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Boxborough News Summer Schedule
Boxborough News Summer Schedule
Happy Summer, Boxborough News readers! Through July and August, Boxborough News will publish our email newsletter on a biweekly schedule instead of weekly. We will publish on the following Fridays: July 11, July 25, August 8, and August 22. We will be back to our regular weekly publication schedule on September 5.
We will continue to update our website and social media accounts with new stories on a weekly basis throughout the summer. Check out www.BoxboroughNews.org and follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Comments, questions, or suggestions for Boxborough News? Curious about how to get involved? Don’t hesitate to reach out to boxboroughnews@gmail.com. We’re always looking for new ideas and volunteers.
As always, thank you to the Boxborough community for supporting the Boxborough News project.
Next Week at Town Hall
Next Week at Town Hall
Town Offices will be closed on Friday July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
On Tuesday July 8, the Housing Board will meet beginning at 7 p.m. New business to be discussed includes a possible resale at 118 Summer Rd, report on the Metro West seminar, and rental of ownership 40B units.
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
(27-JUN-25) By now, many Boxborough families have heard that the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District (ABRSD) has recently launched a strategic planning and reorganization project, dubbed “A-B Forward.”
The goal of A-B Forward, which was initiated in response to the District’s ongoing budget challenges, is to “create an updated strategic plan as well as a set of 3-5 actionable options for district reorganization that could guide district operations for the next 5-10 years.” ... continue reading
(27-JUN-25) At its meeting on June 24, the Boxborough Finance Committee (FinCom) discussed a number of issues including the Fiscal Year 2025 updated budget, unresolved issues regarding the overlay budget and cyclical re-evaluations, a proposal to consider a Board of Assessors, and “designing an optimum process for budgeting.” ... continue reading
(27-Jun-25) At the Boxborough Select Board meeting on June 23, the Select Board discussed, but did not vote on, a draft “Immigration Resources” information sheet developed by the Town’s Community Services Coordinator Wendy Trinks, in collaboration with the Acton-Boxborough Community Compass (formerly known as A-B United Way)...continue reading
(27-JUN-25) The Boxborough Fire Station Building Committee (FSBC) continues to regroup and discuss how to move forward after the May Town Meeting voted down design funding for a fire station at 72 Stow Road.
At its meeting on June 26, the FSBC heard updates from Town Administrator Mike Johns about the status of several alternative fire station locations... continue reading
(27-JUN-25) On Monday, June 23, Boxborough’s “3A Advisory Group,” the committee charged with recommending locations that meet the multi-family zoning requirements of the MBTA Communities Act, met virtually to review the potential districts and discuss their recommendations which they will present to the Planning Board on June 30... continue reading
(26-JUN-25) At its meeting on June 17, the Boxborough Water Resources Committee (WRC) reviewed the latest installment of the water resources report being prepared by consultant Weston & Sampson (W&S).
Using an analysis of the groundwater basin, W&S estimates that the ground water in Boxborough recharges at a rate that is comfortably higher than the water demand... continue reading
FEATURES
FEATURES
(26-Jun-25) No, I am not talking about the Grateful Dead! I am talking about deadheading flowers in your garden. If you are like me, you probably have day lilies in your garden which provide a lot of color for a long period in the summer. You can get them to bloom longer by deadheading them correctly...continue reading
(19-JUN-25) After 12 ½ years with LCTV, Kirby Dolak, Video Production Supervisor, retires from a career of service to the residents of Littleton and Boxborough.
The journey started in 1976. Having graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation, Dolak set out to make a difference in the administration of park systems, environmental centers, and commercial recreation... 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/Maynard/Boxborough Edition,”. Click here for the latest edition.
Our news is published inside the “Action Unlimited - Acton/Maynard/Boxborough Edition,”. Click here for the latest edition.
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