North Chelmsford, Massachusetts facts for kids
North Chelmsford is a special part of the town of Chelmsford in Massachusetts, United States. Even though it's part of Chelmsford, North Chelmsford has some of its own services. It has its own zip code (01863), library, post office, and fire station. It also has its own water system.
However, the same local government runs North Chelmsford as the rest of Chelmsford. They also share the same school district. North Chelmsford is smaller and has more people living closer together than other parts of Chelmsford. Sometimes, people talk about North Chelmsford having its own unique feel. For example, the Lowell Sun newspaper once wrote an article about it.
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Learning in North Chelmsford
Many students in North Chelmsford go to local schools. Chelmsford High School is actually located right here in North Chelmsford. For younger students, Harrington Elementary School is a common choice. After elementary school, most students attend Parker Middle School.
Exploring North Chelmsford's Landscape
North Chelmsford is located near two important waterways. The Merrimack River flows nearby, along with Stony Brook. There's also a beautiful spot called Freeman Lake. On old maps, this lake was known as Newfield Pond or Crystal Lake. An ice company used to be located where the lake's dam is today.
Freeman Lake is a busy area. You can find Varney Park there, which is a great place to visit. The Chelmsford Senior Center is also by the lake, along with the North Chelmsford Water District. In 1986, the lake was renamed Freeman Lake. This was to honor Bruce Freeman, who paid to rebuild the dam after it broke in 1970. When the dam broke, the lake completely drained!
The center of North Chelmsford is a busy intersection. This is where Route 3A and Route 40 meet other local roads. This intersection is called Vinal Square. It's named after Alberton W. Vinal, a local soldier from World War I. He sadly died in France during the war. There's a stone monument in the square dedicated to him and other Chelmsford soldiers who died in World War I.
Getting Around North Chelmsford
Traveling to and from North Chelmsford is quite easy. U.S. Route 3 is a major highway that has two exits specifically for North Chelmsford. One exit leads to Route 40 (Exit 86). The other exit takes you to Drum Hill (Exit 84).
There are also plans for a new train station in North Chelmsford. This station would be part of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) commuter rail system. It would be built if the Lowell Line is extended further north to Nashua, New Hampshire. This would make it even easier for people to travel by train.
Famous Faces from North Chelmsford
- Jack Eichel (born 1996), a professional NHL player.
