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Chelmsford School Committee hears $138M Parker cost update
The Chelmsford School Committee reviewed an updated $256 million cost estimate for the new Parker Middle School ahead of a January 2027 town vote.
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Chelmsford Morning Brief, Tuesday, Oct. 20
Council on Aging board reviews completed storm repairs and new grief support program at Senior Center. From our own coverage: Senior Center logs storm repairs, new programs.
Government · Town Meeting
Chelmsford Town Meeting rejects parks study, 66-68
Chelmsford Fall Town Meeting rejected a proposal to study a Parks and Recreation Department by a two-vote margin, 66-68, after extended debate over whether the town's existing Open Space and Recreation Plan already covers the need.
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Board of Health calls special session
Chelmsford's Board of Health calls a special Tuesday session as nine other town boards also meet this week. Also in today's brief (12 items): Board of Health calls special session; Housing Authority meets Tuesday evening; School Committee meets Tuesday night; Parade Committee meets Tuesday evening.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 12 through October 18
Chelmsford's obituary column this week carries notices for three residents: Brovender, Stephen R.; Chum, Sokhom; and Gregoire, Jacqueline M. Dr. Stephen R. Brovender, a longtime Chelmsford resident, died October 15, 2026, at age 95 at D'Youville Life and Wellness Community in Lowell.
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New grant money reshapes traffic enforcement
New state grant funding will reshape how Chelmsford police enforce traffic laws, Patch reports. Also in today's brief (12 items): Grant money to reshape traffic enforcement; Chelmsford JV volleyball faces Shrewsbury Monday; Housing Authority meets Tuesday; School Committee meets Tuesday.
Morning Brief
2026 ballot features governor, Senate races
Chelmsford voters will decide governor, Senate and legislative races in 2026, Patch's guide shows.
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Police swear in hometown officer Evan Lindsay
Chelmsford police swore in hometown officer Evan Lindsay as his firefighter father pinned on the badge.
Morning Brief
Board of Health calls special meeting
Chelmsford's Board of Health has called a special meeting for Monday, Oct. 20.
Sports
Chelmsford Teams Riding Win Streaks, Student Rep Tells Committee
At the Oct. 6 School Committee meeting, a Chelmsford High School student representative said the school's football, boys soccer, and field hockey teams have been winning their recent games against some of the top teams in the state, though no scores or opponents were detailed.
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