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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, November 2, the Fire Station Building Committee will hold a site visit meeting at 984 Mass Ave. They will discuss the existing site conditions, the landscape design possibilities, and the challenges and opportunities of the site.
On Tuesday November 3, the Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Among other items, they will review the 5 year plan, recap the tri-board meeting, and discuss their website page.
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
(29-Oct-26) At their October 26 meeting, the Boxborough Select Board conducted the FY2027 Tax Classification Hearing. The Board heard a presentation and recommendation from Town Assessor Lynda Cajka and voted to set a single tax rate for all property classes.
The purpose of the tax classification hearing is to determine the percentage of the Town’s property tax levy to be borne by each property class...continue reading
(29-Oct-26) On Wednesday, October 28, the Town of Boxborough launched its redesigned website after a months-long process to update the site. Assistant Town Administrator Rajon Hudson began the website redesign process back in February 2026.
Hudson told Boxborough News at that time that the goal of the redesign was to make the website more user-friendly and to make sure website visitors could more easily find the information they were looking for....continue reading
(29-OCT-26) At Fall Town Meeting (FTM) on November 16, voters will decide whether to authorize the Town of Boxborough to purchase 18.5 acres at 276 Middle Road for $1.8 million (Article 4). As FTM approaches, town officials have been working with several organizations to offset the cost of this proposed land purchase.
The property at 276 Middle Road, including a house, barn, and 18.5 acres of land, belongs to the Richardson family.... continue reading
Reprinted from the Acton Exchange; originally published October 24, 2026
DESE mandate for more instructional hours
The “hot topic” of the October 15 School Committee meeting was the corrective steps the district will need to take after the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) determined that the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (ABRHS) does not currently meet regulatory requirements regarding structured “time on learning” during the District’s recent Integrated Monitoring Review... continue reading
(29-OCT-26) At their October 27 meeting, the Boxborough Recreation Commission (RecCom) discussed the status of the playground renovation at Flerra Meadows. The installation of the new playground equipment is complete, but the mulch surface is uneven and the installers must return to level the surface.
The playground remains closed to the public pending resolution of the uneven surface as well as completion of ADA accessibility requirements, specifically a compliant pathway from the parking lot to the playground... continue reading
(29-OCT-26) In a lengthy meeting on October 20, the Boxborough Water Resources Committee (WRC) discussed the potential impact of neighboring towns’ efforts to connect to the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA), the Littleton-Boxborough waterline project, and PFAS contamination in a private, residential well on Flagg Hill Road... continue reading
FEATURES
FEATURES
By Lucy Meng
(29-OCT-26) Continuing a longstanding community tradition that raises thousands of dollars for library programs, museum passes, and other educational initiatives, the Friends of the Boxborough Library (FOBL or Friends) will open the doors to a waiting crowd on Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m. for the FOBL’s fall used book sale (See https://boxlib.org/news-events/events for complete information).
Preparing for the event begins months in advance, with dates selected in coordination with library staff and consideration of holidays and other community activities. In the week leading up to each sale, around 20 volunteers collect, sort, and arrange donated materials in the library’s meeting room... continue reading
(29-OCT-26) Across the U.S., voters are casting ballots in federal, state, and local elections ahead of Election Day, which is Tuesday, November 3.
Boxborough News reached out to Town Clerk Rebecca (Becky) Harris for the early voting statistics in Boxborough.
Harris reported, “...We've had a record turnout with 348 voters voting early in person, plus 9 absentee voters (357)... continue reading
(22-Oct-26) On Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m., Boxborough veterans and supporters will gather at the Veterans’ Tribute Memorial on the grounds of the Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Massachusetts Avenue, for the town’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony.
The ceremony will honor those who have served in the Armed Forces and celebrate and thank Boxborough veterans for their service...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 Concord Bridge
Carlisle Mosquito
The Groton Herald
The Harvard Press
Littleton Community Television
The Maynard Voice
The Stow Independent
The Westford CAT
We look forward to connecting and collaborating more with these publications in the coming year!
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