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- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/18/25
- 06/18/2025
- 138 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent meeting, the Chelmsford Zoning Board faced several consequential issues, with the most significant being the invocation of “safe harbor” protections to deny a comprehensive permit application for a property on Riverneck Road, LLC. The application, presented by Ashok Patel, sought approval under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B to develop seven single-family dwellings and 16 townhouses, with six units designated for affordable housing. However, the town argued that it had already met the required percentage of low-income housing, thereby qualifying for “safe harbor” status, which allows the board to deny the application without the risk of an appeal.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/16/25
- 06/16/2025
- 121 Minutes
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Overview: During the Chelmsford Select Board meeting, attention was devoted to the town’s budgetary priorities and infrastructure projects. The legislative delegation provided an update on the state budget, highlighting earmarks secured for Chelmsford, including $25,000 each for the Council on Aging and tree canopy restoration, as well as $50,000 for species reduction at Freeman Lake. Additionally, the millionaires’ tax generated approximately $1.3 billion, earmarked for education and transportation. The representatives also discussed regional transit authority improvements, noting $73 million allocated to enhance infrastructure and services, particularly benefiting the Lowell Regional Transit Authority. Furthermore, $248 million from the budget will support special education costs through circuit breaker reimbursements, alleviating fiscal pressures on local districts like Chelmsford.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/11/25
- 06/11/2025
- 133 Minutes
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Overview: The Chelmsford Planning Board meeting on June 11th was marked by the approval of a new Nexus Recovery Center, alongside deliberations on stormwater management, zoning adjustments in various parts of town, and the fate of the Cushing Place Bridge project.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/10/25
- 06/10/2025
- 118 Minutes
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Overview: The Chelmsford Conservation Commission convened on June 10, 2025, to address community concerns, including the management of Freeman Lake’s invasive aquatic plants and unauthorized tree removal on Hilda Street. The meeting, which took place both in person and via Zoom, highlighted ongoing debates surrounding ecological preservation and development within the town.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/2/25
- 06/02/2025
- 170 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting addressed several issues, including a decision to approve funding for significant infrastructure projects, particularly the partial roof replacement at South Row Elementary School. The meeting also delved into discussions around water district consolidation, financial forecasts, and community events.
