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🌱 Patch AM: How Chelmsford helped train 500 young public-safety cadets this summer

You won't want to miss Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) on the Chelmsford Patch calendar

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Hello Chelmsford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Chelmsford helped train 500 young public-safety cadets this summer

Also on today's calendar: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer with sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Middlesex Sheriff's Office Celebrates Successful 25th Season of its Youth Public Safety Academy (hollistonreporter.com) — Chelmsford hosted the Middlesex Sheriff's Youth Public Safety Academy this summer, where more than 500 kids from 40 communities, including Chelmsford, learned hands-on lessons in law enforcement, fire safety, and emergency response. Local cadets trained at the Chelmsford academy alongside police, firefighters, EMTs, and other partners, building confidence, leadership skills, and friendships during the program's 25th anniversary season.
   

📸 Around Chelmsford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelmsford

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★ Featured events ★

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Other local events
    Monday August 24
  • 3D Crochet - Amigurumi Ice Cream Cones - Experienced class
    Chelmsford Public Library McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)
    5:30 pm
  • Select Board Meeting →
    Chelmsford, MA Calendar, 50 Billerica Rd, Chelmsford
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Parker School Tour
    Chelmsford Parker Middle School
    9:00 am
  • Intermediate English Conversation Circle
    Chelmsford Public Library Conference Room
    1:00 pm
  • When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America's Black Botanical Legacy with Beronda Montgomery
    Chelmsford Public Library Online - Partner Organization
    2:00 pm
  • Zoom Book Club for Grades 3-5
    Chelmsford Public Library Online - Zoom (Chelmsfordlibraryzoom)
    5:15 pm
  • Community Computer Skills Class
    Chelmsford Public Library McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)
    5:30 pm
  • Conservation Commission Meeting →
    Chelmsford, MA Calendar, 50 Billerica Rd, Chelmsford
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • GriefShare support group begins September 9 at Aldersgate UMC →
    Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 242 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
    7:00 pm

📣 Chelmsford Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday August 23
  • Early Voting - State Primary →
    Lowell, MA Calendar, 276 Broadway, Lowell
    9:00 am
    • Monday August 24
  • Family Game Day
    Pollard Memorial Library - Lowell Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 Merrimack
    10:00 am
  • Bookmobile Stop at Callery Park
    Pollard Memorial Library - Lowell Bookmobile
    11:00 am
  • Bookmobile Stop at Hadley Park
    Pollard Memorial Library - Lowell Bookmobile
    12:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • American Statistical Association - ASA posted a job opening for Weekend Quality Inspector in Chelmsford. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Lowell

  • What's In a Name? At LHS, a Lot of History (insidelowell.com)
  • Lowell man on e-bike accused of pointing gun at driver (lowellsun.com)
  • Sea Dog Brewing Co.'s future in Lowell in doubt over Mass. liquor license (unionleader.com)

Westford

  • JunkBros978 - Westford, MA Patch (patch.com)
  • B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG Takes Position in Kadant Inc $KAI (marketbeat.com)

Ok Chelmsford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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