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Water Mains Being Flushed This Week

The Chelmsford Water District will be flushing water mains in the Town Center beginning October 11th, between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM. Flushing will continue on the nights of the 12th, 13th, and 18th.

The flushing will cause discoloration in the water, but the Water District will attempt to use water hydrants to alleviate discolored water before morning.

The Water District asks that residents check their water each morning to make sure it is running clear before they use it. Also, check your backflow device to be sure it is not leaking after the flushing.

Flushing beyond the Center is scheduled for October 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, and 27th, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

For more information, please visit http://www.chelmsfordwater.com or call the District Office at 978-256-2931.

Chelmsford Spraying for West Nile Virus Tonight!

Mosquitoes in Chelmsford have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. In response, the Chelmsford Board of Health and the Central Mass Mosquito Control Project will be spraying in the Westlands area tonight (Wednesday, September 14th) between 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.

• View of map of the area to be sprayed
• Street listing of area to be sprayed

Be sure to read a few tips on staying safe during mosquito season, available at the Chelmsford Independent.

For additional information, contact the Chelmsford Board of Health at 978-250-5241.

Chelmsford Town-Wide Cleanup 2011

Join in and help clean up our town!

Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011
Time: Throughout the day
Where: All roads, parks and yards

It’s in your hands. The snow has melted revealing the roadside waste that has accumulated over the Winter. Please pitch in and help get the Town ready for Spring.

Visit the Town's Clean Up Day webpage for

• a list of the areas being cleaned by volunteers
• a list of areas that still need help
• answers frequently asked questions
• a flyer/poster [pdf] to help promote the event

Bags can be picked up from the Office of Recycling and Solid Waste Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. The Town-wide Cleanup this year is sponsored by the Chelmsford Business Association, Christopher’s Towing, and The Green Lawn Company.

For more information, contact Glenn Davison at davisong@comcast.net or 978-250-5203. You can also visit ChelmsfordRecycles.org for more information on recycling in Chelmsford.

Also, mark your calendars for the Earth Fair on May 14th at the Chelmsford Senior Center.

2010 Flu Shots in Chelmsford

Flu season is here again. The Town of Chelmsford is providing flu shots free for town residents through a Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic.

Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Road (map)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010

• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (for Chelmsford residents ages 65+ and those under 65 with a chronic illness)
• 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (for all Chelmsford residents older than 6 months)

Residents age 65+ please bring ALL of your HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS with you. Donations are accepted from those under age 65 to cover the cost of the vaccine and supplies.

The clinic is administered by the Chelmsford Board of Health, and will be providing protection against three viruses:

• A/H1N1 (pandemic) influenza
• A/H3N2 influenza
• Influenza B

If you have any questions you may call Sue Rosa, RN at the Chelmsford Board of Health at (978) 250-5243, and you can also print flu shot flyer [pdf].

Other Area Flu Shots
Another list of area flu shots is available on the Massachusetts Public Flu Clinic Finder website:

• Flu shots in Chelmsford
• Flu shots in Lowell
• See other towns
• Search flu.gov for more local flu shots

General Information
A lot of resources exist to answer questions and provide tips on how to stay healthy this flu season. Here are some of the most useful:

• http://www.flu.gov - official Federal resource
• http://www.mass.gov/flu - official State resource
• More resources from Chelmsford Public Schools

Basic Tips to Stay Healthy
And as always, remember to practice these three simple tips this season:

1. Cover your cough
2. Wash your hands
3. Stay home if you're sick

Election Primaries, September 14, 2010

The primary elections for the November 2010 mid-term elections are Tuesday, September 14, 2010.

Polls will be open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sample Primary Ballots:

• Democratic Party
• Libertarian Party
• Republican Party

The Town of Chelmsford's voter information webpage has the list of polling locations [pdf] and the precinct list by street [pdf]. For more information, residents should contact the Town Clerk's office.