Chelmsford Finance Committee Prioritizes Infrastructure and Community Services

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Chelmsford Finance Committee delved into the fiscal year 2025 budgets, putting a spotlight on the necessity for infrastructure improvements and the enrichment of community services.

Chelmsford Plans for Transit-Oriented Development Amid Concerns

Overview: The Chelmsford Planning Board tackled a range of issues in their recent meeting, with focus on the proposed MBTA Community Multifamily Overlay District Zoning and its implications for local development. Amidst a broader debate on zoning and community impact, residents and board members discussed the potential rezoning of properties near transit hubs, the state’s authority over local zoning decisions, and the challenges of compliance with new state laws.

Chelmsford Conservation Commission Evaluates Environmental Impact of Local Projects

Overview: The Chelmsford Conservation Commission’s recent meeting centered on discussions regarding the environmental impact assessments of multiple development projects, specifically addressing concerns about potential contamination to the town’s water supply, the preservation of vernal pools, and the need for a peer review to assess potential violations and restoration within critical habitat regions.

Chelmsford Schools Expand Choice Program, Approve Field Trips

Overview: The Chelmsford School Committee recently convened to cover a range of topics with the expansion of the school choice program and the approval of several student field trips taking center stage. The committee approved the addition of eight high school students and one middle school student to the school choice program for the 2024-25 school year, increasing Chelmsford Public Schools’ participation to 40 students. The meeting also greenlit field trips that include travel to Quebec City, Boston, and L’Shel, France, for students studying French and members of the theater guild.

Chelmsford Select Board Addresses Housing Concerns and Historic Preservation

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Chelmsford Select Board engaged in discussions on a variety of topics, most notably the potential impact of the proposed state housing Bond bill on the town’s infrastructure and the preservation of historical properties amid development pressures. The meeting also yielded decisions on various civic matters including the approval of a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for a local affordable housing development and the endorsement of bid awards for seasonal Department of Public Works projects.