Chelmsford's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
102 items across 7 meetings.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
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Board meets with Chelmsford's state legislators to discuss the town's legislative priorities.
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Three notices: Main Street Improvements public input session at Senior Center June 17; July 4th celebration details; citizen petition warrant articles for Oct. 19 Fall Town Meeting due August 3 by 4:00 PM.
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Open comment period; speakers limited to 3 minutes each, 30 minutes total.
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Board will review current openings on town committees as of June 15, 2026.
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Two one-day all-alcohol licenses requested for 180 Old Westford Rd on 6/26/2026 and 8/2/2026.
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Board to award contract for full-depth reclaim (complete roadway base removal and repaving) of town roads.
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Board to award HVAC replacement contract for Adams Library.
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Town received a $35,000 state grant to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan, which guides emergency preparedness.
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Monthly status report on utility double poles (old poles not yet removed after utility work) awaiting action.
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Board to make its annual round of appointments to town boards and committees.
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One Board of Registrars seat to be filled for a 3-year term expiring June 30, 2029.
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Mary Reese appointed to unexpired 3-year term on Age Friendly Implementation Committee, expiring 6/30/2027.
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Approval of draft minutes from the June 1, 2026 regular Select Board meeting.
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Board members report on committee liaison activities.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order; hybrid format via in-person and Zoom.
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Board issues proclamations for PRIDE Month and Flag Day, recognizes ATEF grant awards, and previews 2026 Independence Day events.
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Residents may speak up to 3 minutes each on any topic; total time capped at 30 minutes.
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Open volunteer committee seats as of June 1, 2026 are listed for resident consideration.
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New Town Accountant Heather Russo is being introduced to the Select Board.
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National Grid seeking approval to install or relocate utility pole(s) at 228 Billerica Rd.
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National Grid seeking approval for utility pole work at 330 Billerica Rd.
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National Grid seeking approval for utility pole work at 20 Robin Hill Rd.
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National Grid seeking approval for utility pole work at 1-3 Doris Drive.
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Hearing on changes to manager, LLC ownership, and ownership interests on Pressed Café's all-alcoholic-beverages restaurant license at 330 Billerica Rd.
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American Legion at 90 Groton Rd seeks a one-day liquor license for an event on June 13, 2026.
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Engineer Paul McKinlay (Weston & Sampson) presents latest PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination) sampling results at 54 Richardson Rd.
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Board prepares agenda items to bring to Chelmsford's state legislative delegation.
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DPW bid award for school improvements at Byam School is up for approval.
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Bid award for roof replacement at the DPW building and School Administration building.
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Bid award for cleaning services at 9 Alpha Rd (DPW), 50 Billerica Rd (Town Offices), and bathroom at 54 Richardson Rd.
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Update on state bill H.5429 to provide injured-on-duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale, currently before the Joint Committee on Public Service.
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Update on preliminary state aid (Cherry Sheet) estimates for FY2027 from the Senate Ways & Means Committee, affecting the town's budget outlook.
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Rachel Ford appointed to the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee for a 3-year term expiring 6/30/2029.
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Approval of draft minutes from the May 18, 2026 Select Board meeting.
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Board members share updates from committees they liaison with.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order with live broadcast notification.
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Board joins Chelmsford Housing Authority to seat a new member and approve a shared-services agreement for affordable housing.
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Proclamations and notices: Memorial Day (May 25), Vinal Square clock dedication, DPW food drive (May 29), LRTA bus routes survey, and Market on the Common starting June 6.
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Open comment period; speakers limited to 3 minutes each, 30 minutes total.
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Board to review open seats on town committees as of May 18, 2026.
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Kim Reilly of the Rare Road Foundation presents a donation for inclusive playground equipment at Varney Playground.
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Change of manager and officers/directors on the all-alcoholic-beverages hotel license for Element by Westin at 25 Research Place.
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Capital Strategic Solutions presents its final assessment of potentially merging the three separate water districts operating within Chelmsford.
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DPW Director Christine Clancy updates the Board on the pilot front-yard tree planting program.
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Board votes to adopt a new policy requiring town purchases to favor environmentally preferred products.
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Six DPW contract awards up for approval: owner's project manager for McCarthy roof, partial roof replacement at Center Elementary School, drainage improvements, sump pump project, micro surfacing (road resurfacing), and Heart Pond ADA improvements.
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Town Manager reports on a state-planned cleanup of a homeless encampment on MassDOT land adjacent to Route 3 at Drum Hill.
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PERAC (state retirement commission) Other Post-Employment Benefits (retiree health/life insurance liability) summary report reviewed.
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Routine monthly update on utility double-pole removals across town.
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Status update on renewing the town's lease for the municipal parking lot at 40 Vinal Square.
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Town Manager reports on sewer flow data through April 2026.
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Board to approve draft minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting.
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Liaison updates from Board members on their assigned committees.
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Closed session to discuss strategy for firefighters IAFF Local 1839 contract (including injury leave for FF Nicholas Spinale) and for Acting Town Manager compensation negotiations.
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Board to formally appoint an Acting Town Manager and set extra pay for those added responsibilities.
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Board to appoint a new Town Accountant or receive a status update on the search.
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Board votes to back a Governor-submitted special bill to provide injury-leave compensation to firefighter Nicholas Spinale beyond standard benefits.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine call to order and live broadcast notification.
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Upcoming community events: DPW Shred Day May 9, West/South Chelmsford replacement fire station groundbreaking May 21, Memorial Day observance May 25, DPW Food Drive May 29, and open comment periods on regional transit and bicycle/pedestrian plans.
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Board will review open positions on town committees as of May 4, 2026.
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Board votes to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Gary Hannagan as Chelmsford's new Chief of Police.
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Operations Assistant James Geraghty presents results from the first year of Chelmsford's Civics Academy program.
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Board will appoint an Acting Town Manager to fill the vacancy and set additional compensation for the added responsibilities.
💰 Additional compensation amount not specified in agenda
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Board will appoint committee members to screen Town Manager candidates and decide whether to hire a professional search firm.
💰 Search firm cost not specified
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Update on efforts to fill the vacant Town Accountant position.
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Board votes to adopt a new policy governing custodial credit risk (how the town manages exposure when financial institutions hold town assets).
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Board considers adopting a policy requiring town purchasing to favor environmentally sustainable products and vendors.
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Board reviews and assigns members as liaisons to town committees and boards for 2026–2027.
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Award of contract for a town-wide tree and invasive species inventory and management plan.
💰 Amount not specified in agenda
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Award of general contractor bid for first-floor bathroom renovations at Town Offices, 50 Billerica Road.
💰 Amount not specified in agenda
📍 50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford
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Update on the town's cost-recovery lawsuit related to fire truck price fixing by manufacturers.
💰 Potential cost recovery; amount not specified
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Developer has submitted a Chapter 40B (affordable-housing law) comprehensive permit application for 96 rental units at 1 Smith Street.
📍 1 Smith Street, Chelmsford
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New state law lets Chelmsford request a waiver to prohibit cannabis deliveries within town limits; Board receives information on the option.
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Update on Chelmsford-specific earmarks in the state legislature's FY26 supplemental budget and the House's proposed FY27 operating budget.
💰 Amounts not specified in agenda
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Approval of draft minutes from the Select Board reorganization meeting (4-9-26) and regular meeting (4-13-26).
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Board members report on assigned committee activities and make referrals.
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Closed session to discuss strategy on 20 pending lawsuits, including multiple 40B/zoning appeals (Crosby Village, 243 Riverneck, Garrison Place, Property Possible) and property enforcement actions.
May 4, 2026 · minutes
• Status unclear
Chair Wojtas called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
💬 Discussed
Announcements covered shred day (May 9, 9 Alpha Rd.), fire station groundbreaking (May 18, 272 Old Westford Rd.), Memorial Day parade (May 25 from 90 Groton Rd.), DPW food drive (May 29, 288 Chelmsford St.), and NMCOG transportation/bicycle plan comment periods through May 14.
💬 Discussed
Union reps and Spinale's mother urged the Board to support firefighter Nick Spinale, seriously injured at the state firefighting academy on April 7, regarding compensation and continuous service time; Fire Chief said a proposal will be discussed May 18.
✅ Approved
Deputy Chief Gary Hannagan, 27-year department veteran, was unanimously confirmed as the new Police Chief effective June 1, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Operations Assistant James Geraghty reported on the first year of the Civics Academy; total program cost was $1,095.96.
💰 $1,095.96
✅ Approved
Finance Director John Sousa was unanimously appointed Acting Town Manager effective May 26, 2026 for up to six months (or until a new TM is hired), retaining his Finance Director role with an additional stipend.
💰 Stipend amount TBD via negotiation
✅ Approved
Board appointed Boisvert, Kurland, and Cunningham as Select Board representatives; selected six resident/employee members from 30 applicants for a nine-member committee; voted 5-0 not to hire an outside search firm.
💰 No outside search firm cost
💬 Discussed
Five applications received; two candidates to be interviewed soon, with a hire expected by next month pending Board approval.
✅ Approved
Board voted 5-0 to formally adopt the custodial credit risk policy (second reading), codifying existing financial practice.
📋 Proposed
First reading of a proposed policy requiring the town to prioritize environmentally preferred products that meet quality standards; no vote yet.
✅ Approved
Chair Wojtas was added to the School Building Committee to fill the vacancy left by former Board Member Maloney, approved 5-0.
✅ Approved
Davey Tree Service awarded the contract for the town's tree and invasive species inventory study for $91,896.
💰 $91,896
✅ Approved
Picard Construction Corporation awarded contract to renovate first-floor bathrooms at 50 Billerica Rd. Town Offices for $163,881.
💰 $163,881
📍 50 Billerica Rd.
✅ Approved
Board voted 5-0 to join a national class-action lawsuit over fire truck price fixing, coordinated by KP Law and Napoli Shkolnik; Fire Chief supported participation.
💰 Potential cost recovery for town; data collection burden on fire dept.
💬 Discussed
CHOICE filed a Chapter 40B (affordable-housing law) application for 96 senior rental units at 1 Smith St.; Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing scheduled June 4.
📍 1 Smith Street
💬 Discussed
New state law allows towns that ban cannabis retail to opt out of permitting adult-use marijuana deliveries within two years; Board was informed and no vote taken.
💬 Discussed
Senator Barrett submitted a $25K earmark for Bruce Freeman rail trail access and House delegation submitted $25K for Center traffic signal improvements; FY27 earmark requests also submitted.
💰 $25,000 (rail trail); $25,000 (Center traffic signals)
✅ Approved
Minutes from the April 9 reorganization meeting and April 13 regular meeting were approved 5-0.
💬 Discussed
Highlights included Nashoba Tech receiving a $3.25M grant for HVAC and facilities maintenance programs, and Friends of Library book sale generating nearly $27K.
💰 $3.25M grant (Nashoba Tech); ~$27K (Library book sale)
✅ Approved
Board adjourned 5-0 to executive session to discuss litigation strategy on 20 active cases, including multiple ZBA/Planning Board appeals and Housing Appeals Committee matters.