Chelmsford public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will discuss proposed changes to properties at 43 North Road and 14 Chelmsford Street. The body will also receive updates on the Odd Fellows Project and the Fiske House.
- Proposed fence at 43 North Road
- Window signage for Chelmsford House of Pizza at 14 Chelmsford Street
- Open/Closed signage for the Historic District Commission
- Update on Odd Fellows Project LLC at 41-44 Central Square
- Update on Fiske House at 1 Billerica Road
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will meet to discuss exterior modifications to two properties. The body will also address the appointment of a recording clerk and receive an update on the Center Village Master Plan Implementation Committee.
- Window change at 41-44 Central Square (Odd Fellows Project LLC)
- Window signage at 14 Chelmsford Street (Chelmsford House of Pizza)
- Appointment of HDC Recording Clerk
- Update on Center Village Master Plan Implementation Committee
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will meet to discuss scheduled business regarding specific properties and projects. The body will also address new business concerning roof mechanics screening and signage.
- All Saints Project
- St. Mary’s
- 14 Chelmsford Street (Chelmsford House of Pizza)
- 8 Westford Street
- Fiske House
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will meet to discuss scheduled business regarding three specific projects. The body will also receive an update on the Center Village Master Plan Implementation Committee.
- All Saints Project
- St. Mary’s Project
- Congregational Church, John Carson
- Center Village Master Plan Implementation Committee update
Dog Park Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to nominate FY22 leadership and discuss rental payment requirements and promotion. The agenda includes updates on park conditions and pending projects at the Chelmsford Dog Park.
- Nominations for FY22 Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Clerk
- Discussion of rental payment requirements and promotion
- PFAS Study Update
- Pending projects: Gazebo landscaping and bicycle removal
- Bumper sticker fundraiser for Howl’ween
Dog Park Advisory Committee
The Dog Park Advisory Committee is meeting at the Chelmsford Dog Park. The agenda consists of a meet and greet for volunteers.
- Volunteer meet and greet at 52 Richardson Rd.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission is meeting to review an application of appropriateness for a granite bench. The body will also discuss a site walk for the Fiske House and receive an update on the Center Village Master Plan Implementation Committee.
- Application of Appropriateness: Chelmsford Common, Granite Bench by T. Christiano Memorial Granite Bench
- Fiske House Site Walk
- Center Village Master Plan Implementation Committee update
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission is meeting to conduct a site walk at the Fiske House. The purpose of the meeting is to view the exterior conditions of the building and property.
- Site walk for the Fiske House at 1 Billerica Road
Dog Park Advisory Committee
The Dog Park Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Chelmsford Dog Association.
- Vote on revised MOU with the Chelmsford Dog Association
Dog Park Advisory Committee
The committee is holding a work session to draft a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Chelmsford Dog Association. Members will also develop promotional materials and review written applications regarding funding and rentals.
- Drafting new MOU with Chelmsford Dog Association
- Development of promotional material for rental areas, kiosks, and capital improvements
- Comprehensive review of written applications for funding, rental, and composition
- Discussion of signage policy
Dog Park Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss the transition of park management from the Friends of the Chelmsford Dog Park (FCDP) and PFAS contamination at 52-54 Richardson Rd. Members will also review park maintenance projects and vacancy applications for the Town Manager's recommendation.
- PFAS contamination at 52-54 Richardson Rd.
- FCDP correspondence regarding locks, keys, signs, and fundraising reallocation
- Amendment of MOU with the Chelmsford Dog Association
- Tree Planting and Irrigation Expansion Project review
- Chelmsford Garden Club Initiative regarding decorated bicycles
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission is meeting to continue a public hearing regarding the rehabilitation of the Odd Fellows property in Central Square. The body will also consider an application from the Chelmsford Garden Club for 7 North Road.
- Public hearing continuation: Odd Fellows property rehabilitation for a restaurant and eight apartments
- Application of Appropriateness: 7 North Road for decorated bikes by Chelmsford Garden Club
- Update from the Center Village Master Plan Implementation Committee
Dog Park Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss the Tree Planting and Irrigation Expansion Project and related park closures. Members will also review funding applications for gazebo and permanent benches.
- Park closures on April 16, 17, 19, and 20, 2021, for Tree Planting and Irrigation Expansion Project
- Replacement Planting Plan for the Front Main Area abutting Richardson Rd.
- Funding application for gazebo benches
- Funding application for permanent benches
- Status update on Memorial Wall and Rental Area promotion
Historic District Commission
The commission will continue a public hearing regarding a certificate of hardship for 1 Billerica Road. The meeting also includes a review of a site plan for the redevelopment of the Fiske House and Odd Fellows Hall, which includes new multi-family construction.
- Public Hearing: Certificate of Hardship at 1 Billerica Road (Fiske House) regarding component removal and outbuilding relocation
- Public Hearing: Site Plan review for 1 Billerica Road/44 Central Square involving a 32-unit multi-family structure
- Update on Center Village Master Plan Implementation Committee
- Planning board request regarding a 2-family property at the Crosby/North Road corner
Dog Park Advisory Committee
The Dog Park Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a list of park maintenance projects provided by the FCDP. The committee will also receive a status report on fence and installation work for the Gazebo Project.
- Review of FCDP park maintenance projects list
- Status report on Gazebo Project fence and installation work
- Confirmation of completed emergency access signage
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission is continuing public hearings regarding the Fiske House and Odd Fellows Hall. The body is reviewing a site plan for the reuse of these structures and the construction of a new multi-family building.
- Certificate of Hardship for 1 Billerica Road-Fiske House regarding removal of non-original components for a public accessible entrance
- Proposed 32-unit multi-family structure at 1 Billerica Road/44 Central Square
- Site plan review for 1 Billerica Road/44 Central Square including lighting and landscaping
- Update on Center Village Master Plan Implementation Committee
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Fiske House and Odd Fellows Hall. The body is considering a certificate of hardship for building modifications to add an accessible entrance and a site plan for a 32-unit multi-family structure.
- Public hearing for Certificate of Hardship at 1 Billerica Road (Fiske House) for removal of non-original components to add a public accessible entrance
- Public hearing for site plan at 1 Billerica Road/44 Central Square including a new 32-unit multi-family structure
- Review of permanent exterior signage at 5 Billerica Road Santander
- Review of stonewall repair at Central Congregational Church-Carson Park
- Update on Center Village Master Plan Implementation Committee
Dog Park Advisory Committee
The Dog Park Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and vote on funding requests for fence work and emergency access signage. The committee will also review minutes from March 10 and December 11, 2020.
- Vote on quote for fence work related to Gazebo Installation
- Funding request for Emergency Access signage
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss exterior signage and construction plans. Key items include a condominium building and alterations to the Fiske House.
- Permanent exterior signage at 5 Billerica Road (Santander)
- Permanent exterior signage at 6 North Road/1 Academy Street (Lamacchia Realty)
- Site plan for 1 Billerica Road and 41-44 Central Square
- Construction of condominium building at 44 Central Square
- Exterior alterations and partial demolition of 1 Billerica Road (Fiske House)