Handmade Soaps at the Farmers Market, an Upcoming Book Drop-Off & More

1. Happening Thursday: The Chelmsford Farmers Market is from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday on the common. This week’s spotlight vendors are Foxbarn Farms and Suds and Scrubs Cottage.

2. Coming Up: The Chelmsford Friends of the Library will hold a book drop-off on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Unwanted and gently used books, CDs and DVDs can be donated to the Dutton House, next to the Adams Library, at 25 Boston Road.

3. Weather: According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely Thursday. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

4. What People are Saying: “I think 5 Guys has jumped the shark already. It used to be novelty, now they are everywhere. Just a short drive away in Burlington there are better choices for burgers like Bobby’s Burger Palace at the Burlington mall, and Bgood just opened in Bedford,” commented Ken VanTassell on “Five Guys Settling in at New Drum Hill Location.”

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, a North Chelmsford man was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.

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