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Next Week at Town Hall
Next Week at Town Hall
Boxborough Town Hall will be closed on Monday January 26 due to the
On Monday, June 29, the Board of Health will meet beginning at 7 p.m.
Click here for a list of all agendas for the upcoming week, including Zoom links.
Visit boxborough-ma.gov for other calendar and agenda items.
This Week's News
This Week's News
(26-JUN-26) At their meeting on June 25, the Boxborough Fire Station Building Committee (FSBC) continued to review fire station concept designs from Context Architecture (“Context”).
The Committee discussed whether to have fire apparatus exit directly onto Mass Ave or onto Sara’s Way (a private road that leads to Mass Ave). Chris Logan from Context explained that significant earthwork, retaining walls, and tree removal would be needed for a Mass Ave entrance and estimated this work at a cost of at least $3 million... continue reading
(25-Jun-26) At its meeting on Tuesday, June 23, Boxborough Housing Board (BHB) members discussed the previous effort to develop affordable housing at the 70 - 72 Stow Road property, which was purchased by the Town in 2010 to build an affordable housing project, but has remained undeveloped...continue reading
(25-JUN-26) In April, a group of residents approached Boxborough Town Planner Alec Wade to explore “increased safety and connectivity” along Liberty Square Road and adjacent neighborhoods. Now, Wade is preparing to resurrect the town’s “Complete Streets” initiative and pursue state funding for Liberty Square Road “multi-modality.”
According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the “Complete Streets” program “provides Massachusetts municipalities with tools and financial support to address gaps in their local transportation networks. A ‘Complete Street’ is one that provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes—including walking, biking, transit, and vehicles—for people of all ages and abilities.”... continue reading
pictured from L to R: Officer Kevin Crizer; Part-Time Officer Michael Fleury; Officer Ryan Ingerman; Officer Christopher Lowney; Sgt. Maxwell Bressi; Sgt. Brett Pelley; Lt. Nathan Bowolick; Lt. Steven Patriarca; Chief of Police John Szewczyk; Father Theodore Barbas photo credit: LCTV
(25-JUN-26) On Wednesday morning, June 24, approximately 40 people filled the Grange Room at Town Hall to witness and celebrate the promotion of two Boxborough police officers and the welcoming of Boxborough’s newest police officer.
Police Chief John Szewczyk opened the ceremony, welcoming and thanking the friends and families of the police officers, noting that the officers would not be able to do their important work without the support from loved ones... continue reading
(25-JUN-26) At their meeting on June 23, the Boxborough Select Board heard a presentation from Becky Caruso, a Clean Energy & Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Municipal Fellow working with Boxborough's Sustainability Committee, advocating for the adoption of the Specialized Stretch Code as a general bylaw.
Caruso explained to the Board that the Specialized Stretch Code is an enhanced building standard that would encourage energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric readiness for new construction. The Specialized Stretch Code would apply only to new construction; it does not require existing homes, additions, or renovations to be upgraded... continue reading
(25-JUN-26) In an effort to warn residents about upcoming roadwork, the Boxborough Department of Public Works (DPW) has placed a flashing message sign in front of Town Hall and posted a notice on the Town website.
According to the notice, paving work is set to begin on Monday, June 29, when contractors will be milling (grinding off the top surface of) Middle, Cobleigh, and Depot Roads... continue reading
FEATURES
FEATURES
(25-JUN-26) The sun was shining, and the small-town spirit was strong at Boxborough’s annual Fifer’s Day festivities on Saturday, June 20, hosted by the Boxborough Minutemen Company and the Boxborough Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee (PCCC).
The day started with the traditional four-mile “Fifer’s Four” road race, with 63 finishers, ranging in age from 9 to 75. In the men's division, Vasili Kariolis won the race with a time of 21:12.9. In the women's division, Linda Spooner won the race with a time of 25:56.3... continue reading
photo credit: LCTV
(25-JUN-26) As the Fifer’s Day parade stepped off from the Blanchard Memorial School parking lot on Saturday morning, curious spectators waited for the big reveal: who would be in the first two cars?
This year, it was Abby Reip and Barbara Birt leading the parade. Reip received the Golden Fife award and Birt was named Parade Marshal... continue reading
(25-JUN-26) On Thursday, June 25, the Boxborough Historical Society presented Jim Isenberg, age 96, with the Boxborough Cane, given to honor the town’s oldest living resident. Isenberg is the 12th recipient of the Boxborough Cane.
Isenberg grew up in Brighton, IL, a close-knit farming community of almost 700 residents where “everyone knew each other.” ... continue reading
announcements and events
announcements and events
“Announcements and Events” is a place to learn and share information about community events and announcements in Boxborough and surrounding towns. It also houses a community calendar.
Are you curious what’s happening around town and beyond? Visit "Announcements and Events" to browse through the postings.
Are you part of a local organization that wants to spread the word about an upcoming event? Send your announcement to boxboroughnews@gmail.com for posting on the "Announcements and Events" page. Submissions are posted at the discretion of the Boxborough News editors.
Outside the Box
Outside the Box
Looking for more local news? Curious about issues and events outside of our ten square miles? Our “Outside the Box” page points you to community newspapers and television sites in surrounding towns:
The Acton Exchange
Acton TV
The Harvard Press
The Stow Independent
The Westford CAT
The Concord Bridge
Carlisle Mosquito
The Groton Herald
Littleton Community Television
We look forward to connecting and collaborating more with these publications in the coming year!
Our news is published inside the “Action Unlimited - Acton/Boxborough Edition,”. Click here for the latest edition.
Our news is published inside the “Action Unlimited - Acton/Boxborough Edition,”. Click here for the latest edition.
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