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.

Chelmsford Tackles Zoning Conflicts and Conservation Land Management in Select Board Meeting

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting on September 22, 2025, focused primarily on the town’s zoning conflicts and the management of conservation lands. These discussions were marked by concerns over community involvement, land use, and environmental protection. Key topics included the introduction of a new zoning district to address residential and industrial land conflicts, the management of Koulis Farm, and a home rule petition to restrict harmful pesticides.

Chelmsford Select Board Weighs Sewer Infrastructure Overhaul Amid Rising Costs

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting on September 8, 2025, focused heavily on the town’s infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding sewer capacity and the potential for system overhauls. The board discussed the feasibility of connecting Chelmsford’s sewer system to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) to address capacity issues, with options ranging from $38 million to over $70 million. Other topics included tree management initiatives and a proposed memorial tree program, as well as a bid award for fire protection services.

Chelmsford Select Board Meeting Explores Transcendentalism’s Rich Historical Legacy and Modern Relevance

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting recently featured a detailed presentation on transcendentalism, linking it to significant historical sites and figures in Massachusetts. The session delved into the movement’s key contributors, its philosophical tenets, and its lasting influence on social issues, particularly through the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller.