Chelmsford meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Chelmsford boards set agendas, no decisions finalized yet

This week's Chelmsford town meetings were largely agenda-setting, with no final decisions published as of today. The most consequential items are scheduled for the Select Board meeting on Aug. 24, which will consider a dealer license transfer, a street-sweeping bid award, and the revised Fall Town Meeting warrant.

Select Board

The Select Board meets Aug. 24 to consider a transfer of the Class I Auto Dealer License from RAH Chelmsford-NS LLC to Icon Motors Group of Chelmsford, LLC, DBA Icon Nissan of Chelmsford, at 95 Drum Hill Road. The board will also vote on a DPW bid award for 2026 street sweeping and catch basin cleaning debris disposal, and review a revised draft of the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Other items include an update on the Middlesex County Retirement actuarial valuation as of Jan. 1, 2026, and an update on H.5429, a bill providing injured-on-duty compensation to Chelmsford Firefighter Nicholas Spinale.

School Building Committee

On Aug. 20, the School Building Committee was scheduled to vote on monthly project invoices and the HVAC system selection for the Parker Middle School project. The agenda also included design updates on exterior elements, safety and security, and sustainability, plus a review of the Town Meeting approval timeline. No minutes have been published.

Planning Board

The Planning Board held a hearing Aug. 12 on eight proposed zoning amendments, including new definitions for data centers, changes to child-care uses, contractor yards, inclusionary housing fees, and rezoning in the Boston Road and Riverneck Road areas. The board also continued hearings on a commercial building at 91 Tyngsboro Road and a subdivision at 9 Lady Slipper Lane. A continued hearing is scheduled for Aug. 26 on the same zoning package and the Lady Slipper subdivision.

Water District

The Chelmsford Water District met Aug. 19 to receive updates on its PFAS project from consultants ResilientCE and AECOM, and to vote on a conditional notice to award/proceed. The agenda also included reports from the Superintendent, Business Director, and Treasurer.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission met Aug. 11 to discuss a planting plan for Putnam Brook at Warren-Pohl and hold hearings on three Notices of Intent, including a continued hearing for New England Power's transmission line rights-of-way. A follow-up meeting Aug. 25 will hear three continued wetland permit appeals, including one for 100 Equador Road, and consider a $150 request for potting soil for a fall festival shrub giveaway.

Other notable items

• The Historical Commission reviewed demolition requests for 46B Second Lane, 99-101 Billerica Road, and 126 Groton Road.
• The Board of Health held hearings on Title 5 inspections for 11 Betsy Lane and 9 Sterling Place, and reviewed a complaint about sewer odors from the Alexan Chelmsford facility.
• The Community Preservation Committee met Aug. 19 to consider funding for historic preservation at Riverside, Heart Pond, and West Cemeteries.
• The Housing Authority reviewed year-end certifications, a security program, and a personnel policy.
• The School Committee discussed the Parker Middle School project, a special education review, and a policy on physical restraint of students.
• Several meetings were canceled: the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee (Aug. 11), the Cultural Council (Aug. 12), and the Military Community Covenant (Aug. 14).

Coming up

• **Select Board** – Aug. 24, 2026: dealer license transfer, DPW bid award, town meeting warrant.
• **Conservation Commission** – Aug. 25, 2026: three wetland permit appeals.
• **Planning Board** – Aug. 26, 2026: continued zoning hearings and subdivision.
• **Age-Friendly Chelmsford Implementation Committee** – Aug. 26, 2026: Fall Festival and Housing Summit ideas.

Chelmsford boards set agendas, no decisions this week; Parker school, zoning, PFAS on tap

No final decisions were recorded at Chelmsford town meetings over the past week, as all listed meetings were agenda-only with minutes not yet published. Several consequential items are set for upcoming votes, including the Parker Middle School project, zoning bylaw changes, and a PFAS water treatment award.

Parker Middle School project moves forward

The Select Board will meet Aug. 10 to hear an update on the Parker Middle School building project and vote on scheduling a Special Town Meeting and Town Election for it. The board will also consider approving a contract for new Town Manager Alex Magee, discuss a bill for injured firefighter Nicholas Spinale, and award DPW bids for a police station UPS replacement and an electrification study.

The School Committee, at its Aug. 4 organizational meeting, received updates on the Parker project, accepted a financial audit for Parker & McCarthy School student activity funds, and reviewed FY2026 end-of-year budget and FY2027 budget updates. No formal decisions were listed on that agenda.

Zoning and development hearings ahead

The Planning Board will hold public hearings Aug. 12 on eight proposed zoning bylaw amendments, covering child care facilities, data centers, contractor yards, inclusionary housing fees, and rezoning in the Boston Road and Riverneck Road areas. It will also continue hearings on a commercial building at 91 Tyngsboro Road and a 3-lot subdivision at 9 Lady Slipper Lane.

The Zoning Board of Appeals, meeting Aug. 6, will consider a special permit for a home addition at 15 Reid Road, including a request for a 20% side setback reduction to 20 feet. A hearing for 5 Eclipse Avenue will be opened and closed without testimony because the project is now by-right under new state law. The board will also discuss FY 2027 amendments to the Zoning Act.

Water District to vote on PFAS project

The Chelmsford Water District will meet Aug. 19 to vote on a conditional notice to award/proceed for its PFAS project, following updates from consultants ResilientCE and AECOM. The agenda also includes a superintendent's report and discussion of land acquisition funding.

Other notable items

• The Historic District Commission will review outdoor dining at Prime 41, exterior changes at 2 Bridge St. and 2 Westford St., and unauthorized signage and lighting at several properties.
• The Conservation Commission will discuss a Putnam Brook planting plan at Warren-Pohl and hold hearings on three Notices of Intent, including a continued hearing for New England Power's transmission line rights-of-way.
• The Historical Commission will consider demolition requests for 46B Second Lane, 99-101 Billerica Road, and 126 Groton Road.
• The Board of Health will hold hearings on septic system inspections at 11 Betsy Lane and 9 Sterling Place.
• The Cemetery Commission will review the Rockland Trust Perpetual Care Fund and consider a backhoe bid.

Canceled meetings

Three meetings were canceled: the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee (Aug. 11), the Cultural Council (Aug. 12), and the Military Community Covenant (Aug. 14). The sustainability committee's agenda included Parker Middle School HVAC and Climate Action Plan discussions; those items are now on the Aug. 13 meeting agenda.

Coming up

• **Aug. 18** – Housing Authority (year-end certifications, security program), Permanent Building Committee (fire station cladding vote), School Committee (Parker project, strategic plan)
• **Aug. 19** – Water District (PFAS award vote), Community Preservation Committee (cemetery funding), Cultural Council (2026 guidelines)
• **Aug. 21** – Military Community Covenant (9/11 ceremony planning)

All meetings are open to the public; check town calendars for remote access options.

Chelmsford boards tackle school project, housing disposition, and PFAS updates

Over the past two weeks, Chelmsford town boards and committees met to discuss a range of items, including the Parker Middle School building project, a property disposition by the Housing Authority, PFAS pilot updates in the East Chelmsford Water District, and several zoning and conservation matters. All meetings were held as agenda-only sessions; minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions are confirmed.

Schools

The School Committee met on July 28 and August 4. On July 28, the agenda included a status update on the Parker Middle School Building Project, the 2025/26 Superintendent's Performance Evaluation, and approval of 2026/27 student and employee handbook updates. The August 4 organizational meeting included approval of July 28 minutes, another Parker project update, acceptance of a financial audit report for Parker & McCarthy School student activity funds, and FY2026 end-of-year budget and FY2027 budget updates. Both meetings also included executive sessions under state law for collective bargaining or litigation strategy. No votes are recorded because minutes are pending.

Housing

The Chelmsford Housing Authority met July 28 to consider approval of low bids for annual painting and HVAC service contracts, authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the disposition of 79 Groton Rd., and review of affordable development budgets. The Housing Advisory Board met August 5 to discuss the Housing for All Summit and review action items.

Water districts

The East Chelmsford Water District met July 30 and received reports including a PFAS pilot update, a hazard mitigation plan review, and a payment from 3M related to PFAS contamination noted in the treasurer's report. The North Chelmsford Water District met August 3 to review a proposed ADU bylaw, an abatement request for 4 Grace Street, and approval of legal/engineering invoices.

Zoning and land use

The Zoning Board of Appeals met August 6. It considered a special permit for a home addition at 15 Reid Road requesting a 20% side setback reduction to 20 feet. A hearing for 5 Eclipse Avenue for a new garage was opened and closed without testimony because the project is now by-right under Governor Healey's amendments. A comprehensive permit for 243 Riverneck Road (23 units, 6 affordable) was continued without discussion pending appeal. The board also discussed FY 2027 amendments to the Zoning Act.

The Conservation Commission met July 28 to hold continued hearings on three Notice of Intent filings: 21 & 23 Seventh Avenue (Willis Drive right-of-way), New England Power Company transmission line rights-of-way, and 9 Lady Slipper Lane. It also discussed Freeman Lake post-treatment concerns and updates on Koulas Farm and Warren-Pohl land management.

Other boards

The Historic District Commission met August 3 to review outdoor dining at Prime 41, exterior changes at 2 Bridge St. and 2 Westford St., and unauthorized lighting at Metro Credit Union and unauthorized signage at a dentist office on Chelmsford St. The Board of Assessors met August 6 to review Appellate Tax Board cases and exemption applications, and held an executive session under state tax and privacy laws. The Library Trustees met August 5 to discuss the ARIS report and the trustee annual report due 8/12/2026. The Age-Friendly Chelmsford Implementation Committee met remotely July 29 for a procedural agenda.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Chelmsford assessors approve preliminary FY 2027 tax commitments; boards review licenses, subdivisions, and PFAS pilot

The Board of Assessors approved preliminary fiscal year 2027 tax commitments totaling more than $66.9 million across real estate, personal property, and the Community Preservation Act, the only formal decisions recorded in the past two weeks of Chelmsford meetings. Most other boards met on agenda-only items with minutes not yet published.

Board of Assessors

On July 23, the board voted 2-0 on each item to approve:

• Preliminary FY 2027 Real Estate Tax Commitment of $64,127,719.89
• Preliminary FY 2027 Personal Property Commitment of $1,996,338.03
• Preliminary FY 2027 CPA Commitment of $833,574.44
• Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements for FY 2022 ($20.14), FY 2025 ($1,284.53), and FY 2026 ($26,244.18)

The board also approved its July 23 regular session minutes 2-0.

Select Board

The July 20 agenda included a public hearing on an amended All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for House of Charoen, LLC, DBA Udomsuk Thai Kitchen and Bar at 313 Littleton Rd, Unit 2, and a review of a Common Victualler License for Bhavani Boston LLC, DBA Jay Bhavani at 66 Parkhurst Rd. Town Manager reports were scheduled on July double pole work, the National Grid Sandy Pond to Tewksbury reliability project, and Economic Bond Bill H.5562, Amendment 375. Appointments listed were Constable Edwin Paul Eriksen (term ends 6/30/2027) and Parade Committee members Aaron Cunningham and David Boisvert (terms end 7/31/2027). Minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Board

The July 22 agenda included a definitive subdivision application for 9 Lady Slipper Lane, proposing three residential lots including an accessory dwelling unit in the RB Residential District. The board was also set to review a coffee-shop zoning inquiry at 210 Boston Road, Riverneck Neighborhood rezoning options, a draft data-center zoning overview, and a Managed Growth Strategy presentation. Minutes have not yet been published.

Conservation Commission

The July 28 agenda listed continued regulatory hearings on three Notice of Intent filings: 21 & 23 Seventh Avenue/Willis Drive right-of-way, New England Power Company K137E/L138/337 Transmission Line rights-of-way, and 9 Lady Slipper Lane. The commission was also scheduled to discuss Freeman Lake post-treatment concerns and updates on Koulas Farm and Warren-Pohl land management. Minutes have not yet been published.

Other recent meetings

• **Commission on Disabilities (July 21):** Scheduled to review DPW accessibility projects at Heart Pond, Highland Field, Harrington Field, and Town Common, plus N. Chelmsford Common accessible parking and Billerica Road at Turnpike Island. A Fall 2026 ADA Seminar outline was on the agenda.
• **Greater Lowell Workforce Board (July 22):** Search committee was set to elect a chair and review the Executive Director job description and recruitment timeline.
• **School Committee (July 28):** Agenda included Parker Middle School Building Project status, Superintendent's performance evaluation, and 2026/27 handbook approvals. A separate executive session was scheduled for collective bargaining or litigation strategy.
• **Chelmsford Housing Authority (July 28):** Agenda listed approval of low bids for annual painting and HVAC service contracts, authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement for 79 Groton Rd disposition, and affordable development budget review.
• **East Chelmsford Water District (July 30):** Scheduled to receive updates on a PFAS pilot program, hazard mitigation plan, and a 3M PFAS payment noted in the treasurer's report.
• **Age-Friendly Chelmsford (July 29):** Procedural remote meeting with introductions and minutes approval.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — North Chelmsford Water District:** Reviews a proposed ADU bylaw, an abatement request for 4 Grace Street, and legal/engineering invoices.
• **Aug. 3 — Historic District Commission:** Discusses outdoor dining at Prime 41, exterior changes at 2 Bridge St. and 2 Westford St., and unauthorized lighting and signage matters.
• **Aug. 4 — School Committee:** Annual organizational meeting with Parker Middle School project update, financial audit report, and FY2027 budget update.
• **Aug. 5 — Housing Advisory Board:** Discusses the Housing for All Summit and action items.
• **Aug. 5 — Library Trustees:** Reviews the ARIS report and trustee annual report due Aug. 12.
• **Aug. 6 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Considers a 20% side setback reduction at 15 Reid Road and a comprehensive permit for 23 units at 243 Riverneck Road.

Chelmsford boards weigh town manager hire, affordable housing, and school project timeline

Chelmsford's town boards had a packed two weeks, with the Select Board interviewing two candidates for town manager, the Zoning Board of Appeals taking up several affordable housing projects, and the School Building Committee scheduled to vote on a Town Meeting approval timeline. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes.

Select Board interviews town manager candidates

The Select Board met July 6 to interview two candidates for the Chelmsford Town Manager position: Thomas Gregory and Alex Magee. The agenda listed interviews followed by deliberation and discussion of the candidates. No vote or appointment was listed on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Zoning Board takes up affordable housing, residential variances

The Zoning Board of Appeals met July 9 with a full docket of public hearings. The agenda included a Comprehensive Permit for 96 affordable senior rental units at 1 Smith Street, a stayed hearing for 23 units (6 affordable) at 243 Riverneck Road, a variance request for a buildable lot at 5 Frank Street and 2 Bisson Street, and an after-the-fact variance for a structure and retaining wall at 20 Mount Auburn Street. An administrative appeal regarding tree maintenance at Windemere Lane was also listed.

Later that day, the Select Board and ZBA were scheduled to meet in executive session to discuss litigation strategy for three Housing Appeals Committee cases: 243 Riverneck, LLC v. Chelmsford ZBA (Case Nos. 2025-05 and 2025-09) and Crosby Village, LLC v. Town of Chelmsford ZBA (Case Nos. 2025-03 and 2025-07). Votes were possible during the executive session.

Planning Board hears commercial building proposal

The Planning Board held a public hearing July 8 for a special permit and site plan review for a 4,283 sq ft commercial building at 91 Tyngsboro Road. The board was also scheduled to discuss zoning conflicts in the Riverneck neighborhood, proposed data center zoning regulations, and updates to contractor yard definitions. An executive session was listed for two pending litigation cases: 191-195 Riverneck Road (Commonwealth Construction) and 11 Cushing Place/1A Central Square (Grist Mill Condominiums).

School Building Committee to vote on timeline

The School Building Committee met July 16 with votes scheduled on meeting minutes, monthly project invoices, and authorization to submit a Town Meeting approval timeline to the Select Board. The agenda also included discussion of HVAC system selection and a public comment period.

Talbot Mills Dam discussion after court ruling

The Middlesex Canal Commission held an emergency Zoom meeting July 8 to discuss the future of the Talbot Mills Dam following a Superior Court ruling on June 26, 2026. The meeting was called under Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025. No other business was scheduled.

Environmental and health items

The Board of Health met July 7 to discuss brewery fees versus food establishment fees, a proposed warrant article for a town-wide ban on black plastic, DEP groundwater monitoring reports for the Chelmsford Landfill and Princeton Street wastewater facility, and orders to correct issued for housing and food establishment violations.

The Recycling Committee met July 9 to vote on a single-use and black plastic warrant article, elect officers for 2026-2027, and set FY27 goals. The Conservation Commission met July 14 to vote on an Oxbow proposal for Warren-Pohl invasive management and hear Notices of Intent for projects at 1 Smith Street, 21 and 23 Seventh Avenue, and the K137E/L138/337 Transmission Line.

Other meetings

The Historical Commission reviewed demolition requests for 46B Second Lane, 99-101 Billerica Road, and 23 Bradford Road. The Chelmsford Water District held executive sessions on real property at 50 Orleans Street and litigation strategy for Crandall et al. v. Town of Chelmsford Planning Board et al., with a PFAS project update from AECOM and ResilientCE. The Library Trustees addressed a Trust Fund CD renewal. The Council on Aging, Military Community Covenant, Managed Growth Strategy Task Force, TREE Committee, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee, and Northern Middlesex Council of Governments held largely procedural meetings.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Select Board:** Public hearing on an amended All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Udomsuk Thai Kitchen and Bar at 313 Littleton Rd, Unit 2; review of a Common Victualler License for Jay Bhavani at 66 Parkhurst Rd; Town Manager reports on double pole work, the National Grid Sandy Pond to Tewksbury reliability project, and Economic Bond Bill H.5562, Amendment 375.
• **July 22 — Planning Board:** Definitive subdivision request for 9 Lady Slipper Lane (three lots, one with an accessory dwelling unit); zoning inquiry for a proposed coffee shop at 210 Boston Road; Riverneck Neighborhood rezoning discussion; data center zoning overview.
• **July 21 — Commission on Disabilities:** Updates on DPW accessibility projects at Heart Pond, Highland Field, Harrington Field, and Town Common; discussion of reasonable accommodations for municipal meetings.
• **July 23 — Board of Assessors:** Review of ATB cases and exemption applications, with an executive session on privacy-law matters.

Assessors approve FY2026 tax commitments; Select Board advances Parker School design and town manager interviews

The Chelmsford Board of Assessors approved the fiscal year 2026 real estate tax levy and motor vehicle excise commitments at its July 2 meeting, the only body in the past two weeks with official minutes published. The levy was set at $1,969.27, and the board approved Motor Vehicle Excise FY2026 Commitment 03 totaling $338,453.27, along with residual motor vehicle excise commitments for fiscal years 2021 through 2026. The board also approved its July 2 meeting minutes and noted that Regan LeMay is departing for maternity leave.

Select Board: Parker School, licenses, and town manager search

The Select Board's June 29 agenda included a public hearing on a change of manager/ownership for Pressed Café at 330 Billerica Rd, a one-day wine & malt and entertainment license for Diggy's LLC at Brickhouse Center for July 3, 2026, and a transfer of an auto dealer license from Duffy's Auto to Three Sons Collision at 50 Tyngsboro Rd. The board was also scheduled to review Standard & Poor's credit rating and bond auction results for an upcoming bond sale, and to discuss MSBA approval for Parker School to proceed into the schematic design phase. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

On July 6, the Select Board interviewed two candidates for the Chelmsford Town Manager position: Thomas Gregory and Alex Magee, followed by discussion and deliberation. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning and zoning: Riverneck, data centers, and housing appeals

The Planning Board's July 8 agenda included a public hearing for a special permit/site plan review for a 4,283 sq ft commercial building at 91 Tyngsboro Road, plus discussions on Riverneck neighborhood rezoning, proposed data center zoning regulations, and updates to contractor yard definitions. The board also planned an executive session on two pending litigation cases: 191-195 Riverneck Road (Commonwealth Construction) and 11 Cushing Place/1A Central Square (Grist Mill Condominiums).

The Zoning Board of Appeals on July 9 had public hearings scheduled for a comprehensive permit for 96 affordable senior rental units at 1 Smith Street, a variance request for a buildable lot at 5 Frank Street & 2 Bisson Street, an after-the-fact variance for a structure and retaining wall at 20 Mount Auburn Street, and a stayed hearing for 23 units (6 affordable) at 243 Riverneck Road. An administrative appeal regarding tree maintenance at Windemere Lane was also listed.

Later on July 9, the Select Board and ZBA held a joint executive session to discuss litigation strategy for 243 Riverneck, LLC v. Chelmsford ZBA (Housing Appeals Committee Cases 2025-05 and 2025-09) and Crosby Village, LLC v. Town of Chelmsford ZBA (Cases 2025-03 and 2025-07). Votes may have been taken during the session.

Health, environment, and recycling

The Board of Health's July 7 agenda included discussion on brewery fees versus food establishment fees, a proposed warrant article for a town-wide ban on black plastic, DEP groundwater monitoring reports for the Chelmsford Landfill and Princeton Street wastewater facility, the Central Mass Mosquito Control spray schedule for July, and orders to correct issued for housing and food establishment violations.

The Recycling Committee on July 9 was scheduled to vote on a single-use/black plastic warrant article, elect officers for 2026-2027, and set FY27 goals.

Other boards and committees

The Housing Advisory Board discussed the Housing for All Summit on July 1. The Chelmsford Housing Authority was set to review and approve its FY27 annual plan on July 6. The Council on Aging Board held a routine monthly meeting July 8. The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments held an emergency July 8 meeting to discuss the Talbot Mills Dam following a Superior Court ruling on June 26, 2026. The Military Community Covenant committee met July 10 to plan an August cookout and recruit new members.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Library Trustees** (7:00 PM, Zoom): Trust Fund CD renewal.
• **July 14 — Chelmsford Water District**: Executive session on 50 Orleans Street real estate and litigation strategy for Crandall et al. v. Town of Chelmsford Planning Board et al.; PFAS project update from AECOM and ResilientCE.
• **July 14 — Conservation Commission**: Updates on Thanksgiving Forest and Koulas Farm footbridges; Notices of Intent for 1 Smith Street, 21 & 23 Seventh Avenue, and the K137E/L138/337 Transmission Line; vote on Warren-Pohl invasive management.
• **July 14 — Historical Commission**: Demolition requests for 46B Second Lane, 99-101 Billerica Road, and 23 Bradford Road; DePalma Lanes sign discussion.
• **July 15 — NMCOG**: Vote on June 17 minutes and financial report.

Chelmsford Roundup: Town Manager Search Advances, Youth Grants and Parker School on Agendas

Chelmsford's boards and committees covered ground last week on the town manager search, construction projects, zoning debates, and regional funding — though minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so only agenda items can be confirmed at this time. The Select Board is scheduled today to interview two finalists for the Town Manager position.

Town Manager Search

The Town Manager Screening Committee held three executive sessions between June 22 and June 25 to interview applicants for the upcoming Town Manager vacancy. Those sessions were closed to the public to protect applicant confidentiality. The Select Board has scheduled interviews today, July 6, with two candidates: Thomas Gregory and Alex Magee, followed by deliberation and discussion.

Select Board Agenda

The Select Board's June 29 agenda included the Town Accountant's FY2026 budget status report, Standard & Poor's credit rating and bond auction results for an upcoming bond sale, and discussion of MSBA approval for Parker School to proceed into the schematic design phase. The board also had a public hearing scheduled on a change of manager/ownership for Pressed Café at 330 Billerica Rd, a one-day wine & malt and entertainment license for Diggy's LLC at Brickhouse Center for July 3, 2026, and a transfer of auto dealer license from Duffy's Auto to Three Sons Collision at 50 Tyngsboro Rd.

Youth Workforce Grants

The Greater Lowell Workforce Board (MassHire) had three youth workforce grants totaling $287,000 on its June 25 agenda: a $51,000 In-School Youth grant to Greater Lowell Technical High School for 24 students, a $113,228.50 Out-of-School Youth grant to Community Teamwork/YouthBuild for 22 youth, and a $122,771.50 Out-of-School Youth grant to the International Institute of New England for 20 youth. The board also planned to establish a screening/search committee for an Executive Director position and introduce five new board members.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission's June 23 agenda included a potential enforcement order for alleged wetland filling at 73 Littleton Road and a violation update for 233 Mill Road. Five Notices of Intent were also scheduled: CSX Transportation, Inc. (Railroad Right-of-Way); Donna Koulas (9 Lady Slipper Lane); CHOICE (1 Smith Street); New England Power Company (Transmission Line rights-of-way); and Alexandria and James Regan (21 & 23 Seventh Avenue).

Building Projects

The Permanent Building Committee's June 23 agenda included construction schedule and site work updates for Fire Station Engine 3 at 260 Old Westford Road and Engine 5 at 295 Acton Road, a South Row School partial roof replacement via the MSBA Accelerated Repair Program, and a Parker School Building Committee status update.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Board's June 24 agenda included a continued definitive subdivision hearing at 9 Lady Slipper Lane for two new lots and an ADU (continuation requested without discussion), a discussion on resolving zoning conflicts in the Riverneck neighborhood, a zoning inquiry for a proposed coffee shop at 210 Boston Road, an overview of draft data center zoning regulations, and updates on contractor yard definitions.

Regional Transportation

The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments had votes scheduled June 24 on endorsing the Greater Lowell Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, TIP Amendment #5 for District 4 vulnerable roadway user crosswalk installation in Billerica, TIP Adjustment #3 for an LRTA Council on Aging van for Wilmington (100% state-funded), the FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program, and May 27 meeting minutes.

Other Meetings

The LRTA Advisory Board's June 25 agenda included an FY2027 budget presentation, election of officers, the Finance Director's monthly report, and warrant approval. The Housing Advisory Board discussed the Housing for All Summit on July 1. The Board of Assessors on July 2 reviewed Appellate Tax Board cases, exemption applications, and held an executive session for tax abatement matters under G.L. c.59, §60.

Coming Up

• **July 6 — Select Board:** Interviews with Town Manager candidates Thomas Gregory and Alex Magee, followed by deliberation.
• **July 6 — Chelmsford Housing Authority:** Review and approval of the FY27 Annual Plan (remote meeting).
• **July 7 — Board of Health:** Discussion on brewery fees versus food establishment fees, a proposed warrant article for a town-wide ban on black plastic, and DEP groundwater monitoring reports for the Chelmsford Landfill and Princeton St wastewater facility.
• **July 8 — Planning Board:** Public hearing for a 4,283 sq ft commercial building at 91 Tyngsboro Road; continued discussion on Riverneck neighborhood rezoning and data center zoning regulations.
• **July 9 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearings including a Comprehensive Permit for 96 affordable senior rental units at 1 Smith Street and a stayed hearing for 23 units (6 affordable) at 243 Riverneck Road.
• **July 9 — Recycling Committee:** Vote on a single-use/black plastic warrant article.

Youth workforce grants, Parker School design top recent town board agendas

The Greater Lowell Workforce Board was scheduled to vote June 25 on $287,000 in youth workforce grants, one of several recent town board discussions that included advancing the Parker School project to the schematic design phase and continued talks on rezoning the Riverneck neighborhood. Meeting minutes have not yet been published, but agendas show work underway on spending, land use, and licensing.

Workforce grants

The MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Board agenda included three grant awards: $51,000 to Greater Lowell Technical High School for an in-school youth program serving 24 students; $113,228.50 to Community Teamwork/YouthBuild for an out-of-school program for 22 youth; and $122,771.50 to the International Institute of New England for an out-of-school program for 20 youth. The board also planned to establish a search committee for an executive director and introduce five new members.

Parker School design phase

The Select Board on June 29 discussed the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s approval for the Parker School to proceed into the schematic design phase. That same meeting included a public hearing on a change in ownership for Pressed Café’s liquor license at 330 Billerica Road, a one-day wine and malt license for a July 3 event at the Brickhouse Center, and the transfer of an auto dealer license from Duffy’s Auto to Three Sons Collision at 50 Tyngsboro Road. The board also reviewed bond auction results and Standard & Poor’s credit rating.

Land use and enforcement

The Conservation Commission on June 23 had a potential enforcement order for alleged wetland filling at 73 Littleton Road, a violation update for 233 Mill Road, and notices of intent for CSX railroad right-of-way, National Grid transmission line rights-of-way, and residential projects on Lady Slipper Lane, Seventh Avenue, and Smith Street. The Planning Board that same week continued a hearing for a three-lot subdivision at 9 Lady Slipper Lane and discussed approaches for rezoning the Riverneck neighborhood to resolve zoning conflicts. Members also looked at draft data center zoning regulations and a zoning inquiry for a proposed coffee shop at 210 Boston Road.

Regional transportation and budget

The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments on June 24 was set to endorse the Greater Lowell Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and vote on Transportation Improvement Program amendments, including a vulnerable-roadway-user crosswalk project in District 4 and a 100% state-funded Council on Aging van for Wilmington. The Lowell Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board reviewed its fiscal 2027 budget and elected officers.

Town manager search

The Town Manager Screening Committee met in executive session three times in late June to interview candidates. No information on applicants was released, as allowed by state law to protect the recruitment process.

Coming up

The Select Board will interview two town manager candidates — Thomas Gregory and Alex Magee — on July 6. The Planning Board on July 8 will hold a public hearing for a 4,283-square-foot commercial building at 91 Tyngsboro Road and continue Riverneck rezoning discussions. The Zoning Board of Appeals on July 9 takes up a comprehensive permit for 96 affordable senior rental units at 1 Smith Street, along with several variance requests. On the same evening, the Recycling Committee plans to vote on a single-use and black plastic ban warrant article. The Board of Health on July 7 will discuss a similar black plastic ban and brewery versus food establishment fees.