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🌱 Patch AM: How will South Row Elementary spend its surprise $5,000 award?
Also check out Chelmsford at Tyngsborough on the Chelmsford Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How will South Row Elementary spend its surprise $5,000 award?
- How did Chelmsford’s own help Team USA win World Cup bronze?
Also on today's calendar: Introduction to Inner Engineering, tools for wellbeing! 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.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 43 and low of 35 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 41, low: 23.
- Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 35 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Teacher of the Year Finalist Awarded $5K for Chelmsford School (insidelowell.com) — A South Row Elementary first-grade teacher in Chelmsford has earned a $5,000 award for her school after being named a Massachusetts Teacher of the Year finalist, and she’ll help decide how the money benefits students. The funds, provided by sponsor Wellpoint, are expected to support lasting resources tied to student support work at the school, adding to ongoing recognition of standout local educators. 
• USA Luge's Britcher takes home more World Cup gold (lakeplacidnews.com) — Chelmsford residents can cheer on hometown slider Chevonne Forgan, who helped Team USA capture a bronze medal in the World Cup luge relay in Latvia. Forgan and doubles partner Sophia Kirkby also placed fifth in women’s doubles, strengthening their push toward 2026 Olympic qualification alongside several strong American teammates.
📸 Around Chelmsford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelmsford
★ Featured events ★
- Chelmsford at Tyngsborough
36 Norris Rd, Tyngsborough
9:00 pm
Sunday January 11
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Other local events
- Introduction to Inner Engineering, tools for wellbeing!
31 Princeton St , Chelmsford
12:30 pm - Select Board Meeting
Chelmsford, MA Calendar , 50 Billerica Rd , Chelmsford
6:00 pm - 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 - 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 - Free Introductory session for Inner Engineering
Saints Vartanantz Armenian Church , 180 Old Westford Rd , Chelmsford
6:00 pm
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 17
Sunday January 18
Thursday January 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Framingham firefighters extinguish a 2-alarm house fire at 90 Arlington Street, displacing eight people and resulting in the rescue of three dogs and the loss of two cats.
10:27AM on Jan 9: Framingham Fire Department responds to a working fire at 90 Arlington St. (Nextdoor )
- Jersey Mike's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chelmsford. Apply here.
- PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Chelmsford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelmsford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lowell
- Lowell Folk Festival seeks public support for legacy event (lowellsun.com)
- McFadden Leaving Gr. Lowell Chamber of Commerce (insidelowell.com)
- The Simple And Comforting Soup Bette Davis Loved (thetakeout.com)
Westford
- One injured, one charged, in 3-car crash in Westford (westfordcat.org)
- School Committee continues review of proposed FY27 budget (westfordcat.org)
Burlington
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