Rivermeadow Brook Community Association

The Rivermeadow Brook Community Association (RBCA) is a group of citizens who share a concern for the preservation of Rivermeadow Brook and the surrounding community in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

We strive to preserve the natural resources with which our community has been blessed and the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Click to see a Rivermeadow Brook Photo.


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead


IMPORTANT!
Princeton Properties of Lowell is suing the town over the comprehensive permit which was GRANTED to construct a multi-building, 84-unit apartment complex very close to the brook.

Click here to find out more about the proposed development

New 40B Bill Proposed in the Senate
A bill that brings some level of control back to localities has been put forth on Beacon Hill. The powerful developer lobby will be fighting this one hard. So our representatives need to hear from us that we support this bill. PLEASE take a few minutes to contact your Senator and Rep. Read more...


Protection against developer lawsuits
If you are the target of a lawsuit or have been threatened with a lawsuit by a developer or lawyer for simply speaking out publicly against a project, you may be protected by the "Anti-SLAPP" law. If it is a "SLAPP" suit, you may be entitled to recover your legal costs incurred to defend yourself. Read more...


Wetlands Protection Act
These MS Word documents have the text of the Wetlands Protection Act and its associated Regulations. These are useful for the upcoming public hearings before the Chelmsford Conservation Commission.


Since Chapter 40B developments currently pose a great risk to the Rivermeadow area, RBCA is actively working on this issue at multiple levels:

• voicing concern on current projects (see Princeton at Rivermeadow page)
• working with town officials on what the town can do control growth under the current law
• working with state representatives to bring some control back to the towns by changing the law

Upcoming Events

Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
TBA	Sun	7:00pm	RBCA meeting	TBA
3 Dec 2005	Thu	9:00am	Site walk - 243 Riverneck Road	Chelmsford
6 Dec 2005	Tue	7:30pm	Conservation Commission Public Hearing	Town Hall

Click here for past events

Click here to read about pending 40B Legislation


Contact us

EMail	SaveRivermeadow@yahoo.com	Remember 9-11
Phone:	(978) 256-2856 (leave message for Joe Holland)
Mail:	PO Box 2 Chelmsford, MA 01824

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