Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How Chelmsford seniors can apply now for new affordable McManus Manor units.
Also check out The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert on the Chelmsford Patch calendar
Greetings Chelmsford! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Chelmsford seniors can apply now for new affordable McManus Manor units.
- How a Chelmsford thrower helped launch UMass Lowell’s 2026 season
Also on today's calendar: The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Chelmsfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Chelmsfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 38 and low of 25 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 45, low: 34.
- Wednesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Bulletin Board: January 10, 2025 (actonexchange.org) — Chelmsford residents looking for affordable senior housing should note that applications for McManus Manor in Acton open January 5, with Chelmsford Housing Authority on Wilson Street handling submissions through April 5. Locals can pick up or request applications directly from CHA or online, and there are multiple income-restricted and accessible units. The broader bulletin also highlights regional services, volunteer needs, and community programs in nearby towns. 
• River Hawks Open 2026 at Dartmouth for the Ivy League/America East Challenge (goriverhawks.com) — A UMass Lowell women’s track and field athlete from Chelmsford, junior thrower Nhyira Nkansah, helped open the 2026 season at the Ivy League vs. America East Challenge at Dartmouth. The River Hawks posted several personal bests and top finishes across jumps, sprints, and distance events, and now turn their attention to next Saturday’s Beantown Challenge at Harvard.
📸 Around Chelmsford
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelmsford
★ Featured events ★
- The Chelmsford Children’s Chorus “We Are Change” Concert
Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford
6:00 pm
Thursday January 15
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Free Opioid Response Training
Chelmsford, MA Calendar , 50 Billerica Road Town Offices , Chelmsford
5:00 pm - Chelmsford Parade Committee
Chelmsford, MA Calendar , 1A North Rd , Chelmsford
6:30 pm - Breathe Together. Heal Together. FREE meditation series.
Chelmsford, MA Calendar , Chelmsford Center for the Arts 1A North Rd , Chelmsford
4:00 pm - The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert
Chelmsford Center for the Arts , 1A North Rd , Chelmsford
6:00 pm - VIRTUAL: Chasing John Brown: A photographic journey exploring one of American history’s most enigmatic men.
Chelmsford Public Library , 25 Boston Road , Chelmsford
7:00 pm - Chelmsford Winter Farmers Market
Chelmsford Farmers Market , 50 Billerica Rd , Chelmsford
10:00 am - Drop-In Potting Bar Workshop
Weston Nurseries of Chelmsford , 160 Pine Hill Rd , Chelmsford
2:00 pm - Martin Luther King Day
Chelmsford, MA Calendar Chelmsford, MA 01824 - Free Introductory session for Inner Engineering
Saints Vartanantz Armenian Church , 180 Old Westford Rd , Chelmsford
6:00 pm - Chelmsford Winter Farmers Market
Chelmsford Farmers Market , 50 Billerica Rd , Chelmsford
10:00 am - Low-Light Container Workshop
Weston Nurseries of Chelmsford , 160 Pine Hill Rd , Chelmsford
2:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 17
Sunday January 18
Monday January 19
Thursday January 22
Saturday January 24
Sunday January 25
📣 Chelmsford Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Chelmsford PatchAM possible:
- Blackdog Design/Build/Remodel — (603) 769-3344
Nashua’s Trusted Home Remodeling Experts - EA REALTY TEAM LLC — (978) 479-2583
Helping Buyers and Sellers achieve their Real Estate goals. - Denommee Plumbing, HVAC & Electric — (781) 214-8648
Text 8572269140 to Book Repairs, Services & Upgrades - Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate — (603) 458-7962
Basement Remodeling Experts in NH, MA and ME - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - Keystone Montessori School — (978) 251-2929
Enrolling for 25-26 & 26-27
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- North Reading has a working fire on Haverhill Street, with Wilmington providing mutual aid, resulting in two deceased cats and a rescued dog.
6:46AM on Jan 11: North Reading has a working fire on Haverhill Street, with Wilmington providing mutual aid. (Nextdoor ) - Multiple calls report a structure fire at 13 Joanne Drive in Ashland, MA, with firefighters checking for extension.
3:28PM on Jan 10: Multiple calls report a structure fire on Joanne Drive in Ashland. (Nextdoor )
- Department of Veterans Affairs posted a job opening for Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) in Lowell. Apply here.
- Microchip Technology Incorporated posted a job opening for Manufacturing Technician - Wafer Fabrication in Lowell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelmsford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lowell
- Lowell's homeless population gets counted (lowellsun.com)
- Nutter's Sunday Notes (January 11, 2026) (insidelowell.com)
- ‘People do feel betrayed': Trahan talks tumultuous 2025, hopes for 2026 (lowellsun.com)
Westford
- Westford teams, Lowell boys to achieve dream of playing at TD Garden in Boston (lowellsun.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: I think I’m coming down with something!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.