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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026

Six Chelmsford-resident obituaries were published this week: Dahlgren, Dolores D.; Ferrio, Elizabeth A.; Kerr, Russell E. "Russ"; Monti, Stephen Richard; Russo, Paul William Jr.; and Tassi, David M. Several were described as longtime Chelmsford residents with decades-long marriages, inc…

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Music bingo fundraiser to benefit fallen officers

A Chelmsford volunteer is organizing a music bingo night to benefit the fallen officers' memorial fund. From our own coverage: Vinal Square panel reviews MassDOT safety design. Also in today's brief (9 items): Music bingo planned for Officer Sean Collier fund; Select Board meets Monday …

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Nor'easter to bring 60 mph winds, heavy rain

Long-duration nor'easter threatens Chelmsford with 60 mph winds, heavy rain into Monday. From our own coverage: Vinal Square panel weighs dam valve, sidewalk funding. Also in today's brief (13 items): Nor'easter set to bring high winds, heavy rain; Fall festival pushed back again, now O…

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board grants zoning-freeze filing

The Chelmsford Planning Board unanimously endorsed a defensive zoning-freeze filing for 19 Monmouth Street and continued a long-running Lady Slipper Lane subdivision case to October 7.

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Hazard mitigation plan workshop set for Oct 6

Chelmsford sets Oct 6 public workshop to update townwide hazard mitigation plan. Also in today's brief (11 items): Mosquito control crews return to Chelmsford this week; Lowell transit authority board meets Thursday; Tree Warden holds hearing Thursday on Alpha Road; Finance Committee me…

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West Nile virus confirmed in mosquito sample

Chelmsford health officials confirm West Nile virus in a mosquito sample from the Crabapple Lane area. Also in today's brief (9 items): Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus; Two $20,000 lottery tickets sold in Chelmsford; Board of Assessors meets Wednesday morning; Plannin…

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