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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 Saturday, August 22, the Office of Land Use and Permitting will hold an Open Space and Recreation Plan Ice Cream Social at Liberty Field and Playground, 2 to 3 p.m. Enjoy ice cream and share your ideas and priorities for Boxborough's open spaces and recreation facilities.
Monday, August 24: Board of Assessors, Select Board, and AB Cultural Council meet
On Tuesday, August 25, the Boxborough Housing Board will conduct a Housing Production Forum from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Town Hall and via Zoom. The Personnel Board meets at 5:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, August 26, the Economic Development Committee meets in hybrid format starting at 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 27, the Fire Station Building Committee meets in hybrid format 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
(20-AUG-26) Over a dozen adults and children attended the Agricultural Commission’s meeting on Tuesday, August 10 and voiced their support for a non-lethal solution to the “beaver problem” in Beaver Brook.
Boxborough News previously reported on the beaver problem and a local student’s initiative to save the beavers from being removed and killed...continue reading
(20-AUG-26) On August 17, the Planning Board met in a hybrid format, instead of their typical Zoom-only meeting. The agenda included a scheduled appointment with Russell Dion, Campanelli Partner in Charge for The Park at Beaver Brook; a discussion on zoning articles for Fall Town Meeting, including a temporary moratorium on data centers; and an executive session to “discuss...continue reading
(20-AUG-26) The Boxborough Select Board opened their August 10 meeting with a public hearing regarding the renewal of a cable television license for Comcast. After a presentation from town counsel, KP Law attorney Nicole Costanzo, the Board unanimously approved the license...continue reading
(20-Aug-26) At its meeting on August 13, the Boxborough Fire Station Building Committee (FSBC) heard a “Sustainability Visioning” presentation by consultant Thornton Tomasetti. The presentation walked through five categories of “sustainability opportunities” for the new fire station building -- health and wellbeing; circularity and embodied carbon; resilience and energy efficiency; regenerative site design; and operations and maintenance....continue reading
(20-AUG-26) On Thursday, August 20, the Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee held its first meeting of the 2026-2027 school year. Chairperson Tori Campbell welcomed committee members back, noting that the Committee has “significant work ahead of us this year.” ...continue reading
by Nate Kim
(20-AUG-26) At its hybrid meeting on Thursday, August 13, the Boxborough Recreation Commission (Rec Com) discussed staffing, facility operations, and long-term recreation planning.
In their first order of business, the commission discussed the recently vacated Recreation Coordinator/Human Services Administrative Assistant position. The position is posted to the Town’s website, and Rec Com members will work with Assistant Town Administrator Rajon Hudson ...continue reading
FEATURES
FEATURES
(20-AUG-26) So long lemonade stands; hello school buses. The students of Boxborough will soon be returning to school as the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District begins the 2026-2027 academic year on Monday, August 31 (grades K-7 and 9) and Tuesday, September 1 (grades 8 and 10-12)...continue reading
(20-AUG-26) No one can predict how many voters will turn out for the state primary election on September 1, but Town Clerk Rebecca (Becky) Harris is ready.
On August 12, Harris and Town Constable Owen Neville conducted a “test deck,” a state law requirement that tests the electronic voting system programming accuracy. Harris told Boxborough News that state law requires that the test deck be posted as a public meeting agenda and that the two town political committee chairs are notified in advance...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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