Election Day Arrives in Chelmsford

Polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout town.

School Committee, Grinder Pump Committee Meet This Week

Here is a look at the meetings scheduled for this week in Chelmsford.

Who Has Your Vote on Election Day in Chelmsford?

We want you to weigh in before Election Day in town, which takes place on Tuesday.

Selectmen, School Committee to Appoint New Nashoba Board Member

Several meetings are set for upcoming days in Chelmsford.

Chelmsford's Van Tassell Running for State Representative

The lifelong Chelmsford resident made the announcement this week.

Four Meetings Scheduled for This Week in Chelmsford

Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in town.

Coakley's Office to Hold Open Meeting Law Session in Chelmsford

The March event will be hosted at the Chelmsford Police Department.

Chelmsford Board of Selectmen Meets Monday Night

Also meeting this week in Chelmsford is the Planning Board and MARCOM.

Grinder Pump Up for Discussion at Tuesday Meeting

Several meetings are scheduled in Chelmsford during the first week of March.

Town Meeting Vote Not Guaranteed for Grinder Pump Issue

The Lowell Sun reports that the topic is not on the latest draft warrant.

Conservation Commission, Planning Board Hold Upcoming Meetings

Despite the short week, there are several meetings in Chelmsford this week.

Contested Race for Town Moderator Leads Unofficial Chelmsford Ballot

Earlier this week was the deadline to file for an election run.

State Task Force Lays Out 44 Recommendations to Curb Gun Violence

The Massachusetts Coalition to End Gun Violence issued a report Monday calling for stricter gun laws in the Commonwealth.

Nomination Papers Now Available for 2014 State Elections

The Massachusetts primary is set for Sept. 9.

Medical Marijuana Approved Not Far From Chelmsford

The state's Department of Public Health announced Friday morning the 20 applicants that will be receiving medicinal marijuana licenses to operate in Massachusetts.

Poll: Coakley Leads Baker in Mass. Governor's Race

She also has a lead over Republican candidate Mark Fisher, according to the survey.

Tsongas Uses Letter From Chelmsford Woman on House Floor

Cohen and Askenburg Offer Differing Paths to Tax Relief

Askenburg Presents Free Cash Proposal For Tax Relief

"BYOB" License Policy Discussed

Cohen Provides Budget Overview, Avenues for Residential Tax Relief

Selectmen Told of Savings on Bonds, Energy Contract

Town Engineer Provides Opinion on Billerica 40B, Neighbor Concerned

Firefighters Honored, Resident Concerned About Lightbulbs

Should Illegal Immigrants be Granted Driver's Licenses?

Massachusetts lawmakers have scheduled a hearing on the bill for Feb. 5.

Pot Shop Decisions Due This Week

The state is expected to winnow its list of more than 100 applicants to as many as 35 licensed medical marijuana operations.

2014 Chelmsford Town Meeting/Spring Election Voters' Guide

Patrick Announces Plan to Clean Up Child Welfare Department

The announcement comes months after a 5-year-old Fitchburg boy went missing.

Obama Chooses Chelmsford's Bauman As Guest At State of the Union

The Chelmsford resident is one of six guests invited to the speech by the Obama Administration.

Do You Agree That Massachusetts is One of the Best States?

A story published Friday on Politico ranked the Bay State as fifth in the nation.

What Should Be Done With Chelmsford's Free Cash?

Price of Stamps Going Up Sunday

The U.S. Postal Service’s regulator approved the increase of about 6 percent across all mail services.

Results of Our Poll on Your Expectations on the Chelmsford DPW

Safety Group Calls for New Primary Seat Belt Law in Mass.

The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is looking for the state to pass Senate Bill 1115 to help increase safety on the roads.

Share Your Candidacy Updates on Chelmsford Patch

Town Election Day is coming, if you've got news, share it here!

Poll: Coakley Holds Early Lead in Mass. Governor's Race

A WBUR survey shows the attorney general to have a 39-29 lead over Republican candidate Charlie Baker.

State Workers Sent Home Ahead of Midweek Storm

Gov. Deval Patrick sent the workers home to help with what he said will be a tough evening commute.

Town of Chelmsford Gets Upgraded Bond Rating

This week, the town learned that Standard & Poor's is upgrading its rating of Chelmsford bonds from AA to AA+

Mill Road 40B Will Get Further Study, Likely at Minimum 108 Units

The board voted to approve three of the five conditions that would keep the application alive and allow them to engage in some oversight now rather than face the likelihood of powerlessness in June.

Greater Boston Needs 400K New Homes to Keep Economy on Track

About 435,000 new units would comprise mostly multifamily homes and be located primarily in urban areas by the year 2040.