Chelmsford Board Approves Sewer Plan + Tewksbury Mask Lawsuit

Hey, people of Chelmsford! It's me again, Annie Sandoli, your host of the Chelmsford Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 70 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Chelmsford today:

1. Chelmsford educator writes books about ways to support trans community (Wicked Local)
2. Tewksbury parents sue school district, state over mask mandates (Lowell Sun)
3. Byrna Technologies Supports Susan G. Komen® During Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Woburn Daily Times)
4. New superintendent named at Minute Man National Historical Park (Lowell Sun)
5. Westford residents “Standout” against mask mandate (Lowell Sun)
6. Dracut to streamline police recruitment process (Lowell Sun)
7. Chelmsford board backs plan following 2020 sewer main break (Wicked Local)
8. NAN Project to host A Night for NAN fundraiser (Wicked Local)
9. Downtown business, infrastructure issues dominate Districts 2, 3 and 4 Lowell City Council debate (Lowell Sun)
10. Tewksbury Home Build offers second affordable home (Lowell Sun)
11. Boxborough Historical Society to host birthday party (Wicked Local)
12. Tewksbury man held without bail following alleged assault (Lowell Sun)
13. Statewide mask mandate extended; what it means for Concord schools (Wicked Local)
14. Goodbye city-life: Billerica librarian exits position to run a farm in Maine (Wicked Local)
15. Concord Massachusetts Launches Indigenous People Tour - Merrimack Valley Massachusetts (merrimackvalley.org)
16. UMass Lowell celebrates reopening of Coburn Hall (Sentinel & Enterprise)
17. Hospitals: Staffing Problems Are ‘Really Bad' (NECN)
18. Simchat Torah: Celebrating Endings and Beginnings | JewishBoston (jewishboston.com)
19. No Green Monster; this 'Wally' is an unusual avian visitor to Walden Pond (Wicked Local)
20. Eye on Art: Lowell galleries set fall scene with spirit-stirring shows (Lowell Sun)
21. Here's why Massachusetts residents could be waiting a while for auto repairs (WCVB Boston)
22. UMass Lowell iHubs Plan Free Marketing and Financial Planning Workshops for Business (WHAV News)
23. 5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Thursday, September 30, 2021: One-Woman Show At Senior Center, Virtual Author Visit From Library (wilmingtonapple.com)
24. WILMINGTON BUSINESS BUZZ: Cummings Foundation Announces New Executive Director; Burbank YMCA Teams Up With Wilmington Chamber For 5K (wilmingtonapple.com)
25. WCTV To Launch New Podcast Featuring Wilmington Writers — Guests Wanted (wilmingtonapple.com)
26. Tewksbury man threatens to kill neighbor’s dogs with knife (Boston 25 News)
27. Notice of Auction Sale of Condo Unit LL at Boynton Meadows, 134 Main Street (grotonherald.com)
28. Lowell City Council wrap: Homelessness becoming major concern (Lowell Sun)
29. Middlesex District Attorney and Malden Police Announce Arrest in 30-Year-Old Murder of Malden Teen | Middlesex County District Attorney's Office (middlesexda.com)
30. Knife-Wielding Tewksbury Man Allegedly Threatened To Kill Dogs (CBS Boston)

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Today in Chelmsford:

• Into the Ark Celebration (10:00 AM)

Chelmsford Patch Notebook

• Chelmsford Public Library: "It's a beautiful morning as October gets underway! Friday's the day that we have not one, not two, but THREE storytimes! Baby Storytime at 10 and Toddlers at 11 at the main library, outside on the Greenway, then storytime on the lawn at ..." (Facebook)
• Chelmsford Public Library: "As the chilly fall weather moves in, this new opportunity will warm the whole community! A new grant from the Mass Board of Library Commissioners has provided us with wireless hotspots that are specifically for those without Internet acc..." (Facebook)
• Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "Lowell always shines in our eyes and we love when it’s recognized by others!" (Facebook)
• South Row PTO: "We’ve received lots of spirit wear orders from our website, but at the same time have had reports of people having issues with the site 🤨. We are troubleshooting the problem and appreciate your patience while we work out the kinks! http..." (Facebook)
• Chelmsford Hockey Association: "Who's feeling lucky? We have some amazing donated raffle prizes for our CHA Golf Tournament on Monday! You don't have to be at the tourney to get in on the raffle fun either! Purchase a sheet (or two) of raffle tickets (link below) and o..." (Facebook)
• Byam School Association - BSA: "Have you heard the news!? For the month of October 2021, Byam School Association will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop store located at 299 Chelmsford Street, Chelmsford MA! ..." (Facebook)
• Chelmsford Public Schools: "30 MINUTES... Watch Lions Live at 11:45 a.m. here: https://sites.google.com/chelmsford.k12.ma.us/chstv/lionslive" (Facebook)
• Harrington PTO: "Please join us at our October 6 meeting to learn more about the "Table Talk Math" book group hosted by Harrington parent Molly Rawding!" (Facebook)
• Chelmsford TV: "Sam Chase celebrating his 50th show with State Rep. Tami Gouveia....." (Facebook)

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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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