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Winterfest 2010 Photo Contest Winners
The winning photographs from the Winterfest 2010 photo contest are currently on display on the lower level of the library. We also uploaded these photographs to the library’s flickr account for an online gallery, but seeing them in person with their ribbons is much more impressive.
The winners in each category are listed below, and are also linked to the online photographs.
Amateur
1st Place: Peter Lee
2nd Place: Stephen Mayotte
3rd Place: Kevin McCarthy
Honorable Mention: Stephen Mayotte
Honorable Mention: Wayne Daigle
People’s Choice: Jenn Holden
Professional
1st Place: Robert Moll
2nd Place: Vera Kaufman
3rd Place: Vera Kaufman
People’s Choice: Lee Fortier
Student
1st Place: Lucy Schultz
2nd Place: Lucy Schultz
3rd Place: Lucy Schultz
People’s choice: Lucy Schultz
The photo contest is a part of every Winterfest, so be sure to carry your camera with you and submit your best shots next year!
Requesting an Item Online
As a patron of the Chelmsford Library, you have access to the books, movies, magazines and other materials of the 36 member libraries of the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium.
You can request items in Chelmsford and/or from other libraries, and these items will be sent to Chelmsford for you to pickup.
To request an item through our online catalog, first search for the title you’re looking for. Then, on either the search results screen or the item details screen, you should see a “Request Item” button on the right side.
When you click that you’ll be prompted to enter your library card number (no spaces) and your PIN. Your PIN should be the last four digits of the telephone number you gave us when you signed up for your library card.
If that doesn’t work, please call us at 978-256-5521 x211 and we can reset your PIN.
After you enter this information, you’ll be shown your position in the request list (if it says you are 1, then there is no one waiting ahead of you for the same title), and you’ll be able to choose the library in which you’d like to pick up the item. To submit the request, click the “Request” button.
If there you encounter any trouble along the way, or have any questions, please let us know via email or call us at the Reference Desk at 978-256-5521 x211 for help.
Winterfest: Feb 5-7, 2010
Come out and celebrate Wintefest with the rest of the Chelmsford this weekend!
Events are scheduled all over town, starting Friday night with snowshoeing at Russell Mill Forest and ending with a winter nature walk at the Archer Meadowbrook Reservation, with all sorts of fun indoor and outdoor activities for the entire family in between.
Check out the Wintefest Schedule of Events for complete details, and a map to each event location.
And if you go snowshoeing Friday night, be sure to stop by the library afterward to warm up with our “Sweet Suspense and Lethal Libations” event – lots of desserts, books and conversation.
2010 WinterFest Photo Contest Applications
Like taking photographs? Submit your favorites to the Chelmsford’s 2010 Winterfest Photo Contest!
The Chelmsford Cultural Council‘s 14th Annual Chelmsford Photography Contest at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts (CCA) will be on display during Winterfest, Saturday & Sunday, February 6-7, 2010.
Applications are due by Friday, Jan 29th, 2010, and can be dropped off at the library. Application forms are available at the Reference Desk and also on the Cultural Council’s website in both pdf format [pdf] and as a Word document [doc].
Contest Rules:
- Three categories: Professional, Amateur, Student (through High School)
- Each person limited to three (3) entries
- Black & white or color photos accepted
- Each photograph (excluding the mat board frame), must have one dimension of at least 8 inches (ex: 6×9, 8X10, etc.)
- All prints should be framed with a paper mat frame or dry mounted onto a mat board. No wood or metal frames!
- Only photos taken after January 1, 2009 are eligible
- Photos will be judged on composition, general appeal, and technical merit
- All entries must be received by Friday, January 29, 2010
- No late entries will be accepted, no exceptions
- Limit of one prize per contestant
- Entrants must be residents of Chelmsford
- All entries will be displayed at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts (CCA) during Winterfest on Saturday and Sunday (February 6-7, 2010) and will remain up through February 13th. Photos may be picked up after February 18th at the Community Services Office of the Chelmsford
Public Library - Winning photos may be published in the local newspaper and/or displayed at the library
- Cash Prizes awarded in each category: $100, $75 & $50
Brought to you by the Chelmsford Cultural Council, your local chapter of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information, visit ChelmsfordCulturalCouncil.com or contact Bruce Magnuson at bmagphoto@yahoo.com or 978-251-1229.
The winning photos from the 2009 contest are picture above – see the complete list of winners.
New Movie About Chelmsford
Filmmaker and Chelmsford resident Fred Barzyk has just finished a new film on Chelmsford’s 4th of July festivities!
The film, “Great American 4th of July,” will be screened on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The screening will be held at the the Chelmsford Center of the Arts at the Old Town Hall, and is free and open to the public.
And speaking of filmmaker Fred Barzyk, DVDs of Fred’s first Chelmsford film, “Our Town our Voices: Introduction to the Library,” are available at the front desk of the main library. If you haven’t seen the film yet please take a copy while there are some still left.
US Senate Special Election: Jan 19, 2009
The special election to fill the Senate seat formerly held by Edward Kennedy will be Tuesday, January 19th, 2009. This is the day after the Martin Luther King holiday weekend, so please remember to vote on Tuesday.
Polls will be open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
The candidates are:
- Scott Brown, Republican (view website)
- Martha Coakley, Democrat (view website)
- Joseph L. Kennedy, Libertarian (view website)
- Boston.com has more information on each candidate and their debates
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.
H1N1 Flu Shot Clinics
The Chelmsford Board of Health has scheduled two free H1N1 flu shot clinics for Chelmsford residents. These clinics offer injections only, and no pre-registration is required, but please note the age restrictions:
Chelmsford residents ages 18 and older:
Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Chelmsford Senior Center
Map: Route 40, 75 Groton Rd, N. Chelmsford, MA 01863Chelmsford residents ages 6 months to 17 years:
If this is your child’s second shot, please bring documentation of when they received their first shot
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Chelmsford Senior Center
Map: Route 40, 75 Groton Rd, N. Chelmsford, MA 01863
See the Town’s website for more local and general H1N1 and seasonal flu information. If you have any questions you may call Sue Rosa, RN at the Chelmsford Board of Health (978)-250-5241.
Library Holiday Hours
The Library will have special holiday hours over the next two weeks. In addition to our usual closings, we’ll also be closed two extra days as a cost-saving measure.
The holiday schedule for the Main Library and MacKay Branches are:
| Day | Main Library | MacKay Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Dec. 23 | 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday, Dec. 24 | Closed | Closed |
| Friday, Dec. 25 | Closed | Closed |
| Saturday, Dec. 26 | Closed* | Closed |
| Sunday, Dec. 27 | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, Dec. 28 | 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Closed |
| Tuesday, Dec. 29 | 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Closed |
| Wednesday, Dec. 30 | 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday, Dec. 31 | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Closed |
| Friday, Jan. 1 | Closed | Closed |
| Saturday, Jan. 2 | Closed* | Closed |
| Sunday, Jan. 3 | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, Jan. 4 | Normal Hours Resume | |
| *Cost-saving closure day | ||
Also, keep in mind snow storms might cause additional closures. Be sure to watch the weather while traveling during the holiday season.
Library Snow Policy Reminder
It’s that time of year again! Here’s a reminder of how the Chelmsford Library handles unplanned closings due to snow and winter storm conditions – see our policy webpage for the complete Storm Closing policy.
- Closings or delayed openings are coordinated with the town offices. In case of heavy overnight snowfall on a weekday, the decision will be made by 7:30 AM, and the announcement made via the outlets below
- On Saturdays, the determination will be made by 8:15 AM, based on weather and parking lot conditions
- If the weather worsens during operating hours causing the library to close, this announcement will be made through the designated outlets
- The MacKay Branch will sometimes be closed while the main library remains open
To find out if the Library is closed
- Call the main phone number 978-256-5521 after the times listed above
- Check the Library’s homepage or Twitter announcements
- Watch Chelmsford Telemedia’s town message board
US Senate Special Election
The Special Election to fill the Senate seat formerly held by Edward Kennedy begins with the primary elections on December 8th. The general election will be held on January 19th.
An article in the Chelmsford Independent reviews the candidates and their positions.
The Town of Chelmsford has a special election website, with links to registration information, a request for an absentee ballot [pdf], and a specimen ballot [pdf]. The Town’s voter information webpage has the list of polling locations [pdf] the precinct list by street [pdf].
For more information, residents can contact the Town Clerk’s office.