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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 Tuesday May 12, the Housing Board will meet via Zoom at 7 p.m. They will discuss the role that the property at 70-72 Stow Road should play in Boxborough housing.
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
(7-MAY-26) The Boxborough Strengthening Police Community Partnerships (SPCP) Council met on April 1 to review community feedback and consider its mandate going forward.
The SPCP currently collects feedback using a suggestion box at the library and the SPCP website that was set up for this purpose. As of the April 1 meeting, there was just one suggestion card submitted and no inquiries through the website. The suggestion card inquiries have been answered on the website... continue reading
(7-MAY-26) During its meeting on Wednesday, April 29, the Boxborough Planning Board engaged in a discussion with Economic Development Committee (EDC) members regarding the proposed “Plastic Bag, Polystyrene and Disposable Plastic Reduction” general bylaw, which is Article 7 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
As currently written, the bylaw bans plastic utensils, plastic bags, and other polystyrene-based plastics... continue reading
(7-MAY-26) “Thank you to the candidates who stepped up to run for office; we appreciate your willingness to stimulate important conversations and energize voters to come to the polls. After all, democracy is not a spectator sport,” said Acton-Area League of Women Voters (LWV) co-chair Susan Bak at the Boxborough Candidate Forum on Wednesday, May 6... continue reading
(7-MAY-26) The Boxborough Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee (PCCC) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Golden Fife and Parade Marshal awards. This year, the PCCC has launched an online nominations form, available at https://forms.gle/ibS1KbGCbvrcJFBC7.
Paper nomination forms are also available at Boxborough Town Hall and Sargent Memorial Library. Nomination forms will be at Boxborough’s Annual Town Meeting on May 19, as well. Nomination forms must be submitted by Friday, May 22... continue reading
(7-MAY-26) Have you read the warrant for Boxborough's 2026 Annual Town Meeting (ATM)? Are you prepared to vote on this year's fifty articles? Whether you're a veteran of Annual Town Meeting or this will be your first time and you're not sure what to expect, the Town has put together several resources to help you prepare... continue reading
FEATURES
FEATURES
2026_Plant sale Flyer.pdf(7-May-26) The Boxborough gardening community will, once again, come together for the Boxborough Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9. Perennially scheduled the day before Mother’s Day, this annual event offers more than just an opportunity to purchase plants; it represents a meaningful gathering involving community spirit, environmental appreciation, and local support...continue reading
flerra 2026.jpg(7-May-26) As campers continue to register for Boxborough’s Flerra Summer Playground, Directors Brian Picca, Laura Spurling, and Courtney Stevens are busy preparing for the program’s 2026 season. Flerra Summer Playground is a half-day summer program held outdoors at Flerra Meadows in Boxborough during the month of July. It is open to children who are entering kindergarten through seventh grade...continue reading
(7-MAY-26) This time of year, we anxiously await the arrival of new birds as they make their way north to their breeding grounds. One of these arrivals is awaited with worried conversations and predictions, “Have you seen a Hummingbird yet?”
The answer for Boxborough is, “Yes, they are here and more are moving through daily.” ... 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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