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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 Wednesday, September 9, the Economic Development Committee will hold a Zoom meeting starting at 8:00 p.m. They will discuss the Village for a Day and the Economic Development Plan.
On Wednesday, September 9, the Sustainability Committee will hold a hybrid meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. Some things they will discuss include the climate action plan, Fifer's Day waste report, and the Swap Shed.
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
(3-Sept-26) On Tuesday, September 1, twenty-five percent (1,021) of Boxborough’s 4,068 registered voters cast their ballots in the state primary, surpassing Boxborough’s 2024 turnout by almost eight points. According to Town Clerk Rebecca (Becky) Harris, 483 voters cast their ballots during the early voting period or by mail...continue reading
(3-Sept-26) A small but engaged group of residents attended the Boxborough Housing Board’s Housing Production Plan (HPP) Forum on Tuesday, August 25. Associate Town Planner Ian Gilson introduced members of the Housing Board and welcomed the public.
Gilson gave a brief introductory presentation explaining the Housing Production Plan process, its goals, and important housing concepts such as the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI), Chapter 40B, and Area Median Income (AMI)...continue reading
(3-Sept-26) At its August 26 meeting, the Boxborough Economic Development Committee (EDC) discussed plans for its second annual “Village for a Day,” scheduled for Saturday, October 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The “Village for a Day” event is intended to promote Boxborough businesses and help the community imagine what a walkable town center in Boxborough could look like...continue reading
(3-Sep-26) At the Boxborough Water Resources Committee (WRC) meeting on August 18, Fire Chief John Kivlan described how water is obtained for fighting fires in Boxborough, and he spoke about possible improvements to the water supply system. Chief Kivlan reported that Boxborough has recently purchased a new tanker truck and now owns two 30,000-gallon tanker trucks. The new tanker truck will provide increased capacity and better redundancy. Boxborough also owns three pumping trucks, which hold 1,000 gallons of water...continue reading
(3-SEP-26) At its August 27 meeting, the Boxborough Fire Station Building Committee voted unanimously that the “schematic design” phase for the town’s new fire station is complete and that consultant Context Architecture (“Context”) should commence the next phase of the project, “design development.”
According to the town’s contract with Context, there are three design phases before the fire station construction project goes out to bid... continue reading
(3-SEP-26) At its meeting on August 24, the Boxborough Select Board heard three proposals for revised town financial policies from Finance Committee (FinCom) Chair Tony Newton.
Newton presented drafts of a Reserve Fund Transfer Policy, a Budget Transfer Policy, and an Audit Policy. Board members gave feedback, offered ideas for further revisions, and asked for more information. The Board did not vote on the policies... continue reading
(3-SEP-26) At its hybrid meeting on August 25, the Personnel Board heard from Jennifer Romboldi of the Collins Center for Public Management, a consulting firm hired to conduct a labor market survey of both union and non-union employees. The funding for this project was approved at Annual Town Meeting in May 2026... continue reading
(3-SEP-26) At its virtual meeting on Monday, August 31, the Boxborough Planning Board conducted a public hearing to consider three proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Fall Town Meeting on November 16.
The board opened the public hearing and first considered the proposed bylaw to place a temporary moratorium on data centers. Town Planner Alec Wade provided background information for members of the public. Wade explained that the town’s current zoning bylaw does not address “data centers” as a use, nor does it define the term “data center.” ... continue reading
FEATURES
FEATURES
(3-Sept-26) Are you interested in bringing cultural programming to the local community? The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC) is accepting grant applications until October 15. Grants support a range of programs in the arts and humanities throughout the year. Any person or entity residing in Massachusetts can apply for a grant from ABCC....continue reading
(3-SEP-26) The Town of Boxborough is working with website developer CivicPlus to redesign the Town’s website. The new site is anticipated to launch in November 2026.
The project is intended to be more than a visual makeover. According to the town administrator’s office, the redesign process has incorporated resident feedback, website usage data, professional guidance, staff knowledge, and input from members of the community to make information easier to find and the website easier to navigate... 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!
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