Good morning, Chelmsford!
If your coffee was bold enough to carry you through the Drum Hill rotary without a single brake tap, you’re already winning. The leaves are doing that “is it fall yet?” thing, the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail has turned into a parade of joggers and labradors, and Heart Pond is making one last bid for summer.
Whether you’re navigating school drop‑off like a Formula One pit crew, or just trying to remember which recycling week it is, we’ve rounded up what actually matters in town—no fluff, no mystery clicks. Skim the highlights, circle a few dates, and we’ll see you out there.
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Upcoming Local Events
- 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony — Thu, Sep 11 @ 8:30 AM, Chelmsford Fire HQ (50 Billerica Rd). All are welcome to honor and remember.
- Fall Festival — Sat, Sep 27 @ 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, Town Common. Free family fun with performances, meet‑&‑greets, face painting, petting zoo, hayrides, food trucks, and more.
- Choose Chelmsford Age‑Friendly Job Fair — Wed, Sep 24 @ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, Town Hall. A community job fair highlighting employers friendly to jobseekers aged 50+.
- Market on the Common — Every Saturday 11:00 AM–2:00 PM through Oct 11, Town Common. Weekly farmers & artisan market on the common.
- Medical Sharps Collection — Mon, Sep 8 @ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, Board of Health Office (Town Hall). Safe drop‑off for used needles and syringes.
Committee Meetings
- Board of Health — Tue, Sep 9
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee — Tue, Sep 9
- Historical Commission — Tue, Sep 9
- Conservation Commission — Tue, Sep 9
- Permanent Building Committee — Tue, Sep 9
- Cultural Council — Wed, Sep 10
- Library Trustees — Wed, Sep 10
- Planning Board — Wed, Sep 10
- Council on Aging Board — Wed, Sep 10
- Finance Committee — Thu, Sep 11
- Recycling Committee — Thu, Sep 11
- Parade Committee — Tue, Sep 16
School News
- Back in the Swing: Chelmsford schools are wrapping up the second week of the year, and everyone’s settling into routines. Staff are busy building relationships and getting students back on track for a successful year.
- Meet & Greet Nights: Parent Curriculum Nights are underway across the district. Each school will host an evening open house for parents to meet teachers and learn about the year — watch for dates from your school.
- PTOs Unite: Chelmsford’s Parent Teacher Organizations launched a one‑stop site to coordinate meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities. Many PTOs are holding their first meetings now to kick off fundraising.
- Center Stage: Chelmsford High School Theatre Guild set its fall musical, Oklahoma! Show dates are Nov 20–22 — mark your calendars to support our performers!
- Go Lions: Fall sports season is in full swing — football, soccer, and more. Come out and cheer on the Lions at upcoming games!
Local Politics
- Town Manager’s Newsletter: The September edition is out now, packed with town updates. (Not subscribed? Sign up on the town site.)
- West Nile Update: A mosquito sample in Chelmsford recently tested positive for West Nile Virus. Crews sprayed the area to reduce risk. Drain standing water and wear repellent — we’re not out of mosquito season yet.
- Fall Town Meeting: Mark your calendars — Fall Town Meeting convenes Mon, Oct 20. The warrant is closed; details on key articles to come.
Business & Community
- Community Gardens: Garden plots are full for the 2025 season. You can still join the waitlist for a plot next year.
- Library Parking: The main library parking lot was freshly re‑lined and fully re‑opened on Sep 4. Enjoy the new lines and easier parking.
- Community Support: The town is rallying around retired firefighter John Robinson as he faces an ALS battle — a reminder of Chelmsford’s strong community spirit.
- Aging in Gold: Chelmsford’s Age‑Friendly work continues to earn recognition — called a “Gold Standard” effort for livability for all ages.
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