Election Day - Tuesday, April 6th

LIST OF CANDIDATES

The last day to register to vote for the local election is March 17. Anyone who will be 18 years of age by April 6th can Pre-register.  Register Here!

When we hear from the Elections Division if Vote-by-mail or Early Voting are a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Pre-registering to Vote

Though you must be 18 years old in order to vote, you may pre-register to vote once you are 16 years old. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may submit a voter registration form to your local election official, who will then place y...

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...

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...