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VI  DE O CL  I P Link VI  DE O CL  I P Link Chelmsford Board of Selectmen 1-5-09 Paul Cohen on pending State Budget Cuts to local Aid Chelmsford Board of Selectmen 1-5-09 Paul C ohen on pending State Budget Cuts to local A id 

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Greater Lowell seeks $363M from federal stimulus Greater Lowell seeks $363M from federal stimulus 

By Matt Murphy, mmurphy@lowellsun.com

Updated: 01/10/2009 06:39:22 AM EST

BOSTON -- Lowell and the city's suburbs will have no problem spending a federal stimulus check from the new Obama administration, submitting a wish list this week to the state totaling more than $363 million in public-works projects.

The projects range from a new town hall in Dracut to a new Fire Department headquarters in Chelmsford, along with $45 mil-lion for Lowell's burgeoning Hamilton Canal District development.

"We're very hopeful," said Lowell City Manager Bernie Lynch. "We see this as an opportunity to move forward with a numberof important projects in the city, the Hamilton Canal District being one."

All of the projects must be ready to start construction within 180 days, and be completed within two years.

-----------------Gov. Deval Patrick met with President-elect Barack Obama's administration Wednesday in Washington, D.C., to discuss detaiof the federal stimulus package, which could total up to $800 billion.

A large portion of that money is expected to be invested in public-works projects across the country to put people back towork and help communities that otherwise can't afford the maintenance.

"Obviously there's a pent-up need for these projects because of the constraintswe've been working under at the municipal level," said Chelmsford Town ManagerPaul Cohen. "This would put a lot of people to work but also provide long-standingbenefits to the community."

Chelmsford submitted $27.5 million in requests, including $10 million for a new De-partment of Public Works facility and $7 million for a new Fire Department headquaters.

To read the whole story...http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_11423149

Where money would be spentWhere money would be spent

The Lowell Sun Updated: 01/10/2009

A partial list of what local communities hope to getA partial list of what local communities hope to get

from Barack Obama's federal stimulus package:from Barack Obama's federal stimulus package:http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_11423151

Chelmsford: $27.5 million Chelmsford: $27.5 million 

$10 million, new DPW facility $10 million, new DPW facility 

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School leaders keep School leaders keep 

close eye on voke costs close eye on voke costs 

By Alexandra Mayer-Hohdahl, amayer-hohdahl@lowellsun.com

Updated: 01/11/2009 09:23:00 AM EST

As they watch their budgets steadily grow tighter, Greater Lowell school officials are about toenter a new budget season with program cuts, student fees and staff layoffs weighing heavilyon their minds.

But many are also keeping a close eye on their vocational students.

For every child that goes to a technical school, their parent districts will likely have to paythousands of dollars more than if the child stayed in the hometown's public schools.

School officials from across Greater Lowell were quick to note this week that they considervocational programs to be an intrinsic part of the educational world.

"There are certain things that vocational schools can just do better," said Joanne Noonan, a

guidance counselor at the Lakeview Junior High School in Dracut. "There may be a kid that'scaught up in the culinary mania. Another kid may have a family business that is right at hisdoorstep, but calls for certain skills.There should be something out there for everybody."

"Some students are just better suited for that vocational setting," Lowell Superintendent ChriScott added. "And we just want what's best for them."

Yet, many officials agree, it's also an area that must be monitored carefully.

A vocational school education usually comes with a higher price tag, as it often calls for spe-cialized equipment, advanced technology and salaries high enough to attract teachers who ar

highly qualified in their trades. Shawsheen Tech and the other two vocational schools in thearea -- Greater Lowell Technical High School and Nashoba Valley Technical High School --spend at least $14,000 per pupil on their budgets, according to the most recent data availablefrom the Massachusetts Department of Education.

That translates into equally high assessments to their member towns.Tewksbury, for instancepays about $12,000 for every student that goes to Shawsheen Tech, while only shelling outabout $9,000 for every pupil who attends schools within its district.

"The money follows every student who goes to a vocational school," "The money follows every student who goes to a vocational school," 

Chelmsford Superintendent Donald Yeoman noted. "If too many kids go oneChelmsford Superintendent Donald Yeoman noted. "If too many kids go oneway, we are often left with no choice but to lay off teachers. Vocational eduway, we are often left with no choice but to lay off teachers. Vocational edu

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CHE  L  MSF OR  D CHE  L  MSF OR  D and the Race is On??? and the Race is On??? 

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Election season gets under wayElection season gets under wayBy Kevin Zimmerman/Staff Writer Tue Jan 06, 2009 

CHELMSFORD - Some candidates wasted little time pulling nomination papers on the first day they were available at the Town Clerk’sOffice Monday.

Donald  Van D  yne, 43, who currently serves on the Finance

Committee, has decided to seek one of the two open seats on theBoard of Selectmen. “It’s the right thing to do at the righttime,” said Van Dyne. “The right thing to do is step up during acrisis.” Van Dyne, who has lived in town for eight years,believeshis three years on the Finance Committee and his day job of managing invest m ents for com  m ercial  properties will help bring abalanced approach to town government.

“This is certainly going to be an opportunity for all of us to  

come together to find a way to get through this crisis,” said VanDyne. “It’s all for the good of the town.It’s all about Chelmsford.” 

Over at the Planning Board, current members Bob Joyce and GeorgeZaharoolis will each seek another term.Joyce is finishing up his second term and looks forward to contin-uing his work.“I feel I can still make contributions to the board,” said Joyce.

“I’d like to be involved in master plan to preserve what Chelms-ford is all about.” 

Zaharoolis is still in his first term, but expects the next few  years to bring changes to town in terms of development and rede-velopment.“The Master Plan is 13 years old and we need to bring that up to  date,” said Zaharoolis. “We are pretty close to build out, so I  think redevelopment is the issue.” He believes the town will need to address the bylaws.“They need to be made a little more friendly, but we need to besmart about it,” said Zaharoolis. “I just got my feet wet in this

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I I n n  C C h h e e l l m m s s f f o o r r d d ,, s s o o  m m a a n n y y 

s s e e a a t t s s ,, s s o o  f f e e w w  c c a a n n d d i i d d a a t t e e s s By Rita Savard, rsavard@lowellsun.comUpdated: 01/07/2009

CHELMSFORD -- Town officials are hoping that one of the toughest years in Chelmsford's financial historywon't stop residents from running for political office.

Nomination papers for the annual town election are available at the town clerk's office, and there are open-

ings on all of Chelmsford's elected boards. But as of yesterday at 5 p.m., only one resident,But as of yesterday at 5 p.m., only one resident,

Donald Van Dyne Donald Van Dyne of 29 Brentwood Road, had pulled papers for one of two open of 29 Brentwood Road, had pulled papers for one of two open 

seats on the Board of Selectmen.seats on the Board of Selectmen.

Town Manager Paul Cohen said the recession could have a huge impact on this Town Manager Paul Cohen said the recession could have a huge impact on this 

year's race.year's race.

"It reflects the time that's put into these positions," Cohen said. "Usually, during a "It reflects the time that's put into these positions," Cohen said. "Usually, during a difficult economy, people don't have the time because they're working a second job difficult economy, people don't have the time because they're working a second job 

or struggling to make ends meet. It tends to lead to a downturn in candidates." or struggling to make ends meet. It tends to lead to a downturn in candidates." 

Van Dyne, 43, currently the vice chairman of the Finance Van Dyne, 43, currently the vice chairman of the Finance 

Committee, said the budget challenge is actually his main Committee, said the budget challenge is actually his main 

reason for running.reason for running.

"I believe I have a lot to offer," Van Dyne said."I believe I have a lot to offer," Van Dyne said.

"I'm about numbers, and right now it's all "I'm about numbers, and right now it's all 

about numbers. I want to present a balanced about numbers. I want to present a balanced 

approach for a balanced Chelmsford." approach for a balanced Chelmsford." 

Van Dyne, who regularly attends selectmen meetings, has served on the F inance Van Dyne, who regularly attends selectmen meetings, has served on the F inance 

Committee for three years. He received his bachelor's degree in justice fr om the Committee for three years. He received his bachelor's degree in justice fr om the 

American University in Washin gton, D.C., and earned a master's degree in  American University in Washin gton, D.C., and earned a master's degree in  urban urban 

and financial management and financial management , also from American University., also from American University.

Van Dyne has lived in Chelmsford for eight years with his wife, Katy, and their daughVan Dyne has lived in Chelmsford for eight years with his wife, Katy, and their daugh

ter, Maggie-Molloy, 7. He formerly served as a Town Meeting representative for ter, Maggie-Molloy, 7. He formerly served as a Town Meeting representative for 

Precinct 6 for three years, and on the Charter Review Committee, the Solid Waste anPrecinct 6 for three years, and on the Charter Review Committee, the Solid Waste an

Recycling Committee and the Capital Planning Committee.Recycling Committee and the Capital Planning Committee.In addition to Van Dyne, Bob Joyce and S. George Zaharoolis pulled papers for re-election to the Planning Board,and Planning Board alternate Colleen Stansfield pulled papers for a seat on the Planning Board.

This year, openings include two three-year seats on the Board of Selectmen, one three-year seat on the ChelmsforSchool Committee, three three-year seats on the Planning Board, one three-year seat on the Sewer Commission,one three-year seat on the Cemetery Commission, and two three-year seats on the Board of Library Trustees.

There are also several open seats for Town Meeting representatives in Chelmsford's nine voter precincts.

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MATTHEW HANSON who announced he would be a candiMATTHEW HANSON who announced he would be a candi --

date for Selectman way back in the summer also pulled hisdate for Selectman way back in the summer also pulled his --

nomination papers this weeknomination papers this week

Chelmsford Board of Selectmen candidate Matt HansonChelmsford Board of Selectmen candidate Matt Hanson

previously appeared onpreviously appeared on

The Dennis Ready Show / Town TalkThe Dennis Ready Show / Town Talk

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO LINK CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO LINK 

http://www.lowellsun.com/politics/ci_11428938Lowell Sun Political Column

HERE'S STILL not much of a race in Chelmsford for the Board of Selectmen.HERE'S STILL not much of a race in Chelmsford for the Board of Selectmen.

While two candidates pulled papers for two open seats, they'll coast right into the town's top political slots unlesWhile two candidates pulled papers for two open seats, they'll coast right into the town's top political slots unles

anyone else in town brings a real challenge. As vice chairman of the Finance Committee, Donald VanDyne looksanyone else in town brings a real challenge. As vice chairman of the Finance Committee, Donald VanDyne looks

like a top contender for one of the two seats being vacated by the board's longest-running members, Bill Daltonlike a top contender for one of the two seats being vacated by the board's longest-running members, Bill Dalton

and Philip Eliopoulos.and Philip Eliopoulos.

College senior Matthew Hanson also pulled papers last week. Hanson is a Town Meeting representative who willCollege senior Matthew Hanson also pulled papers last week. Hanson is a Town Meeting representative who will

graduate from UMass Lowell in May with a bachelor's degree in political science.graduate from UMass Lowell in May with a bachelor's degree in political science.

As the town enters one of its most challenging budget years yet, officials say strong leadership is needed nowAs the town enters one of its most challenging budget years yet, officials say strong leadership is needed now

more than ever.more than ever.

Whatever happened to perennial candidate Alex Buck? Whatever happened to perennial candidate Alex Buck? 

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Chelmsfordand

40B  More questions about Billerica 40B  More questions about Billerica 40B

By David Golann/Correspondent

Wed Dec 31, 2008

BILLERICA - An apartment complex proposed for an area near the border between

Chelmsford and Billerica is meeting criticisms over issues include lack of adequate input

from town boards, pollution concerns, and proposed unit costs.

K&K Developers, which wants to build a 672-unit complex 672-unit complex known as Aspen Apartment

off Rangeway Road, wants to put a gated emergency exit that would empty onto State

Street in Chelmsford.

They made their case at a Dec. 3 Zoning Board of Appeals hearing.

The developers want to build the complex under the auspices of state law Chapter 40B,

which allows developers to skirt some zoning restrictions if a certain percentage of units

meet affordable rates designated under state criteria.

But with one bedroom units at $1,071 per month — about 80 percent of what similar

units go for in town — Billerica’s Planning Board Secretary Marti Mahoney said in a letteto the ZBA, “Overall the ‘affordable’' rent levels don't seem very affordable.”

Mahoney also said the developers made informal inquiries to town officials in the spring

but didn’t file paperwork until Oct. 29.

Some Planning Board members took issue with the sense of confidence the developers

seemed to project in their first formal requests to the town.

“The developer has indicated in his application that the proposal has been discussed

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“The applicant does not provide any reasons for seeking these waivers,” the Board of

Health wrote, adding, “If compliance with local by-laws and regulations is unfeasible,

then this matter should be discussed in a public forum and a decision rendered.”

Critics also questioned K&K’s claim that approving the project will free the town from all

state-mandated affordable housing obligations for more than a decade.

Planning Board claimed that placing residents in industrially zoned areas often creates

conflicts and the Board of Health asked that potential renters be warned of the potential

for noise or pollution.

Both boards express concern that the development might strain local schools and over-

 load town water and sewer systems.

The Fire Prevention Bureau also weighed in, requesting the developers upgrade the traff

signals at nearby intersections to handle a large increase in car flow.

The developers offered to help pay for such traffic signals in their application, but the

Planning Board was not satisfied with these proposed changes.

“Rangeway Road is not constructed to accommodate major increases in traffic“Rangeway Road is not constructed to accommodate major increases in traffic

volumes,” wrote Mahoney. “It is more like a narrow country road.” volumes,” wrote Mahoney. “It is more like a narrow country road.” 

Chelmsford's town government and residents also weighed in, determiningChelmsford's town government and residents also weighed in, determining

that at least 23 local residences fall close enough to the new development that at least 23 local residences fall close enough to the new development 

to be considered abutting properties.to be considered abutting properties.

 A representative of K&K could not be reached for comment by deadline.

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ONE YE   AR AGO...ONE Y  E   AR AGO...Petition to Repeal 40B falls Short Petition to Repeal 40B falls Short 

Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin announced that the Coalition to Repeal 40B did not meet the minimum of 66,000

certified signature requirement according to the state's initiative petition law, and that the group's question will not appear on

the November 2008 statewide ballot.

More than 70,000 voters representing 90% of the Commonwealth's cities and towns signed the petition in recent weeks. Grass

roots support for the effort to repeal 40B came from all corners of the state.

Unusual state rules about how signatures are counted are shocking many residents upon hearingUnusual state rules about how signatures are counted are shocking many residents upon hearing

the news today. The Secretary of State's office warns that: "any extraneous markings on a petitionthe news today. The Secretary of State's office warns that: "any extraneous markings on a petition

sheet will result in invalidation of all signatures contained on it." As a result, thousands of signasheet will result in invalidation of all signatures contained on it." As a result, thousands of signa --

tures were disqualified and only 34,000 of the more than 70,000 collected signatures were certifiedtures were disqualified and only 34,000 of the more than 70,000 collected signatures were certified

Group organizers said they will focus their energy in coming months on educating voters about 40B's failure to produce afford-

able housing. The group cites the recent Greater Boston Housing Report Card that verifies alternative affordable housing pro-

grams contributed 90% greater affordable housing gains than 40B and says Massachusetts should stop subsidizing market-rat

development through 40B.

Chelmsford Board of Selectmen 1-5-20091-5-2009 The Board talks about

Chapter 40B Reform Lawyers' Committee for Sensible Chapter 40B Reform Lawyers' Committee for Sensible 

Housing Policy Housing Policy and The Municipal Coalition for Affordable Hous- ing (MCAH)

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Begin forwarded message:

From: "Fred Marcks" <fred.marcks@gmail.com>From: "Fred Marcks" <fred.marcks@gmail.com>

Date: January 8, 2009 7:41:00 AM ESTDate: January 8, 2009 7:41:00 AM EST

To: "Roy Earley" <re007hq@comcast.net>To: "Roy Earley" <re007hq@comcast.net>

Subject: Fwd:Subject: Fwd: Chapter 40B Reform - Lawyers' Committee for Sensible Housing PolicyChapter 40B Reform - Lawyers' Committee for Sensible Housing Policy

Roy,Roy,

Hopefully this gives you a little background. I'll be there for it next week.Hopefully this gives you a little background. I'll be there for it next week.

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Daniel Hill <dhill@danhilllaw.com>Date: Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 1:35 PMSubject: Chapter 40B Reform - Lawyers' Committee for Sensible Housing PolicyTo:

Dear Clients and Colleagues,

I am writing to you today because I believe you share my frustration and general distaste with the state's de facto affordablehousing policy – Chapter 40B. There have been many good-intentioned efforts to amend the statute, or change how its admiistered by DHCD. Those efforts, however, have failed to bring about any meaningful changes, due in part to their own weak-nesses and, more significantly, to the strength of the homebuilder lobby on Beacon Hill.

As you have probably noticed, political atmosphere has shifted somewhat on Beacon Hill on this issue. I've decided to take

on the task of drafting the reform bill that we've all been thinking about for the last 5 to 10 years, and lead the effort to get itpassed in 2009. The bill (attached) incorporates the reform policy platform adopted by the Municipal Coalition for AffordableHousing (37 member cities and towns and growing), and has been formally endorsed by that organization. In a nutshell, thebill does the following things:

(1) It empowers municipalities to create their own housing subsidy programs under Chapter 40B, letting cities and town sethe terms for friendly 40B projects;

(2) It refines and codifies the definition of "limited dividend organization," strengthening the enforcement of that importantelement of the statute;

(3) It infuses smart growth and other rational planning principles into the statute by encouraging municipalities to adopt"urban growth boundaries" within their borders, or in partnership with neighboring communities, and gives municipalities a

reprieve from 40B if they adopt zoning bylaws that facilitate the construction of affordable housing;

(4) It gives municipalities the option of working with other communities to develop regional housing plans, and permits thetrading of "housing credits" among members of regional housing planning districts;

(5) It creates a new Municipal Initiative Housing Trust Fund, which communities can tap to pay for critical pre-developmentfeasibility and design costs, and to develop regional housing plans; and

(6) It establishes a "Chapter 40B Integrity Study Commission" charged with recommending reforms to prevent fraud andabuse in the accounting and reporting of profits in Chapter 40B projects.

I would be honored to have your support and endorsement of this bill. I will be forming a "Lawyers' Committee for SensibleHousing Policy" that will be the organizational entity advocating for the passage of the bill, together with the Municipal Coali

tion. The Committee has two membership categories – attorneys, and other professionals . Even if you don't necessarilyagree with all of the language of the bill, if you agree with the underlying concepts I hope that you will consider supporting thbill anyway – the language will inevitably change as the bill moves through the legislature. Joining the Lawyers' Committeedoes not carry with it any obligations whatsoever (of course, we'd welcome any active support). All it means is that you support the reform concepts laid out in the bill And to respect your concerns about the legitimacy of this organization, I will notpublicly disclose your support until there are at least 50 others who have also signed on.

If you're angry about 40B, or just disillusioned with how the state has chosen to interpret and administer it, now is the time tostand up and have your voice be heard. Our filing deadline is January 14th, and we're trying to line up as much support aspossible before we file the bill. Please let me know if I can add your name to our list of supporters.

Thank you for your consideration and best wishes for a warm and safe holiday.

-Dan__________________________

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http://www.mcahinfo.org/40B.htmlhttp://www.mcahinfo.org/40B.html

4 4 0 0 B B  F F a a c c t t s s  a a n n d d  F F i i g g u u r r e e s s Massachusetts Ranks 49 out of 52 States/Districts providing Affordable Housing

The National Low Income Housing Coalition in their report on low income housing ranked Massachusetts 49 out of 52 States and Districts in providing affordable rental housing to the residents.

In Massachusetts, the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,138. In order to afford this level of rent and utilities, without paying more than 30% of income on housing, a householdmust earn $3,792 monthly or $45,502 annually. Assuming a 40-hour work week, 52 weeks per year,this level of income translates into a Housing Wage of $21.88. In Massachusetts, a minimum wageworker earns an hourly wage of $6.75. In order to afford the FMR for a two-bedroom apartment, aminimum wage earner must work 130 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Or, a household must in-

clude 3.2 minimum wage earner(s) working 40 hours per week year-round in order to make the twobedroom FMR affordable. In Massachusetts, the estimated mean (average) wage for a renter is$15.33 an hour. In order to afford the FMR for a two-bedroom apartment at this wage, a renter mustwork 57 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Or, working 40 hours per week year-round, a household must include 1.4 worker(s) earning the mearenter wage in order to make the two-bedroom FMR affordable. Monthly Supplemental Security In-come (SSI) payments for an individual are $708 in Massachusetts. If SSI represents an individual'ssole source of income, $212 in monthly rent is affordable, while the FMR for a one-bedroom is $953.unit is considered affordable if it costs no more than 30% of the renter's income. 43,000 Housing Uni

developed under 40B in 39 years. CHAPA issued a report in February 2006 titled “The Fact Sheet onChapter 40B, the State’ Affordable Housing Zoning Law” where they indicate 43,000 40B units built:“Approximately 43,000 units in 736 developments have been created under 40B statewide since theearly 1970s (an average size of less than 60 apartments or homes per development). This total in-cludes approximately 23,000 affordable homes reserved for households below 80% of median in-come. Of the 43,000 units, approximately 31,000 are apartments and 12,000 are homeownershipunits. The level of production is higher than any other single housing program available in the Com-monwealth. There has been significant progress at the local level in recent years” DHCD reports 40Bdeveloped less than 20% of Subsidized Housing DHCD report on Subsidized Housing Inventorydated February 28, 2007 indicated the following:

Track Record-- Disappointing at less than 2% of Housing over 37 yearsTrack Record-- Disappointing at less than 2% of Housing over 37 years

In the 2000 census there were 2,526,963 households in Massachusetts Currently DHCD estimates9.5% of these or 238,931 units of subsided housing Approximately 1 million of the 2.5 million totalhousing units are apartments. Conclusion These reports indicate that Chapter 40B has created 18%of the subsidizing housing units in the Commonwealth (43,000 units of 40B projects vs. 238,000 oftotal subsidized units). 18% is not had a significant percent of the affordable housing in Massachu-setts. Of the total 2.5 million housing units in Massachusetts, 40B has provided less than 2% of totalhousing over 37 years. Rental units have increased by 31,000 our of 1,000,000 or 3% over 37 years.Whereas, homeownership units have increased by 12,000 out of 1,500,000 or less than 1% over 37

years. On average 40B has added 1,162 units per year over 37 years or .05% per year.On average 40B has added 1,162 units per year over 37 years or .05% per year.

These numbers are an embarrassment to anyone interested in developing affordableThese numbers are an embarrassment to anyone interested in developing affordable

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T  IME C  APSUL  E F  L  A  S  H  B  ACK TIME C  APSUL  E F  L  A  S  H  B  ACK Archive

http://www.wickedlocal.com/chelmsford/archive/x1149874740

It’s time to repeal 40BIt’s time to repeal 40BWed Oct 31, 2007Wed Oct 31, 2007

CHELMSFORD - To the Editor:

We support the “Repeal 40B” ballot initiative and ask you to help collect signatures to place this question on the ballot in2008. We have only one month left.

Chelmsford has had more 40B projects than any of the 161 communities in Greater Boston.The impact these high-density developments have on our infrastructure is significant, yet real gains in affordable housin

have come from our local programs. We take affordable housing seriously and want to focus on local and regional plansthat meet our needs.

With Massachusetts ranking 49th in housing affordability, we need a better approach to providingaffordable housing. Created in 1969, 40B was meant to produce affordable rental properties.The law now focuses on producing upscale homes. Regulated by the state, this law does not allowcommunities to produce the affordable housing we need. On Oct. 23, the State Inspector General testified that, “this 40Bscandal is one of the worst abuses in state history.”

We are declaring our independence from 40B by collecting the 66,000 voter signatures required toeliminate four sections of this law.

Consider this:Developers have used 40B to override local zoning rules for density, conservation, and type ofhousing in over 800 developments statewide.

40B limits the definition of "affordable" so much that people who need it most are not helped by it.The 40B Appeals "court" follows state regulations that support development, thus givingcommunities no fair chance for appeal.

40B developers "bait and switch." Once permitted, developers can sell the land to others who can change developmentplans.

Since 40B development has produced record numbers of total units, the percentage of affordable housing produceddropped 44% to a record low!

By repealing only sections 20-23 of 40B, we return to existing laws that fairly define “affordable housing” to include low-income people and middle-class families; eliminate the developer-focusedappeals “court,” creating an impartial appeals process; improve local and regional control foraffordable housing that meets local needs and stops the state from forcing upscale development.

No other state subsidizes market-rate development through affordable housing laws.Help us today. 40B makes developers and their banks determine profits and project sizes and we have no right to appeal

We urge you to sign the “Repeal 40B” petition. To sign a petition near you, visit www.Repeal40B.com.

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Turn history into housing 

Old and North town halls eyed for redevelopment Old and North town halls eyed for redevelopment By Kevin Zimmerman

staff writer

Later this month the Chelmsford Housing Authority Chelmsford Housing Authority  is expected to present the Board of Selectmen

with a plan to convert the Old Town Hall and the North Town Hall into housing units.The authority has hired the Women’s Institute for Housing and Economic Development Women’s Institute for Housing and Economic Development to explor

ways to turn the two buildings into affordable housing for low-income women and families.

Rebecca Mautner, director of real estate for the womens’s institute, con-

firmed the housing authority has hired her organization, but referred all

questions to David HedisonDavid Hedison, the housing authority’s executive director.

In an e-mail, Hedison said he would discuss the plan after it has been

made public. “I am more than happy to meet with you to discussI am more than happy to meet with you to discuss

these projects once they have been presented to the BOS,these projects once they have been presented to the BOS,”

wrote Hedison.

“I will also be meeting with the Historic Commission at their next I will also be meeting with the Historic Commission at their next 

 meeting. meeting.”

  Historic Commission  Historic Commission Chairman George Merril said his board

has not been contacted about the proposals. David HedisonDavid Hedison,Housing Authority’

Executive Director

 Although the Historic Commission only controls the outside of the buildings, Merrill would prefer his groupto be part of any changes to the structures. “They haven’t come to us. We’ve seen no plans,They haven’t come to us. We’ve seen no plans,” said

Merrill.” As Chairman of the Historic Commission it’s a little disappointing they’ve gone this far  As Chairman of the Historic Commission it’s a little disappointing they’ve gone this far 

without talking to us.without talking to us.”

The North Town Hall, situated on Princeton Street near Vinal Square, has been

shuttered for years and was last used as an office for the school administration.

 Any changes of use would require Town Meeting approval,

said Town Manager Paul Cohen.

“We would preserve the exterior We would preserve the exterior .”

said Cohen.

“ And we will look to see if the And we will look to see if the

community wants to bring themcommunity wants to bring them

  into housing.  into housing.

 Just to sit there and ignore them Just to sit there and ignore them

doesn’t do the building justice.doesn’t do the building justice.”

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Well it has been near ly a year since news about the power plant proposal was presented to a few dozenWell it has been near ly a year since news about the power plant proposal was presented to a few dozen

Chelmsford citizens at the town library Chelmsford citizens at the town library 

The f ire was l it and it spread quickly.The f ire was lit and it spread quickly.

Take a tr ip in the WAY BACK MACHINE and take a look at those ini tial emails that f lew around town. ..Take a tr ip in the WAY BACK MACHINE and take a look at those in it ia l emails that flew around town...

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Hello Neighbors,

With everything going on in town I thought I would pass along some info on something that just might be slipping in under the radar.

In Billerica on the Chelmsford border there is a proposal to build a 348 Megawatt Power plant on the banks of the Concordriver.I attended an info meeting last night (1/29) at the library about this.

And thought it is important enough that the word should get out to all those who might find this alarming.

The following are a few emails that went around town today...

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----- Original Message ----From: Roy Earley <re007hq@comcast.net>To: Tom Christiano <tchristiano@comcast.net>; Barb Belanger <barbbelanger@comcast.net>Cc: Laurie Myers <myersfive@comcast.net>; Debbie Dery <debbiedery@msn.com>; PAUL DAVIS <h2bhumble@msn.com>; MatthewCilento <mcilento@comcast.net>; Mike Combs <mike@combsnet.com>; Mike Rigney <mrigney@brandeis.edu>;Deirdre Connolly <dmconnolly_99@yahoo.com>; Colleen Stansfield <stansfieldfam@comcast.net>; Mary Tiano <tiano@comcast.net>Jodi O'Neill <jodioneill@comcast.net>; Brian Latina <blatina@aol.com>Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:02:42 PMSubject: Billerica Power Plant on Chelmsford's border info

Hi,

I attended the info meeting at the library tonighton the proposed Billerica power plant on Chelmsford's border

I'm just sorting through the notes from tonight

For what it's worth take it or leave it.

There were only about 20 to 30 people therenot all Chelmsford (Billerica, Tewksbury, Lowell were represented)

One member of the board of health was there.Not one member or representative from Town Hall was there.And I do not think any TM Reps were there either. It was embarrassing

At the beginning they asked if there were any town or state officialsin attendance. A person representing Sen.Fargo was there but no one else spoke up.By the end of the 90 minutes the Board of Health member made himself known andwanted more info on everything that was presented. A TV camera was taping I did not askif it was for Chelmsford Tele-media.

Just a few things that stood out tonight though

Taken from their info at http://www.billericapowerplant.org/index.htmHigh-Level Concerns

Based entirely on publicly available information including the Draft Environmental Impact Report dated September 11th, 2007 andhealth-related data from the American Lung Association, we believe there will be a significant health impact to those living within fivemiles of the site. This is due to the air pollution generated by the plant’s six 80-foot stacks. There are also several real safety issues,each of which has different consequences depending on where you live relative to the plant.

Power Company

The power company is Montgomery Energy Billerica Power Partners, LLP. Montgomery Energy is based in Magnolia, TX and has an ofice Burlington, CT. MEBPP is working with DG Clean Power, LLC of Thornton, NH. The stated role of DGCP is to aid in the licensingand permitting process.

The plant itself is currently being permitted for 2300 hours of operation per year, 2100 on natural gas, 200 on diesel. This equates to aaverage of 6.3 hours of operation per day, every day. The plant will be unmanned, and is designed to be brought online, remotely, at

times of peak demand by ISO New England.

Power Plant by remote control that give me a warm feeling 

The plant will operate on natural gas but... will have Diesel fuel on hand for back up. In fact it will have 500,000 gallons of flammablediesel fuel and 50,000 gallons of a hazardous chemical Aqueous Ammonia stored above ground less than 750 feet from the Concordriver.

It will be remotely monitored from several miles away

If an Aqueous Ammonia tank ruptures, residents in the nearby surrounding areas would need to be evacuated. Emergency responsepersonnel in neighboring communities will have to be trained and equipped to deal with such a possibility. You think the town budget isstrapped now just wait and see what happens if this plant gets built. When the state says Chelmsford has to be prepared for a powerplant accident.

The Aqueous Ammonia and Diesel fuel will be trucked in on the local roads.

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MASS set up a Limited Liability company build the power plant and then sell it off,make there money dissolve the company and moveon to build next one. And the kicker is the vast majority of energy that this plant generates will be sold off to southern Conn. becausethey have a shortage.

They can not build this type of plant in Conn. because Conn. has stricter environmental laws so MASS is the place to go. (for Powerplants and 40B I guess ;)

Something I picked up on tonight,Barb what can you tell me or find out about a Real Estate law about full disclosurewhen selling a house that is near a power plant???

What is the radius 1 mile away, 2 mile 5 miles???I figured the top Chelmsford real-estate agent could get that info for me.You think a 40B can drop your property values?

There was more info on emissions and pollution (smog)asthma,heart and lung disease and other health concerns associated with such a plant.

I included an attachment from GOOGLE MAPto give you an idea where it is.

Thanks,Roy

From: Myers Family [mailto:myersfive@comcast.net]Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:14 AMTo: Tom Christiano; Barb Belanger; Roy EarleyCc: Debbie Dery; PAUL DAVIS; Matthew Cilento; Mike Combs; Mike Rigney; Deirdre Connolly; Colleen Stansfield; Mary Tiano; JodiO'Neill; Brian LatinaSubject: Re: Billerica Power Plant on Chelmsford's border info

Roy,

Thank you for attending this meeting. This is an important issue that unfortunately has taken the back seat in this area. Our town maynot be within the 5 mile radius, but these chemicals will be brought in on the same roads we use every day, and if there's an accident athe facility, we will realize how close we are. What about this remote control business? Will they be hiring a lookout in the neighbor-hood? Sheesh!

There's a public's right to know act that would force them to disclose the chemical's being kept at the facility, but I don't think realtors aobligated to disclose such a thing. I'm looking forward to Barb's response.

I've been trying to find some information about Aqueous Ammonia....Are there any experts out there?

http://www.apcc.org/clientuploads/downloads/DRI/canal.pdf

So many issues, so little time....Laurie

Begin forwarded message:From: "Earley, Roy" <rearley@tycoelectronics.com>

Date: January 30, 2008 7:58:32 AM ESTTo: "Myers Family" <myersfive@comcast.net>, "Tom Christiano" <tchristiano@comcast.net>, "Barb Belanger" <barbbelanger@com-cast.net>, "Roy Earley" <re007hq@comcast.net>Cc: "Debbie Dery" <debbiedery@msn.com>, "PAUL DAVIS" <h2bhumble@msn.com>, "Matthew Cilento" <mcilento@comcast.net>,"Mike Combs" <mike@combsnet.com>, "Mike Rigney" <mrigney@brandeis.edu>, "Deirdre Connolly" <dmconnolly_99@yahoo.com>,"Colleen Stansfield" <stansfieldfam@comcast.net>, "Mary Tiano" <tiano@comcast.net>, "Jodi O'Neill" <jodioneill@comcast.net>, "BriLatina" <blatina@aol.com>, "Clare Jeannotte" <clarejeannotte@hotmail.com>Subject: RE: Billerica Power Plant on Chelmsford's border info

Actually Aqueous Ammonia is safer than what they could be usingbut if there was an accident or leak it would still require an evacuationfrom surrounding residential areas. It is also a homeland security issuehaving that much hazardous chemicals and fuel so close to populated areas.50,000 gallons is a lot. At one of the Tyco plants I work at we had a Ammonia tank

that was 5 to 8 thousand gallons and if there was ever an accident or leak we wouldhave been evacuating a few blocks

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Subject: Re: Billerica Power Plant on Chelmsford's border infoReply-To: tchristiano@comcast.net

Thanks for that excellent summary of this power plant issue Roy. It looks like something we should be fighting against it here in Chelmford,

as it's very close to many of our townspeople.

I printed this out so we can talk about it on our February 12th PI Show.

Thanks for all of your efforts on this issue.

TomCHRISTIANO PRODUCTIONS:POLITICALLY INCORRECT: Tues & Weds 8:30 PM;

Thurs 7:00 AM; Sundays 11:00 AMREEL TALK: Thursdays 8:00 PM and Saturdays 8:30 PMSPOTLIGHT ON CHELMSFORD: Various TimesChelmsford Cable TV Channel 8

On Jan 30, 2008, at 5:35 AM, Deirdre Connolly wrote:Yikes! That is truly breathtaking! Thanks for going Roy and gathering and promulgating this info. Does it sound like there is a prayer tfight it?? (I was at the ambulance ctee mtg last night) Deirdre

Begin forwarded message:From: Roy Earley <re007hq@comcast.net>Date: January 30, 2008 4:48:34 PM ESTTo: Deirdre Connolly <dmconnolly_99@yahoo.com>Cc: Tom Christiano <tchristiano@comcast.net>, Laurie Myers <myersfive@comcast.net>, Barb Belanger<barbbelanger@comcast.net>, Debbie Dery <debbiedery@msn.com>, PAUL DAVIS <h2bhumble@msn.com>, Matthew Cilento <mci-lento@comcast.net>, Mike Combs <mike@combsnet.com>, Mike Rigney <mrigney@brandeis.edu>, mikerigney@verizon.net, ColleenStansfield <stansfieldfam@comcast.net>, Mary Tiano <tiano@comcast.net>, Jodi O'Neill <jodioneill@comcast.net>, Brian Latina<blatina@aol.com>, kenleyfreeman@comcast.net, Clare Jeannotte <clarejeannotte@hotmail.com>, Alex Buck<aebuck@comcast.net>Subject: Re: Billerica Power Plant on Chelmsford's border info (continued)

Hi Deirdre,

From what was said last night this Plant would have been approved and gone through by nowexcept for the local citizens who banded together to fight the proposal.

http://www.billericapowerplant.org/index.htm http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BillericaWatchers/ 

It was supposed to break ground in April now they are saying fall of '08

In Laurie's email I caught that she wrote(Our town may not be within the 5 mile radius, but these chemicals will be brought in on the same roads we use every day, and if therean accident at the facility,we will realize how close we are. )

Actually there is a lot of Chelmsford in that 5 mile radius

IncludingParker School just squeezes by at 5.1 miles from the power plantCenter School is 4.8 milesWestlands School is 4.6 milesMurdoch School is 3.0 miles

Also for Laurie's request on info about Aqueous Ammonia

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mhmi/mmg126.htmlSynonyms include ammonia gas, anhydrous ammonia, and liquid ammonia. Aqueous solutions are referred to as aqueous ammonia,ammonia solution, and ammonium hydroxide.

Persons exposed only to ammonia gas do not pose significant risks of secondary contamination to personnel outside the Hot Zone. Pesons whose clothing or skin is contaminated with liquid ammonium hydroxide can secondarily contaminate response personnel by direcontact or through off-gassing ammonia vapor.

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from the power plant on the other side of the Concord river.http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/drinking/3056001.pdfThe wells for the East Chelmsford Water District are located at the southeasterly end ofCanal Street, to the east of the Route 3 interchange to the Lowell Connector and Route495, and to the east of Hales Brook. Both wells have a Zone I radius of 400 feet. Thewells are located in an aquifer with a high vulnerability to contamination due to theabsence of hydrogeologic barriers (i.e. clay) that can prevent contaminant migration.

CHELMSFORD INDEPENDENT ARTICLEhttp://www.wickedlocal.com/chelmsford/news/x1151556265

Residents vs. power plantBy Andy Metzger/Staff WriterWed Jan 30, 2008

CHELMSFORD -

Area residents gathered at the Chelmsford Public Library Tuesday night to rail against a power plant being proposed along the ConcoRiver in Billerica.

DG Clean Power LLC has applied to the Department of Public Utilities to build a 348-megawatt power plant, burning natural gas anddiesel fuel.

“This can’t happen. This is a danger,” said South Chelmsford resident Jackie Cunniffe. “It’s abominable that this would ever be approveCunniffe worried about her 18-month-old and 4-year-old children, and her husband Kiernan, who has asthma.

East Chelmsford resident and mother of two Theresa Evans, had similar worries.Evans, who expects to give birth to a third child next week, said area residents should not suffer, so that other communities can usemore electricity.

Already, legislators from Tewksbury and Billerica have joined the groups opposed to the power plant plan, and Steve Flynn attended thmeeting for Sen. Susan Fargo, D-Lincoln.Several discrepancies cropped up between a memo submitted by DG to the Billerica Board of Selectmen and allegations made duringthe meeting.

The memo said there would be no direct discharge or withdrawal from the Concord River, but Tewksbury Resident Victor Impink said tpower company could still draw water from the river through town-operated pumps.

Air quality engineer and Billerica resident Lynne Santos said DG had not accounted for existing fine particulate pollution.

“I have an issue with how they performed their modeling to find particles,” Santos said.

But DG’s memo claims its study accounted for emissions from the Lowell L’Energia plant and still complied with National Ambient AirQuality Standards.

Santos said DG avoided rules that require a risk management plan, by using a mixture with 19 percent ammonia to water, rather thanthe 20 percent that would require the emergency plan.

People at the meeting worried the DG plan would sail through the approval process, because of a lack of neighborhood activism.

“The look at the town and go, ‘Oh, we won’t have any trouble here. This isn’t Wellesley. We’ll be OK,’” Impink said.

The power plant could send $1.5 million in revenue to Billerica every year, Impink said.

“The problem is, all of us are struggling financially,” said Caroline Ahdab of Pepperell. “They know the towns are in trouble.”

Staff Writer Andy Metzger can be reached at 978-371-5745 or at ametzger@cnc.com.

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So I can under stand how something like this can slip under the radar.not being directly inside Chelmsford and on the border in Billerica.

But I also know that there was concern over a 40B project that was developing on the border of Chelmsford in Westford last year.And one would think that a power plant might be a bigger threat to public health and saftey than a 40B project on the town line?

Just a thought?Roy

From: Samuel Chase [mailto:clochase@verizon.net]Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:07 AMTo: Roy EarleyCc: Cohen, Paul; Clare Jeannotte; Philip Eliopoulos; wfdalton300@yahoo.com; PWojtas@aol.comSubject: Re: Power Plant Information Session???

Hello Roy,

Just because we may not be seen at one public event does not mean that an issue has "slipped under the radar." Paul and EvanBelansky have been engaged and following the development to ensure that the Town's interests are represented. We received a packlast week containing extensive information about the Power Plant and its siting, and we discussed the issue at our meeting on MondayWe decided that our next step will be to discuss the matter with the Billerica Board of Selectmen after which we will decide what actionto take.

Regards,

Sam-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you feel that this Plant could pose a health and safety concern to Chelmsford let your Selectmen know by dropping them a quickemail.Thanks,Roy Earley184 Chelmsford Street

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What a difference a year makes.What a difference a year makes.

A few of the concessions made by DG CLEAN POWER due to the public outA few of the concessions made by DG CLEAN POWER due to the public out

cry, include that the plant no longer will be unmanned.cry, include that the plant no longer will be unmanned.

AA security gaurd security gaurd will be on site 24 hours a day,seven days a week.will be on site 24 hours a day,seven days a week.I’m getting that warm cozy feeling again, somehow I’m not picturing a security gaurd along the lines of Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger :):)

Also in theAlso in the current plan current plan  the 50,000 gallon tanks of Aqueous Ammonia willthe 50,000 gallon tanks of Aqueous Ammonia will

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Past Videos Links Past Videos Links Billerica Power Plant Discussion on Politically Incorrect with Tom Christiano - Billerica Power Plant Discussion on Politically Incorrect with Tom Christiano - 

Billerica Power Plant/Chelmsford Board of Selectmen meeting Feb 25th 2008 Part 2 Billerica Power Plant/Chelmsford Board of Selectmen meeting Feb 25th 2008 Part 2 

Billerica Power Plant/Chelmsford Board of Selectmen meeting Feb 25th 2008 Part 4 Billerica Power Plant/Chelmsford Board of Selectmen meeting Feb 25th 2008 Part 4 

Fred Marcks on Town Talk w/ Dennis Ready -TOPIC: Billerica Power Plant Fred Marcks on Town Talk w/ Dennis Ready -TOPIC: Billerica Power Plant 

Billerica Power Plant/TOWN TALK w/Dennis Ready -3-6-08 - 18:26 - Mar 8, 2008 Billerica Power Plant/TOWN TALK w/Dennis Ready -3-6-08 - 18:26 - Mar 8, 2008 

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The latest news...The latest news...http://www.lowellsun.com/local/ci_11370966 http://www.lowellsun.com/local/ci_11370966 

Resident seeks ballot question on power plant Resident seeks ballot question on power plant 

By Chris Camire, ccamire@lowellsun.com By Chris Camire, ccamire@lowellsun.com 

Updated: 01/05/2009 Updated: 01/05/2009 

BILLERICA -- One month after successfully lobbying for a bylaw focusing BILLERICA -- One month after successfully lobbying for a bylaw focusing on power plants at Special Town Meeting, Jeanne Landers has set her on power plants at Special Town Meeting, Jeanne Landers has set her 

sights on inserting the issue into the upcoming town election.sights on inserting the issue into the upcoming town election.

Landers, a Town Meeting representative, would like to put a nonbinding Landers, a Town Meeting representative, would like to put a nonbinding 

question on the ballot asking voters whether they support the constructionquestion on the ballot asking voters whether they support the construction

of a 348-megawatt power plant proposed for North Billerica.of a 348-megawatt power plant proposed for North Billerica.

The move might not carry any legal power, but Landers hopes it will pack aThe move might not carry any legal power, but Landers hopes it will pack a

political punch. She sees it as the best way to keep the issue on residents'political punch. She sees it as the best way to keep the issue on residents'minds.minds.

"I would like to get it into the public sphere to get a sense of where the "I would like to get it into the public sphere to get a sense of where the 

people stand on it," said Landers. "It would be good to get the attention ofpeople stand on it," said Landers. "It would be good to get the attention of 

the people representing the town." the people representing the town." 

Landers said she would like to see the issue play a major part in the debatLanders said she would like to see the issue play a major part in the debate

leading up to this year's town election.leading up to this year's town election.

One potential candidate for a seat on the Board of Selectmen, Andrew One potential candidate for a seat on the Board of Selectmen, Andrew 

Deslaurier, a member of the town's Finance Committee, already has made iDeslaurier, a member of the town's Finance Committee, already has made i

clear his opposition to the power plant will be a major part of his candi clear his opposition to the power plant will be a major part of his candi - - 

dacy.dacy.

"I'd like to see the power plant take a front seat in the debate," said Lan "I'd like to see the power plant take a front seat in the debate," said Lan - - 

ders. "It's a tremendously important issue, and it should be part of the dis ders. "It's a tremendously important issue, and it should be part of the dis --

cussion." cussion." 

Landers made waves late last year when she asked selectmen to call a SpeLanders made waves late last year when she asked selectmen to call a Spe

cial Town Meeting to consider a single warrant article to create a bylaw cial Town Meeting to consider a single warrant article to create a bylaw 

seeking to regulate power plants. The article passed in a 97-77 vote.seeking to regulate power plants. The article passed in a 97-77 vote.

It states that various town departments must review 17 criteria before an It states that various town departments must review 17 criteria before an 

electric generating power plant can be built in Billerica. The list includes electric generating power plant can be built in Billerica. The list includes 

impact on wildlife, noise pollution, public safety and air quality.impact on wildlife, noise pollution, public safety and air quality.

Landers now says she may bring the bylaw back to Town Meeting this Landers now says she may bring the bylaw back to Town Meeting this spring to be amended, with hopes it can be made more powerful.spring to be amended, with hopes it can be made more powerful.

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"I'll be the point man," said Williams. "Whenever the issue comes before a "I'll be the point man," said Williams. "Whenever the issue comes before a 

particular board in town, I'll make sure that every other town board knows particular board in town, I'll make sure that every other town board knows 

about it before hand so we're all on the same page." about it before hand so we're all on the same page." 

The $200 million, 348-megawatt Billerica Energy Center, proposed for BillerThe $200 million, 348-megawatt Billerica Energy Center, proposed for Biller

ica Avenue, has drawn opposition from a vocal group of local residents. In ica Avenue, has drawn opposition from a vocal group of local residents. In 

November, the state Energy Facilities Siting Board voted unanimously to November, the state Energy Facilities Siting Board voted unanimously to 

draft a tentative decision to approve the facility with conditions.draft a tentative decision to approve the facility with conditions.

The board is expected to reconvene soon to take a formal vote on whether The board is expected to reconvene soon to take a formal vote on whether 

to approve the decision. But those familiar with the process say it's unliketo approve the decision. But those familiar with the process say it's unlikel

the board will deny a permit.the board will deny a permit.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the ExecuThe Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Execu

tive Office of Environmental Affairs must also issue permits for the power tive Office of Environmental Affairs must also issue permits for the power 

plant. On the local level, the plant must go through the Board of Health,plant. On the local level, the plant must go through the Board of Health,

Conservation Commission and Planning Board.Conservation Commission and Planning Board. _____________________ _____________________

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On first day of race, two launch challenges to Billerica selectman On first day of race, two launch challenges to Billerica selectman 

By Chris Camire, ccamire@lowellsun.com By Chris Camire, ccamire@lowellsun.com 

Updated: 01/03/2009 Updated: 01/03/2009 

BILLERICA -- Two candidates say they intend to challenge Jim O'Donnell foBILLERICA -- Two candidates say they intend to challenge Jim O'Donnell fo

his seat on the Board of Selectmen this year.his seat on the Board of Selectmen this year.

Andrew Deslaurier, a member of the town's Finance Committee, and ThomaAndrew Deslaurier, a member of the town's Finance Committee, and Thoma

Conners, a retired deputy chief with the Billerica Police Department, pulledConners, a retired deputy chief with the Billerica Police Department, pulled

nomination papers yesterday at Town Hall, the first day they became avail nomination papers yesterday at Town Hall, the first day they became avail - - 

able.able.

O'Donnell, who has been a selectman since the early 1990s, also pulled pa O'Donnell, who has been a selectman since the early 1990s, also pulled pa 

pers.pers.

"There are some good things going on that I would like to continue workin"There are some good things going on that I would like to continue working

on," said O'Donnell. "It's a good board, and there is a lot to accomplish on," said O'Donnell. "It's a good board, and there is a lot to accomplish 

with the new town manager." with the new town manager." 

Deslaurier, 31, has been on the Finance Committee for two years. He said hDeslaurier, 31, has been on the Finance Committee for two years. He said h

plans to make his opposition to a 348-megawatt power plant proposed for plans to make his opposition to a 348-megawatt power plant proposed for 

North Billerica a major part of his campaign.North Billerica a major part of his campaign.

"There are lots of people who want their voices heard who are opposed to "There are lots of people who want their voices heard who are opposed to 

it," he said.it," he said.

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NEWS FROM BILLERICAPOWERPLANT.ORG Please share with your friends, family, and neighbors.Please share with your friends, family, and neighbors.

www.BillericaPowerPlant.org www.BillericaPowerPlant.org 

4 January 2009 4 January 2009 

Seasons Greetings, Happy New Year,Seasons Greetings, Happy New Year,

and welcome to new readers of the update.and welcome to new readers of the update.

A significant agreement is in the works for NSTAR and Northeast Utilities tA significant agreement is in the works for NSTAR and Northeast Utilities t

build a transmission line from Quebec to New England. The Hydro-Quebecbuild a transmission line from Quebec to New England. The Hydro-Quebec

deal would be a clean, low-carbon energy source for our region.deal would be a clean, low-carbon energy source for our region. Click hereClick here

to read the article.to read the article.

The L'Energia power plant, right off the Connector in Lowell, is seeking a The L'Energia power plant, right off the Connector in Lowell, is seeking a 

new permit to connect to the Lowell sewer system. The public is invited tonew permit to connect to the Lowell sewer system. The public is invited toshare any concerns it may have about this plant hooking up to the already share any concerns it may have about this plant hooking up to the already 

stressed Lowell sewer and wastewater treatment system.stressed Lowell sewer and wastewater treatment system.

Click here to register your comments Click here to register your comments . If you made comments previously,. If you made comments previously,

they should be resubmitted. The plant withdrew its first permit request andthey should be resubmitted. The plant withdrew its first permit request and

has refiled. Deadline for comments is January 9th.has refiled. Deadline for comments is January 9th.

Related to this, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is look Related to this, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is look - - ing to remove the CO (carbon monoxide) monitoring station in Lowell. Theing to remove the CO (carbon monoxide) monitoring station in Lowell. The

state is instead proposing to use the monitoring site in Worcester. With thestate is instead proposing to use the monitoring site in Worcester. With the

L’Energia power plant sitting in a densely populated area and less than L’Energia power plant sitting in a densely populated area and less than 

2,000 feet from an elementary and a middle school in Lowell, this makes no2,000 feet from an elementary and a middle school in Lowell, this makes no

sense. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas emitted as a by-prodsense. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas emitted as a by-prod

uct of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. When inhaled, CO has a highuct of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. When inhaled, CO has a high

affinity for the body’s red blood cells, and displaces the oxygen moleculesaffinity for the body’s red blood cells, and displaces the oxygen molecules 

carried to organs and other tissues.carried to organs and other tissues. Click here to read the plan Click here to read the plan ..

Submit your concerns and comments to Submit your concerns and comments to Kenneth.Santlal@state.ma.us.Kenneth.Santlal@state.ma.us.Deadline for comments is January 14th.Deadline for comments is January 14th.

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Continuing the power plant free-for-all in our state, the Energy Facilities Continuing the power plant free-for-all in our state, the Energy Facilities 

Siting Board just approved a Siting Board just approved a 280MW gas power plant in Ludlow 280MW gas power plant in Ludlow , Massachu , Massachu 

setts, just east of Springfield. Ludlow already has two other plants and is setts, just east of Springfield. Ludlow already has two other plants and is 

not far from the site of the proposed Westfield power plant and the pro not far from the site of the proposed Westfield power plant and the pro - - 

posed Russell biomass power plant.posed Russell biomass power plant.

Meetings/Events Meetings/Events 

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Wednesday, February 25, 2009 

7:00PM 7:00PM 

Billerica Conservation Commission Billerica Conservation Commission 

The Billerica Conservation Commission will continue its discussion of the The Billerica Conservation Commission will continue its discussion of the 

Notice of Intent filed by the developer and the review of the wetlands and Notice of Intent filed by the developer and the review of the wetlands and 

stormwater management issues. Billerica Town Hall, 365 Boston Road, Bil stormwater management issues. Billerica Town Hall, 365 Boston Road, Bil --lerica, MAlerica, MA

It’s not easy being Green It’s not easy being Green 

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and you thought we forgot and you thought we forgot 

 just because their in hibernation for the winter  just because their in hibernation for the winter 

VI  DE O CL  I P L  INK VI  DE O CL  I P L  INK Chelmsford Board of Selectmen 1-5-09Chelmsford Board of Selectmen 1-5-09

Clare Jeannotte on Aggregate updateClare Jeannotte on Aggregate update

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************************************************************************************************From: Belansky, Evan <EBelansky@townofchelmsford.us>Date: Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 12:09 PMSubject: Proposed Chelmsford Housing Rehabilitation program - public meeting Jan 15th at 7pm - senior centerTo: "re007hq@gmail.com" <re007hq@gmail.com>

Mr. Roy Earley:

I am wondering if you are able to include a piece on the Town’s proposed

Housing Rehabilitation program in the In TOWN NEWS Report.

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Repair grants available Repair grants available 

for towns' needy for towns' needy 

By Rita Savard, rsavard@lowellsun.comUpdated: 01/09/2009

Tough times could get a little easier for two local towns' most needy if a $1 million grant comesthrough.

Officials in Chelmsford and Billerica have partnered to apply for government aid that would enablelow-income residents to make needed home repairs.

Chelmsford Community Development Director Evan Belanksy said the Housing Rehabilitation Pro-gram would benefit the town's most vulnerable citizens, especially the elderly and disabled.

"This grant money could be a big help to residents who are on a fixed income and can't otherwise af-ford to do repair work on their homes," Belansky said.

Under the Housing Rehabilitation grant, funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development, low-income families in Chelmsford and Billerica could receive up to $30,000 for corecting home-maintenance problems and building-code violations.

Grant money can be used toward a variety of home improvements, including lead-paint and asbestosremoval, roof, foundation or septic replacement and repairs, and new windows, plumbing, wiring, sid-ing or other necessary upgrades.

According to the 2000 Census, 7.4 percent, or 949, of all households in Chelmsford are consideredvery low income. Belansky said more than half of that demographic owns homes and might be eligibto apply.

Chelmsford is also targeting seniors 65 and older, as well disabled residents. The Housing Rehabilitation program covers home improvements to accommodate a disability.

Eligibility is based on federal income guidelines. For instance, the maximum income for a householdof one is $46,300, and for two people, it's $52,950.

In exchange for the grant money, a 15-year lien will be placed on the property owner's home. As longas the person receiving the grant owns the home, the loan is payment-free and interest-free, based oa 15-year forgiveness period. If the homeowner lives at the home for 15 years, he owes nothing.

If the house is sold, the homeowner is required to pay back at least part of the loan on a decreasingschedule, depending on how long the owner lived there after the grant was awarded.

Residents are invited to attend a public meeting to ask questions and learn more about the programThursday at 7 p.m., at the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Road. Billerica residents can attend public forum Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m., at Billerica Town Hall, 365 Boston Road.

For more information, contact the Chelmsford Community Development Department at (978) 250-5232,

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THE FOLLOWING IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT  :) :) From: tiano@comcast.netDate: January 9, 2009 7:23:20 AM ESTTo: re007hq@comcast.net (Roy Earley),tchristiano@comcast.netSubject: Re: Girl Scout Cookie Time!

Hi Roy - this may not be something appropriate for the in town news - there are thou-sands of girl scouts in town and I would not want to take the edge from any ofthem, but if anyone knows a girl scout in their neighborhood, they can do some-thing special for a member of our armed forces - see below. You dont have to di-

rect sales to us, but any type of encouragement for the troops (and girl scouts) isappreciated.

Mary

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tiano@comcast.net wrote:

Hello All,

It is Girl Scout Cookie time again and my daughter Maggie is selling themwith her Junior troop. If you are interested, we would love to fill your cookieorder. Cookies are $4 per box. This year through Girl Scouts, everyonehas the opportunity to make a tax deductible purchase of cookies forour troops overseas called "Cookies for a Cause". With your order adthe cost for additional boxes you would like sent to our service menand women and we will provide you with a receipt of your charitabledonation.

We can take orders until January 14th.

Thank you very much,Maggie & Mary

Thin Mints - Thin mint-flavored chocolate wafers dipped in a chocolate coating.

Caramel deLites - Vanilla cookies coated in caramel, sprinkled with toastedcoconut and laced with chocolate strips.

Peanut Butter Patties - Crispy vanilla cookies layered with peanut butter andcovered with a chocolate coating.

Shortbread - A traditional shortbread cookie made in the shape of the Girl Scouttrefoil logo.

Peanut Butter Sandwiches - Peanut butter filling sandwiched between crunchyoatmeal cookies.

Lemonades - Shortbread cookies with lemon icing.

Thanks-A-Lot - Shortbread cookies dipped in fudge and topped with an embossethank-you message in one of five languages.

Dasiy Go Rounds (NEW) - contain five grab-and-go snack packs full of crispycinnamon flowers blooming with flavor in every bite.

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If you have friends,family or neighbors who would likeIf you have friends,family or neighbors who would like

to be added to this news update list,to be added to this news update list,

just have them drop me a line atjust have them drop me a line at

re007hq@gmail.com re007hq@gmail.com 

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