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Aug 15, 2026

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Chelmsford approves school improvement contracts

Published Aug 15, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Chelmsford Board Approves Licenses and Election Warrant

The Select Board unanimously approved and ordered the warrant posted for the September 1, 2026 state primary election. It also approved two business licenses and discussed a filed amendment proposing at least $70,000 for Chelmsford stormwater, culvert, and drainage infrastructure.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Select Board Chooses New Town Manager

The Select Board voted unanimously, 5-0, to appoint Alex Magee as Chelmsford town manager and begin employment negotiations.

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Briefing

Jun 29, 2026

Select Board approves bonds, cannabis delivery policy

The board approved an $11.615 million general-obligation bond sale and voted unanimously not to opt out of cannabis home-delivery provisions.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Chelmsford approves paving and library HVAC contracts

The Select Board unanimously approved a $2.337 million contract for 2026 full-depth road reclamation and paving, along with a $125,000 contract to replace the Adams Library HVAC system.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Select Board Approves Major Facility Projects

The Select Board unanimously approved three facility-related contracts totaling $1,151,918.80, including $671,318.80 for Byam School improvements, $434,890 for roof replacements, and $45,710 for cleaning services.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Select Board approves housing agreement and projects

The Select Board and Chelmsford Housing Authority selected Wendy Crandall to fill a Housing Authority vacancy, and the Select Board unanimously approved an agreement defining affordable housing services between the town and the Housing Authority. The board also unanimously approved several infrastructure, school roofing, environmental procurement, and licensing actions.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Chelmsford Advances Key Leadership Appointments

The Select Board unanimously confirmed Gary Hannagan as police chief effective June 1 and appointed Finance Director John Sousa as acting town manager effective May 26. Sousa will serve for six months or until a new town manager is appointed, whichever comes first.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Select Board Advances Town Meeting Measures

The Select Board voted unanimously to approve two traffic changes and recommended approval of seven Spring Annual Town Meeting articles, while opposing one zoning proposal. The traffic actions create a restricted left-turn lane on Billerica Road at Alpha Road and a no-parking zone near MacKay Library.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Select Board elects new officers

The Select Board unanimously elected Patricia Wojtas as chair, Jeffrey Hardy as vice chair, and David Boisvert as clerk, with each vote passing 5-0.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Chelmsford approves major project contracts

The Select Board unanimously approved five contracts totaling $2,298,030, including $2,078,000 for McCarthy School roof replacement and contracts for traffic markings, asphalt, ADA ramps, and curbing.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Board advances road, PFAS, and budget actions

The Select Board voted 4-0 to begin the process of laying out Proctor Road as a public way and forward the proposal to the Planning Board. The board also reviewed a $373,161 FY26 snow and ice budget deficit, PFAS remediation upgrades at 54 Richardson Road, and a $122,769 body-worn camera grant.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Select Board Sets April Town Votes

The Select Board unanimously approved the warrant for Chelmsford’s April 7 annual town election and April 27 spring annual town meeting. The board also unanimously approved a one-day beer and wine license for St. John’s Evangelist Church on March 14.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Select Board Approves Elevator Project

The Select Board unanimously awarded an $897,210 contract to modernize elevators at the Town offices and Senior Center. It also approved a North Road utility pole petition, two alcohol-license requests, and naming the food pantry for Sandy Donovan.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Chelmsford approves school improvement contracts

The Select Board approved $2,096,564 in contracts for South Row Elementary School improvements, including $2,027,878 for roof replacement and $68,686 for electrical panel replacement. The board also endorsed naming the Route 495 bridge at Gorham Street the Ferreira Brothers Bridge and approved an easement at 260 Old Westford Road.

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