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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, October 26, the Select Board will hold a hybrid meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. They will hold a public hearing on the adoption of a Residential Factor determining the percentage of the tax burden born by each class of property. Other items on the agenda include acceptance of a grant from the Municipal Road Safety program, and the appointment of Police Officer David Curran.
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
(22-OCT-26) At its meeting on October 22, the Boxborough Fire Station Building Committee (FSBC) voted unanimously not to pursue a ground-source heat pump (geothermal) system for the town’s new fire station. The unanimous vote came after extensive discussion, with members expressing opposing viewpoints and several repeatedly stating that they were “torn.”
Jeff Shaw of Context Architecture began the conversation by presenting the question, “should we move forward with doing geothermal test wells?” and asked for the FSBC to vote their response... continue reading
(22-OCT-26) The Superintendent Screening Committee established by the Acton-Boxborough School Committee is preparing to interview candidates for the role of ABRSD Superintendent in early November.
In February 2026, Superintendent Peter Light announced that he had accepted a position as Superintendent at the American Community School in Abu Dhabi starting in July 2027. He also announced that he intends to remain Superintendent of Acton-Boxborough for the 2026-2027 school year.... continue reading
(22-OCT-26) Boxborough’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) has launched a survey to gather data for the town’s very first Economic Development Plan (the “Plan”).
The survey is open to residents and non-residents who visit Boxborough for any reason (to work, shop, use the library, walk conservation land, etc.) and is available at mapc.ma/boxborough. ... continue reading
FEATURES
FEATURES
(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
(22-Oct-26) Ceremonies and celebrations in Boxborough almost always include the Boxborough District Minutemen Company. With their tricorn hats and replica 18th century muskets, the omnipresent Minutemen are part of Boxborough’s identity. ...continue reading
(22-OCT-26) The Sargent Memorial Library will hold Family Craft Night next Wednesday, October 28 at 4 p.m., and the definition of “family” is very liberal.
“No children required, no spouse required, we accept families as small as one person,” says library staff member Laura Skorczeski.
“This month we’ll make do-it-yourself Spell Books. Get ready for spooky season with your very own Spell Book!..." 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!
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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