The Wish Project in North Chelmsford + Local Holiday Closures

Annie Sandoli
·4 min read

Happy Wednesday, people of Chelmsford! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

An icy mix in the morning. High: 39 Low: 25.

Here are the top stories today in Chelmsford:

  1. New Dogs, Rabbits, Pets Available For Adoption At Chelmsford Area Shelters (Chelmsford Patch)

  2. PFAS 'forever chemicals' in Acton and Boxborough water leads to mitigation efforts (Wicked Local)

  3. The Wish Project in North Chelmsford depends on donors to help families in need (Wicked Local)

  4. Alert Innovation promotes COO Fritz Morgan to CEO, John Lert to become executive chairman (Boston Business Journal)

  5. Lawrence to ring in new year with inauguration (Eagle-Tribune)

  6. Shawsheen Tech SkillsUSA students top their 2019 Toys for Tots drive collection record (Wicked Local)

  7. Key COVID indicators in Burlington continue to spike (Woburn Daily Times)

  8. Arlington Minuteman sophomore among those reciognized in term 1 (YourArlington.com)

  9. UTEC receives $500,000 for woodworking program (Lowell Sun)

  10. Building Blocks preschool in Tewksbury puts kids on the Polar Express (Lowell Sun)

  11. Town Of Chelmsford: Town Offices Winter Holiday Closures (Press Release Desk)

  12. More projects on the way for Andover Community Trust (Andover Townsman)

  13. Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood Near Chelmsford: Red Cross (Chelmsford Patch)

  14. Azenta Life Sciences to Participate in the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference (Woburn Daily Times)

  15. PHOTOS: Wreaths Across America 2021 comes to Billerica (Wicked Local)

  16. CVS, Walgreens: Christmas 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Chelmsford (Chelmsford Patch)

  17. Christmas 2021 Gas Prices: What You'll Pay At Chelmsford Pumps (Chelmsford Patch)

  18. Antisemitism: Then and Now | JewishBoston (jewishboston.com)

  19. Festival of Trees, Wreaths, Gingerbread and More at Westford Regency and Conference Center (Wicked Local)

  20. Festive display at Westford Regency aids Greater Lowell Community Foundation (Wicked Local)

  21. COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Chelmsford (Chelmsford Patch)

  22. Andover Select Board agenda for Dec. 27 (chestertelegraph.org)

  23. Wow! Pelham family sets up stunning holiday lights display (WMUR Manchester)

  24. Chelmsford Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week (Chelmsford Patch)

  25. Shawsheen Tech’s School Committee Chair Patricia Meuse Receives Prestigious Award (wilmingtonapple.com)

  26. WCTV NEWS & NOTES: WCTV Announces Holiday Programming, Including Holiday Music Concerts (wilmingtonapple.com)

  27. Chelmsford Public Library: Staff Picks: Best Of 2021 (Press Release Desk)

  28. Andover briefly | News (Andover Townsman)

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From my notebook:

  • Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "We're excited to announce that our President & CEO, Danielle McFadden, has been named one of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives' first ever Ambassadors! Click here for the official announcement: https://bit.ly/ACCEAmbassad..." (Facebook)

  • Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "Have you checked out the #Shop978 website for Holiday Deals? 𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙎𝙊 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙔 𝙂𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝘿𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙎 These local organizations are making special just for you local shoppers. Take a advantage today!" (Facebook)

  • Chelmsford Public Library: "Our best of the year list is here! Librarians like to talk about books EVERY day, but it is especially fun to put together our lists of favorite titles at the end of the year. We have included books from every genre that we love from 202..." (Facebook)

  • Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce: "We loved teaming up with Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union on our 3rd TEAM fundraiser! Together we raised $12,000 for 15 nonprofits throughout the Merrimack Valley. Thank you to those who donated or bid on a silent auction item. 🥰" (Facebook)

  • Chelmsford TV: "Kathy's joined by special guest, David Radlo to discuss trust in the workplace, and in life – a great topic for our times." (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Annie Sandoli

About me: Annie has been a Boston-based writer since 2018, after graduating with her BA in Social Thought and Political Economy from UMass Amherst and ALM in journalism from Harvard University. She has worked as a freelancer throughout Massachusetts and as part of an editorial team in London, UK. Her interests include music and the arts, creative writing and literature, and topics of social and political justice. Annie covers Brookline, Newton, Waltham, Chelmsford and Westford. Email news tips to annie.sandoli@patch.com.

This article originally appeared on the Chelmsford Patch