Morning Brief
Police swear in hometown officer Evan Lindsay
Chelmsford police swore in hometown officer Evan Lindsay as his firefighter father pinned on the badge.
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Government · Conservation
Conservation Commission OKs 9 Claude Road ADU
The Conservation Commission approved an after-the-fact accessory dwelling unit at 9 Claude Road and continued seven other hearings during a busy Tuesday night. Applicant James Finneral will plant five replacement trees under standard conditions, voted unanimously.
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.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026
Two Chelmsford obituaries were posted this week: McDonnell, Elisabeth B. "Lisa," 90, who died October 5, 2026, and Wright, Charlene C. (Clark), 85, who died October 10, 2026. Both were longtime Chelmsford residents whose arrangements were handled by Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Crema…
Morning Brief
Planning Board leads busy week for town boards
Chelmsford's Planning Board meets Wednesday as four other town boards convene this week. Also in today's brief (9 items): Chelmsford defender helps UMass Lowell stay unbeaten; Conservation Commission meets at town offices Tuesday; Historical Commission meets Tuesday night; Council on Ag…
Schools · School Committee
Committee approves $258.5M Parker school budget
The Parker Middle School building committee approved a $258.5 million project budget and authorized its schematic design submission to the state. Presenters said the construction estimate is $207.1 million, and two estimators finished within 1.3 percent of each other.
Government · Planning Board
Board OKs 12-Unit North Road Housing Project
Chelmsford's Planning Board approved a 12-unit North Road apartment conversion while a Chelmsford Mall drive-thru fight dragged on.
Morning Brief
State flags high school on testing gap
State flags Chelmsford High for special education testing participation as districtwide MCAS scores climb sharply. From our own coverage: State flags Chelmsford High for testing gap. Also in today's brief (9 items): Chelmsford utility contractor sold, project impact unclear; Town posts …
Schools · School Committee
State Flags Chelmsford High for Testing Participation
Chelmsford High flagged for special ed testing gap as districtwide MCAS scores climb. Dr.
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