UMass Lowell to Require Booster Shots + Local Face Mask Advisory

Happy Thursday, people of Chelmsford! These are the most important things happening around Chelmsford today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 30 Low: 21.

Here are the top stories in Chelmsford today:

1. Nashua aldermen vote to reinstate indoor mask mandate (WMUR Manchester)
2. Massachusetts housing authority faces discrimination lawsuit| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News)
3. UMass Lowell to Require Booster Shots for Students and Employees (UMass Lowell)
4. COVID-19 tests rapidly disappear in Lawrence | News (Eagle-Tribune)
5. Richard A. (Dick) Sparks Sr. | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
6. GreenStar Herbals Cannabis Recreational Dispensary Opens in Chelsea (Revere Journal)
7. Three out, three in at Hillsborough County Attorney office (The Union Leader)
8. Tactical Christmas: Nashua officers deliver gifts, food to 24 families for Christmas (The Union Leader)
9. Winter Advisory For Chelmsford Residents Regarding Face Coverings (Press Release Desk)
10. Fire crews battling 2-alarm blaze in Tyngsboro| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News)
11. Decatur Way Art and Poetry Gallery inspires young artists (Lowell Sun)
12. Azenta Life Sciences to Participate in the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Conference (Woburn Daily Times)
13. Gov. Charlie Baker issues mask advisory, activates National Guard to help at hospitals (Wicked Local)
14. Westford board backs full day kindergarten plan; will take final vote for upcoming school year (Wicked Local)
15. COVID count creeps up in Acton-Boxborough School District (Wicked Local)
16. Billerica police deputy chief sworn in as town's newest chief (Wicked Local)
17. St. Joseph Hospital gives Christmas baskets to 60 families in need (WMUR Manchester)
18. 5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Wednesday, December 22, 2021: Soundscape Caroling; Gingerbread House Making At Library (wilmingtonapple.com)
19. A Guide To Last-Minute Christmas Shopping, Shipping In Chelmsford (Chelmsford Patch)
20. MUST-READ: Town Manager Jeff Hull Provides Update On New Wildwood, Senior Center & Town Hall/School Administration Building Projects (wilmingtonapple.com)
21. Dovetail Companies Treats 20 Wilmington Seniors To A Morning Of Pampering At Coco Nails (wilmingtonapple.com)
22. NOW HIRING: 10 New Job Openings In Wilmington (December 22, 2021) (wilmingtonapple.com)
23. Acton is leading by example in climate mitigation (Wicked Local)

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From my notebook:

• Chelmsford Hockey Association: "As of Sunday 12/26 the Chelmsford Forum is back and ready for games! We just received word that the ice is freezing and games are on as scheduled for this Sunday!!🎉🎉" (Facebook)
• Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁! They are short-staffed (despite valiant efforts to hire), dealing with the uncertainty of the virus and experiencing product shortages in ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "🎅 𝙏𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 🎅 We gathered some GLCC Board members at Owen and Ollie's Restaurant to spread some holiday cheer! This video doesn't do the stunning decorations at Owen & Ollie's justice! S..." (Facebook)
• Chelmsford TV: "Catch Chelmsford High's latest news, sports and culture with CHSTv-produced 7:19 NEWS." (Facebook)
• Chelmsford TV: "Featuring Holly & Mike Cerullo, creators of the North Road Snowman; Dr. Jeff Parks, Principal of Parker Middle School on their recent win in FOX25's "My School Rules" contest; and Renee Mallett from Nova Art Studios." (Facebook)
• Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "Remember, every day is PRIME DAY when you #Shop978! Bonus: No need to worry about shipping when you shop local!" (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.