Please support local journalism by subscribing. For more info, click here. CHELMSFORD -- Plans are moving ahead for the new North Fire Station, with a request for proposals set to go out early in the new year. Fire Chief Gary Ryan said the Permanent Building Committee voted Dec. 21 to back the request for proposals, set for publication for prospective bidders on Jan. 6. A date for opening and review is set for Feb. 5, 10 a.m., Ryan said Water district worries Ryan said discussions continue with the North Chelmsford Water District, which has objected to temporarily relocating the fire station at the nearby public works yard.