2/23 Update on Rail Trail Project

DPW crews are working on clearing snow along sections of the Rail Trail to accelerate melt and keep the project on track for completion. 

**Please keep in mind that clearing is only being done to allow work to continue on the Rail Trail project an...

Join Us! Talking Trash & Recycling

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update:

Based on the decision by the State of Massachusetts, the Chelmsford Board of Health will no longer receive COVID-19 vaccine to administer first round doses. Those who received their first doses through the Ch...

Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee Applications

The Chelmsford Select Board and School Committee will meet on March 8, 2021 to appoint one representative to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee for a 3-year term ending 3/31/2024. Applications are available on the Town website at www.chelm...

Celebrate Black History Month!

Learn about the Honorable Colin Luther Powell

Open Burning Permits available online

The Chelmsford Fire Department has moved to an online system for burning permits. There are no paper permits available. Please visit the Chelmsford Fire Department Open Burning webpage to link to the burn permit application system. Burni...

Compost Bins and Rain Barrels for SALE!

Are you interested in being more sustainable at you home? The Town of Chelmsford has partnered with EnviroWorld to offer you backyard compost bins for ONLY $25 and rain barrels, now for $60! You can pre-order online: www.enviroworld.us/chelmsford and pick...

Local Census Forms - Please return ASAP

In order to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, we ask the you please DO NOT bring your local census forms into the Town Clerk's Office. You may either send it in the mail, drop it in the large, brown drop box out side of the Town Office Building or ...

See who returned nomination papers for the April 6th Local Election.

The last day to obtain nomination papers: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 5:00 pm

Last day for Nomination Papers to be filed with the Board of Registrars:  Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 5:00 pm

Who pulled papers?

2021 Annual Town Election Open Office...

Partial Rail Trail Closure to Complete Improvements

Beginning Monday, December 21, 2020 sections the Rail Trail will be closed indefinitely from in order to complete necessary improvements to the trail. The work is being done in conjunction with a Mass Trails Grant and is expected to be completed in Spring...

License Your Dog for 2021 Online, Now - February

Licensing Your Dog Online

Gather the following items before selecting the link(s) below:

• Digital file (PDF, JPEG, TIFF, etc.) of your dog's current rabies certificate from your veterinarian;
• Your Veterinarian's phone number;
• Credit card or checking account pa...

License your dog by February 28th to avoid late fees

All dogs must be licensed by February 28th.  You can license online at  http://www.townofchelmsford.us/249/Dog-Licenses, license in person at the Clerk's Office or put a check in the mail along with a copy of your dog's current rabies ce...

Last Day to Register to Vote for the Local Election is March 17 by 8:00 PM

Register online, it's easy!

Local Census Forms - Please return ASAP

In order to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, we ask the you please DO NOT bring your local census forms into the Town Clerk's Office. You may either send it in the mail, drop it in the large, brown drop box out side of the Town Office Building or ...

See Who Returned Papers for the April 6, 2021 Local Election

The last day to obtain nomination papers: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 5:00 pm

Last day for Nomination Papers to be filed with the Board of Registrars:  Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 5:00 pm

Who pulled papers?

2021 Annual Town Election Open Office...

License Your Dog for 2021 Online, Now - February

Licensing Your Dog Online

Gather the following items before selecting the link(s) below:

• Digital file (PDF, JPEG, TIFF, etc.) of your dog's current rabies certificate from your veterinarian;
• Your Veterinarian's phone number;
• Credit card or c...

Compost Bins and Rain Barrels for SALE!

Are you interested in being more sustainable at you home? The Town of Chelmsford has partnered with EnviroWorld to offer you backyard compost bins for ONLY $25 and rain barrels, now for $60! You can pre-order online: www.enviroworld.us/chelmsford and pick...

Join Us! Talking Trash & Recycling

Compost Bins and Rain Barrels for SALE!

Are you interested in being more sustainable at you home? The Town of Chelmsford has partnered with EnviroWorld to offer you backyard compost bins for ONLY $25 and rain barrels, now for $60! You can pre-order online: www.enviroworld.us/chelmsford and pick...

2/23 Update

DPW crews are working on clearing snow along sections of the Rail Trail to accelerate melt and keep the project on track for completion. Please keep in mind that clearing is only being done to allow work to continue on the Rail Trail project and will not ...

2/17 Update

Crews had been working on removing sections of pavement along the rail trail to prepare for spring paving but the recent inclimate weather has put a bit of a damper on progress for now! As soon as the snow melts, work will begin again in an effort to rema...

1/14 Update

Beginning Monday, December 21, 2020 the Rail Trail will be closed indefinitely from the Lowell line to Golden Cove, Golden Cove to Chelmsford Center AND Chelmsford Center to High Street in order to complete necessary improvements to the trail. The work is...

1/5 Update

DPW crews have closed sections of the rail trail to complete asphalt removal in problem areas. Please observe signage, for your own safety.

DPW crews remove asphalt and roots that have caused pavement to rise, causing safety issues along sections of the t...

2021 Open Burning Permits are Online Only!

The Chelmsford Fire Department has moved to an online system for burning permits. There are no paper permits available. Please visit the Chelmsford Fire Department Open Burning webpage to link to the burn permit application system. Burning season is from ...

Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant - Dunshire Drive Phase I Update

In February 2020, Chelmsford was awarded an Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant of $83,545 to help fund Phase I of the Dunshire Drive Culvert Replacement & Deep Brook Stream Restoration Project. The project aims to minimize localiz...

Do Your "Doody" - Scoop The Poop

Learn More here: Scoop the Poop Info Flyer

When pet waste washes into storm drains, it flows untreated into nearby rivers and streams, fish and wildlife habitats, recreational areas, and drinking water supplies. If you own a dog, please do your do...