On the agenda: Chelmsford meeting — Data Center (Sep 14)

SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 14, 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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Vinal Square Safety Improvements In - Person Design Public Hearing, September 16, 6:30 PM
Friends of the Library Book Sale, October 2 – 4
DPW Seeking Snow Plowing Contractors for the 2026 – 2027 Winter Season

Documents:
612977_INPERSONDPH_FLYER.PDF
FALL -BOOK- SALE- 26.PDF
PLOW CONTRACTORS ADVERTISEMENT 2026- 2027.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- 9 - 14.PDF
5. PUBLIC HEARING
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National Grid Conduit Petition: Wiggins Street

Documents:
WIGGINS STREET - CONDUIT PETITION.PDF
6. LICENSES
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2 One Day All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses: Bruce Kayajanian, 180 Old Westford Rd, 11/21/2026 and 12/12/2026
One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License: American Legion, 90 Groton Rd, 9 - 19 - 2026

Documents:
ONE DAY LICENSES - BRUCE KAYAJANIAN.PDF
ONE DAY LICENSE - AMERICAN LEGION.PDF
7. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
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DPW Director Christine Clancy:
¡ Sewer Capacity Update
¡ Sewer Capacity Policy Update

Documents:
9.14.26.SEWER CAPACITY UPDATE.PDF
9.14.26_SEWER REGULATION UPDATE SUMMARY .PDF
REVISION- SEWER CAPACITY AND CONNECTION POLICY.PDF
SEWER CAPACITY CREDIT TRANSFER POLICY - 9.15.26.PDF
SEWER CAPACITY AND CONNECTION RESTRICTION REGULATION DIVISION 3 FINAL_UPDATED 9.15.26.PDF
8. SIGN WARRANT FOR NOVEMBER 3RD STATE ELECTION

Documents:
9.14.26.SEWER CAPACITY UPDATE.PDF
9.14.26_SEWER REGULATION UPDATE SUMMARY .PDF
REVISION- SEWER CAPACITY AND CONNECTION POLICY.PDF
SEWER CAPACITY CREDIT TRANSFER POLICY - 9.15.26.PDF
SEWER CAPACITY AND CONNECTION RESTRICTION REGULATION DIVISION 3 FINAL_UPDATED 9.15.26.PDF
8. SIGN WARRANT FOR NOVEMBER 3RD STATE ELECTION
Documents:
NOV. 3RD ELECTION WARRANT.PDF
9. SIGN WARRANT FOR THE OCTOBER 19TH FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Documents:
LIST OF WARRANT ARTICLES FOR 2026 FTM 9 14 26.PDF
2026 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT - FINAL FORMAT FOR 9.14.2026 SB MEETING.PDF
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
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Update on Story Walk at Sunny Meadow Farms
Foreclosure Update – 315 Littleton Rd.
Monthly Double Pole Report

Documents:
MEMO TO TM RE STORY WALK.PDF
MEMO SELECT BOARD 315 LITTLETON RD SEP 2026.PDF
SEPTEMBER 2026 DOUBLE POLE REPORT.PDF
DOUBLE.PDF
11. MEETING MINUTES
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Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes 8/10/2026
Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes 8/24/2026

Documents:
08- 10 - 2026 SB_MINUTES_DRAFT_2.PDF
08- 24 - 2026 SB_MINUTES_DRAFT_2.PDF
12. SELECT BOARD MEMBER LIAISON REPORTS AND REFERRALS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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To Discuss Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Non -Union Personnel and/or Contract Negotiations with Non - Union
Personnel Regarding the Responsibilities of the Town Manager Pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2).
To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with Chelmsford Firefighters IAFF Local 1839 for a New Collective Bargaining
Agreement Pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)

NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: September 28, 2026

In-Person Design Public Hearing
Vinal Square Safety Improvements
Chelmsford, MA
What is happening?
The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted
with the proposed Chelmsford- Vinal Square Safety Improvements project. All comments submitted
in response to the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.

How will this affect you?
The purpose of this project is to improve safety and operations of the intersections, and to bring the
intersection into conformity with modern design standards and enhance the safety and mobility for
all users. This project will include improvements to all infrastructure within Vinal Square. All
sidewalks will be reconstructed to be ADA compliant with curb bump-outs at crossing locations and
any other areas where space allows. Bicycle accommodation has been provided in accordance with
applicable design guides. Intersection geometry will be improved by removing the channelized right
turn from Middlesex St to Route 3A. Signal improvements will be proposed for the Route 3A/Groton
Rd intersection to better address operations, which also include Dunstable Road and Wotton
Street.

When

Where

September 16, 2026
6:30 PM

Chelmsford Senior Center
75 Groton Road
North Chelmsford, MA 01863

Visit www.mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events for more information or to view a recording
of the presentation if you are unable to attend the meeting.
To ensure its meetings are accessible, MassDOT reasonably provides: translation, interpretation,
modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services. To request such
services, please contact MassDOT’s Highway Project Accommodations at
[email protected]. For adequate time to process such request,
please make them as early as possible, ideally 10 days prior to the event.

V3.0

Project inquiries may also be emailed to [email protected]. Please submit any
written statements regarding the proposed undertaking to: Carrie A. Lavallee, P.E., Chief Engineer,
MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROJECT FILE NO.
612977

DPW Seeking Plow Contractors
for the

2026-2027 Winter Season

Rates begin at $115 an hour and up to $200 an hour
Incentive sign up bonus of $1,500

Guaranteed minimum payment in addition to incentives:
$4,000 for pickups
$5,500 for 6-wheeler and larger

Packets available at the Chelmsford DPW – 9 Alpha Rd
Call (978) 250-5228 or email [email protected]
Applications must be submitted by Friday, November 6th, 2026

Committee Vacancies as of 9/14/2026
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].

Sewer Capacity
Update

Christine Clancy, P.E.
DPW Director
9/14/2026

SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY OVERVIEW
• Town of Chelmsford has approximately 41 pump stations, 2 metering stations, and 190 miles of
sewer gravity, force main, and low pressure pipeline.

• Town of Chelmsford has an intermunicipal agreement with Lowell Wastewater Regional Wastewater
Utility Treatment Facility for an allocated daily flow of 3.01 MGD.
• Agreement allocates 2.66 MGD to Chelmsford
• Agreement allocates 0.35 MGD to Tyngsboro
• Sewer Moratorium placed into effect between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022 due to
exceedances of annual flows between. Exceedances are subject to DEP/EPA fines.
• Agreement allocates 2.66 MGD to Chelmsford
• Agreement allocates 0.35 MGD to Tyngsboro
• Sewer Moratorium replaced in November 2022 and January 2023 with updated Sewer Restriction
Connection Regulation and Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy.
• Restricts addition of residential properties to connect into system.
• Allows existing residential properties to expand up to 500 GPD (for additions and ADUs)
• Allows Non-residential (commercial properties) to expand up to 500 GPD or purchase capacity
through the Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy

FY 2026 SEWER CAPACITY UPDATE
FY2026 SEWER CAPACITY FOR CHELMSFORD AND TYNGSBORO (MGD)

Chelmsford Monthly
Rainfall (Inches) Chelmsford
Capacity
Tyngsboro
Jul-25
0.84
66.27
80.9
8.61
Aug-25
2.43
59.86
80.9
7.69
Sep-25
3.95
65.71
80.9
6.45
Oct-25
4.1
54.70
80.9
5.59
Nov-25
2.1
63.63
80.9
6.25
Dec-25
1.12
67.90
80.9
6.10
Jan-26
0.97
66.08
80.9
6.29
Feb-26
0.3
59.89
80.9
5.40
Mar-26
2.57
84.30
80.9
8.29
Apr-26
2.64
74.18
80.9
7.76
May-26
4.97
75.28
80.9
4.42
Jun-26
2.82
66.84
80.9
6.17
Total:
28.81
804.64
970.90
79.02

Tyngsboro Chelmsford and
Monthly
Tyngsboro
Capacity
Actual
10.6
74.9
10.6
67.6
10.6
72.2
10.6
60.3
10.6
69.9
10.6
74.0
10.6
72.4
10.6
65.3
10.6
92.6
10.6
81.9
10.6
79.7
10.6
73.0
127.75
883.66

83% SEWER CAPACITY FY26, SEVERE DROUGHT (LEVEL 2 OF 4)
AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL IS 50.3 INCHES

Overall
Monthly
Capacity
91.6
91.6
91.6
91.6
91.6
91.6
91.6
91.6
91.6
91.6
91.6
91.6
1098.65

FY 2025 SEWER CAPACITY UPDATE

FY15
FY16
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
FY21
FY22
FY23
FY24
FY25
FY26

ACTUAL CHELMSFORD
ANNUAL
ANNUAL
FLOW
CAPACITY
(MGD)
(MGD)
894.615
970.9
855.268
970.9
907.716
970.9
1007.706
970.9
1048.19
970.9
945.177
970.9
926.686
970.9
944.102
970.9
905.453
970.9
1067.779
970.9 71 INCHES OF RAINFALL IN FY24
850.774
970.9
804.64
970.9

3 YEARS EXCEEDED ANNUAL SEWER FLOWS SINCE FY15, AVERAGE 929 MGD (95% CAPACITY)
AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL IS 50.3 INCHES

SEWER CAPACITY MITIGATION EFFORTS
• January 2023 developed Sewer Credit
Policy to allow commercial properties
to purchase sewer flow, replacing
sewer moratorium

• DPW manages a “sewer bank”,
accounting for infiltration and inflow
removed from the system and tracking
where it is added back into the system
through development/construction

SEWER CAPACITY MITIGATION EFFORTS
• SHORT/MID-TERM MITIGATION EFFORTS
• Conducted initial I/I manhole and pipeline investigations of 12% of system in 2022/2023
• Found about 22,000 gpd that was removed from system at 200 manholes in 2025
• Continue efforts by DPW Sewer Division to find infiltration at manholes.
• 2023/2024 Initiated sump pump inspection pilot program
• Identified 16 properties where sump pump could be redirected from the system, estimated total
32,000 gpd
• 3 properties currently underway (Montview Ave, Westford Street, Linwood Street) to remove
30,000 gpd of the 32,000 gpd identified.
• Conducted smoke testing in Katrina Pump Station area in 2025 and again Pinehill Road area in 2026.
Minimal inflow sources identified during testing.
• LONG TERM CAPACITY MITIGATION EFFORTS
• Explore future opportunities to purchase additional capacity with Lowell
• In 2025, evaluated possibility of connection to MWRA system. Various permitting, intermunicipal and
cost challenges presented in that assessment).

THANK YOU

Christine Clancy, P.E.
DPW Director
978-250-5228
[email protected]

ENGINEERING
FACILITIES
HIGHWAY
TRASH/RECYCLE

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

PARKS
SEWER (OFFICE)
STORMWATER

978-250-5228
978-250-5233
978-250-5228

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

Telephone: 978-250-5228
Fax: 978-250-2416

MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:

9/14/26
Alex Magee, Town Manager
Christine Clancy, DPW Director
Summary of Sewer Use Regulation Division 3 and Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy
Update

The Department of Public Works (DPW) last presented updates to the Select Board in 2023 identifying updates
to the Sewer Use Regulations in an effort to mitigate the sewer capacity constraint that the Town faces. Over the
past ten years, the Town has exceeded it’s sewer capacity 3 times and is at an average capacity usage of 95%.
As part of the Sewer Use Regulation update, a Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy was developed in January
2023, allowing commercial properties to purchase capacity from the Town. Through the Sewer Use
Regulations, residential properties can add up to 500 gpd of sewer flow to allow for additions and ADUs,
however, new residential developments or residential properties that remain on septic are not permitted to
connect to the Town’s sewer.
This policy was developed to replace the current sewer moratorium that was in effect and to allow, in a
controlled effort, economic growth opportunities for the Town. This policy development was and remains in
alignment with the Select Board’s goals to manage growth in the Town while also being responsible of the
Town’s severe sewer capacity restriction.
One of the primary changes in this September 2026 update includes a request from the Board of Health to allow
properties that remain on septic within the Aquifer protected areas 1 or 2 to connect to sewer in the event their
septic fails and it is not feasible either technically or by means of cost to replace their septic. There are 24
properties throughout the Town that could potentially fall within this category.
The following updates have been made, effective 9/15/26, to the Sewer Use Regulation Division 3 Section.
1. Section 1.6.1 adds reference to accessory dwelling units to Section 1.6.1 a.
2. Clarified name of the Sewer Capacity Policy in Section 1.6.1 d.
3. Added Section 1.6.1.e
“ At the request of the Board of Health, the DPW may review the proposal for a failed septic property
that is at least 20 years old and located in the Zone I or Zone II Aquifer Protection Area to connect to
the sewer system at the owner’s expense. Refer to the Town’s Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy
for conditions and requirements.”

The following updates have been made, effective 9/15/26, to the Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy
1. Updated Section 1.1 to reflect FY26 flow amounts and include 5 year range.
2. Updated Section 3.1, replacing Sections (1) through (5) with the following paragraph. This reflects how
the actual program has developed and been implemented over the past couple of years.
“(1) The developer/property owner shall provide a calculation in a memo or letter explaining the
additional sewer flow needed for the proposed project or addition. Calculations shall be provided by a
Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of Massachusetts and based on Title V calculations for
proposed sewer flows. The Department of Public Works reviews the requests and confirms that
infiltration or inflow in the system have been removed to allocate towards this new project or addition.
Upon approval, the developer/property owner may enter into an MOU agreement to purchase the
additional sewer flow necessary. The 2026 rate is $35/gallon and at a 2:1 ratio ($70/gallon).”
3. Updated Section 3.2a “Residential Properties” Section with the following text to allow the revision
requested by the Board of Health.
“a. Residential Properties are only eligible to participate in the Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer
Policy if the residential property under the following condition:
At the request of the Board of Health, the DPW may review the proposal for a failed septic property
that is at least 20 years old and located in the Zone I or Zone II Aquifer Protection Area to connect to
the sewer system at the owner’s expense. The Board of Health or the resident must validate through
Title 5 that the septic is no longer feasible to be replaced by technical, cost constraint, or other
reasons by the Engineer on Record. Upon review of the request for the exemption, the DPW Director
may allow the resident to connect to sewer. Sewer connection and capacity fees still apply. All
related fees and/or expenses incurred are paid by the property owner.”
4. Updated Section 3.2e “Dual Use Properties” to clarify that dual use requires that the property remain
50% commercial. The following language is added to Section 3.2e.
“In order to be eligible to participate in this policy, the property shall remain at least 50% (building
square footage) non-residential.”
These changes are effective September 15, 2026.

David Paquette, Chairman
Richard Day, Vice Chairman
Dr. Meikle, Clerk

Town of Chelmsford
Board of Health
50 Billerica Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-5241

June 22, 2026
Christine Clancy
Chelmsford DPW Director
[email protected]
Dear Christine,
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for your continued collaboration and for your
attendance at the Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
At this meeting, the Board of Health voted unanimously, with your concurrence, to support the
incorporation of the initially proposed revised language, with slight adjustments. The language
set forth below reflects the version that was reviewed and supported in full by all parties for the
Division III – Sewer Capacity and Connection Restriction Policy.
“At the request of the Board of Health, the DPW may review the proposal for a failed septic
property that is at least 20 years old and located in the Zone I or Zone II Aquifer Protection Area
to connect to the sewer system at the owner’s expense. The Board of Health or the resident must
validate through Title 5 that the septic is no longer feasible to be replaced by technical, cost
constraint, or other reasons by the Engineer on Record. Upon review of the request for the
exemption, the DPW Director may allow the resident to connect to sewer. Sewer connection and
capacity fees still apply. All related fees and/or expenses incurred are paid by the property
owner.”
Respectfully,

Donna Greenwood
Public Health Director
Town of Chelmsford, MA
[email protected]
978-250-5241
Cc: John Sousa
Board of Health Members
File

Created 1-9-23

Town of Chelmsford

Rev. 9-15-26

Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy
1.0 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Capacity Limitation
The Town of Chelmsford has an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Lowell for the period of July
1, 2012 through June 30, 2037 for the treatment and disposal of wastewater for an allocated daily flow of
3.01 million gallons per day at the Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Sewerage System (LRWWU) and
Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Town of Chelmsford has an intermunicipal agreement with the
Town of Tyngsborough for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2037 that assigns 0.35 million
gallons per day of its wastewater treatment and disposal to the Town of Tyngsborough. This results in
the Town of Chelmsford having a balance 2.66 million gallons per day of wastewater treatment and
disposal capacity. Under the terms of the intermunicipal agreement, if the Town’s average daily flow
exceeds its allocated daily flow, the Town shall be liable for any and all damages, penalties and fines
incurred by the City of Lowell and/or LRWWU or claims brought against Lowell and/or LRWWU as a
result of that Town’s exceedance of the limitation.

1.1 Recent Wastewater Flow
The Town of Chelmsford’s wastewater flow during the past five fiscal years has been between 2.20
million gallons per day and 2.87 million gallons per day. The Town’s actual flows are influenced by
weather and economic conditions. The Town’s actual wastewater flows are near or at its permitted
capacity (2.66 million gallons per day).

2.0 Exemptions from Policy on Sewer Connections
The following new sewer connections or changes in use shall be exempt from the policy on sewer
connections:
a.) Connections to existing premises where the Chelmsford Board of Health declares it necessary to
abate an imminent hazard to the public health, safety, or the environment.
b.) Sewer connections authorized by the Chelmsford Department of Public Works pursuant to the
terms of the Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy described in Paragraph 3 below.
3.0 Sewer Credit
There is established herein, a sewer capacity credit transfer arrangement (hereinafter referred to as the
“Sewer Credit”) as described below. The Sewer Credit allows a non-residential property owner to
increase the allocated flow into the sewer system provided one of the following occurs:
a.) a sufficient amount of extraneous infiltration or inflow as determined by the Chelmsford
DPW has been permanently removed from the Town’s sewer system;
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Commented [CC1]: Updated to include FY26 data

b.) a deeded conveyance of allocated sewer flow from one or more non-residential properties to
another non-residential property;
3.1 Infiltration or Inflow Sewer Credits
A property owner may earn sewer credits, expressed in gallons per day, for new flow into the sewer
system by removing extraneous inflow and infiltration (“I/I”) from the Town’s sewer system. A property
owner may accrue one gallon per day (GPD) of new flow credit for every two gallons per day of legally
permissible I/I removed, provided that the Department of Public Works approves the amount of new
sewer flow credit accrued.
Prior to conducting any I/I removal from the system, the property own shall obtain written approval from
the DPW. DPW’s approval includes assessing that the system can accommodate the increased flow. If
determined necessary by the DPW, the property owner may be required to conduct a baseline flow study
at their own expense over a 7-day period to estimate the existing baseline flows in the system in the
vicinity of the project area.
To obtain sewer capacity credits, a property owner shall submit to the Department of Public Works for its
approval:
(1) The developer/property owner shall provide a calculation in a memo or letter explaining the additional
sewer flow needed for the proposed project or addition. Calculations shall be provided by a Professional
Engineer, licensed in the State of Massachusetts and based on Title V calculations for proposed sewer
flows. The Department of Public Works reviews the requests and confirms that infiltration or inflow in
the system have been removed to allocate towards this new project or addition. Upon approval, the
developer/property owner may enter into an MOU agreement to purchase the additional sewer flow
necessary. The 2026 rate is $35/gallon and at a 2:1 ratio ($70/gallon).

Commented [CC2]: Updated process

3.2 Deeded Conveyance of Allocated Sewer Flow Credit
A property owner may transfer flow that have been assigned to a property under the sewer unit
determinations described under the Town’s Betterment Assessments and Sewer Privilege Fees.
Sewer Unit Determinations
a. Residential Properties are only eligible to participate in the Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy if
the residential property under the following condition:
At the request of the Board of Health, the DPW may review the proposal for a failed septic property that
is at least 20 years old and located in the Zone I or Zone II Aquifer Protection Area to connect to the
sewer system at the owner’s expense. The Board of Health or the resident must validate through Title 5
that the septic is no longer feasible to be replaced by technical, cost constraint, or other reasons by the
Engineer on Record. Upon review of the request for the exemption, the DPW Director may allow the
resident to connect to sewer. Sewer connection and capacity fees still apply. All related fees and/or
expenses incurred are paid by the property owner.
b. Non-Residential, Developed Properties
(i.) Non-residential buildings shall include all industrial, commercial and
municipal properties.
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Commented [CC3]: Added residential condition

(ii.) Non-residential buildings which are metered for water use shall be based upon an average of
the past ten (10) years of water use while the building is occupied. If less than ten years of
metered water consumption records are available, the number of sewer units shall be determined
in accordance with Paragraph (iii) below.
(iii.) Non-residential buildings not metered for water use shall be assigned a water consumption
volume based on Title 5 of the State Environmental Code, 310 CMR 15.203, System Sewage
Flow Design Criteria.
c. Non-Residential, Undeveloped Properties
Undeveloped lots shall be converted into a maximum anticipated water consumption on the basis
of the Zoning By-Laws. An equivalent number of sewer flow shall then be determined utilizing
the formula described for nonresidential, developed properties.
e. Dual Use Properties
Properties having both residential and non-residential uses shall be assessed based on a total
number of sewer flow, as calculated under the provisions of Section 3.2(a) (Residential,
Developed Properties) and Section 3.2(b) (Non-Residential, Developed Properties), respectively.
If dual-use areas are not separately metered for water, a deduction shall be made for an estimated
residential water use in determining non-residential water use for the calculation of nonresidential sewer flow. In order to be eligible to participate in this policy, the property shall
remain at least 50% (building square footage) non-residential.
Transferring of Sewer Units
a. A property owner seeking to convey sewer flow must record a permanent restriction on the deed
to the property.
b. The permanent deed restriction shall include language that permanently reduces the right to
convey sewer flow from the property into the Town’s sewer system. If the Town has expanded
sewer capacity at a future time, the Town would have the ability to vacate the permanent deed
restriction.
c. A property owner receiving sewer units must record a permanent restriction on the deed to the
property.

4.0 Using Credits in the Sewer Bank for Increases in the Allocated Flow
A property owner shall provide documentation to the Chelmsford Department of Public Works that it has
accumulated sufficient flow credits prior to the proposed connection to the sewer system or the proposed
increase in the allocated flow into the sewer system.
Prior to the approval of the use of sewer bank credits, the Chelmsford Department of Public Works shall
determine that the proposed allocation of sewer bank credits shall not have any adverse impact to the
downstream portion of the Town’s sewerage system due to inadequate sewer pipeline, pump station, or
other capacity. The Chelmsford Department of Public Works reserves the right to require sewer flow
metering at the Property Owner’s expense for a proposed development.
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Sewer bank credits may only be used for economic development purposes in the Community
Enhancement and Investment Overlay and the Village Center Overlay Districts.
The Department of Public Works shall monitor and enforce sewer flow limitations and impose penalties
for violations thereof in accordance with the Town’s sewer policy.

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Division III – SEWER CAPACITY AND CONNECTION RESTRICTION

1.1

Intent and Purpose
This Article is adopted for the following purposes:
The Department of Public Works has determined that, in light of real estate
development and changes in property use, and/or the intensity thereof within Town,
the Town’s actual daily flow may exceed its permitted capacity with the City of
Lowell.
To ensure that there will be adequate capacity in the public sewer system to
service properties that have existing sewer connections, and to ensure that the
Town does not exceed its allowed allocation pursuant to a Sewer Agreement with
the City of Lowell.
A sewer moratorium was in place between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022.
This article replaces the sewer moratorium and establishes a process for assessing and
allocating sewer capacity for any construction or redevelopment as well as restricting
new sewer connections to the sewer system.

1.2

Effective Date of Article
This article became effective on November 1, 2022. This article was updated on
September 15, 2026.

1.3

Definitions
When used in this Article, the following terms shall have the following meanings
and as stated in the sewer use regulations:
(a) Changed Property: Any property that has been assessed with a betterment
for sewer improvements that has changed, or changes its use in any way
that causes the number of sewer units for that property to increase in
accordance with Division II Article 1 Section 3 of the Betterment
Assessments and Sewer Privilege Fees as follows:

1.4

Sewer Unit Designation

Sewer units shall be designated based upon the user class of those properties to be assessed.
Said classes shall include residential and non-residential properties. The non-residential class
shall include commercial, industrial, municipal and any or all other non-residential
properties. Developed and undeveloped properties receiving direct benefit from the Public
Sewer System shall be designated a number of sewer units in accordance with procedures
described within this Section. Sewer unit designations are assigned to these properties based
upon the user class defined at the time of assessment. Any future change in use within an
assessed property may result in an increase in the number of sewer units allocable under
these Rules and Regulations. To equitably reflect said change in use, the DPW may levy a
compensatory sewer privilege fee as provided for under Section 1.5.
1.5

Sewer Unit Determinations

a. Residential,Developed Properties
(i)

Single family dwellings shall comprise one sewer unit;

(ii)

Two-family dwellings shall comprise two sewer units;

(iii) Three-family dwellings shall comprise three sewer units;
(iv) Four-Family dwellings shall comprise four sewer units; and,
(v)

Multiple family dwellings (in excess of four dwelling units) shall
comprise a number of sewer units based on the following methodology:
1. Rental properties (apartments) shall be assessed one sewer unit for
each apartment with more than one bedroom. Rental properties shall
be assessed one half of one sewer unit for each one bedroom or
studio apartment.
2. Condominium complexes shall be assessed one sewer unit for each
dwelling unit.

(vi) Detached accessory dwelling units are not permitted to be connected to
the sewer system.
b. Non-Residential, Developed Properties
(i.) Non-residential buildings shall include all industrial, commercial and
municipal properties.
(ii.) Non-residential buildings which are metered for water use shall comprise a
number of sewer units based upon water consumption using the following
formula:
Non-residential water usage shall be based upon the greater of the average
or the mean of the past ten years water use. Within a ten year period, if
flows are excessive because of billing corrections or near zero because of
vacancies, those data points are to be omitted from the average and mean.
If less than ten years of metered water consumption records are available,
the number of sewer units shall be determined in accordance with
Paragraph (iii) below.
(iii.) Non-residential buildings not metered for water use shall be assigned a
water consumption volume based on Title 5 of the State Environmental
Code, 310 CMR 15, System Sewage Flow Design Criteria. An equivalent
number of sewer units shall then be determined by using the following
formula:
Non-residential sewage in gallons per day (gpd)/240 gpd per Sewer unit
= equivalent number of sewer units
(All decimals shall be rounded up to the nearest tenth.)
c. Residential,Undeveloped Properties
Undeveloped lots shall be converted into dwelling units on the basis of the
maximum number of buildable residential lots using the applicable minimum

frontage and area requirements as indicated within the Zoning By-Laws in
effect at the time of assessment. Each potential dwelling unit shall then
comprise one sewer unit. If there is not an existing sewer stub for the lot, an
onsite septic system will be required following all Title 5 Regulations
d. Non-residential,Undeveloped Properties
Undeveloped lots shall be converted into a maximum anticipated water
consumption as calculated based on Title 5 of the State Environmental Code,
310 CMR 15, System Sewage Flow Design Criteria. An equivalent number of
sewer units shall then be determined utilizing the formula described for nonresidential, developed properties.
e. Dual Use Properties
Properties having both residential and non-residential uses shall be assessed
based on a total number of sewer units, as calculated under the provisions of
Section 1.5 (a) (Residential, Developed Properties) and Section 1.5 (b) (NonResidential, Developed Properties), respectively. If dual-use areas are not
separately metered for water, a deduction shall be made for an estimated
residential water use in determining non-residential water use for the
calculation of non-residential sewer units. Dual use properties shall have a
minimum assessment of two sewer units.
(f) Expanding Property: Any Connected Property upon which, after the effective
date of this Article, there is either: 1) a change of use; (2) a dwelling(s) or
building(s) built upon such property; or (3) an addition(s) to any building or
dwelling situated on the property; causing an increase in the daily wastewater
flow from the property as calculated in accordance with Division II Article II
Section 2.4.
(g) Private Sewer Extension: An extension of the public sewer to allow for the
connection of Non-Fronting Property to the public sewer.
1.6
General Provisions
There shall be no connection or added capacity of any Changed Property, Expanding
Property or any property requiring a Private Sewer Extension, to the public sewer during
the effective period of this Article other than the exceptions listed below. The
Department of Public Works may grant exemption to this article to the extent that such
exemption is deemed necessary to protect the public health. The granting of an
exemption shall be in the sole discretion of the Department of Public Works, in
consultation with the Board of Health.
1.6.1 Sewer Connection Exceptions that are permitted under this Article
a. Attached limited accessory apartments and accessory dwelling units (per
zoning bylaw) to an existing single-family dwelling.
b. Any increase to an existing residential, developed property or an existing
residential, undeveloped property with an existing sewer stub with a total
daily water usage of 500 GPD.
c. Any increase to an existing non-residential, developed property, nonresidential undeveloped property, or dual use property with an increase in
existing daily water usage not to exceed 500 GPD.

Commented [CC1]: Added ADUs

d. Non-residential developed, undeveloped, or dual use properties utilizing
capacity through the Town’s Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy, as
defined in Section 3.0.
e. At the request of the Board of Health, the DPW may review the proposal for
a failed septic property that is at least 20 years old and located in the Zone I
or Zone II Aquifer Protection Area to connect to the sewer system at the
owner’s expense. Refer to the Town’s Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy
for conditions and requirements.
1.7 Local Sewer Capacity Assessment
Any increased proposal permitted under 1.6.1 above shall also be reviewed by the
Department of Public Works (DPW) to evaluate that local capacity restrictions do not
exist within existing pumping station or distribution piping infrastructure. If the DPW
does not have adequate existing data, an applicant seeking additional capacity maybe
required at the discretion of the DPW to conduct a seven-day flow monitoring program
which includes a wet period to evaluate existing pipe capacities in adjoining or
downstream locations. The assessment shall present the existing monitored flows with
the proposed added flows for review by the DPW. The DPW has the authority to deny
additional capacity otherwise permitted under Section 1.6.1 above if a local sewer
capacity concern exists.
1.8

Penalties and Fines
a. In the event that a property is discovered to have illegally connected to the
Town’s sewer system, DPW may fine up to $500/day to the Property Owner
until the sewer is verified to have been disconnected, cut, and capped, from the
system at the cost of the Owner.
b. In the event that a property exceeds the daily water usage as a result of an
unauthorized change in property use, the DPW may fine the Property Owner up
to $250/day until the daily water usage is corrected to the authorized quantity.

Commented [CC2]: Renamed to reflect title of the
policy/program

Commented [CC3]: Added in new exception and referred
to the Town’s Sewer Capacity Credit Transfer Policy

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 Stormwater Retained Earnings to fund Engineering Services to Design and
Permit a Valve Repair at the Freeman Lake Dam
12. Transfer Free Cash to the General Stabilization Fund
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. General Bylaw Amendment – Non-Recyclable Black Plastic Food Service Containers
18. Citizen Petition – Establishment of Committee to Study the Creation of a Parks and
Recreation Department
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. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Rezone Certain Parcels on the Official Zoning Map (210
Boston Road area)
25. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Rezone Certain Parcels on the Official Zoning Map
(Riverneck Road area)
26. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Rezone Certain Parcels on the Official Zoning Map
(Monmouth St., McFarlin Rd., Apollo Dr. area)

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

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ARTICLE 11. 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 12. 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 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 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; or act in relation thereto.
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 DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE CONTAINER
Shall mean single-use disposable food service products that are primarily black in color and
typically used by food service establishments 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.
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.
PREPARED FOOD
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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 black plastic disposable food service containers that are larger than 4 ounces and
made from non-recyclable 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 persons/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 provided said property
is not part of a food establishment.
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.

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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.
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 subject to the following schedule of
fines: 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 food establishment failing to comply with
this bylaw.
144-7 (Reserved)
SUBMITTED BY: Recycling Committee

ARTICLE 18. 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.

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SUBMITTED BY: John Ray - Citizen Petition

ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195, Zoning, by deleting the
definitions of “child-care facility” and “family day-care home” in §195-108 and deleting Line
B.2 and D.32 from Attachment 1 (Use Regulation Schedule), all as indicated below by
strikethrough, and authorize the Town Clerk to adjust the numbering of the lines in the Use
Regulation Schedule thereafter to preserve consecutive numbering, or take any other action
relative thereto.

§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.

195 Attachment 1
Use Regulation Schedule
Sec. I

S

Description

B Exempt Uses
1
Exempt uses per MGL c. 40A, § 3
2
Licensed family day-care facility for the day care of six or fewer children,
including children living in the residence (for profit)
D. Commercial
32
Family day-care home (nonexempt)

RA

RB

RC

RM

CA

CB

CBLT

CC

CD

CV

IA

IS

RMH

CX

P

OS

Y
Y

Y
Y

Y
Y

Y
PB

Y
PB

Y
PB

Y
PB

Y
PB

Y
PB

Y
PB

Y
PB

Y
PB

Y
PB

Y
PB

Y
PB

Y
PB

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

BA

SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195, Zoning, §§195-103 and 195104 – Special Permit and Site Plan Procedures, to add the underlined text and delete the
strikethrough text as set forth below, or take any other action relative thereto.

§195-103.E Plans

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Plans. 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)
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. 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(2)(a)
An application for a special permit or variance to perform work as set forth in Subsection A shall
be accompanied by an approved site plan. Applicants for site plan approval shall submit 12 fullsize 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)
Where the Planning Board serves as the special permit granting authority, it shall consolidate its
site plan review and special permit procedures and timelines for review and decision of a
consolidated special permit/ site plan application. 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 while applying the special permit timeline standard
for the consolidated decision (decision issued and filed within 90 days of the close of the public
hearing). Detailed procedures governing such review shall be established in the Planning Board
Regulations.
§195-104.D Preparation of Plans
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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]
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SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195, Zoning, §195-108
Definitions; §195-17A Minimum Parking Requirements; and Attachment 1 (Use Regulation
Schedule), to add the underlined text and delete the strikethrough text as set forth below, and
authorize the Town Clerk to adjust the numbering of the lines in the Use Regulation Schedule
thereafter to preserve consecutive numbering, or take any other action relative thereto.

§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.
The Small Contractor/ Service Business, Moderate Contractor Facility, and Heavy Contractor
Facility classifications apply to single Contractor/Service Business Use located on a lot.
Classification shall be based upon vehicle and equipment type and quantity, outdoor storage,
operational characteristics, and other land use impacts and shall not be solely determined by
whether equipment or materials are stored indoors or outdoors.
(1) SMALL CONTRACTOR / SERVICE BUSINESS

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A Contractor / Service business primarily conducted indoors that utilizes five (5) or
fewer Light Commercial Vehicles and associated trailers, 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 / Service business involving moderate land use impacts, that utilizes six
(6) to fifteen (15) Light Commercial Vehicles and associated trailers; one (1) or more
Medium Commercial Vehicles and associated trailers; limited screened outdoor
storage or material stockpiles; Light Equipment; or not more than one (1) piece of
Heavy Equipment.

(3) HEAVY CONTRACTOR FACILITY
A contractor facility involving Heavy Commercial Vehicles, two (2) or more pieces
of Heavy Equipment, more than fifteen (15) Commercial Vehicles, bulk storage of
materials, on-site fueling beyond incidental quantities, or other operations producing
substantial land use impacts.
The Planning Board may by special permit vary the requirements applicable to an existing
compliant Small Contractor / Service Business, Moderate Contractor Facility, or Heavy
Contractor Facility to allow for alteration or expansion of such uses where the Board finds, after
consideration of the proposed expansion or alteration and any conditions imposed, that the use
will remain consistent with the nature, scale, standards, and land use impacts of its existing
classification. In determining whether to grant such a special permit, the Planning Board shall
consider, as applicable, in addition to the criteria set forth in Section 195-103 of this Bylaw, the
number, size, and type of Commercial Vehicles and Equipment; outdoor and material storage;
fueling; parking and site circulation; traffic generation; hours of operation; loading and outdoor
activity; noise; screening; proximity to surrounding uses; and other relevant operational
characteristics.
Any subsequent expansion, alteration, change in use, or other modification exceeding the scope
of an approved Special Permit shall require further approval as otherwise required by the Bylaw.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Any vehicle used in connection with a commercial or industrial business.
(1) LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
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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 26,000
pounds.

(3) HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Commercial Vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating exceeding 26,000 pounds.

LIGHT EQUIPMENT
Construction or contractor equipment with an operating weight of 10,000 pounds or less,
including mini excavators, skid steers, compact track loaders, utility tractors, similar equipment,
and associated trailers.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Construction or contractor equipment with an operating weight exceeding 10,000 pounds,
including excavators, bulldozers, motor graders, rollers, paving machines, similar construction
equipment, and the trailers used to transport such equipment.

COMMERCIAL FLEET
A group of commercial vehicles and/or equipment managed together as part of a commercial or
industrial business. The vehicles or equipment in the fleet may be owned or leased.

195 Attachment 1
Use Regulation Schedule

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§195-17 A Minimum Parking Requirements
Use

Small Contractor /
Service Business 1&2

Number of Spaces

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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

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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.
SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

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ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195, Zoning, §195-138.D, to add
the underlined text and delete the strikethrough text as set forth below, or take any other action
relative thereto.
§195-138.D Calculation of Payment in Lieu of Provision of Affordable Units
§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)
(2) Annually, the Planning Board shall may by majority vote establish modify the these 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 maintained in the Planning Board Regulations. 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.
SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

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ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 195, Zoning, §195-108
Definitions, and Attachment 1 (Use Regulation Schedule), to add the underlined text and delete
the strikethrough text as set forth below, and authorize the Town Clerk to adjust the numbering
of the lines in the Use Regulation Schedule thereafter to preserve consecutive numbering, or take
any other action relative thereto.

§195-108 Definitions
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 that is subordinate to and serves only the principal use of the premises,
and is located entirely within the same building as the principal use it serves. An Accessory
Small Data Center shall have a total electrical consumption of no more than one (1) megawatt
regardless of source, occupy less than 20,000 square feet of floor area, and have no associated
external infrastructure dedicated solely to the data center.

(2) SMALL DATA CENTER
A Data Center, which is a business use, that has up to one (1) Megawatt of total electrical
consumption regardless of source, is less than 20,000 square feet of floor area, and may have
associated external infrastructure limited to generators.

(3) MEDIUM DATA CENTER
A Data Center, whether a principal or accessory use, that has up to 3 Megawatts of total
electrical consumption regardless of source and is less than 75,000 square feet of floor area.
Limits to associated external infrastructure include: less than 15,000 gallons of on-site fuel
storage, cooling systems must be closed-system, and no utility substations.

(4) LARGE DATA CENTER
A Data Center, whether a principal or accessory use, that has greater than 3 Megawatts of total
electrical consumption regardless of source.

§195 Attachment 1
Use Regulation Schedule
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Accessory Small Data Centers shall remain accessory to a principal permitted use and shall not be construed
as authorizing a principal Data Center use.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of the Table of Dimensional Requirements, associated external
infrastructure serving a Small Data Center, including but not limited to backup generators, fuel storage tanks,
cooling systems, battery storage systems, and utility substations, shall be located a minimum of five hundred (500)
feet from any Residential boundary.

SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Official Zoning Map, as adopted and
referenced in Chapter 195 of the Code of the Town of Chelmsford, Section 195-3, Official
Zoning Map, by changing the zoning district designation of certain parcels in the 210 Boston
Road area designated by Assessors’ Parcel ID as set forth below, or take any other action relative
thereto.

Change from CA (Neighborhood Commercial District) to CBLT (Roadside
Commercial Light District)
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112-426-1
112-426-4
112-425-1
112-425-2
112-425-3
112-425-4
112-425-5

Change from CA/RB to RB (Residential B District)
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112-425-6
112-425-7

SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

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ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Official Zoning Map, as adopted and
referenced in Chapter 195 of the Code of the Town of Chelmsford, Section 195-3, Official
Zoning Map, by changing the zoning district designation of certain parcels in the Riverneck
Road area designated by Assessors’ Parcel ID as set forth below; or take any other action relative
thereto.

Change from IA (Limited Industrial District) to CBLT (Roadside Commercial
Light District)
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54-262-1
54-262-2
54-262-3
64-275-4
64-275-5
64-275-7
64-275-8
64-275-16
64-291-8
65-262-1
65-262-3
65-262-4
65-262-5
65-262-6
65-262-7
65-271-15
65-271-17

Change from IA (Limited Industrial District) to RB (Residential B District)
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64-291-4
74-275-3

Change from IA (Limited Industrial District) to P (Public District)
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63-275-1
63-275-3
63-275-16
64-275-1
64-275-2
64-275-3
64-275-11
64-275-12
64-275-21
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65-271-12
76-271-3
76-271-9
76-271-10
76-271-11
87-271-1
87-271-6
87-271-7
87-271-9

Change from IA/P (Limited Industrial District / Public) to P (Public District)
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74-291-1

Change from IA/P (Limited Industrial District / Public) to RB (Residential B
District)
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65-271-10
65-271-11

Change from IA/RB (Limited Industrial District / Residential B District) to RB
(Residential B District)
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74-275-17
74-275-18
75-291-6

Change from RC/IA (Residential C District / Limited Industrial District) to RC
(Residential C District)
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63-275-13
63-275-31
74-275-2
74-275-4

Change from RB (Residential B District) to CBLT (Roadside Commercial Light
District)
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65-271-1
65-271-2
66-271-2
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Remove from the Rt.129 BAOD Overlay District
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64-275-4
64-275-5
64-275-7
64-275-8
64-275-16
64-275-21
64-291-4
64-291-8

SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Official Zoning Map, as adopted and
referenced in Chapter 195 of the Code of the Town of Chelmsford, Section 195-3, Official
Zoning Map, by changing the zoning district designation of certain parcels in the Monmouth
Street, McFarlin Road, Apollo Drive area designated by Assessors’ Parcel ID as set forth below,
or take any other action relative thereto.

Change from IA (Limited Industrial District) to CBLT (Roadside Commercial
Light District)
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75-291-1
75-291-35
75-291-39

Change from IA (Limited Industrial District) to RB (Residential B District)
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64-291-1
64-291-3
64-291-5
64-291-6
64-291-7
64-291-9
64-291-10
64-291-11
64-291-12
64-291-13
64-291-14
64-291-15
64-291-16
64-291-17
75-291-2
75-291-3
75-291-4
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75-291-5
75-291-7
75-291-8
75-291-9
75-291-10
75-291-11
75-291-12
75-291-13
75-291-16
75-291-18
75-291-21
75-291-22
75-291-23
75-291-25
75-291-26
75-291-28
75-291-31
75-291-32
75-291-34
75-291-37
75-291-38
75-304-3
75-304-4

Change from IA (Limited Industrial District) to P (Public District)
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75-291-17

Change from IA/RB (Limited Industrial District / Residential B District) to RB
(Residential B District)
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75-304-1
75-304-2

Remove from the Rt.129 BAOD Overlay District
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64-291-1
64-291-3
64-291-5
64-291-6
64-291-7
64-291-9
64-291-10
64-291-11
64-291-12
64-291-13
64-291-14
64-291-15
64-291-16
64-291-17
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75-291-1
75-291-2
75-291-3
75-291-4
75-291-5
75-291-7
75-291-8
75-291-9
75-291-10
75-291-11
75-291-12
75-291-13
75-291-16
75-291-17
75-291-18
75-291-21
75-291-22
75-291-23
75-291-25
75-291-26
75-291-28
75-291-31
75-291-32
75-291-34
75-291-35
75-291-37
75-291-38
75-291-39
75-304-1
75-304-2
75-304-3
75-304-4

SUBMITTED BY: Planning Board
Two-Thirds Vote

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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.
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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.

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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Alex Magee
Town Manager
To:

Office of the Town Manager
50 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824-2777

Phone: (978) 250-5202

Alex Magee, Town Manager

From: Kristina Bruce, Support Services Manager
Date: September 10, 2026
Re:

Relocation of Library Story Walk (aka Storybook Trail)

This memo summarizes why the Library Story Walk is being relocated and outlines the communication steps
already taken and planned for the transition.
The Library Story Walk at Sunny Meadow Farm, created in collaboration with Chelmsford Library Staff, Scouts,
and volunteers, has been enjoyed for many years. However, some changes at the farm as well as upcoming
project work necessitate a relocation.
The trail previously passed through privately licensed agricultural areas, including what is now an active hay
field, and between active greenhouses. A significant portion of the trail also fell within National Grid’s 300-foot
easement. National Grid has begun a multi-year project to upgrade the power lines running from Ayer to
Tewksbury, so portions of the area are expected to be inaccessible at times over the next several years.
The story boxes have been removed from the farm for refurbishment prior to installation at their new location
along the walking track at Robert’s Field. The track is adjacent to the very heavily used ADA accessible
Friendship Park playground. A major benefit of this new location is that the walking track is ADA accessible and
stroller friendly, making the Story Walk easier for families and visitors of varying mobility needs to enjoy. Library
staff are enthusiastic about the new location’s potential to make the Story Walk more visible, accessible, and
widely used.
Signage regarding the change has been posted at the map kiosk at Sunny Meadow Farm. Once installation is
complete at Robert’s Field, additional information will be posted at the farm and shared through other Town
and Library communication channels.
Left: Previous location with trail through National Grid’s easement
marked in red, and areas through active private agriculture marked in
purple.

Right: Approximate new location at Robert’s Field. The dotted yellow line
indicates the temporary path around the fire station construction fence.

John Sousa, Jr.
Finance Director/Treasurer

Treasurer/ Collector
50 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
[email protected]

Telephone (978) 244-3390
Fax: (978) 256-5545

MEMORANDUM
TO:
Select Board
FROM: John Sousa, Jr., Finance Director
CC:
Alex Magee, Town Manager
DATE: September 9, 2026
RE: Foreclosure Update – 315 Littleton Rd.
The Board voted on December 1, 2025, to direct me to sell the property located at 315 Littleton
Road for the Town in my capacity as tax title custodian, following entry of a foreclosure
judgment. The property is a commercial office building with an assessed value of $1.39M. As
of today, the outstanding taxes, interest, and fees on this property total approx. $306,627.00.
On July 21, 2026, the Massachusetts Land Court entered a judgment in foreclosure case (No. 22
TL 000259) against Assured Development Inc. for unpaid property taxes, interest, and special
assessments covering FY20- FY26 on this property. The judgment was recorded at the
Middlesex North Registry of Deeds on August 3, 2026, in Book 40254, Page 193.
On July 29, 2026, legal counsel sent written notification via certified mail to the former property
owner informing him of the Town’s decision to sell this property and the fact that court issued a
foreclosure judgment to the Town. To date, my office has not received any response from the
former owner.
Future Actions:
My office will have a licensed real estate appraiser produce a written appraisal report for this
property. A Request for Proposals will be issued in the future to select a real estate broker/agent
licensed in the Commonwealth to list this property for sale in accordance with MGL 60:64A.
Should the former owner contact my office to make arrangements to pay the entire amount owed
before the property is listed for sale, I will update Town Manager Magee, bring the matter before
the Board, and request the Board consider vacating the judgment if all outstanding amounts are
paid to Town.

Office of the Town Manager
Alex Magee

50 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824-2777

Town Manager

September 10, 2026
TO:
Select Board
FROM: Alex Magee, Town Manager
RE:
Double Pole Report – September 1, 2026

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# of Double Poles in Utilities Database: 102
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Change from Prior Month: +3

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# of Double Poles Removed in Last Month: 0

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# of Double Poles Added from Last Month: 4

Next to Go:
• National Grid: 1
• Verizon:
50 (-7)
• Comcast:
22 (+8)
• Third Parties: 17
• Town:
12 (+2)

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Town of Chelmsford Select Board Minutes
50 Billerica Rd., Room 204
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Select Board Regular Meeting MINUTES
August 10, 2026
Attending:
Patricia Wojtas, Chair
Jeffrey Hardy, Vice Chair
David Boisvert, Clerk
Aaron Cunningham, Board Member
Jon Kurland, Board Member

John Sousa, Acting Town Manager

Please note that all documents referenced in these minutes are on file at the Town Manager’s Office,
50 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford, Mass.
CALL TO ORDER – NOTIFICATION OF LIVE BROADCAST
Chair Wojtas called the regular meeting of the Board to order at 6:00PM.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Chair Hardy read the following public service announcements:
Military Appreciation Cookout- August 11
Join us to support our local veterans and to thank them for their service and sacrifice at a military
appreciation cookout on Tuesday, August 11th from 5:00-7:00PM at the Chelmsford Lodge of Elks
Pavilion.
Meet Your Ancestors – August 23 – Registration Required
Linda Prescott, Chair of The Chelmsford Historical Commission, presents Meet your Ancestors at the
Riverside Cemetery on Sunday, August 23rd at 6:00PM. Pre-registration required by calling Ms. Prescott
at 978-250-1763.
Overdose Vigil – August 31
Dolan Funeral Home is sponsoring an overdose candlelight vigil in remembrance and hope to be held on
Monday, August 31st at 6:00pm on the town common.
Housing for All Resource Summit – September 10
Drop in anytime between 11:00AM -2:30PM at the Senior Center on September 10th to get answers to
your housing questions.
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
In accordance with Select Board Policies Section 1-2.B, 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 is limited to no more than thirty (30) minutes.
John Ray of Pinehill Rd. appeared before the Board. He noted that the Chelmsford scouts were denied use
of the town common on September 13th with no reason for the denial. Acting Town Manager Sousa stated
that the town common is reserved for town-sponsored events. The scouts should have been notified of the
change in policy and a clear explanation thereof. He questioned whether that policy would apply to other
events on the common, i.e. farmers market, concerts, and other community events.
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Joanne Stanway of Lantern Lane appeared before the Board and noted the seven successful concerts held
at Sunny Meadow Farm this year. She hoped that the relocation of the stage to the upper meadow would
become permanent with ADA access provided. She invited the new Town Manager and members of the
Board to tour Sunny Meadow Farm as well as Koulas Farm as examples of community space offering
family-friendly events in an agricultural setting.
COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Vice Chair Hardy read the list of current vacancies. Interested applicants can apply online at
http://www.chelmsfordma.gov or through the Town Manager’s office.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Change of Manager, Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, and Change of Ownership
Interest in the All Alcoholic Beverages Hotel/Inn Keepers License – Rushil Hospitality, LLC
Element by Westin – 23 Research Place
Lorraine Day of Element by Westin Hotel appeared before the Board via Zoom in support of her
application for change of manager, change of officers/directors/LLC managers, and change of ownership
interest on the all alcoholic beverages hotel/inn keeper license of Rushil Hospitality, LLC Element by
Westin located at 23 Research Place.
Chair Wojtas noted that alcohol was served to a minor ten years ago at this location, and asked Ms. Day if
she knew the resolution of that incident. Ms. Day stated that the incident occurred under the Radisson
Hotel ownership at that time and she was not present.
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the change of manager, change of
officers/directors/LLC managers, and change of ownership interest on the all alcoholic beverages
hotel/inn keeper license of Rushil Hospitality, LLC Element by Westin at 23 Research Place.
Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
PARKER SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE POJECT UPDATE AND OVERVIEW
Patrick Maloney, Chair
Patrick Maloney, Chair of the Parker School Building Committee, and Superintendent Jay Lang reviewed
the history of the project and the school’s collaboration with the MSBA to bring the project to fruition.
Superintendent Lang, Kristen Kendall of Ai3 Architects and David Saindon of LeftField reviewed the
PowerPoint presentation on the project update and overview, including the following highlights:
• Educational program capacity analysis.
• Parker School Building Project schedule overview.
• On-site sustainable design opportunities.
• Parker Middle School site plan.
• New construction floor plan and configuration.
• Special town meeting and ballot measure dates.
• Draft schedule for town meeting approval.
• Potential schedule based on January/February 2027 town approvals.
• Potential schedule.
• Why escalation should be considered real.
• Dollar impact on $211 million in construction awards.
• Construction activities and winter conditions.
• Takeaway.
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Town meeting and ballot schedule.
Community outreach.

Discussion ensued including the following highlights:
• Just as with the new fire station, the Board needs to give the voters the opportunity to weigh in on
this project, attend information/input sessions and make an informed decision.
• Make clear to the residents that the town is not avoiding costs by not taking on debt exclusion,
but avoiding the real costs of continued maintenance on an aging building.
• Original statement of interest on this project was submitted to MSBA in 2015; if this project is
not voted on as approved by MSBA, the town has to wait at least seven to ten years to submit a
revised statement of interest to MSBA as well as higher costs of construction incurred.
• Up against a one hundred and twenty day MSBA requirement for town meeting vote and ballot to
be completed; while an extension may be required, it “takes away the ability to work with
MSBA” as well as accelerating costs and delaying a full school year of occupancy.
• Total project cost of $265M includes appropriate built-in contingencies; the town will be
reimbursed by MSBA up to 58% of eligible items.
• Suggestion of hybrid with special election and annual town election in April for higher expected
voter turnout; however, maintain special town meeting schedule; delaying town election to April
8th will result in unnecessary delays in construction and may cause the election results to be
certified beyond the 120 day MSBA requirement.
At the suggestion of the Town Moderator Lawrence MadDonald, language will be added with regard to
potential snow date for a winter town meeting. Acting Town Manager Sousa added that he and Mr.
Maloney met with the Town Clerk to confirm a January special town meeting following by a February
town election are doable.
It was the consensus of the Board that every attempt needs to be made to advance the project and the
eventuality of a successful ballot vote.
VOTE TO SCHEDULE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING AND TOWN ELECTION FOR
PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING PROJCT
Chair Wojtas presented the vote to the Board, adding that she was opposed to the February town election
and in favor of including the debt exclusion vote on the regular April town election ballot.
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to schedule a special town meeting for January 11th and special
debt exclusion vote on February 9th. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 4-1, with
Chair Wojtas voting against.
INTRODUCTION OF TOWN MANAGER ALEX MAGEE AND CONTRACT APPROVAL
Chair Wojtas stated that at the last Executive Session, the Board approved the employment contract for
the incoming town manager. Since then a correction has been made and she asked for the Board’s
approval.
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the revised contract for the incoming town manager.
Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
Chair Wojtas welcomed Incoming Town Manager Alex Magee. He expressed his gratitude to the Board
for the opportunity to serve as the next Town Manager. He looks forward to “rolling up my sleeves” to
serve the town commencing on August 31.

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DISCUSS BILL H.5429 AN ACT PROVIDING INJURED ON DUTY COMPENSATION TO
CHELMSFORD FIREFIGHTER NICHOLAS SPINALE
Acting Town Manager John Sousa provided the following update to H5429, An Act providing Injured on
Duty Compensation to Chelmsford Firefighter Nicholas Spinale.
Governor Healey filed H.5429 on May 13, 2026 to provide injured-on-duty compensation for Chelmsford
Firefighter Nicholas Spinale, who sustained severe injuries on April 7, 2026, while serving as a Support
Branch staff member at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. The legislation would ensure that
Firefighter Spinale receives full pay and benefits during his recovery, with associated costs borne by the
Commonwealth. The bill was filed with an emergency preamble, recognizing the urgent need to provide
support and certainty during his recovery.
On June 29, 2026, the Joint Committee on Public Service reported the bill favorably and referred it to the
House Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. Since its referral, H.5429 has remained
before the House Committee on Ways and Means.
At this time, no public hearing, executive session, or other action has been scheduled, and there is no
publicly available timeline indicating when the Committee may consider the legislation. Representatives
Cataldo and Arciero have assured Acting Town Manager Sousa that they continue to support the passage
of the bill, and suggested that the Board submit a letter of continuing support.
Discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Board that a strongly worded letter to the Ways and Means
Committee be written from the Town Manager on behalf of the Board that the matter be given the
attention it has deserved with no further delay and that the matter be advanced and a vote taken in support
of the compensation of Firefighter Spinale.
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to direct the Town Manager to draft a letter from the Board to
the Ways and Means Committee in support of the legislation regarding Firefighter Spinale, and to
execute the vote as soon as possible. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0,
unanimous.
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Acting Town Manager Sousa submitted the following bid awards:
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Replacement at the Police Station Project
The UPS replacement at the Police Station to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp., a vendor successfully
used in the past, located at 68 Industrial Way, Wilmington, MA 01887 in the amount of $83,838.00.
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager’s bid award for the
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) at the Police Station to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp.
Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
Chelmsford Municipal Buildings Electrification Roadmap Study
The Chelmsford Municipal Building electrification roadmap study to Amado Energy Solutions, LLC of
Attleboro, MA in the amount of $73,000.00.
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager’s bid award for the
Chelmsford municipal building electrification roadmap study to Amado Energy Solutions, LLC.
Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
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Acting Town Manager Sousa reviewed the following reports:
Citizen Petition Warrant Articles for the Fall Annual Town Meeting
Acting Town Manager Sousa reviewed the citizen petition warrant article submitted by John Ray to
establish a committee to review the feasibility of creating a Parks and Recreation Department.
First Draft of Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Acting Town Manager Sousa reviewed the PowerPoint presentation on the first draft of the fall annual
town meeting warrant.
Representative Rodney Elliott Resignation Effective August 1, 2026
Acting Town Manager Sousa reported that he had received notice of Representative Rodney Elliott’s
resignation effective August 1.
Municipal Trust Fund Disbursements – 2025
The town has been awarded funds from the Municipal Infrastructure and Enhancement Trust Fund
(reimbursement from ridesharing companies shared between the Commonwealth and Chelmsford) in the
amount of $20,937.40, which can be used for transportation improvement projects.
Monthly Double Pole Report
Acting Town Manager Sousa reviewed the double pole report as of August 1 from National Grid.
APPOINTMENTS
Select Board Appointments
Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee – Monique Gagne Hebert –
unexpired three-year term ending 6/30/2028
Personnel Board – Michael Farnum – unexpired three-year term ending 6/30/2028
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to appoint Monique Gagne Hebert to the Clean Energy and
Sustainability Committee and Michael Farnum to the Personnel Committee. Seconded by Clerk
Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
Town Manager Appointments
Parade Committee Reappointments – Nicholas Hood, Kirk Marshall, Raymond McGowan, Jr. and
Karen Reidy
Council on Aging – Cynthia J. Niemaszyk – unexpired three-year term ending 6/30/2028
Alternate Zoning Board of Appeals – Matthew King – unexpired three-year term ending 6/30/2028
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acing Town Manager’s appointments as
presented. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
MEETING MINUTES
Regular Select Board Meeting Minutes – July 10, 2026
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the minutes for July 20, 2026. Seconded by Clerk
Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
SELECT BOARD MEMBER LIAISON REPORTS AND REFERRALS
Board Member Kurland
- Chelmsford Center for the Arts upcoming events: Friday August 14th comedy show from 8:0010:00PM; tickets $25; doors open 7:30; Saturday, August 15th Cabaret Café Eli Liv at 7:00PM;

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$15 tickets; doors open at 6:00; Friday, August 21st Film festival from 7:00-9:00PM; tickets $10
children free.
Vice Chair Hardy
- Parade Committee meets August 18th; new members meet with outgoing members.
Board Member Cunningham
- PSA for carbon dioxide detectors in every house after personal experience avoiding tragedy.
Clerk Boisvert
- He plans to attend Parade Committee meeting on August 18th.
- Attended grand opening of much-needed new boat ramp.
Chair Wojtas
- Attended dedication of food pantry to Sandy Donovan with two plaques installed in her memory.
- Congratulations to Detective Jeffrey Blodgett retiring after 32 years of service to the Police
Department.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn at 7:51PM. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
Motion passes 5-0, unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Martin Barraford
Recording Secretary
Supporting documents:
-Military Appreciation Flyer_2026
-Riverside tour 2026
-Candlelight vigil flyer
-HFA event flyer
-Committee vacancies as of 2026-8-10
-Rushil Hospitality – Select Board packet redacted
-8-10-26 Parker SBC Select Board agenda item and presentations
-26-08-10 CPMS SB presentation
-CHLM labor final contract for town mgr A. Magee reacted
-Memo about H5429
-260730 police station UPS bid awardmemo CC
-RFP awardmemo 89.4.26 final
-Citizen petition article
-List of warrant articles for 2026 fall annual town meeting
-2026 fall annual town meeting warrant draft 8.10.2026
-REP Elliott resignation
-Municipal trust fund disbursements 2025
-August 2026 double pole report
-Double poles data august
-CEAS – Gagne Herbert
-Personnel board – Farnum
-Parade committee reappointments
-Council on aging – Niemaszyk
-ZBA alternate – King
-07-20-2026 SB minutes draft2

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Town of Chelmsford Select Board Minutes
50 Billerica Rd., Room 204
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Select Board Regular Meeting MINUTES
August 24, 2026
Attending:
Patricia Wojtas, Chair
Jeffrey Hardy, Vice Chair (arrived approximately 6:05PM)
David Boisvert, Clerk (via Zoom)
Aaron Cunningham, Board Member
Jon Kurland, Board Member

John Sousa, Acting Town Manager

Please note that all documents referenced in these minutes are on file at the Town Manager’s Office,
50 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford, Mass.
CALL TO ORDER – NOTIFICATION OF LIVE BROADCAST
Chair Wojtas called the regular meeting of the Board to order at 6:00PM.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board Member Kurland read the following public service announcements:
Certificates of Recognition – Chelmsford 10U Cal Ripken Team
A certificate of recognition was read and given to the Chelmsford 10U Cal Ripken team. Chair Wojtas
read the names of the members and coaches of the team. Head Coach Bill Dacier gave a brief narrative on
the activities of the team, and presented each of the Board members with a commemorative pin.
Early Voting for State Primary Election Began August 22
The schedule for early voting for the state primary election can be found on the town website.
Overdose Vigil – August 31
Dolan Funeral Home is sponsoring an overdose candlelight vigil in remembrance and hope to be held on
Monday, August 31st at 6:30pm on the town common.
Housing for All Resource Summit – September 10
Drop in anytime between 11:00AM -2:30PM at the Senior Center on September 10th to get answers to
your housing questions.
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
In accordance with Select Board Policies Section 1-2.B, 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 is limited to no more than thirty (30) minutes.
No one came forward for general public input.
COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Vice Chair Hardy read the list of current vacancies. Interested applicants can apply online at
http://www.chelmsfordma.gov or through the Town Manager’s office.
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 Rd.
Timothy Lerchenfeldt of Icon Motors Group of Chelmsford appeared before the Board in support of his
application for a transfer of Class I Auto Dealer License from RAH Chelmsford NS LLC to Icon Motors
Group of Chelmsford, LLC, DBA Icon Nissan of Chelmsford to be operated on the premises at 95 Drum
Hill Rd.
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to transfer the Class I Auto Dealer License to Icon Motors
Group of Chelmsford, LLC. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Clerk
Boisvert-Y, Board Member Kurland-Y, Board Member Cunningham-Y, and Vice Chair Hardy-Y.
Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Acting Town Manager Sousa recommended the following bid awards:
DPW Bid Award – 2026 Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning Debris Disposal
The 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 Rd., North Billerica, MA in the
amount of $141,720.
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager’s bid award for the 2026
street sweeping and catch basin cleaning debris disposal project to W.L. French Excavating
Corporation of Billerica in the amount of $141,720. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Roll call vote:
Chair Wojtas-Y, Clerk Boisvert-Y, Board Member Kurland-Y, Board Member Cunningham-Y,
and Vice Chair Hardy-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Acting Town Manager Sousa reviewed the following reports:
Revised Draft of Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Acting Town Manager Sousa reviewed the revised draft of the fall annual town meeting warrant totaling
twenty-five warrant articles. Chair Wojtas suggested placing the citizens petition and Recycling
Committee warrant articles earlier in town meeting. Also, the Chair of the Clean Energy and
Sustainability Committee has requested time to give a presentation to town meeting during Article 1,
Reports of Town Officers/Committees.
Middlesex County Retirement – Actuarial Valuation Update January 1, 2026
Acting Town Manager Sousa reviewed the summary report for the town of the Middlesex County
Retirement System’s GASB 67 and 68 Accounting Valuation Report as of December 31, 2025 as well as
the January 1, 2026 System Actuarial Valuation Report. For FY2028 the town’s assessment will increase
by 5.4% and for FY2029 by 6.6%.
Update on H.5429 An Act Providing Injured on Duty Compensation to Chelmsford Firefighter
Nicholas Spinale
Chair Wojtas reported that she had sent the letter of support for H.5429 An Act providing injured on duty
compensation to Firefighter Nicholas Spinale to the House Ways and Means Committee. Neither the
House or Senate has voted on this bill.
Other
Last Friday the ABCC approved the liquor license to the House of Charoen Udomsick Thai Kitchen and
Bar located at 313 Littleton Rd.
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TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Capital Planning Committee – Dina Morison – unexpired three-year term ending 6/30/2029
Conservation Commission – John Christensen– unexpired three-year term ending 6/30/2029
Parade Committee – Paige Gilet – one-year term ending 7/31/2027
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager’s appointments for
committees and commission, as presented. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Roll call vote: Chair
Wojtas-Y, Clerk Boisvert-Y, Board Member Kurland-Y, Board Member Cunningham-Y, and
Vice Chair Hardy-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
MEETING MINUTES
Announcement of Determination of Releasability of Executive Session Minutes
Minutes for Release: July 20, 2026, segment 2
Minutes not for Release: May 4, 2026; May 18, 2026, segment 1; May 18, 2026, segment 2;
May 18, 2026, segment 3; and Jun 1, 2026
SELECT BOARD MEMBER LIAISON REPORTS AND REFERRALS
Board Member Kurland
- Chelmsford Center for the Arts upcoming events: Friday August 29 Kerry Marshall music event
and fundraiser for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation for Cancer families; admission $45 at door and
$40 online; September 17th Skinners Hatchet. Tickets available on CCA website.
Vice Chair Hardy
- Encouraged residents to attend the Planning Board meeting.
Board Member Cunningham
- Planning Board meeting this week. He encouraged Town Meeting Representative to attend.
- Congratulations to Jon McKennedy who won the Nascar race in Loudon, NH.
Clerk Boisvert
- Attended first meeting of the Parade Committee. More members are needed.
Chair Wojtas
- School Building Committee voted on HVAC geo-thermal system for the new Parker Middle
School.
- 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Saturday, September 12th at 9:00AM at 9/11 Memorial.
- Last meeting for Acting Town Manager John Sousa – congratulations and gratitude. He expressed
his appreciation for the opportunity to serve the town.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn at 6:36PM. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Clerk Boisvert-Y, Board Member Kurland-Y, Board Member
Cunningham-Y, and Vice Chair Hardy-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Martin Barraford
Recording Secretary
Supporting documents:
-Certificate 10U baseball 2026
-Primary 2026 flyer
-Candlelight vigil flyer
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-HFA event flyer
-Committee vacancies as of 2026-8-24
-Icon Nissan of Chelmsford LLC
-Bidawardmemo 8.18.26
-08182026 street sweeping and catch basin cleaning debris disposal – bid result
-Memo on changes to fall 20266 TM warrant
-List of warrant articles for 2026 fall annual town meeting 8.24.26
-2026 fall annual town meeting warrant – draft8.24.2026
-MCR actuarial update
-Letter to House Ways and Means Chair regarding H.5429
-CPC application – Dina Morrison
-Concom application – John Christensen
-Parade Committee – Paige Gilet

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