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.

Chelmsford Select Board Explores Electrification and Tree Planting Amid Fire Station Design Challenges

Overview: The recent Chelmsford Select Board meeting focused on key infrastructure and environmental initiatives, including a comprehensive electrification roadmap for public schools, a townwide tree planting effort, and the design of new fire stations. The board discussed these projects in detail, emphasizing their long-term impacts on the community while navigating financial and logistical challenges.

Chelmsford Select Board Endorses Paint Recycling Legislation; Land Donation Declined

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Chelmsford Select Board discussed several community initiatives, notably supporting state-level paint recycling legislation and rejecting a land donation offer. The board also addressed funding increases for road construction and various committee appointments.