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Chelmsford Chelmsford and the

Old Town HallsWhat to do???

What to do??? http://www.lowellsun.com/local/ci_11450223

Chelmsford considers a conversion of town hallChelmsford considers a conversion of town hall

By Rita Savard, [email protected]: 01/14/2009 06:45:10 AM EST

CHELMSFORD—If the walls could talk, they'd have more than 100 years of stories to tell.

Now a proposal from the Chelmsford Housing Authority seeks to place affordable housing units insidetwo of the town's oldest buildings—the old town halls in North Chelmsford and Chelmsford Center.The plan to re-develop the vacant and dilapidated buildings would bring in more than $1 million topreserve the historic landmarks for years to come, said CHA Executive Director David Hedison.

"It will breathe life back into the buildings," Hedison said. "Not only will it provide much-needed

affordable rental units for residents, but it will bring additional economic development to both

centers of town, put the buildings on the tax roll and eliminate the need for on-going capital

resources from the town."

CHA's plan currently shows 17 studio apartments inside the Old North Town Hall, which has been va-cant for 20 years, and 10 one bedroom units and four studios for the Old Center Town Hall, which wasclosed for the winter to save Chelmsford thousands of dollars in utility costs.

By redeveloping the sites for housing, CHA can qualify for more than $1 million in preservation fundsfrom the state to preserve the exterior of each building. The preservation and restoration will be subject to the same standards and treatment as used on the most significant historical landmarks in theUnited States.

"It's a platinum standard of quality," Hedison said.

Plans for the Center Town Hall would include carving out the front section of the first floor, about 1,500square feet of space, for community use throughout the year, including opening it up to the public dur-ing the Fourth of July, for art shows, or other community events, Hedison added. In order to qualify forstate funding, CHA would also have to commit to generating a sum of money each year to pay for on-going maintenance of the two buildings. Basically, said Hedison, the state wants to ensure its invest-ment is being taken care of.

Town Manager Paul Cohen said the proposal was "something for the town to consider," because

renovating the town halls would be an enormous cost burden on the town. That is why the North Hallhas sat empty for two decades.

"Up until this point, particularly for the North Hall, it's the first time a creative proposal that's

financially viable has come forth," Cohen said.

It would also provide more affordable housing options for Chelmsford residents, especially for veter-ans, young professional couples and singles, and people with handicaps.

The CHA will hold a public hearing on the issue at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2,The CHA will hold a public hearing on the issue at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2,

inside the Chelmsford Police Station's Community Room, 2 Olde North Road.inside the Chelmsford Police Station's Community Room, 2 Olde North Road.

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http://www.wickedlocal.com/chelmsford/homepage/x497790859/Poll-What-do-you-think-about-the-plan-to-turn-Town-Hall-into-housing

A poll being run by the ChelmsfordA poll being run by the ChelmsfordIndependent at last count wasIndependent at last count was

Some feedback from the Some feedback from the

local newspapers local newspapers

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must be crazymust be crazy1/15/2009 4:54:14 PM ET1/15/2009 4:54:14 PM ET

What about parking ? The North Chelmsford townWhat about parking ? The North Chelmsford town

hall has no parking. None is allowed on rt 40, andhall has no parking. None is allowed on rt 40, andthe side street is posted as no parking.the side street is posted as no parking.

The density proposed is insane for that building,The density proposed is insane for that building,

too.too.

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Good ideaGood idea#19Friday#19Friday

I think it is a great idea! Why should the Town beI think it is a great idea! Why should the Town bespending resources on taking care of building thatspending resources on taking care of building that

is not used. With all of the cut backs - we need tois not used. With all of the cut backs - we need to

focus the Town's money on buildings that are acfocus the Town's money on buildings that are ac --tively used and find constructive uses for those intively used and find constructive uses for those in

need of preservation. If they are going to be reneed of preservation. If they are going to be re --

stored what is the big problem.stored what is the big problem.I have lived here my whole life and never been inI have lived here my whole life and never been in

the building. I drive by it every day and just want itthe building. I drive by it every day and just want it

to be preserved.to be preserved.------------------------------

OkayOkay

Chelmsford, MAChelmsford, MA#9Wednesday Jan 14#9Wednesday Jan 14

Can't imagine that the 1 million would renovateCan't imagine that the 1 million would renovateboth of those buildings. Wouldn't it be wiser to tryboth of those buildings. Wouldn't it be wiser to try

to sell those buildings with historic restrictionsto sell those buildings with historic restrictions

and let it be business or residential. If they don'tand let it be business or residential. If they don'tsell, close them and shut off the water so theysell, close them and shut off the water so they

don't need to be heated. Skip the 1 million, thedon't need to be heated. Skip the 1 million, the

state puts to many financial strings on everythingstate puts to many financial strings on everythingthey offer and the Town is at it's limits. At its limitsthey offer and the Town is at it's limits. At its limits

because of state mandates on the schools withbecause of state mandates on the schools with

BELOW MINIMUM FUNDING FORBELOW MINIMUM FUNDING FORCHELMSFORD.CHELMSFORD.

------------KevinKevin#6Wednesday Jan 14#6Wednesday Jan 14

Wouldn't it be better to sell the buildings as officeWouldn't it be better to sell the buildings as officespace, with covenents? If the buildings are sospace, with covenents? If the buildings are so

hard to heat, do you really want low income inhard to heat, do you really want low income in

there?there?

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ScottScott#5Wednesday Jan 14#5Wednesday Jan 14

How dare they want to fix up an old, run downHow dare they want to fix up an old, run downbuilding that looks horrible and try to make thebuilding that looks horrible and try to make the

Vinyl Square area look nicer. Give me aVinyl Square area look nicer. Give me a

break..some people will just complain about anybreak..some people will just complain about any--thing. The building looks like a piece of junk... itthing. The building looks like a piece of junk... it

would be great to see it all fixed up and generatwould be great to see it all fixed up and generat --

ing revenue for the town. 17 studio appts arenting revenue for the town. 17 studio appts arentgoing to make a very big impact on thegoing to make a very big impact on the

traffic...thats just an excuse for you to complaintraffic...thats just an excuse for you to complain

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oncechumpsfordoncechumpsford

#22Friday#22FridayGood idea wrote:Good idea wrote:I think it is a great idea! Why should the Town be spending resources onI think it is a great idea! Why should the Town be spending resources ontaking care of building that is not used. With all of the cut backs - we needtaking care of building that is not used. With all of the cut backs - we needto focus the Town's money on buildings that are actively used and find conto focus the Town's money on buildings that are actively used and find con --

structive uses for those in need of preservation. If they are going to be restructive uses for those in need of preservation. If they are going to be re --stored what is the big problem.stored what is the big problem.I have lived here my whole life and never been in the building. I drive by itI have lived here my whole life and never been in the building. I drive by it

every day and just want it to be preserved.every day and just want it to be preserved.

preserved? I am surprised they didnt give it topreserved? I am surprised they didnt give it to

the schools for more office space. Its a historicthe schools for more office space. Its a historic

landmark so I am sure the historical commislandmark so I am sure the historical commis --

sion ought to have a say. The history in thatsion ought to have a say. The history in that

place is more than the center town hall everplace is more than the center town hall ever

saw. The workers from the old mil l right nextsaw. The workers from the old mil l right next

door, to the civil war vets that used the Northdoor, to the civil war vets that used the North

Chelmsford hall. That property should beChelmsford hall. That property should be

priceless. Stop the buffoons from destroying itpriceless. Stop the buffoons from destroying itand turning it into apartments to appease theirand turning it into apartments to appease their

"not in my neighborhood" agendas. Months"not in my neighborhood" agendas. Months

from now when you look into who renovatedfrom now when you look into who renovated

the hall, you will notice that certain people rethe hall, you will notice that certain people re --

lated to the town officials who suggested it inlated to the town officials who suggested it in

the first place are very much involved in ownthe first place are very much involved in own--

ership. Thats Chumpsford pure and simple.ership. Thats Chumpsford pure and simple.

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Getting ridiculousGetting ridiculous

#23Friday#23Friday

People in this town will find anyPeople in this town will find any

reason to **** .reason to **** .

Here is another productive idea and they allHere is another productive idea and they all

come out to say no, no no no nocome out to say no, no no no no

nononononononononononononononononononononononononono


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And the discussion flows over onto the TV screen as well...And the discussion flows over onto the TV screen as well. ..

“Town Talk” “Town Talk” with Dennis Ready

Chelmsford's TOWN TALK 01-15-09 DennisReady talks affordable housing and TownHall with Precinct 1 Town Meeting RepPeggy Dunn

Chelmsford's TOWN TALK - 01-15-09 -Dennis Ready talksChelmsford's TOWN TALK - 01-15-09 -Dennis Ready talks

affordable housing and Town Hall with Chelmsford BOSaffordable housing and Town Hall with Chelmsford BOS

Vice Chairwomen Clare JeannotteVice Chairwomen Clare Jeannotte

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And on And on “POLITICALLY INCORRECT” with Tom Christiano

Chelmsford’s POLITICALLY INCORRECT 01-13-09

Tom Christiano discusses redevelopment withSelectman Eric Dahlberg,Selectmen candidate Donald Van Dyne,Precinct 8 Town Meeting Rep for re-election Mary Tiano,andPrecinct 4 Town Meeting Rep for re-election Sheila Pichette.


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http://www.wickedlocal.com/chelmsford/town_info/government/x497801295/Housing-plans-for-Town-Halls-irks-many

Housing plans for Town Halls irks many Housing plans for Town Halls irks many By Kevin Zimmerman/Staff Writer

Wed Jan 21, 2009, 03:45 PM EST

CHELMSFORD -A proposal to turn Town Hall on the Common into housing has reignited BernieReady’s political career.

“I was a Town Meeting rep for 20 years and now I’m coming out of retirement,”said Ready. “The forces pushing this have done their homework. The only way toreally stop this is at Town Meeting.”

Town Meeting will have to approve the Chelmsford Housing Authority’s plan tocreate 10 one-bedroom units and four studio apartments out of the Town Hall inthe Center and 17 studio apartments in the North Town Hall.

According to the Housing Authority’s proposal, the plan will help to save the twobuildings’ historical significance. “By redeveloping these sites for housing, over$1 million of funding from Mass Historical Tax Credits can be used to preservethe exterior of the buildings,” Housing Authority Executive Director David Hedi-son wrote in his proposal. “Not only does this plan look to preserve the build-ings, it provides new units that will house our residents and bring additionaleconomic development to both centers of town.”

But at what cost, asked Ready. “This was our Town Hall. This was a beautifulbuilding. It’s our Faneuil Hall and they want to gut it and just keep the façade,”said Ready. “It wil l be like a Hollywood studio. You’ll never be able to go insideand see what i t looked like for real.” Ready doesn’t believe protecting the out-side of a building justifies turning a historic structure into a moneymaking ven-ture for the town.

Although he admits it’s a bit of a stretch, he suggests the housing plan is notunlike officials allowing a fast-food restaurant to open in the Little Red SchoolHouse on the Common as long as the exterior remains unchanged.

“They are on this kick that if a building doesn’t produce enough money, get ridof it,” said Ready. Ready also doesn’t understand why, after pouring money intoTown Hall to help restore it over the years, town officials are anxious to rede-velop the building. He doesn’t buy their argument that it costs too much to main-tain the facility.

“What better use for Community Preservation money?” he asked. “This is a nicebuilding to go into to look at. It is a beautiful reminder of Chelmsford’s past.What better thing to preserve than Town Hall?”

Kevin Zimmerman can be reached at [email protected].

********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** For more information on local efforts to preserve Town Hall contact Dennis Ready For more information on local efforts to preserve Town Hall contact Dennis Ready at at [email protected]

Also, Peggy Dunn is urging that everyone attend the February 2nd public

forum presented by David Hedison and the Chelmsford Housing Authority.

And that all get involved in preserving Town Hall as a community center.

Send your comments and ideas to Peggy Dunn at [email protected]

or call her at 978-250-8095.



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Re-Developing Our Resources to Safeguard Ou

Photos from Chelmsford Historic Commission - F

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An Opportunity to Preserve and Prov

Both Town Halls are currently closed with no plan or funding to s

their historical significance.

In order to qualify for preservation funds from the State, there m

viable use that will address not only upfront preservation – b

operating funds to maintain the investment.

By re-developing these sites for housing, over $1,000,000 of fuMass Historical Tax Credits can be used to preserve the exter

buildings. The preservation and restoration will be subject to

standards used on the most significant buildings in the United

Not only does this plan look to preserve the buildings. It provid

units that will house our residents, bring additional economic d

to both centers of town, put the buildings on the tax roll and eneed for on-going capital resources from the Town.

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Making Progress in Meeting Hous

ee s

Over the past five years, the Town of Chelmsford haincrease in the number of rental and homeownershipseniors North Village (50 units), CHOICE Center (37 units), Brianna Lynn (16 units) - Rental

Windemere, Augusta Way and Wayside - Homeownership

Private developers have completed large-scale rentthat have a very small affordable component that isaffordable. The Meadows, Princeton Commons, Kensington

Private developers have developed and continue to homeownership for families of which the majority are

bedroom town homes. Glen Ave, Residences at Steadman, Robin Hill Meadows, Orchard Woods, Woodland Square etc.

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Pro ress Needs to Be Made

We have 423 local “single” applicants that need affordable rental housin

list. We currently have no options for people under the age of 60 that ne

housing.

Affordable Rentals for Young Professionals Chelmsford has seen a major decline in this population.

A ordable Rentals or the disabled Of the 423 “single” applicants 143 are disabled applicants.

Chelmsford has over 4000 veterans. Regina Jackson has indicated that afhousing is the number one need for veterans. We have 15 local “single” v

the age of 60 in need of affordable rental housing today.

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Goals for Both Pro ects

While working with the Historic Commission and District, restorehistoric buildings with matching funds from the state as well as Community Preservation Funds

Provide new affordable housing opportunities to

Veterans

Single Individuals Young Professionals

Disabled Individuals

Increase number of residents living in downtown areas.

Provide a mix of units that are subsidized and unsubsidized to diverse economic mix.

Put these buildings on the Tax Roll in Chelmsford

benefits to the “center” areas.

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The Residences at Old North Town Hall

Photo from Chelmsford Historic Com

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Old North Town Hall

Preservation and restoration to Federal Secretary of Interior Standa

Analysis showed that a minimum of 17 units were needed to generaenough income for the long term cash flow and maintenance of thebuilding

All units will be studios desi ned for sin le erson occu anc

Project may be funded 100% through the Federal Stimulus package

If it is not funded from Stimulus, $3 million may be funded through tState

$500,000 from Mass Historic and $500,000 from CommunityPreservation will be needed if Stimulus funds are not available

All 17 will be rental units and provided with an on-going subsidy frthe CHA

All residents will be screened including credit checks, CORI’s and

landlord history. Preference to local residents and veterans

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Old North Town Hall

All 17 studios will count towards the Town’s 10% goal

Project must go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for approv

Long term lease for parking at the N. Chelmsford Fire Station wineeded. This is where parking was when the building was in use

,requesting an “Option to Purchase” for $1.00 from the Town to m

forward. If funding is received, the transfer would occur at a latdate

pec a own ee ng ac on w e requ re

Immediate action is necessary as stimulus funds have been requeand the CHA must have an architect selected by March 15, 2009

If ro ect does not move forward the buildin remains the ro ethe Town.

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Old North Town Hall – Proposed Floor Plans

17 studio apartments

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Residences At Veteran’s Hall

Photo from Chelmsford Historic Commission - F. Merriam

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Chelmsford Center Town Hall

Preservation and restoration to Federal Secretary of Interioran ar s

Community space and bathrooms provided in front of buildingcontinued community use during Town functions (i.e. 4th of JulyConcerts, Chelmsford Art Society etc.)

The building is currently closed. Last year’s heating and elect

approxiamately $20,000. $45,000 from the Town has been budgeted for painting in the

year. s , cou e put ac nto t e u get or useelsewhere.

Analysis showed that a minimum of 14 units consisting of 10 –bedroom units and 4 studios would be needed to generate en

income for the long term cash flow and maintenance of the bu

Total development cost estimated at $4.4 million dollars Will require some funding from Community Preservation

All units will be rental and count towards the Town’s 10% goa

Only 4 of the 14 units will have rental assistance from the CH

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Chelmsford Center Town Hall

Targeted towards Veterans, young professionals and single inddesire to live in Chelmsford Center

Parking plan provides for 52 vehicles for community use for bicparking for downtown business as well as residential needs

Project must go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for appro

New location for the Food Pantry would need to be identified Westlands School or local church

Special Town Meeting action will be required

Immediate action is necessary as stimulus funds have been requthe CHA must have an architect selected by March 15, 2009

pro ec oes no move orwar , e u ng rema ns e propTown

This building will be fully preserved and protected without the going funding from the Town

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Chelmsford Center Town Hall Proposed Floor

10 – One BR units and 4 - Studios

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Next Ste s

The CHA has a limited time frame in which to move forward wi

Package.

The CHA is meeting with the Chelmsford Historical Commission o13, 2009 as a follow up from the December 30, 2008 contact

e n con unc on w o er par es w o a pu c meeFebruary 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Chelmsford Police Station

The CHA will present to the Board of Selectman on February 9 Special Town Meeting needed in early March 2009 for transfe

properties as well as funding from Community Preservation if pmove forward

The CHA will work diligently towards securing funds over the nemonths

If funding is awarded, the CHA would be required to go befor

Board of Appeals for both projects

If ou have an uestions re ardin this resentation lease contact David Hedison Executive Director ChelmAuthority at [email protected] or [email protected]

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Eric Dahlberg <[email protected]>

Date: January 21, 2009 9:53:10 PM EST

To: Roy Earley <[email protected]>, Tom Christiano

<[email protected]>Subject: Billerica 40B - ZBA hearing tonight

Hi Roy and Tom,

I thought I'd drop you both a line since I know you're following

this - I attended tonight's Billerica ZBA meeting on the Aspen

Apartments proposal (672-unit monstrosity off of Rangeway).Paul Cohen also attended. I'd say that of the ~40 people in at-

tendance, ~30-35 were from Chelmsford (one other person I rec-

ognized was Rep. Greene of Billerica).

Hearing started at ~7:45 and wrapped up ~9:30.

Following some preliminary reports from engineers, an attorneyfor the Chelmsford abutters spoke at length, followed by several

folks from the audience. Paul read a comments letter from Evan

Belansky (and submitted written copies for record). I can get

you a copy of letter if you like.

Hearing continued to Feb 4th at 8:30 PM.

Eric

Thanks goes out to Town Manager Paul Cohen and Selectman Eric Dahlberg

for attending and for Eric filling us in on what happened.

The following is the letter that was read...

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R e s i d e n t s , o f f i c i a l s o p p o s e

R e s i d e n t s , o f f i c i a l s o p p o s e

A s p e n h o u s i n g p l a n

A s p e n h o u s i n g p l a n By Chloe Gotsis/Staff Writer

Fri Jan 23, 2009

BILLERICA -Critics of a proposed affordable housing development presented the Zoning Board ofAppeals with a laundry list of objections Wednesday, ranging from the project’s size to questions about the

developer's license. Billerica and Chelmsford residents and officials urged the board to deny permits forthe proposed 55-acre, 672-unit Aspen Apartments on Rangeway Roadproposed 55-acre, 672-unit Aspen Apartments on Rangeway Road.

“I do believe some of the safety issues outweigh the benefits to affordable housing,” said Pauline Brown, aNashua Road resident. “All of the construction vehicles and people who live there would be driving overthese gas lines.”

New Jersey-based developer Better Homes first outlined their plans for the 14-building complex in a vacantwooded area on the west side of Rangeway Road Dec. 3. The proposed project will have three entrances in-cluding an emergency only entryway accessed by a gate on State Street in Chelmsford. The primary way ofaccess will be a 35-ft wide driveway on Rangeway Rd. with a secondary driveway by Curriculum Associates.

The Billerica Board of Selectmen have also submitted a letter opposing the project, which Joshua Davis ofFreeman and Davis, LLC, the developer’s attorney, claimed would push the town from its current 6.1 percentin affordable housing stock to 10 percent. The Conservation Commission has also submitted its initial re-port for the project.

““The selectmen say it’s too denseThe selectmen say it’s too dense ,” said attorney Dan Hill, who represents 55,” said attorney Dan Hill, who represents 55

Chelmsford abutters. “Chelmsford abutters. “This is by far one of the largest Chapter 40B projects presentedThis is by far one of the largest Chapter 40B projects presented

in the state of Massachusetts and the largest in Billerica. You have a good record ofin the state of Massachusetts and the largest in Billerica. You have a good record of

approving good affordable housing. This frankly is the opposite of smart growthapproving good affordable housing. This frankly is the opposite of smart growth .”.”

Hill also found issue with the developer not listing the purchase and sale price for land for theHill also found issue with the developer not listing the purchase and sale price for land for the

$140 million project. He also found issue with the developer not being registered in Massachu$140 million project. He also found issue with the developer not being registered in Massachu --setts to conduct business.setts to conduct business.

““This is a New Jersey company,This is a New Jersey company, ” said Hill adding that he has serious concerns with the find” said Hill adding that he has serious concerns with the find--

ings of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. “ings of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. “ I strongly feel these are flawed and wereI strongly feel these are flawed and weremade with erroneous information. One of the erroneous findings MHP made is thismade with erroneous information. One of the erroneous findings MHP made is this

will provide green space.will provide green space.””

Chelmsford Town Manager Paul Cohen said there has been no official notification for the town ofChelmsford Town Manager Paul Cohen said there has been no official notification for the town ofChelmsford or the abutters for the project’s proposal.Chelmsford or the abutters for the project’s proposal.

““We have a number of concerns with the plans at this stageWe have a number of concerns with the plans at this stage ,” said Cohen. “,” said Cohen. “There areThere are

wetland resources and clearly drainage will come into the town of Chelmsford.wetland resources and clearly drainage will come into the town of Chelmsford.Consider the elevation with the respect to Chelmsford residentsConsider the elevation with the respect to Chelmsford residents .”.”

Since the December hearing, ZBA members have become more acquainted with the site and the proposedplans after a working session with petitioners and engineers along with a site walk.Presently, however, Davis said his client is studying the peer review submitted by the town’s hired engi-neering firm, Nitsch Engineering, and they could not make any further presentations.

“This process is a bit like a funnel where you star broad and work more and more into detail,” said Davis.Steven Ventresca, the project engineer for Nitsch Engineering, said he along with his colleague, SilpaMunukutla, went through the proposal and is recommending additional signage be added to the area. Theyalso suggested possibly widening the pavement of Rangeway Road if the design for the driveway required

a turning lane.

“The proponent has been suggesting that they will make a fair share of contributions to Billerica,” saidMunukutla. “We would like them to provide a dollar amount to see if it is equal to the costs of it.”Martin Conway, traffic officer for the Billerica Police Department, also said, that after studying the three in-tersections near the development there are some definite sight concerns on Rangeway Road and if the de-velopment was built there would need to be significant sight distance improvement.

“We’ve had the neighbors already out there for existing problems,” Conway said. “I can only imagine theirconcerns with a project this size.”

The next hearing will take place Feb. 4 at 8:30 p.m.

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Billerica Town Meeting Member Jeanne Landers, whose power generation bylaw was passed in December at a SpeBillerica Town Meeting Member Jeanne Landers, whose power generation bylaw was passed in December at a Spe--

cial Town Meeting, has called for a question to be placed on the ballot as a non-binding referendum in order to social Town Meeting, has called for a question to be placed on the ballot as a non-binding referendum in order to so --

licit Billerica voter opinion on the proposed 348MW Billerica power plant. The plant, proposed for siting in Northlicit Billerica voter opinion on the proposed 348MW Billerica power plant. The plant, proposed for siting in North

Billerica, would be very close to residences an d schools in all nearby communities, including Tewksbury, Lowell,Billerica, would be very close to residences and schools in all nearby communities, including Tewksbury, Lowell,

and Chelmsford.and Chelmsford. Click here to read the article.Click here to read the article.

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tion. These auctions are used to establish the price and source of electricity generation in the future. The goal oftion. These auctions are used to establish the price and source of electricity generation in the future. The goal of

this second auction was to secure the projected electricity generating capacity of 32,528 MW for New England forthis second auction was to secure the projected electricity generating capacity of 32,528 MW for New England for

2011-2012. In fact, the auction met that goal, and did so leaving almost 15% excess supply. It is important to note2011-2012. In fact, the auction met that goal, and did so leaving almost 15% excess supply. It is important to notethat none of the familiar proposed power plant projects -- Billerica, Brockton, or Westfield -- contributed to meetthat none of the familiar proposed power plant projects -- Billerica, Brockton, or Westfield -- contributed to meet--

ing the goal. Separately, ISO-NE’s 2008 Regional System Plan lists 13,666 MW under development across Newing the goal. Separately, ISO-NE’s 2008 Regional System Plan lists 13,666 MW under development across New

England as of mid-March 2008, with 4,036 MW in Massachusetts alone. The implication, as we see it, is that thereEngland as of mid-March 2008, with 4,036 MW in Massachusetts alone. The implication, as we see it, is that there

is no need in the foreseeable future for the proposed fossil-fuel burning plants.is no need in the foreseeable future for the proposed fossil-fuel burning plants.

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is now calling for electric generation by wind power to be st epped up in theMassachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is now calling for electric gene ration by wind power to be st epped up in the

Commonwealth, setting a goal of 2000MW of power annually by 2020.Commonwealth, setting a goal of 2000MW of power annually by 2020. Click here to read the article.Click here to read the article. Increasing theIncreasing the

use of wind power makes sense, but we must also s top the development of new fossil fuel-burning power plants inuse of wind power makes sense, but we must also st op the development of new fossil fuel-burning power plants in

order to significantly reduce our carbon emissions.order to significantly reduce our carbon emissions. Click here to e-mail Governor Patrick reminding him of thisClick here to e-mail Governor Patrick reminding him of this

important point.important point.

This week, the new U.S. Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu, was confirmed. Certainly Secretary Chu should alsoThis week, the new U.S. Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu, was confirmed. Certainly Secretary Chu should also

be interested in your concerns about the rampant development of fossil fuel-burning power plants and the collibe interested in your concerns about the rampant development of fossil fuel-burning power plants and the colli --

sion this presents with respect to reducing the country’s CO2 emissions, the vast strain on our already fragilesion this presents with respect to reducing the country’s CO2 emissions, the vast strain on our already fragile

water resources, and the need to move quickly to implement non-carbon sources of energy.water resources, and the need to move quickly to implement non-carbon sources of energy.

You can e-mail Secretary Chu atYou can e-mail Secretary Chu at [email protected]@hq.doe.gov.

Meetings/EventsMeetings/Events

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

7:00PM7:00PM

Billerica Conservation CommissionBillerica Conservation Commission

The Billerica Conservation Commission will continue its discussion of the Notice of IntentThe Billerica Conservation Commission will continue its discussion of the Notice of Intent

filed by the developer and the review of the wetlands and stormwater management issues.filed by the developer and the review of the wetlands and stormwater management issues.

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Selectmen Race

Selectmen Race ???

??? Matthew Hanson vies for Board of Selectmen Matthew Hanson vies for Board of Selectmen By David Golann/CorrespondentWed Jan 14, 2009

CHELMSFORD - Matthew Hanson didn’t officially start his campaignto become a selectman until last Thursday. He had hoped to grab apublicity advantage by entering the race Monday, the first day it wasallowed, but life got in the way.“I pulled papers Thursday and that was unfortunate,” said Hanson.

“I planned on taking them out earlier, but I had classes.I planned on taking them out earlier, but I had classes.”

For those who haven’t heard, Hanson is a 20-year-old college student. His official residence is still in his parents’house on Wedgewood Drive and he has no plans to get a conventional day job in the private sector.Hanson is quick to point out that his age carries certain advantages. Candidates for the Board ofSelectmen are often middle-aged residents who juggle families and full-time jobs alongside theircivic responsibilities.

“The fact that I don’t have a bunch of kids running around the house is actually a good thing,The fact that I don’t have a bunch of kids running around the house is actually a good thing,” saidHanson. “I have all my time and energy to devote to my passion.I have all my time and energy to devote to my passion.”Hanson is currently studying political science at UMass-Lowell and plans to complete the four-year program in onlythree years. In the spring he will move on to graduate studies in regional economic development and begin interning

for Rep. Jim Arciero, D-Westford, on Beacon Hill.

Unlike most young political junkies, Hanson is soft-spoken and relatively non-partisan. His parents did not see thiscareer path coming until he started traveling to New York to participate in marches on ending theviolence in Darfur and raising awareness and research money for breast cancer.“He was always pretty quiet and laid back, though very capable. I never would have guessed this He was always pretty quiet and laid back, though very capable. I never would have guessed this

is what he wanted to do is what he wanted to do ,” said his father Kenneth Hanson. “He didn’t make a lot of noise about it. He He didn’t make a lot of noise about it. He

just sort of gravitated in that direction. It was amazing just sort of gravitated in that direction. It was amazing .”

Hanson's peers were also surprised when he decided to become a Town Meeting representative, but he won the po-sition and never looked back.“As soon as I decided to run everyone started to tell me, ‘You know it is going to be really boring As soon as I decided to run everyone started to tell me, ‘You know it is going to be really boring

and you are going to hate it,and you are going to hate it, ’” said Hanson during a recent appearance on Chelmsford TeleMedia. “I get to I get to Town Meeting for the first time…the town manager is up there. He gets the Power Point with the Town Meeting for the first time…the town manager is up there. He gets the Power Point with the

graphs and he starts explaining everything and I am just in heaven, soaking it all in.graphs and he starts explaining everything and I am just in heaven, soaking it all in.”

A registered Independent, Hanson leans slightly to the left and tends to support Democratic candidates. He says hissense of moderation will help him as a selectman.“I was basically born having to be objective about every issue,I was basically born having to be objective about every issue,” said Hanson. “The residents are The residents are

looking for a few things in their selectmen, particularly scrutiny in financial issues.looking for a few things in their selectmen, particularly scrutiny in financial issues.”

Hanson is hesitant to criticize current selectmen or contrast his ideas with theirs. He does believe the board shouldhave pushed back harder against Aggregate Industries’ attempt to expand its asphalt plant on Littleton Road.“It looked like the board was going to accept their agreement, but I would have accepted it under It looked like the board was going to accept their agreement, but I would have accepted it under

stricter conditions stricter conditions ,” said Hanson. “They shouldn’t be there in the first place. There are thousands of They shouldn’t be there in the first place. There are thousands of

residents within a mile of that place residents within a mile of that place .”Hanson also wants to protect the school system from substantial cuts as town revenues decline. He is eager to pre-serve the programs that enriched his own recent education.“Growing up in the school system here I heard from all of the parents they liked how it still had Growing up in the school system here I heard from all of the parents they liked how it still had

an art and music system,an art and music system,” said Hanson. “Some of them said they moved here just for the schools.Some of them said they moved here just for the schools.”So far only Hanson and Donald Van Dyne have pulled papers for the board’s two open seats. Nonetheless, Hansonis prepared to run a serious and focused campaign.

“I am going to have a big campaign kickoff party soon,I am going to have a big campaign kickoff party soon,” said Hanson. “My girlfriend is going to be My girlfriend is going to be

managing managing my campaign. My mom is a finance person so she will be my treasurer my campaign. My mom is a finance person so she will be my treasurer .”

Selectmen Candidate Selectmen Candidate

Matthew Hanson Matthew Hanson

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Selectmen Candidate

Donald Van Dyne Donald Van Dyne made his first appearance

on Tom Christiano’s show

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On the next next Politically Incorrect Politically Incorrect JAN 27th topics include:

Chelmsford's FY 2010 Budget, and our current FY 2009 BudgetChelmsford's FY 2010 Budget, and our current FY 2009 Budget

Current Townwide candidates for our April 7th electionCurrent Townwide candidates for our April 7th election

Converting the Old Town Hall (14 units) and the North Town Hall (17 units) into Affordable Housing.Converting the Old Town Hall (14 units) and the North Town Hall (17 units) into Affordable Housing.

Billboards in ChelmsfordBillboards in Chelmsford

With panelists :With panelists :

Matt Hanson - Selectman CandidateMatt Hanson - Selectman Candidate

George Zaharoolis - Planning Bd, re-election candidateGeorge Zaharoolis - Planning Bd, re-election candidate

Sam Chase - Town Meeting Rep, re-election candidateSam Chase - Town Meeting Rep, re-election candidate

Tom Gazda - Town Meeting Rep, re-election candidateTom Gazda - Town Meeting Rep, re-election candidate

POLITICALLY INCORRECT:POLITICALLY INCORRECT:

Tues & Weds 8:30 PM;Tues & Weds 8:30 PM;

Thurs 7:00 AM; Sundays 11:00 AMThurs 7:00 AM; Sundays 11:00 AM

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VIDEO FLASHBACK VIDEO FLASHBACK

One year ago, the new kid on the block One year ago, the new kid on the block

challenged the incumbent Selectman.challenged the incumbent Selectman.

Not A Chance Not A Chance ??? ???

Eric Dahlberg’s first appearances on the local shows.Eric Dahlberg’s first appearances on the local shows.

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Running on Empt y?Running on Empt y?As of Friday, January 23rd there are still some empty spotsAs of Friday, January 23rd there are still some empty spots

on the Town Election bal lot for whichon the Town Election ballot for which no one no one has pulledhas pulled

nomination papers . . .nomination papers . . .

Last Update 1/23/2009 4:07 PMLast Update 1/23/2009 4:07 PM

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Alternate member of the

PLANNING BD 2 Year term remaining (1 opening)

PRECINCT 1 TOWN MTG REP, UNEXPIRED1 YR term remaining (1 opening)

PRECINCT 2 TOWN MTG REPS, UNEXPIRED

2 YR term remaining (2 openings)

PRECINCT 2 TOWN MTG REPS, UNEXPIRED1 YR term remaining (2 openings)

PRECINCT 3 TOWN MTG REP, UNEXPIRED

2 YR term remaining (1 opening)

PRECINCT 3 TOWN MTG REP, UNEXPIRED

1 YR term remaining (1 opening)

SCHOOL COMMITTEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

3YR (1 opening) 3YR (1 opening)

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Nomination Papers due in FEB 17th Nomination Papers due in FEB 17th

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Chelmsford

Chelmsford and Life on theLife on the

Farm

Farm

What to Expect ???What to Expect ???


VIDEO PRESENTATION VIDEO PRESENTATION

For More InfoFor More Info

Check in atCheck in athttp://chelmsfordfarmersmarket.blogspot.com/ http://chelmsfordfarmersmarket.blogspot.com/

A New Market is

Coming to Town!

The Chelmsford Farmers' Market is in its finalplanning stages and the Market Committee is

champing at the bit to start sending out the

applications to our local farmers.

Peggy Dunn and Susan Julian Gates presented the

draft rules and regulations to the Board of Selectmenon 1/5/09, answered their questions and received

some helpful comments. We have had a lot of positive

feedback and we are pleased the Town Manager and

BOS are supportive.

Our goal is to give the residents of Chelmsford a placeto purchase local produce and support local farmers.

Stay tuned to learn more about becoming a locavore!

Where:Chelmsford Common

When: Every Thursday,

July 9 - Sept. 24, 20092:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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News briefs:

Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

Submitted by Mike Rigney - Precinct 6At the last FinCom meeting, the library director noted that Kronos had just donated a bunch of lap-tops. Not sure what to do with that, but if there's a way to mention it, I figure they probably deservesome kind of 'atta boy

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Feds OK ice storm reliefBy Peter Costa/Staff WriterWed Jan 21, 2009CHELMSFORD - Last week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agreed communitiesin Middlesex County should qualify for disaster relief following the Dec. 11 ice storm.

“It is good news,” said Town Manager Paul Cohen.“It is good news,” said Town Manager Paul Cohen.Cities and towns can now apply to receive about 75 percent reimbursement for costs related tocleanup and damage that occurred because of the storm.Cohen expects Chelmsford to receive “a couple hundred thousands of dollars” in payments.Earlier last week, Cohen along with more than 70 officials from area towns attended a meeting inWestford to discuss the reimbursement issue.“We presented a slide show of damages to our communities, the power outages and the emergency

responses from Westford. We did that through GIS mapping. Then we heard from MEMA and FEMA of-ficials who described the process, gave an update of where we were and why we were disqualified,”Westford Town Manager Jodi Ross said.Senators Edward Kennedy and John Kerry and Representatives Niki Tsongas, Edward Markey andJohn Tierney wrote to President Bush in support of Gov. Deval Patrick’s request to amend the recentfederal disaster declaration to include Middlesex and Essex counties.Town officials will now meet with FEMA representatives to complete a series of applications andforms detailing costs to the communities.Communities are expected to begin receiving reimbursements within 30 to 60 days of applying.“One of my frustrations last week was that we had to submit economic stimulus package wants butthe ice storm costs are financial needs we have today, right now that are critical. I wanted the focus tobe on those costs rather than what we might be able to get down the road in the future,” Ross said.

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S S tate bud get ax wil l spare fundi ng for Greater Lowell scho ols tate budg et ax wil l spare fundin g for Greater Lowell sch oo ls By Matt Murphy, [email protected]: 01/23/2009

BOSTON -- Gov. Deval Patrick will spare direct state aid to public schools in his latest round of emergency budget cuts, TheSun has learned. But local officials warned that protecting Chapter 70 aid may not be enough to avoid immediate layoffs inschools.

Patrick plans to tell municipal leaders this morning that he will try to protect schools from massive, midyear budget cuts by

leaving Chapter 70 aid to public schools intact, according to an administration source briefed on the speech.

City and town officials cautioned that Chapter 70 is not the only source of funding for public school systems that often rely onother sources of local aid to help fund education. Deep cuts in those areas could negate the benefits of preserving Chapter 70,those officials said.

"The question is what will happen to lottery aid and additional assistance," said Chelms "The question is what will happen to lottery aid and additional assistance," said Chelms - -

ford Town Manager Paul Cohen. "It's all part of our general revenue base used for the ford Town Manager Paul Cohen. "It's all part of our general revenue base used for the

schools. To us, it's often a distinction without a difference." schools. To us, it's often a distinction without a difference."

Chelmsford is budgeted to receive $9.3 million in Chapter 70 aid for schools this fiscal Chelmsford is budgeted to receive $9.3 million in Chapter 70 aid for schools this fiscal

year, but also receives another $6.2 million in state funding in the form of lottery aid and year, but also receives another $6.2 million in state funding in the form of lottery aid and "additional assistance." "additional assistance."

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---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Donald Van Dyne <[email protected]>Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 10:01 AMSubject: Editorial- GlobeTo: [email protected], Roy Earley <[email protected]>

Hi Tom and Roy,

The below editorial helps to summarize the fiscal reality of our Town. This is why the TriBoard meeting on Thursday

January 29, is necessary. By next Thursday we will know the hard numbers (the cut in state aid and FY2010 budget) and

hopefully as a community we will begin to forge a plan that balances our community needs and expectations.

Spread the word regarding this meeting.

Thanks,Donald

P o w e r t o t h e t o w n s

P o w e r t o t h e t o w n s Ja n u a r y 2 3 , 2 0 0 9

FOR YEARS, local officials have begged the Legislature for enough power to run their cities and towns.But like patronizing older siblings, state lawmakers chucked the selectmen and mayors under their chinsand sent them on their way. It won't work this year, not if people expect decent service local schools,

highway departments and public safety workers.

More than 1,000 members of the Massachusetts Municipal Association are expected today at the HynesConvention Center for the largest annual gathering of local officials in New England. The officials fearthat cuts in state aid will force them to slash town workforces and blot out basic municipal services.House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has warned that communities could see as much as a 10 percent cut -roughly $500 million in all - to their local aid accounts in the fiscal year that begins in July. And the Leg-islature recently gave the governor emergency powers that could lead to local aid cuts of an additional$200 million or more this year - though administration sources say education aid will be protected.

The recession has been a sharp blow to the municipal jaw. Property tax levy limits are flat without newdevelopment. Investment income is falling. So are automobile excise taxes, as drivers cling to olderautos. Cities and towns need ways to raise revenues outside their usual reliance onproperty tax increases. Governor Patrick, who is scheduled to address the meeting today, is prepared togive the towns more autonomy. But lawmakers have been slow to respond.

Allowing municipalities more leeway to design health insurance plans for their workers is the most effec-tive way to bring fiscal relief, according to Geoffrey Beckwith, president of themunicipal group. State government has the power to increase its workers' co-payments anddeductibles to reduce costs. But municipalities must bargain such changes with their unions.To survive the recession, cities and towns need the same flexibility enjoyed by the state.

They also need legislative approval to add at least one penny for local use to the state's 5 percent mealstax, and an opportunity to raise taxes on telecommunication companies that use loopholes in state lawto evade property taxes. In recent weeks DiMasi has embraced the idea of steering municipal workersinto the state's health insurance program without union approval. He and other lawmakers need to showsimilarly strong leadership on the meals tax and other issues, including reform of the disability retire-ment system.

"If we don't get reform this year, then when would we ever get it?" asks Beckwith.

Good question. The governor files his plan to balance the budget next week, and local officialsdeserve an answer before then

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Towns, unions forced to rethink contractsTowns, unions forced to rethink contracts

By Alexandra Mayer-Hohdahl, [email protected]: 01/25/2009

"We understand that these are difficult and uncertain times, but we think it's reasonable to still have some salaryincreases," said Anne Wass, the president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. "No matter how bad theeconomy is, we have to find a way to recession-proof education. Where you might go slow for a while on a roadthat is in need of repairs, a kid only goes through education once. We have a big investment here that we need to

protect."Chelmsford School Committee member Angelo Taranto, whose board is preparing for contract negotiations thisspring, said he would agree with that only to some extent.

"As School Committee members, we certainly want to keep a quality education," he said. "But everybody in-volved in school systems has to realize that things have changed. The economy is going to have a huge impact.It's going to be a difficult time for all."

School committees have already reached across town borders to exchange ideas on how to handle contracts inthe face of the universal economic slowdown, Taranto said.

Some local officials say it is time to change the status quo.

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The following was Submitted by

Donald Van DyneDonald Van Dyne - Precinct 6Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee

and Candidate for Selectmen

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Community Announcements:Community Announcements:

More than ever it is essential for Town meeting representatives and the residents of Chelmsford to remain

informed regarding the financial condition of our Town. Following are several important dates and opportu-nities for all residents to participate in helping to balance the needs of our community with the town’s recog-

nized limited resources.

~ Wednesday, January 28, 2009- Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick expected to release mid-year StateLocal Aid cuts which will affect our current FY 2009 budget. In addition, he will deliver his proposed budget

for FY 2010.

~ Thursday, January 29, 2009-

Senior Center, Public Meeting, 7pmTriBoard Meeting - Board of Selectmen (BOS), School Committee (SC) and Finance Committee. Both theTown Manager (BOS) and School Superintendent (SC) will deliver presentations and thoughts regardingGovernor Patrick’s budget cuts for the current fiscal year and his proposed FY 2010 budget and what it

means for Chelmsford.

~ Monday, February 2, 2009

Police Station, Public Meeting, 7pmChelmsford Housing Authority presentation for redevelopment of the North and Center Town Hall. All

residents of Chelmsford are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions.

~ Thursday, February 5, 2009

Chelmsford Town Hall, Public Meeting, 7:30 pm, room #205Finance Committee public budget hearings. Reports will be presented from both the Fire Department

and Police Department. This is an opportunity to learn how public safety will be delivered in FY2010.

Campaign Announcements: Campaign Announcements:

~ Thursday, January 29, 2009

Channel 8 @8:30pm - Town Talk with Dennis Ready

Guest: Donald Van Dyne- candidate for Board of Selectmen

INVITATION for all residents of Chelmsford: INVITATION for all residents of Chelmsford:

Please join us and Board of Selectmen candidate Donald Van Dyne at his campaign party.

Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009

Time: 4pm-8pm

Where: Chelmsford Country Club

Suggested donation: $10

Committee to Elect Donald Van Dyne

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If you have friends,family or neighbors who would like to be added to thisIf you have friends,family or neighbors who would like to be added to this

news update list,news update list,

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

[email protected] [email protected]

Important Notice: Important Notice:

TRI-BOARD BUDGET MEETING TRI-BOARD BUDGET MEETING Thursday January 29th 7:00pm Thursday January 29th 7:00pm

At the Senior Center 75 Groton Rd.At the Senior Center 75 Groton Rd.

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Also on ChelmsfordTelemedia: Channel 10 7:00 PM Also on ChelmsfordTelemedia: Channel 10 7:00 PM

Board of Selectmen,Town Manager, Finance Committee and School Committee, LIVE Board of Selectmen,Town Manager, Finance Committee and School Committee, LIVE

"The cuts will be painful and they will impact everything from public safety to public education," "The cuts will be painful and they will impact everything from public safety to public education,"

Patrick to slash $128M in local aidPatrick to slash $128M in local aid

By Matt Murphy, [email protected]

Updated: 01/24/2009

Gov. Deval Patrick announces plans to cut aid to cities and towns by $128 million during a meeting of the Massachu-setts Municipal Association in Boston yesterday. AP PHOTOBOSTON -- Gov. Deval Patrick plans to cut local aid to cities and towns by $128 million next week, with even largercuts looming for next year as he works to close an immediate $1.1 billion hole in the state budget.

Patrick, addressing nearly 1,000 local officials in Boston yesterday at the annual Massachusetts Municipal Associationmeeting, also proposed increasing the state's meals tax from 5 percent to 6 percent, and the hotel and motel tax from5.75 percent to 6.75 percent, generating about $150 million in new revenue that mostly will be given back to cities andtowns.

Along with the statewide meal- and hotel-tax increases, the governor said he will ask the Legislature, again, to approvea local option for cities and towns to asses an additional 1-cent meal and hotel tax on every dollar.

"We have tough choices among miserable options," Patrick said. "My job is to make those choices, and I have."

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