Chelmsford Secret Santa Helps Those In Need + Local Tree Lighting

Happy Wednesday, people of Chelmsford! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 44 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories in Chelmsford today:

1. Chelmsford Secret Santa aids families in need (Wicked Local)
2. The Lowell City of Lights Parade & Other Upcoming Winter Events (merrimackvalley.org)
3. Robots roll into Shawsheen classrooms | News (Eagle-Tribune)
4. Pepperell boy receives cards from around world after brain surgery (Boston 25 News)
5. Robot named 'Kebbi' helping Andover, Massachusetts, special needs students unlock potential (WCVB Boston)
6. Andover Reviewing Parade Security After Wisconsin Tragedy (CBS Boston)
7. Tewksbury Police seek help naming puppy in training (Lowell Sun)
8. Office use proposed for former Lord & Taylor Burlington Mall space (Woburn Daily Times)
9. Hamilton Canal Innovation District land transferred to Lowell (Lowell Sun)
10. ArtSpace Maynard hosts benefit concert to raise money for renovations (Wicked Local)
11. Littleton Rotary Club presents holiday bazaar, tree-lighting (Wicked Local)
12. North Chelmsford tree-lighting a 'go' (Wicked Local)
13. Assabet Co-op Market readies for 2022 opening in Maynard (Worcester Telegram)
14. Thanksgiving 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Chelmsford (Chelmsford Patch)
15. 5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Tuesday, November 23, 2021: Drive-Thru Luncheon At Senior Center, Storytime At Library, Bingo At Elks (wilmingtonapple.com)
16. Wilmington Police & Front Line Initiative To Provide Online Support To Anyone Struggling This Thanksgiving (wilmingtonapple.com)
17. VIDEO: The graveside service of Billerica firefighter and veterans Patrick Corbett (Wicked Local)
18. Middlesex County's COVID cases up 44%; Massachusetts cases surge 47.9% (MetroWest Daily News)
19. Grant to aid Westford's 12 North Main St. site; property's future in focus (Wicked Local)

Today's Chelmsford Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com.

Chelmsford Patch Notebook

• Chelmsford Police Department: "The holidays can be a time filled with loneliness, sadness, anxiety, stress, tension, non-acceptance, and more. We want to provide FREE online access to supports this Thanksgiving. Drop in, stay awhile, and be in a supportive community w..." (Facebook)
• Chelmsford Hockey Association: "As the Billerica/Chelmsford U18 season comes to a close, we want to wish our four seniors the best of luck! All have spent many years with CHA playing for various girls and coed teams. Grace Hoffman, Sarah Caruso, & Gina Sciortino have s..." (Facebook)
• Chelmsford Public Schools: "HUGE congrats to our October Students of the Month: https://chs.chelmsfordschools.... @katrina.janakos @profile.php?id=100026405236800 @dan.schiefen.8100 @alyson.moore...." (Facebook)
• Chelmsford Public Library: "Please join us for Preschool Storytime with Amy!" (Facebook)
• Chelmsford TV: "Check out Chelmsford Newest Talk Show, Chelmsford TONIGHT! Karen Woodrow, owner of Visiting Angels in Chelmsford, hosts as we talk about the people and places that make Chelmsford great. The Premiere Episode features Joe Ready, former ho..." (Facebook)
• Chelmsford TV: "Enjoy this recording of this year's Veteran's Day Ceremony held in Chelmsford. Thanks to Chris Borden for operating camera." (Facebook)
• Byam School Association - BSA: "Today is the last day for our school’s BOOK FAIR! 3:30-5:30 📚 Please COME EARLY in case we have to close due to the cold! All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more. ..." (Facebook)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Luciana Calvin Photography — Chelmsford Family Photographer (Visit website)
• Glorious Power Church — Serving the Purposes of God in our Generation (Visit Website)
• Code Wiz - Westford — Try a FREE Coding Class: In-person or online! (Visit website)
• Heavey Quinn Academy of Irish Dance — 01824 (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces (November 26)
• Farm Festival of Lights (November 27)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you around! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Chelmsford Daily? I'm all ears. You can contact me at annie.sandoli@patch.com.