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In today's newsletter:

• How a Chelmsford slider helped clinch World Cup luge bronze

Also on today's calendar: Tai Chi for Beginners - Free Intro Session and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Low clouds and not as cold, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.
• Wednesday: A bit of ice in the morning, temps: high: 41, low: 28.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Summer Britcher golden again in luge World Cup (adirondackdailyenterprise.com) — Chelmsford’s own Chevonne Forgan helped Team USA’s relay squad climb into bronze at the latest Luge World Cup in Latvia, teaming with partner Sophia Kirkby in the anchor leg. The event also featured strong showings from several Massachusetts sliders, while American star Summer Britcher captured another gold and now leads the overall World Cup standings.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelmsford

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Thursday January 8

• Tai Chi for Beginners - Free Intro Session
  Alpha Martial Arts Academy, 40 Vinal Square, Chelmsford, MA, 01863
  7:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Select Board Meeting
  Chelmsford, MA Calendar , 50 Billerica Rd , Chelmsford
  6:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Chelmsford Parade Committee
  Chelmsford, MA Calendar , 1A North Rd , Chelmsford
  6:30 pm

Thursday January 15

• The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert
  Chelmsford Center for the Arts , 1A North Rd , Chelmsford
  6:00 pm

Sunday January 18

• Drop-In Potting Bar Workshop
  Weston Nurseries of Chelmsford , 160 Pine Hill Rd , Chelmsford
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• Beginner Computer Class
  Computer Classroom Senior Center Branch , 276 Broadway St., Floor 2 , Lowell
  11:00 am
• J.A. Crisafulli School Advisory Council
  Westford, MA Calendar , 13 Robinson Road , Westford
  3:30 pm
• Crafternoon
  Children's Reference Desk (Ground Floor) Main Branch , 401 Merrimack St. , Lowell
  4:00 pm
• Monuments and Memorials Committee
  Westford, MA Calendar , 20 Pleasant Street , Westford
  6:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Board of Water Commissioners Monthly Meeting
  Westford, MA Calendar , 60 Forge Village Road , Westford
  9:00 am
• Cemetery Committee Meeting
  Carlisle, MA Calendar , 66 Westford Street , Carlisle
  9:30 am
• Switch Gaming
  Ground Floor Meeting Room Main Branch , 401 Merrimack St. , Lowell
  3:00 pm

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• Unity Seventh-day Adventist Church
  You’re Welcome at Unity SDA Church... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• AUDITIONS: "An Evening of Nonsense" at the CCA —Lauren Cochran Read on Patch

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chelmsford. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Lowell

• Councilor Erik Gitschier selected as mayor of Lowell after second ballot (lowellsun.com)
• Chelmsford Police seek witnesses to 3-vehicle crash on Saturday (lowellsun.com)
• 2026 NFL Playoffs: Patriots hosting Chargers in Wild Card round (lowellsun.com)

Westford

• High school roundup: Billerica/Chelmsford girls hockey team tops Mansfield (lowellsun.com)

Tewksbury

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