Slow Growth Initiative
 

The Slow Growth Initiative Mission

The mission of the Slow Growth Initiative is to improve the quality of life in Chelmsford by limiting unwanted growth and enjoying the benefits of stabilization. Financial benefits include reduced costs for town services and substantial reduction in the need for capital expenditures for new infrastructure to support growth. Non-financial benefits include less traffic; preservation of open space; lower noise levels; and environmental protection.

Recent News

  • The Norwell Selectmen have launched a 40B "Tea Party" and are urging the Governor to stop the abuse. Read there excellent letter here
  • The "Hillside Gardens" 40B proposal is in hot water again! Commercial abutters weren't notified of the project until two years into negotiations! To learn more about this project, click here
  • Chelmsford Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to oppose the construction of the Billerica power plant, and support legislation restricting the construction of power plants within one mile of schools and residential areas. To learn more about the plant, click here.
  • Princeton Properties is pushing a 40B development on Riverneck Rd (48 units on 3 acres)with several environmental concerns. To learn how you can help, click here
Since every additional residential unit built costs Chelmsford $30,000-$80,000 more than what they generate in taxes, please remind your local officials that they need to stop this kind of excessive growth. It strains our municipal budget, adds no reasonable affordable housing, endangers local businesses and degrades our natural environment, community character and quality of life.

Create a Better Community

Residents are concerned by the impact that decades of development has had on the town. This development has contributed to the many difficult financial decisions we now struggle with.

Our group exists to slow down growth and create a sustainable community environment. Our activism has made enormous strides. If you are interested in these issues, please consider taking the following steps:

You have five simple options: