

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting on November 4, 2024, tackled issues, prominently focusing on an application for a propane storage license on Princeton Street. After extensive discussion addressing public safety concerns and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, the board approved the application, emphasizing the necessity of propane for ongoing construction heating needs.

Chelmsford Select Board Approves Drainage Easement and Discusses Cannabis Revenue Potential

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting on October 28, 2024, featured discussions on a drainage easement request on High Street, potential cannabis revenue, and new grant funding for a town project. The board unanimously approved a 30-foot drainage easement to address water accumulation issues, while also considering future cannabis licensing that could yield substantial revenue.

Chelmsford Select Board Discusses PFAS Contamination and Approves Pipelining Project Bid

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting on October 7, 2024, primarily focused on ongoing remediation efforts on Richardson Road, addressing PFAS contamination, and the approval of a significant pipelining project bid. Other topics included the upcoming general election, local events, and various community and environmental initiatives.

Chelmsford Select Board Approves $25 Million Fire Station Renovation Project Amidst Extensive Community Discussions

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board’s recent meeting covered various community issues, with the most significant being the approval of a $25 million project for the construction and renovation of Fire Stations 3 and 5. The meeting also addressed various citizen petitions, including proposals for a pet cemetery and funding for a school feasibility study, and reviewed numerous articles for the upcoming fall town meeting.