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Off-Duty Westford Police Officer Revives Child + Cows On The Run

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Here's the latest on what's happening in and around Chelmsford.
Here's the latest on what's happening in and around Chelmsford. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

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Here are the top stories today in Chelmsford:

  1. Fall Flaire Craft Show to be held Nov. 20 (Wicked Local)
  2. Cows on loose in Littleton after evading police, farmers| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News)
  3. Massachusetts is the 16th worst state for drivers, Bankrate report says (Boston Business Journal)
  4. Jail-divert effort proves its worth (Lowell Sun)
  5. Former Nashua family court judge given suspended jail sentence in records-tampering case (Nashua Telegraph)
  6. Event Preview of UMass Lowell's fall 2021 Magicon: All about pizza and games (The UML Connector)
  7. Pepperell sawmill hearing postponed over scheduling conflict (Lowell Sun)
  8. SNHMC doctor performs innovative procedure | Health (The Union Leader)
  9. 20-acre Massachusetts Christmas tree farm saved from developers (WCVB Boston)
  10. An off-duty Westford police officer revives a 5-year-old girl while on vacation in Florida| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News)
  11. Burlington MWRA connection project nearing home stretch (Woburn Daily Times)
  12. Sign up now for January adult-learning at Minuteman Technical Institute (YourArlington.com)
  13. Suspect Apprehended After Police Pursuit in Massachusetts (NECN)

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Today in Chelmsford:

  • Chelmsford Water District - Work Session (10:00 AM)
  • Chelmsford Water District - Town of Chelmsford Meetings (1:00 PM)
  • Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (6:00 PM)
  • Roberts Field Advisory Committee - Town of Chelmsford Meetings (7:00 PM)
  • Virtual Cooking Class: New Thanksgiving Side-Dish Traditions (7:00 PM)

Chelmsford Patch Notebook

  • Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙏𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏: Check our Lowell’s PREMIER dog care center right in DOWNTOWN @thesocialpup •𝗗𝗢𝗚 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 •𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 •𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 •& 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘!" (Facebook)
  • Chelmsford Public Library: "Don't forget to register for Thursday's conversation between Claudia Fox Tree, M.Ed. (Arawak/Yurumein), who teaches courses and workshops on transforming curriculum and culturally responsive teaching practices, and Debby Irving, a racial..." (Facebook)
  • Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "🍎 𝙵𝙴𝙴𝙳 𝙰 𝙵𝙰𝙼𝙸𝙻𝚈 𝙵𝚁𝙴𝙽𝚉𝚈 🍏 Make a donation to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Inc.'s fundraiser TODAY today (11/16) and be entered to win a $100 gift card to Burtons! Donate here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/34932242..." (Facebook)
  • Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "This quacked us up. 😉 🦆📱" (Facebook)
  • Harrington PTO: "Today is the day! Keep your pots and pans stored away today and dine in or take out at The Establishment! They’re generously donating 30% of the proceeds of all orders to the HPTO when you tell them you’re there for the fundraiser! Check..." (Facebook)
  • Chelmsford Public Schools: "Support the Class of 2023 and get your new Chelmsford gear just in time for the holidays. Orders must be placed by Dec. 2 and will be ready for pick-up by Dec. 20. Order through the link below or QR code on the attached flyer: https://fo..." (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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