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And on the Chelmsford Patch calendar - Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!)

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Hello Chelmsford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Chelmsford's first female Animal Control Officer will serve your neighborhood

Also on today's calendar: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Variably cloudy and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chelmsford Names Its First Female Animal Control Officer (insidelowell.com) — Chelmsford has appointed longtime resident and veterinary professional Melissa Glidden as the town's first female Animal Control Officer, handling animal-related calls, cruelty investigations, and shelter operations. She'll also educate residents on responsible pet ownership and work closely with local veterinarians, animal welfare groups, and Tyngsboro Police to support animal safety across the community.
   

📸 Around Chelmsford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelmsford

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Other local events
    Thursday August 27
  • VIRTUAL: Art on Thursdays- August - Through Wind and Storm: The Art of Wild Weather
    Chelmsford Public Library Online - Zoom (AAdams)
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Outdoor Baby Storytime (O-Walking)
    Chelmsford Public Library Main Library - Greenway
    10:00 am
  • Outdoor Storytime (all ages)
    Chelmsford Public Library Main Library - Greenway
    11:00 am
    • Saturday August 29
  • True Crime & Chill Book Club
    Chelmsford Public Library Conference Room
    2:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Staff Orientation - No School
    Chelmsford , MA 01824
  • Monday Evening Book Group
    Chelmsford Public Library Conference Room
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • First Day of School - Grades 1-9 ONLY
    Chelmsford , MA 01824
  • Kindergarten Orientation
    Chelmsford , MA 01824
    • Wednesday September 9
  • GriefShare support group begins September 9 at Aldersgate UMC →
    Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 242 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
    7:00 pm

📣 Chelmsford Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Early Voting - State Primary →
    Lowell, MA Calendar, 276 Broadway, Lowell
    8:00 am
  • Board of Water Commissioners Monthly Meeting →
    Westford, MA Calendar, 60 Forge Village Road, Westford
    9:00 am
  • Bookmobile Stop at Boarding House Park
    Pollard Memorial Library - Lowell Bookmobile
    10:00 am
  • MassHire Mobile Career Center
    Parker Memorial Library Outdoors Main Library, 28 Arlington Street, Dracut, MA, 01826
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • HIKINEX posted a job opening for Sanitation Associate in Chelmsford. Apply here.
  • PlanIT Group, LLC posted a job opening for Assembler in Chelmsford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelmsford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lowell

  • UMass Lowell Expands Biomedical Engineering Pathways (insidelowell.com)
  • FORKN Table's 13-course Menu Comes To Lowell In August (wbsm.com)
  • Lowell Schools Fund Launches Mini Grant Program to Support Innovative Learning (insidelowell.com)

Westford

  • The Five Minute Read: Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (lowellsun.com)

Tewksbury

  • Tewksbury Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday (patch.com)

Ok Chelmsford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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