Chelmsford ARPA Proposals + Acton First Responders Save Rabbit

Hey, people of Chelmsford! Annie Sandoli here with today's edition of the Chelmsford Daily.

First, today's weather:

Rain, becoming heavy; breezy. High: 60 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Chelmsford today:

1. Bedford to hold Veterans Day ceremonies (Wicked Local)
2. More Than 160,000 Still Without Power, 2 Days After Nor’easter Hit Massachusetts (CBS Boston)
3. Acton-Boxborough district vaccine mandate may impact bus routes (Wicked Local)
4. Shirley resident Victoria Doughty plays two roles in Theatre III’s production of ‘Lovers and Other Strangers’ (nashobavalleyvoice.com)
5. NetBrain Hits Customer Milestone and Introduces Simpler Software Licensing (Woburn Daily Times)
6. Rosa Mexicano approved for Burlington Mall liquor license (Woburn Daily Times)
7. Town Of Chelmsford: Sewer Connection Moratorium Continues (Press Release Desk)
8. Town Of Chelmsford: Proposals For Use Of ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds (Press Release Desk)
9. Lowell City Council wrap: City’s financial picture bright for fiscal 2021 (Lowell Sun)
10. Parked vehicle struck by gunfire in Tyngsboro, police say (Lowell Sun)
11. Veterans Day plans in Acton, Boxborough (Wicked Local)
12. Boxborough United Church of Christ to host Merrie Christmas Fair, Silent Auction (Wicked Local)
13. LOOK: Acton First Responders Save Rabbit Stuck In Fence (CBS Boston)
14. Howl-O-Ween Costume Pawrade considered a success at Billerica Dog Park (Wicked Local)
15. 5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Friday, October 29, 2021: Halloween Parade At Library, Halloween Drive-Thru At Senior Center, Meat Bingo At KofC (wilmingtonapple.com)
16. Wilmington Youth Hockey To Hold ‘Hockey & Heroes’ Fundraiser At Tremezzo On November 11 (wilmingtonapple.com)
17. Head of Middlesex School takes leave of absence after decision to rescind Nikole Hannah-Jones invitation sparked backlash (The Boston Globe)
18. BUSINESS BRIEF: Wilmington’s Watson-Marlow Announces New Manufacturing Facility To Be Built In Devens (wilmingtonapple.com)
19. NOW HIRING: 10 New Job Openings In Wilmington (October 29, 2021) (wilmingtonapple.com)

Today in Chelmsford:

• Household Hazardous Waste Day - 9am - 1pm (9:00 AM)

Chelmsford Patch Notebook

• Chelmsford Public Schools: "WATCH: An absolutely spectacular morning with Boston 25 News News, Gene Lavanchy Boston25 and DiBella Law Offices, P.C. (Methuen Office) who presented Parker Middle School with a $5,000 donation for winning the inaugural #myschoolrules c..." (Facebook)
• Chelmsford Police Department: "Our condolences to the family of SSGT. Jesse Sherrill and the New Hampshire State Police who are mourning this morning. SSGT. Sherrill succumbed to injuries sustained when his cruiser was struck by a tractor trailer on Route 95 in Portsm..." (Facebook)
• Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗰𝗙𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 The Sun News 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟵: On a daily basis, I have the opportunity to talk to small business ..." (Facebook)
• Chelmsford Public Library: "It’s a Spooky Spot! What’s really scary? Not having a great scary book for this weekend! Here’s one Jess recommends 🎃 👻 📚" (Facebook)
• Chelmsford Public Library: "It’s a Spooky Spot! What’s really scary? Not having a great scary book for this weekend! Here’s one Jess recommends 🎃 👻 📚" (Instagram)
• Chelmsford TV: "Dean Contover of The Current Buzz talks with Gary Ryan, Chelmsford Fire Chief." (Facebook)
• Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "What should DIY Lowell work on in 2022? Visit https://diylowell.org to vote on the nearly 50 ideas submitted by community members. And check out the 2021 Community Idea Summit on November 18th!" (Facebook)
• Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "Such a great event - thanks Coalition for A Better Acre!" (Facebook)
• Chelmsford Public Library: "This Thursday evening at 7:00! Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webina... John Forti is a garden historian and ethnobotanist who has directed gardens for Plimoth Plantation Museum, Stra..." (Facebook)
• Byam School Association - BSA: "Another prize that could be yours! BANDINGO is next Wednesday night at 6:30pm, in the comfort of your own home! Sign ups close on Monday 11/1, secure your spot now! Sign up: https://form.jotform.com/212915796076062" (Facebook)

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Events:

• Tuck and Glow! Glowsticks + Killer Playlist + Amazing Workout = tons of fun (October 30)
• Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills & Living Trusts (October 30)
• Tuck and Glow! Costume Contest + Killer Playlist + Amazing Workout = Great fun! (October 31)
• Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31)
• STAINED GLASS CLASSES- 1 Nov – 10 Dec 2021 $100 (Sat class added) LATE FALL SESSION (November 1)
• How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning (November 4)
• Symphony NH presents Suites And Schubert - LIVE (November 5)
• Seacoast Doll, Bear & Miniature Show and Sale (November 7)
• Open House - Nashoba Tech (November 7)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 8)
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Gigs & services:

• Timothy Hebert Plumbing (Details)
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— Annie Sandoli

About me: Annie has been a Boston-based writer since 2018, after graduating with her BA in Social Thought and Political Economy from UMass Amherst and ALM in journalism from Harvard University. She has worked as a freelancer throughout Massachusetts and as part of an editorial team in London, UK. Her interests include music and the arts, creative writing and literature, and topics of social and political justice. Annie covers Brookline, Newton, Waltham, Chelmsford and Westford. Email news tips to annie.sandoli@patch.com.

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