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SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA

AUGUST 24, 2026
Dennis Ready Meeting Room 204
Town Offices, 50 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
This hybrid meeting will be held in person and via Zoom. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person, or watch live at
chelmsfordtv.org/livestream, at youtube.com/@ChelmsfordtvOrg, on Comcast channel 6, or on Verizon channel 37.
Members of the public will be granted Zoom access solely for participation in the Public Input and Public Hearing portions of the
agenda. To obtain the Zoom link, please email your request, including your name, address, and the agenda topic on which you wish to
provide input, to [email protected] by 12:00 PM (noon) on the day of the meeting. If attending virtually, please join the
meeting 10 minutes early.
Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy, the meeting/hearing will
not be suspended or terminated if technological issues interrupt remote access.
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1. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – NOTIFICATION OF LIVE BROADCAST
2. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Certificates of Recognition: Chelmsford 10U Cal Ripken Team
Early Voting for State Primary Election Began August 22
Overdose Vigil, August 31
Housing for All Resource Summit, September 10

Documents:
CERTIFICATE - 10U BASEBALL 2026.PDF
PRIMARY 2026 FLYER.PDF
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FLYER.PDF
HFA EVENT FLYER.PDF
3. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
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In accordance with Select Board Policies section 1- 2.8, speakers will be limited to no more than three (3) minutes. Speakers may not cede
their time to others unless required as a reasonable accommodation because of a disability. Total time for General Public Input shall be
limited to no more than thirty (30) minutes.

4. COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Documents:
COMMITTEE VACANCIES AS OF 2026- 8 - 24.PDF
5. LICENSES
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Transfer of Class I Auto Dealer License from RAH Chelmsford- NS LLC to Icon Motors Group of Chelmsford, LLC, DBA Icon Nissan of
Chelmsford, 95 Drum Hill Road

Documents:
ICON NISSAN OF CHELMSFORD LLC.PDF
6. TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
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DPW Bid Award - 2026 Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning Debris Disposal

Documents:
BIDAWARDMEMO 8.18.26.PDF
08182026_STREET SWEEPING AND CATCH BASIN CLEANING DEBRIS DISPOSAL_BID RESULTS.PDF
7. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
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Revised Draft of the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Middlesex County Retirement: Actuarial Valuation Update January 1, 2026
Update on H.5429 An Act Providing Injured On Duty Compensation to Chelmsford Firefighter Nicholas Spinale

Documents:
MEMO ON CHANGES TO FALL 2026 TM WARRANT.PDF
LIST OF WARRANT ARTICLES FOR 2026 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 8 24 26.PDF
2026 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT - DRAFT 8 24 2026.PDF
MCR ACTUARIAL UPATE.PDF
LETTER TO HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS CHAIR REGARDING H.5429.PDF

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Update on H.5429 An Act Providing Injured On Duty Compensation to Chelmsford Firefighter Nicholas Spinale

Documents:
MEMO ON CHANGES TO FALL 2026 TM WARRANT.PDF
LIST OF WARRANT ARTICLES FOR 2026 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 8 24 26.PDF
2026 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT - DRAFT 8 24 2026.PDF
MCR ACTUARIAL UPATE.PDF
LETTER TO HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS CHAIR REGARDING H.5429.PDF
8. TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
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Capital Planning Committee: Dina Morrison, unexpired 3- year term ending 6/30/2029
Conservation Commission, John Christensen, unexpired 3 -year term ending 6/30/2028
Parade Committee, Paige Gilet, 1- year term ending 7/31/2027

Documents:
CPC APPLICATION - DINA MORRISON.PDF
CONCOM APPLICATION - JOHN CHRISTENSEN.PDF
PARADE COMMITTEE - PAIGE GILET.PDF
9. MEETING MINUTES
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Announcement of Determination of Releasability of Executive Session Minutes
¡ Minutes for Release
1. July 20, 2026, Segment 2
¡ Minutes Not for Release
1. May 4, 2026
2. May 18, 2026, Segment 1
3. May 18, 2026, Segment 2
4. May 18, 2026, Segment 3
5. June 1, 2026

10. SELECT BOARD MEMBER LIAISON REPORTS AND REFERRALS

NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: September 14, 2026

Certificate of Recognition
Is hereby presented to

The Chelmsford 10U Cal Ripken Team
In honor of Qualifying for the Cal Ripken 10U World Series. Your strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork brings
great credit upon you, your families, and the Town of Chelmsford.
Awarded this 24th day of August, 2026

Town Clerk

Select Board

Committee Vacancies as of 8/24/2026
CCA/Town Hall Advisory Committee
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(1) unexpired 3-year term ending 6/30/2028

Commission on Disabilities
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(2) unexpired 3-year terms ending 6/30/2027
(2) unexpired 3-year terms ending 6/30/2028
(1) 3-year term ending 6/30/2029

Council on Aging Board
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(1) unexpired 3-year term ending 6/30/2028

Cultural Council
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(1) unexpired 3-year term ending 6/30/2028
(1) 3-year term ending 6/30/2029

Historical Commission
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(2) 3-year terms ending 6/30/2029

Historic District Commission
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(2) 3-year term ending 6/30/2029

Holiday Decorating Committee
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(5) unexpired 1-year terms ending 12/31/2026

Military Community Covenant Task Force
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(2) 3-year terms ending 6/30/2029

North Town Hall Advisory Committee
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(1) 3-year term ending 6/30/2029

Parade Committee
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All Applicants Welcome – 1-year terms ending 7/31/2027

Committee Application:
If you are interested in serving on a town board or committee, please complete an on-line
application available on the town website.
For more information, please contact the Town Manager's Office at (978) 250-5202 or
[email protected].

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August 19, 2026

Re: CORI Review – Tiago Mereciano
Dear Town of Chelmsford Select Board,
Pursuant to your request, the Chelmsford Police Department has completed a
Criminal Offender Record Information (C.O.R.I.) review for Mr. Tiago Mereciano in
connection with his new auto dealer Icon Motor Group of Chelmsford LLC
The review has been completed, and the results indicate no areas of concern. Based on the
information available through the C.O.R.I. process the Chelmsford Police Department has
identified no criminal history or other matters that would warrant concern regarding Mr.
Mereciano approval.
Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate
to contact me.

Respectfully,

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Gary A. Hannagan
Chief of Police

ENGINEERING
FACILITIES
HIGHWAY
TRASH/RECYCLE

978-250-5228
978-250-5228
978- 250-5270
978-250-5203

PARKS
SEWER (OFFICE)
STORMWATER

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
9 Alpha Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824-3167
Christine Clancy, P.E.
Director

Telephone:
Fax:

978-250-5228
978-250-2416

MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:

8/19/2026
J. Sousa, Acting Town Manager
C. Clancy, DPW Director
DPW Bid Award Recommendation – 2026 Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning Debris Disposal

DPW held a sealed bid opening on Tuesday, 8/18/26, for the 2026 Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning
Debris Disposal Project. The estimated cost for this contract was $150,000. This is funded through the
Stormwater Enterprise FY27 Budget.
Bid results are attached. Two bids were received. DPW recommends awarding the contract of the 2026 Street
Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning Debris Disposal Project to W. L French Excavating Corporation of 14
Sterling Road, North Billerica, MA, in the amount of $141,720. DPW has worked with W.L. French for this
type of work in previous years.

Bid Results Name: Catch Basin Cleaning and Street Sweeping Debris Removal
Bidder
Brighter Horizons Enviormental Corp.
W.L. French Excavating Corp.

Date: Tuesday, August 18th 10:00 am

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References Unit price per ton Bid Price Addendum 1

Bid Bonds

John B. Sousa, Jr.

Office of the Town Manager

Acting Town Manager

50 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

Telephone (978) 250-5201
Fax: (978) 250-5252

TO:
Select Board
FROM: John Sousa
DATE: August 20, 2026
RE:
Summary of Updates to the Second Draft of the Fall 2026 Town Meeting Warrant
Please find a summary below of updates to the Second Draft of the Fall 2026 Town Meeting
Warrant that have occurred since the first draft was presented to the Board on August 10, 2026.
New Articles – four new articles were added:
Article 9. Proposed transfer from free cash to fund Town Common walkway improvements.
Article 10. Proposed transfer from free cash to fund the second phase of the Department of
Public Works’ Front Yard Tree Planting Program.
Article 12. Proposed transfer from Stormwater Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to fund
engineering services to design and repair a valve at the Freeman Lake dam.
Article 14. To accept the provisions of MGL 59:5, Clause 22G to allow a veteran to remain
eligible for certain property tax exemptions should their domicile be held by a trustee,
conservator, or other fiduciary for the person’s benefit.
Postponed Article
The Cemetery Commission plans to resubmit the article requesting a Community Preservation
Fund appropriation for historic gravestone preservation at three cemeteries for the Spring 2027
Annual Town Meeting.

DRAFT 8/24/2026

2026 Fall Annual Town Meeting List of Warrant Articles

1. Reports of Town Officers/Committees
2. Cemetery Improvement and Development Fund
3. Sewer Construction Stabilization Fund
4. Collective Bargaining Agreements
5. Amend Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget
6. Chelmsford Public Schools E-Rate
7. Roadway and Sidewalk Construction
8. Town Offices Restroom Renovation
9. Town Common Walkway Improvements
10. Public Works’ Second Phase – Front Yard Tree Planting Program
11. Transfer Free Cash to the General Stabilization Fund
12. Transfer Stormwater Retained Earnings to fund Engineering Services to Design and
Permit a Valve Repair at the Freeman Lake Dam
13. Accept Provisions of MGL Chapter 41, Section 19K Regarding Additional Compensation
for Town Clerk
14. Accept Provisions of MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22G – Providing Property Tax
Exemption to Veterans with a Domicile Owned by a Trust
15. Community Preservation Fund – Community Housing at 79 Groton Road
16. Community Preservation Fund – Senior Housing -Residences at Bigelow Hall, 255
Princeton Street
17. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Rezone Certain Parcels on the Official Zoning Map
(Riverneck Road area)
18. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Rezone Certain Parcels on the Official Zoning Map (210
Boston Road area)
19. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Deleting the definitions and use regulations of “child care
facility” and “family day care home” to conform to Massachusetts General Laws
20. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Amend Chapter 195, Zoning, by revising the procedures for
Site Plan Review and Special Permits to eliminate duplicative provisions and update
application and review procedures
21. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Amend the definition and use regulations of “Contractor
Yard”
22. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Revising the Provisions governing Payment in Lieu of
affordable housing units
23. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Adding new definition and use regulations of “Data Center”
24. General Bylaw Amendment – Non-Recyclable Black Plastic Food Service Containers
25. Citizen Petition – Establishment of Committee to Study the Creation of a Parks and
Recreation Department

TOWN OF CHELMSFORD
WARRANT FOR THE
2026 FALL
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2026
MIDDLESEX, SS.

DRAFT 8/24/2026

To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of Chelmsford:
Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby requested to notify and warn the
Town Meeting Representatives of said Chelmsford to meet at the Senior Center, 75 Groton
Road, North Chelmsford on Monday, the nineteenth day of October in the year two-thousand and
twenty-six at 7:00 p.m. in the evening and there to act upon the following articles, VIZ:
ARTICLE 1. To hear reports of the Town Officers and Committees; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Select Board

ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Sale of Graves
and Lots Account to the Cemetery Improvement and Development Fund; or act in relation
thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Cemetery Commission

ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash a sum of money to the
Sewer Construction Stabilization Fund; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manager

ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, and/or transfer from
available funds a certain sum of money to be used to fund the cost items of the first fiscal year of
employee contract agreements between the Town and its collective bargaining units; or act in
relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manager

ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget
adopted under Articles 3, 4, and 5 of the Warrant for the Spring Annual Town Meeting held on
April 27, 2026; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manager

ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a certain sum from Free Cash to be
provided to the Chelmsford Public Schools for E-Rate reimbursements; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manager

ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from
available funds a sum of money to fund roadway and sidewalk construction, including all
incidental and related expenses; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manager

ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from
available funds a certain sum of money for the renovation of restrooms at Town Offices,
including any incidental and related expenses; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manager

ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash a sum of money to fund
Town Common walkway improvements; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manager

ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash a sum of money to fund
the second phase of the Department of Public Works’ Front Yard Tree Planting Program; or act
in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manag

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ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash a sum of money to the
General Stabilization Fund; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manager

ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Stormwater Enterprise Fund
Retained Earnings a sum of money to fund engineering services to design and permit the repair
of a valve at the Freeman Lake Dam adjacent to Shore Drive, including any incidental or related
expenses ; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manager

ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 41, Section 19K, to provide additional compensation equal to 10% of the town
clerk’s regular compensation, but not more than $1,000 per year to a town clerk that has been
awarded a certificate by the Massachusetts Town Clerks Association as a certified Massachusetts
municipal clerk; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manager

ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22G, to provide a statutory exemption for real estate that is
the domicile of a person but is owned by a trustee, conservator, or other fiduciary for the
person’s benefit, if the real estate would be eligible for exemption under Clauses 22, 22A
through 22F if the veteran owned the real estate, or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Town Manager

ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer a certain sum of money
from the Community Preservation Fund General Reserve for the rehabilitation of community
housing at 79 Groton Road; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Community Preservation Committee

ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer a certain sum of money
from the Community Preservation Fund General Reserve for the creation of affordable senior
housing to be known as the Residences at Bigelow Hall and located at 255 Princeton Street; or
act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY:

Community Preservation Committee

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ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195 of the Code of the Town of
Chelmsford, Section 195-3, Zoning Map, by changing the zoning district designation of certain
parcels in the Riverneck Road area; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195 of the Code of the Town of
Chelmsford, Section 195-3, Zoning Map, by changing the zoning district designation of certain
parcels in the 210 Boston Road area; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195, Zoning, by deleting childcare facility and family day care home definitions and use regulation, Line B.2 and D.32 to
conform to Massachusetts General Laws

§195-108 Definitions
CHILD-CARE FACILITY
CHILD-CARE FACILITY
A day-care center or school-age child-care program, as those terms are defined in MGL c. 28A, § 9.[3]
[Amended 4-30-2012 ATM by Art. 25]
FAMILY DAY-CARE HOME
Any private residence which on a regular basis receives for temporary custody and care during part or all
of the day children under seven years of age or children under 16 years of age if such children have special
needs; provided, however, in either case, that the total number of children shall not exceed more than six,
excluding participating children living in the residence.

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195 Attachment 1
Use Regulation Schedule
Delete the following use classifications:

; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195, Zoning, by revising the
procedures for Site Plan Review and Special Permits to eliminate duplicative provisions,
authorize consolidated review where the Planning Board serves as the Special Permit Granting
Authority, and update application procedures by deleting the strikethrough text and inserting the
underlined text as follows:
§195-103.E Plans
Amend §195-103.E as follows:
Plans submitted in support of a Special Permit application shall substantially conform to the requirements
established by the Planning Board Regulations and any applicable provisions of §195-104 An applicant for a special
permit shall submit a plan in substantial conformance with the requirements of §195-104 herein. The provisions of
this Subsection E shall not apply to applications for special permits to reconstruct, extend, alter or structurally
change a nonconforming single- or two-family structure. The Board of Appeals may establish procedures governing
such applications by regulation.

§195-104.C(1)(a)
Amend §195-104.C(1)(a) as follows:
An application for a building permit to perform work as set forth in Subsection A available as of
right shall be accompanied by an approved site plan. Prior to the commencement of any activity
set forth in Subsection A available as of right, the project proponent shall obtain site plan
approval from the Planning Board. Applicants for Site Plan Approval shall submit 12 full-size
sets and eight reduced-size sets of the site plan to the Planning Board for review. Applications
for Site Plan Approval shall be submitted in accordance with the Planning Board Regulations.

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§195-104.C(2)(a)
Amend §195-104.C(2)(a) as follows:
An application for a building permit special permit or variance to perform work as set forth in
Subsection A available as of right shall be accompanied by an approved site plan. Prior to the
commencement of any activity set forth in Subsection A available as of right, the project
proponent shall obtain site plan approval from the Planning Board. Applicants for site plan
approval shall submit 12 full-size sets and eight reduced-size sets of the site plan to the Planning
Board for review. The Planning Board shall publish a legal notice no less than five days before
the public hearing and shall notify all abutters and abutters to abutters within 300 feet.
Applications for Site Plan Approval shall be submitted in accordance with the Planning Board
Regulations.
§195-104.C(3)
Amend §195-104.C(3) as follows:
Where the Planning Board serves as the special permit granting authority, it shall consolidate its
site plan review and special permit procedures. Applicants must meet the submission
requirements of Subsection C(2)(a). Where a project requires both Site Plan Approval and a
Special Permit from the Planning Board, the Planning Board shall conduct both reviews
concurrently and may issue a single decision. Detailed procedures governing such review shall
be established in the Planning Board Regulations.
§195-104.D Preparation of Plans
Amend §195-104.D as follows:
Preparation of plans. Site plans shall be submitted on twenty-four-inch by thirty-six-inch sheets.
Plans shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer, registered land surveyor, architect
or landscape architect, as appropriate. Dimensions and scales shall be adequate to determine that
all requirements are met and to make a complete analysis and evaluation of the proposal. All
plans shall have a minimum scale of one inch equals 20 feet. Plans shall be prepared in
accordance with standards established in the Planning Board Regulations.
§195-104.E Contents of Plan
Amend §195-104.E as follows:
The contents of the site plan are as follows:
(1) Five separate plans prepared at a scale of one inch equals 20 feet or such other scale as may
be approved by the Planning Board. The plans are as follows:
(a) Site layout, which shall contain the boundaries of the lot(s) in the proposed development,
proposed structures, drives, parking, fences, walls, walks, outdoor lighting, loading facilities and
areas for snow storage after plowing. The first sheet in this plan shall be a locus plan, at a scale
of one inch equals 100 feet, showing the entire project and its relation to existing areas, buildings
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and roads for a distance of 1,000 feet from the project boundaries or such other distance as may
be approved or required by the Planning Board.
(b) Topography and drainage plan, which shall contain the existing and proposed final
topography at two-foot intervals and plans for handling stormwater drainage.
(c) Utility and landscaping plan, which shall include all facilities for refuse and sewage disposal
or storage of all wastes, the location of all hydrants, fire alarm and fire-fighting facilities on and
adjacent to the site, all proposed recreational facilities and open space areas and all wetlands,
including floodplain areas or resource protection areas subject to protection by the Wetlands
Protection Act.[2] [2]Editor's Note: See MGL c. 131, §§ 40 and 40A.
(d) Architectural plan, which shall include all floor plans and architectural elevations of all
proposed buildings and a color rendering.
(e) Landscaping plan, showing the limits of work, existing tree lines and all proposed landscape
features and improvements, including screening and planting areas with size and type of stock
for each shrub or tree and including proposed erosion control measures.
(2) The site plan shall be accompanied by a written statement indicating the estimated time
required to complete the proposed project and any and all phases thereof. There shall be
submitted a written estimate showing in detail the costs of all site improvements planned.
(3) A written summary of the contemplated projects shall be submitted with the site plan
indicating, where appropriate, the number of dwelling units to be built and the acreage in
residential use, the evidence of compliance with parking and off-street loading requirements, the
forms of ownership contemplated for the property and a summary of the provisions of any
ownership or maintenance thereof, identification of all land that will become common or public
land and any other evidence necessary to indicate compliance with this chapter.
(4) The site plan shall be accompanied by drainage calculations stamped by a registered
professional engineer. The stormwater system design shall conform to the current Mass
Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Management Standards and Stormwater
Handbook. See Section 2.6 of the Planning Board Site Plan and Special Permit Regulations for
further criteria. For a full list of design requirements, refer to the Chelmsford DPW Stormwater
Management Regulations. [Amended 10-15-2012 ATM by Art. 19; 10-18-2021 ATM by Art.
27]
(5) The Planning Board may require narrative assessments of the on-site and off-site impacts of
the proposed project, including traffic, drainage, noise and other environmental factors. The
Planning Board may require that such narrative assessments be prepared by qualified experts.
(6) Certification that the proposal is in full compliance with the provisions, if applicable, of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the Massachusetts Architectural Barriers Board.
(7) Low impact development (LID) site planning and design strategies must be utilized to the
maximum extent feasible. These may include but are not limited to reduction of impervious
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surfaces, disconnection of impervious surfaces, bioretention (rain gardens), and infiltration
systems.[Added 10-18-2021 ATM by Art. 28]
Site Plan applications shall contain the information and supporting documentation required by
the Planning Board Regulations

§195-104.F Waiver of Technical Compliance
Amend §195-104.F as follows:
Waiver of technical compliance. The Planning Board may, upon written request of the applicant,
waive any of the technical requirements established in the Planning Board Regulations where
appropriate or of Subsection D where the project involves relatively simple development plans or
constitutes a minor site plan.

§195-104.G Minor Site Plans
Amend §195-104.G as follows:
Minor site plan. Applications for permits to build, alter or expand any nonresidential building,
structure or use in any district where such construction will exceed a total gross floor area of 500
square feet but not exceed a total gross floor area of 3,000 square feet or will not generate the
need for more than 10 parking spaces shall be deemed a minor site plan. For the purposes of
computing the total gross floor area of a minor site plan, the Inspector of Buildings shall
aggregate all such applications made within the five previous calendar years. Minor site plans
shall set forth all of the information required by Subsection D Submission requirements and
review procedures for Minor Site Plans shall be established in the Planning Board Regulations;
provided, however, that the scale and contents of the minor site plan may be reduced by the
Planning Board. Minor site plans shall be referred to the applicable Town agencies at the
discretion of the Planning Board.[Amended 4-25-2005 ATM by Art. 25]
; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote
ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195, Zoning, by revising the
regulation of Contractor and Service Businesses, deleting the existing Contractor Yard use
definitions and use classifications, establishing new Contractor/Service Business, Commercial
Vehicle, light and heavy equipment and commercial fleet definitions and use classifications, and
revising related parking requirements, by deleting the strikethrough text and inserting the
underlined text as follows:
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§195-108 Definitions
CONTRACTOR'S SHOP/YARD, INDOOR
A building or part thereof used by a landscaping, construction or building professional for the
enclosed storage of heavy equipment, materials, supplies and fabrication of subassemblies.
Accessory office, retail merchandizing and sales are permitted. Outdoor displays, storage and
sales are prohibited.
CONTRACTOR'S YARD, OUTDOOR
Any portion of a premises used by a building, landscaping or construction professional for the
outdoor storage of heavy equipment, materials, supplies, fabrication and subassemblies. An
accessory office is permitted.
CONTRACTOR / SERVICE BUSINESS (GENERAL)
A use involving the storage, office/dispatch, maintenance, or staging of contractor vehicles,
equipment, or materials used in construction, landscaping, paving, excavation, plumbing,
electrical, HVAC, carpentry, cleaning services, or similar trades and service businesses.
Contractor/Service Business Uses shall be classified into three categories based upon operational
scale and land use impacts. Classification shall be based upon the size and number of vehicles,
equipment, outdoor storage, operational characteristics, and cumulative impacts and shall not be
determined solely by whether equipment or materials are stored indoors or outdoors.
(1) CONTRACTOR / SERVICE BUSINESS
A contractor or service business primarily conducted indoors utilizing five (5) or
fewer Light Commercial Vehicles, with no outdoor storage except incidental daily
staging, no Medium or Heavy Commercial Vehicles, no Heavy Equipment, and no
outdoor fueling, fabrication, or processing.
(2) MODERATE CONTRACTOR FACILITY
A contractor facility involving moderate operational impacts, including storage or use
of five (5) to fifteen (15) Light Commercial Vehicles, Medium Commercial Vehicles,
limited screened outdoor storage, screened material stockpiles, and light equipment or
one piece of Heavy Equipment.
(3) HEAVY CONTRACTOR FACILITY
A contractor facility involving Heavy Commercial Vehicles, multiple pieces of
Heavy Equipment, more than fifteen (15) Commercial Vehicles, bulk storage of
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materials, on-site fueling beyond incidental quantities, or other operations producing
substantial land use impacts.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Any vehicle used in connection with a commercial or industrial business.
(1) LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Commercial Vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 14,000 pounds
or less.
(2) MEDIUM COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Commercial Vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating between 14,001 and 20,000
pounds.

(3) HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Commercial Vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating exceeding 20,000 pounds.

LIGHT EQUIPMENT
Construction or contractor equipment with an operating weight less than 10,000 pounds.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Construction or contractor equipment with an operating weight exceeding 10,000 pounds.
COMMERCIAL FLEET
A group of Commercial Vehicles and/or Equipment owned or operated by a business.
195 Attachment 1
Use Regulation Schedule
Sec. I

S

E. Industrial
5
Contractor's shop/yard
a Outdoor
b Indoor

Description

RA

RB

RC

RM

CA

CB

CBLT

CC

CD

CV

IA

IS

RMH

CX

P

OS

N
N

N
N

N
N

N
N

N
N

PB
Y

N
PB

N
N

N
N

N
N

PB
Y

N
N

N
N

N
N

N
N

N
N

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Commercial
D 39. Contractor / Service Business
Industrial
E 24. Moderate Contractor Facility
E 25. Heavy Contractor Facility

RA
Nxiv

RB
Nxiv

RC
Nxiv

RM
Nxiv

CA
Y

CB
Y

CBLT
Y

CC
Y

CD
Y

CV
Y

IA
Y

IS
Y

RMH
N

CX
N

P
N

OS
N

N
N

N
N

N
N

N
N

N
N

N
N

PB
N

N
N

N
N

N
N

Y
PB

Y
PB

N
N

N
N

N
N

N
N

Notes:
xiv Permitted only as a Home Occupation where otherwise authorized.

§195-17 A Minimum Parking Requirements
Insert the following entries into the Parking Schedule:
Use

Contractor / Service
Business 1&2

Number of Spaces

•
•
•

One (1) parking space per employee on the largest shift.
One (1) parking space for each service vehicle not stored within a
garage or service bay.
Minimum of two (2) visitor parking spaces.

Moderate Contractor
Facility 1&2

•
•
•
•

One (1) parking space per employee.
One (1) parking space for each Commercial Vehicle.
One (1) parking space per 2,000 square feet of office area.
Two (2) to five (5) visitor parking spaces as determined by the
Planning Board.

Heavy Contractor
Facility 1&2

Parking shall be determined by the Planning Board based upon employee
count, fleet size, operational characteristics, and adequate accommodation of
all Commercial Vehicles and Equipment.

Footnote 1 - Required parking shall reflect employee and fleet demand rather than customer
demand. Commercial Vehicle parking may be accommodated within designated fleet storage
areas and shall not be required to meet standard passenger vehicle parking dimensions.
Footnote 2 - Parking spaces designated for Commercial Vehicles or Equipment associated with
Contractor / Service Businesses shall be sized to accommodate such vehicles and equipment and
shall not be required to conform to the dimensional standards applicable to passenger vehicle
parking spaces per section 195-19.
; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195, Zoning, §195-138,
Provisions Applicable to Affordable Housing, by revising the provisions governing Payment in
Lieu of affordable housing units, by deleting the strikethrough text and inserting the underlined
text as follows:
§195-138.D Calculation of Payment in Lieu of Provision of Affordable Units
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Amend §195-138.D as follows:
§195-138.D(1)
Amend Subsection D(1) as follows:
D. Calculation of payment in lieu of provision of affordable units.
(1) Payment-in-lieu is intended to approximate the difference between value of a market-rate
rental or sale unit and a sale/rent-restricted affordable unit. The table below establishes the initial
payments for each affordable unit for which a payment-in-lieu of construction shall be made.
Type of Affordable Unit
Rental
1 Bedroom
2+ Bedrooms
Ownership
1 Bedroom
2+ Bedrooms

Payment in Lieu
$50,000
$70,000
$100,000
$125,000

§195-138.D(2)
Amend Subsection D(2) as follows:
(2) Annually, the Planning Board may by majority vote modify these the per-unit fees to reflect
current market conditions, following a duly noticed public hearing and consultation with the
Chelmsford Housing Authority. The schedule of fees shall be kept on file in the Planning Office.
Additionally, the Board may adjust the fee on a project by project basis based upon evidence
from the applicant and a finding from the Board that the required fee would result in the project
being uneconomic. Prior to any finding, the Board shall seek the input from the Housing
Advisory Board and the Chelmsford Housing Authority.
; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195, Zoning, by establishing
zoning regulations for Data Centers, including definitions, use regulations, and dimensional
standards, by adding the following definitions and uses:
§195-108 Definitions
Add the following definitions:

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DATA CENTER
A facility, or part of a facility, used for the storage, management, processing, and transmission of
digital data, which houses computer or network equipment, systems, servers, appliances, and
other associated components related to digital data operations. Associated external infrastructure
supporting sustained operations may include, but is not limited to, backup generators, fuel
storage, cooling systems, battery storage systems, utility substations, and similar infrastructure.
(1) ACCESSORY SMALL DATA CENTER
A Small Data Center accessory to a principal permitted use, containing less than
20,000 square feet of floor area, having a total electrical demand not exceeding one
(1) megawatt, and having no associated external infrastructure dedicated exclusively
to the Data Center
(2) SMALL DATA CENTER
A Data Center, whether a principal use or part of a principal use, containing less than
20,000 square feet of floor area, having a total electrical demand not exceeding one
(1) megawatt, and having no associated external infrastructure.
(3) MEDIUM DATA CENTER
A Data Center containing less than 75,000 square feet of floor area and having a total
electrical demand not exceeding three (3) megawatts.
(4) LARGE DATA CENTER
A Data Center having a total electrical demand exceeding three (3) megawatts.

§195 Attachment 1
Use Regulation Schedule
Commercial

RA

RB

RC

RM

CA

CB

CBLT

CC

CD

CV

IA

IS

RMH

CX

P

OS

D 40. Accessory Small Data Center
Industrial
E 26. Small Data Center
E 27. Medium Data Center
E 28. Large Data Center

N

N

N

N

Yxv

Yxv

Yxv

Yxv

Yxv

Yxv

Yxv

Yxv

N

N

N

N

N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N

PBxvi PBxvi
N
N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N

; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

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ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Chelmsford by
adopting a new bylaw to ban non-recyclable black plastic food service containers in food
establishments by adding a new Section IV under Chapter 144, Sustainable Community as
follows:
Article IV:
Non-Recyclable Black Plastic Food Service Containers in Food Establishments
144-7.1 Purpose and Intent.
This bylaw is enacted for the purpose of eliminating the distribution of non-recyclable black
plastic food service containers by all food establishments in the Town of Chelmsford:
A. Whereas, although they may be marked as recyclable, black plastic containers are currently
not accepted at MRFs in Massachusetts and so are not part of the Town's regular recycling
program.
B. Whereas, when black plastic containers are deposited in curbside recycling bins in
Chelmsford and taken to the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for processing, they are
considered non-recyclable waste.
C. Whereas, appropriate alternative products are readily available from vendors and are already
being used by many Chelmsford businesses.
D. Whereas, several communities in Massachusetts have banned black plastic food service
containers, including Newton, Pembroke, Hudson, Needham and Brookline.
144-7.2 Effective date.
This bylaw shall take effect Jan 1, 2028
144-7.3 Definitions.
BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINER
Food Service Ware that is primarily black in color that is typically used by food service
establishments for takeout food orders and for consumers to take home food left over when
dining in.
DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE CONTAINER
Shall mean single-use disposable products for serving or transporting prepared, ready-toconsume food or beverages, including, without limitation, take-out foods and/or leftovers from
partially consumed meals prepared by a food establishment. This includes, but is not limited to
plates, cups, bowls, trays, and hinged or lidded containers. It does not include single-use
disposable packaging for unprepared foods.
FINEABLE OFFENSE
Is defined as a knowing common use of item or items restricted by the bylaw. Common use
refers to an item or items that are part of one's normal or daily use.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
Shall mean any operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides
food for human consumption, as further defined in 105 CMR 590.002. Any establishment
requiring a permit to operate in accordance with the State Food Code, 105 CMR 590.000, et seq.,
shall be considered a food establishment for purposes of this bylaw.
NON-RECYCLABLE
Not accepted and recycled by the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) that receives Chelmsford’s
residential curbside recycling.
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PREPARED FOOD
Shall mean any food or beverage prepared on the food establishment's premises using any
cooking or food preparation technique. Prepared food does not include any raw uncooked meat,
fish or eggs unless provided for consumption without further food preparation. Prepared food
may be eaten on or off the food establishment's premises.
TOWN FACILITY
Shall mean any building, structure, land, or recreational area owned, leased, or operated by the
Town of Chelmsford.

144-7.4 Prohibitions.
A. Except as provided herein, food establishments are prohibited from dispensing prepared food
and drink in disposable food service containers that are larger than 4 ounces and made from nonrecyclable black plastic. All food establishments are strongly encouraged to use reusable food
service containers and cutlery, and when possible, biodegradable and compostable alternatives.
Compostable materials must meet ASTM (American Society of the International Association for
Testing and Materials) Standards for compostability.
B. While in the performance of official Town duties, Town departments or agencies shall not
purchase or use disposable food service containers larger than 4 ounces that are made from nonrecyclable black plastic.
C. While in a Town facility or Town property, and while acting or performing under a Town
contract, lease, license, permit, grant, or other agreement: Individuals, contractors, vendors, or
other entities shall not use disposable food service containers larger than 4 ounces that are made
of non-recyclable black plastic.
D. Nothing in this section shall prohibit someone from purchasing or using said containers for
personal use, nor shall it prohibit any individual from purchasing or using said containers for a
private function or when serving food on property owned by that person.
144-7.5 Variance.
A. Any food establishment or Town Department and its agencies may make a written application
to the Board of Health for a variance from this bylaw.
B. Every application for a variance is subject to a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be
posted as part of a public notice of the Board of Health meeting at which the application will be
considered. Notice shall be posted no less than 48 hours before the meeting.
C. By vote of a majority of its full authorized membership, the Board of Health may grant a
variance in cases where a suitable biodegradable, compostable, reusable or recyclable alternative
does not exist for a specific usage, and/or enforcement of this bylaw would cause undue hardship
to that food establishment or Town Department.
D. A variance may be granted for up to six months and extended for like periods upon
submission of a renewal application.
E. Any variance granted by the Board shall be in writing.
F. A copy of the variance granted under this section shall be available for public inspection on
the premises for which it is issued.
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144-7.6 Enforcement, penalties and fines.
A. Enforcement. The Board of Health or its designee shall have primary responsibility for
enforcement of this bylaw. This shall include: establishment of regulations or administrative
procedures, inspections, and issuance of citations for violations.
B. Penalty for violation.
(1) Whoever violates any provision of this bylaw shall be punished as follows: first offense:
$100; second offense: $200; third and subsequent offenses: $300 for each offense.
(2) Offenses occurring within two years of the date of first reported offense will be considered as
subsequent offenses. Each day or portion thereof shall constitute a separate offense. Nothing
contained herein shall preclude the Board of Health from seeking equitable relief to enforce this
bylaw.
C. Noncriminal disposition. In addition to the procedure for enforcement as described above, the
provisions of this bylaw may also be enforced by noncriminal disposition, as provided in
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, § 21D. The penalty for such violation shall be $25 for
the first offense, $50 for the second offense, and $100 for the third and each subsequent offense.
D. Hearing to suspend or revoke license or permit. The Board of Health, after a hearing
conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in 105 CMR 590.14 and CMR 590.15,
may suspend or revoke the license or permit for any establishment failing to comply with this
bylaw.
144-7 (Reserved)
; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY: Recycling Committee

ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to establish a committee to determine the most
effective and financially responsible way to restore a Parks and Recreation Department, as a
dedicated department would improve coordination between the Town and community
organizations, expand access to free and affordable outside programs for residents of all ages,
strengthen cross-organization communication, and ensure recreational activities are planned and
promoted in partnership with the Town; or act in relation thereto.
SUBMITTED BY: John Ray - Citizen Petition

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Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings at the time and place of said
meeting.
Given under our hands this 14th day of September, 2026.
SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD
______________________________________________________
Patricia Wojtas, Chair
______________________________________________________
Jeffrey A. Hardy, Vice Chair
______________________________________________________
David Boisvert, Clerk
______________________________________________________
Aaron D. Cunningham
______________________________________________________
Jon H. Kurland

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DATES
AND TIMES FOR CONTINUED SESSIONS OF THE
FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
The Select Board shall propose the following dates and times for continued sessions of
the Town Meeting of October 19, 2026 to be held at the Senior Center, 75 Groton Road, North
Chelmsford:
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
If additional continued sessions are necessary, they shall take place on the Monday and
Thursday of the next consecutive week until the meetings are concluded.
Pursuant to Town of Chelmsford Code Chapter 154-9, these dates and times are proposed
and are subject to change by vote of the Town Meeting Representatives.
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The Town of Chelmsford does not discriminate based on disability and is committed to hosting
accessible meetings. To request a reasonable accommodation to attend Town Meeting, please
contact the municipal ADA Coordinator Jose Negron at [email protected] or call 978250-5225.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.

September _____, 2026

Pursuant to the within warrant, I have notified and warned the Inhabitants of the Town of
Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of same at the following places, to wit: Senior Center,
75 Groton Road; McCarthy Middle School, 250 North Road; Town Offices, 50 Billerica Road;
Police Station, 2 Olde North Road; Fire Department Headquarters, 50 Billerica Road; North
Chelmsford Fire Station, 35 Princeton Street; East Chelmsford Fire Station, 115 Riverneck Road;
Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Road; and MacKay Branch Library, 43 Newfield Street.
Signed:
_____________________________________
Edwin Paul Eriksen,
Constable
A True Copy Attest,

_____________________________________
Edwin Paul Eriksen,
Constable

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I Section 4: Unit Results
Summary of Actuarial Valuation Results for Town of Chelmsford
The valuation was made with respect to the following data supplied to us:
Amount
Component
1. Retired participants as of the valuation date (i�cluding 40 beneficiaries in pay status)
467
589
2. Participa�ts active during th�__yearended December 31, 2025
3. Inactive participants entitled to a return of their emplo1ee con:.;;t r.;.:
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The actuarial factors as of January 1, 2026 are as follows:

1200

-----------�------------

Amount
Component
$5,282,6 18
1. Normal cost
-----------219,243
2. Adm inistrative expenses
-3,681,634
3. Expected employee contributions
41. Employer normal cost: (1) + (2) + (32
------------ $1,820 ,227 .
241,9 43,�I__
5. Actuarial accrued liability
_
$144,945,6_
3
_
2
_
_
_
__
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a. Retired participants and:...be.;..; n:... ...:.efi_ c:...iar.:... ie
9
2,572,483
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b. Active pa:.;r...:.
,:..:.......:ts
4,425,442
_c. Inactive participants
1 28, 029 ,279
6. Actuarial value of assets
$113,914,278
7. Unfunded actuarial accrued liabili�: (�)_-:-_(!)_______
7 56,0 29
8. Reallocated unfunded actuarial accrued liability
$114,670,3 07
9. Total unfunded actuarial accrued liability: (7) + (8)

The actuarial factors projected to FY27 are as follows:
% of Payroll
Amount
Component
5.04%
$1-',88!,77
_
9
1. Project�d empl�er norma
__________
_ _l co_ st_ -----�-118,699 ,0_0_1 --------2. ProJected unfunded actuarial accrued liability
12,311 ,819
3. Payment on projected unfunded actuarial accrued liability
38. 02%
$14,193,598
4. Total FY27 Actuarially Determined Contribution: (1) + (3)
37 .37%
13,9 50,650
5. Total FY27 Actuarially Determined Contribution, payable on Ju� 1
37,327,605
6. Projected payroll
The actuarial factors projected to FY28 and FY29 are as follows:
FY29
FY28
Component
1. Projected employer normal cost
$1,
,3_
9
_
5
95_
1
23,561
________$;_2.:..,0_
__________
:... ..:.
13,005,244
13, 917 ,932
2. Payment on projected unfunded actuarial accrued liability
$14,956,639
J15, 941,493
3. Total Ac_!uarial!l Determined Contribution: (1) + (2)
14,700,631
4.
Total Actuarially Determined Contribution, payable on July 1
15,6 68,62]
Note: Actuarially Determined Contributions are assumed to be paid on July 1 and December 31, unless otherwise noted.
#10321944v8/05724.030
Middlesex County Retirement System Actuarial Valuation as of January 1, 2026

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Town of Chelmsford
50 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

Appointed Board, Commission, & Committee Application
Please fill out this form to apply for any open position on a specific board, commission, or committee that is
appointed by the Town Manager or Select Board. The application will be forwarded to the appropriate parties
for consideration. If appointed, you will be notified by mail and will need to bring the appointment letter to the
Town Clerk's Office to get sworn in. Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of Chelmsford.
Return the completed application to: Office of the Town Manager, 50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA
01824 or [email protected]
* Please note that this application, including the phone number and email address provided, may become public.

Name:

Dina Morrison

Street Address:
Email:

Date:

9 Shedd Lane

Zip Code:

[email protected]

Committee Applying For:

2026-08-16 21:03:36

Phone:

01824

508 982-1231

Town Capital Planning Committee

Amount of Time Available:

No restrictions

for the 2025 Capital Campaign for building a new ADA accessible ramp and bathrooms (Trinity Lutheran Church), Member
Relevant Experience: -ofCo-Chair
the Building Team and Building Finance Team.
- Chelmsford High School After Prom Breakfast Chairperson for 2 years. Oversaw all aspects of the fundraising and coordination for
this event.
- Christian Education Chairperson for 2 different churches for a total of 12 years. Coordinated curriculum and managed the budget for
programs for ages 3 through High School.
- President of The South Peabody Playground Project committee: a non-profit formed for the purpose of raising funds for a new
playground. Worked with City leaders, the community and the company representative to choose a design and coordinate the build.

Education or Special Training: - Bachelor of Science in Education, Salem State University
- Associate in Science Executive Secretary, Marian Court
College
- Managed own business selling Educational Toys
President, McCarthy Middle School (Chelmsford)
Previous Committee Positions Held: -- PTO
Enrichment Coordinator, Brown Elementary (Peabody, MA), McCarthy Middle School
(Chelmsford)
- Scholastic Book Fair Chairperson, McCarthy Middle School
- School Improvement Council (Peabody, MA)
- Social Ministry Committee (Trinity Lutheran, Chelmsford)
- Worship and Music Committee (Trinity Lutheran)
- Youth Ministry Committee (Trinity Lutheran)

Remarks: I have worked Chelmsford Town elections, in the positions of Clerk and Warden, since 2014.
The majority of my volunteer work has been done within 2 school systems and churches. I would describe myself as being organized and
thorough when presented with a task. I enjoy meeting new people and have always been involved with multiple committees at any given
time.
I am looking forward to the potential opportunity to serve the Town of Chelmsford by being appointed a citizen member of the Town
Capital Planning Committee.

Town of Chelmsford
50 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

Appointed Board, Commission, & Committee Application
Please fill out this form to apply for any open position on a specific board, commission, or committee that is
appointed by the Town Manager or Select Board. The application will be forwarded to the appropriate parties
for consideration. If appointed, you will be notified by mail and will need to bring the appointment letter to the
Town Clerk's Office to get sworn in. Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of Chelmsford.
Return the completed application to: Office of the Town Manager, 50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA
01824 or [email protected]
* Please note that this application, including the phone number and email address provided, may become public.

Name:

John Christensen

Street Address:
Email:

Date:

71 Thomas Drive

[email protected]

Committee Applying For:

2026-08-15 12:07:45

Zip Code:
Phone:

01824

5086319796

Chelmsford
I have sufficient flexibility in my professional schedule to attend regular Commission meetings,

Amount of Time Available: prepare for meetings by reviewing relevant materials, and participate in site visits or other
Commission activities as needed.

Relevant Experience:

I have more than 20 years of senior executive and general management experience, including responsibility for complex organizations, strategic planning, operations, budgeting,
and working with diverse stakeholders to reach sound decisions. As an executive, I also served on the management boards of my last two employers, participating in broader
organizational governance, strategic decision making, and review of significant business and operational matters.
Much of my career has been in scientific and technical businesses, where decisions require careful consideration of data, regulations, competing priorities, and longer-term
consequences.
I have also been a homeowner in Chelmsford for much of the past 30 years. My first home, at 35 Moore Street, included wetlands on the property, which provided my first direct
exposure to Town conservation requirements and the important role of the Conservation Commission. More recently, my involvement as an abutter in a proposed development
has given me additional exposure to the work of Chelmsford’s boards and commissions and renewed my interest in contributing to the Town through public service.

Education or Special Training: MBA with distinction, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul

University.
BS in Professional Chemistry, Northern Illinois University.
Extensive professional experience in strategic planning, organizational
leadership, financial management, scientific and technical markets, and datadriven decision making.

Previous Committee Positions Held: None

Remarks:

I have been a Chelmsford homeowner for much of the past 30 years and have developed an increasing appreciation for the role that Town boards and commissions play in preserving the character of the community while supporting its responsible
growth. My family is also firmly rooted in Chelmsford. We have a young child in the Town’s schools and expect Chelmsford to remain our home for the long term, which reinforces my interest in contributing to decisions that will shape the
community’s future.
My first exposure to conservation matters came as the owner of a property that included wetlands. More recently, involvement with a proposed development near my neighborhood has given me a much closer view of the municipal review process
and the responsibilities carried by appointed boards and commissions. That experience encouraged me to consider how I could contribute rather than simply participate from the outside.
I am particularly interested in the Conservation Commission because its work requires the thoughtful balancing of environmental stewardship, property rights, regulatory requirements, and responsible land use. I would approach the role with an
open mind, a willingness to continue learning the applicable laws and regulations, and a commitment to making careful, fact-based decisions in the long-term interest of Chelmsford.
I would welcome the opportunity to bring my professional experience, board-level perspective, and long-standing connection to the community to the Commission.

Parade Committee Reappointments
Names

Address

Reappoint

Paige Gilet

25 Grandview Rd

Yes