FIRE LOG: Rollovers, Brush Fires and Elevator Malfunctions

Chelmsford Fire Department log for the week of May 12 to May 20, 2013

  May 12, 8:10 p.m. - A fire in the woods was investigated off Graniteville Road. May 14, 7:02 p.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to Route 3 near the Exit 32 rotary to investigate a motor vehicle on fire operated by a Nashua resident. May 14, 7:52 p.m. - Firefighters investigated the area of Technology Drive for an unauthorized burn. May 15, 6:55 a.m. - There was a motor vehicle rollover on the corner of Northern Avenue and the Rotary, it was unclear if there were any injuries. May 16, 12:43 p.m. - An individual was stuck in an elevator on Brick Kiln Road. May 16, 12:51 p.m. - Nine units were dispatched to deal with a brush fire just off Route 3 Northbound below the Stedman Street overpass. Hotspots were reported at as late as 3:47 p.m. …

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Cluster of New Listings Between Westford Street and Acton Road

Chelmsford new home listings for the week of May 25, 2013

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Should Massachusetts Prosecute 17-Year-Olds as Adults?

The Massachusetts house passed legislation to treat most 17-year-olds as juvenile defenders. Is this a compassionate or dangerous change?

  Massachusetts is currently one of only 11 states that tries 17-year-olds as adults. A bill passed this week by the state's House of Representatives would make these teenagers juvenile defenders, according to a report by 7News Boston. That will put the commonwealth in line with most other states, where adult court is reserved for individuals 18 and older. The bill still allows the state to try 17-year-olds as adults in serious cases, like murders. But proponents hope the change will reduce cases of rape in the state's prison system by keeping younger inmates away from older, stronger convicts. What do you think? Are we getting too soft on younger defendants? Or is this a justified, compassionate change to protect teenagers? Tell us your …

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Iron Mike

9:52 am on Saturday, May 25, 2013

Well Robert, you seem very set on your position... Just wait until some 15 and 16 year olds commit a violent and grisly murder – maybe a multiple murder. When these happen, the press abets the murders by not publishing the gruesome details. But you wait,...because sooner or later some two-legged animals will do something truly wicked, - maybe to people you care about, - and they'll be tried as …   more ›

State House News Service Weekly Roundup: Exit 10A

Recap and analysis of the week in state government.

The rush from Beacon Hill to the westbound turnpike this week had as much to do with two of Worcester's political sons beating feet from the capitol as with the impending Memorial Day weekend. As Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray attempted as graceful an exit as possible from politics, fellow Worcester Democrat Rep. John Fresolo made his hasty escape under an ethics cloud feeling "marginalized" by his peers and pressured to resign, which he did. If not for those two storylines, the focus may have been on the Senate's breakneck budget debate concluding Thursday night as senators wiped their hands clean of 725 amendments and passed a $34 billion fiscal 2014 budget without the need for Senate President Therese Murray to threaten a Friday or Saturday …

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New Push For August Meals Tax Holiday

The state's Restaurant and Business Alliance said there was "no sign of opposition" at a hearing recently.

The Joint Committee on Revenue in the Massachusetts legislature held a hearing recently on the notion of a potential meals tax holiday for August and one supporting group liking its chances. According to the state's Restaurant and Business Alliance (R.A.B.A), the hearing held Tuesday for the Meals Tax Holiday Bill saw "no sign of opposition" to the measure. Twelve legislators have signed on to the bill primarily sponsored by Rep. Keiko Orrall of Lakeville and Sen. Michael O. Moore of Millbury. If passed, the legislation would go into effect from Sunday, Aug. 11 through Thursday, Aug. 15. "We should offer a Meals Tax Holiday to benefit employees and small local business owners inside Massachusetts to help stimulate the economy," said Dave …

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Orange Leaf 'Coming Spoon' to Drum Hill Plaza

According to a report in the Lowell Sun, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is slated to open its doors on June 1

The Old Aubuchon's New Tenants: Are They A Good Fit?

Summer Street's got new two businesses. What's your thoughts on them?

  Chelmsford took notice when Aubuchon closed its doors, and now its spot is been replaced by two new businesses: Sparkle Nails and It's Personal Fitness. Today we want to get your take on whether or not these two new tenants on Summer Street are a good replacement for Aubuchon or if you would have rather seen something else there, or for that matter, would have rather seen Aubuchon stay. And for that matter, does the fact that it only took a few months to fill that space mean anything? Did the upcoming rebirth of the Stop and Shop Plaza impact this move? Tell us what you think below! More information on It's Personal Fitness is available on their website.

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HOUSE HUNT: Four Homes South of 495

Chelmsford open house listings for the weekend of May 24,2013

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