I review a lot of Eagle Scout projects, and I honestly find something interesting in almost every one of them. Even after all these years, I still learn new things. This particular project made me stop, think, and go back to look up a few items to make sure the advice...
Long before the town of Chelmsford existed on a map, the forests, wetlands, and river corridors of this area were home to Native peoples whose lives followed the seasons with great care and attention. Among them were the Pennacook and the Nipmuc, whose homelands...
Quietly, COSS Inc. has been creating what we hope will be the premier open space information source in town. It has an extensive blog section covering our continuing posts about people, sites, history, and events from around Chelmsford. The site can be searched by any...
With great excitement, we are thrilled to share that the maple tree plantation at Sunny Meadow Farm is now active. Posts and sap lines are being installed this weekend so that, as soon as the sap starts to run, it can be collected and processed into maple syrup by...
Last night’s COSS board meeting was a great one. We welcomed a new board member who brings strong ties to town scouting. That connection matters. COSS discussed continued support for scouting programs and working to ensure scouts of all ages can continue to use Sunny...
Last Saturday kicked off our first work party of 2026. I have been spending a lot of time speaking with John and Dave about plans for the year ahead, and Koulas Farm is a major focus. One of the big needs going forward is a good-quality lawn mower and a reliable way...
