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.
Upcoming Local Events
- 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony — Thu, Sep 11 @ 8:30 AM, Chelmsford Fire HQ (50 Billerica Rd). All are welcome.
- Chelmsford Health Dept. Fall Festival — Sat, Sep 27, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, Town Common. Music, kids’ activities, food trucks, and more.
- Flu Vaccine Clinics — Senior Center (Mon, Sep 22, 3–7 PM) & Town Hall Gym (Tue, Oct 14, 11 AM–6 PM). Ages 3+; walk-ins welcome, registration preferred.
- “Choose Chelmsford” Age-Friendly Job Fair — Wed, Sep 24 @ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, Town Hall.
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Committee Meetings
- Planning Board — Wed, Sep 10
- Library Trustees — Wed, Sep 10
- Finance Committee — Thu, Sep 11
Agendas & packets are posted on the town site when available.
Local Politics
- West Nile Virus update — Positive mosquito sample triggered targeted spraying; continue personal protections.
- Fall Town Meeting — Scheduled for Oct 20; articles and details forthcoming.
School News
- CHS Theatre — Fall production announced; auditions complete and rehearsals underway. Show dates are on the district calendar.
- Parent Curriculum Nights — Each school hosting evening meet-the-teacher sessions; watch for notices from your school.
- PTO Hub — Central page for PTO meetings, events, and volunteer sign-ups.
Business & Community
- Beaches — Lifeguard coverage ended for the season; check the town page for the latest water-quality status.
- Community Gardens — Plots are fully subscribed for this year; join the waitlist for next season.
- Library — Parking updates complete; programs & events ongoing.
Rumor Mill
Unverified and just for fun — not news.
Word on the street says there’s something a little… spirited… along the train tracks behind Brickhouse. We’ve heard whispers about late-night footsteps on the ballast with no one there; anonymous witnesses describe "an older man" with a mouth that moves but doesn't talk.
Real or bunk? Whatever the case may be...I won't be the one testing theories. Got your own tale? Reply and tell us what you’ve “seen.” And please: stay clear of the tracks and respect private property — ghost stories are best enjoyed safely from the sidelines.
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