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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 5, the Well-Being Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. They will discuss their website, the Movement Series, and hear from the Nashoba Board of Health.
On Monday, October 5, the Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. They will discuss their goals for the coming year, hear committee reports, and review a draft letter of feedback in response to the public hearing for the new fire station.
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
(1-OCT-26) On Monday, September 28, the town received notice from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) that the state had confirmed a spotted lanternfly infestation in Boxborough. The town posted a notice the same day, and Town Administrator Michael Johns informed the Select Board that evening....continue reading
(1-Oct-26) At its meeting on Wednesday, September 23, the Boxborough Planning Board continued its public hearing to consider the proposed bylaw to place a temporary moratorium on data centers in town.
Currently, the Boxborough Zoning Bylaw does not address “data centers” as a use, nor does it define the term “data center.” The proposed bylaw would add a “data center” definition and temporarily prohibit its use across all zoning districts until December 2028...continue reading
Reprinted from the Acton Exchange; originally published September 26, 2026
Kate Crosby, who is retiring at the end of the school year after more than 15 years as the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District’s (ABRSD) energy manager, was honored at the School Committee’s September 17 business meeting... continue reading
(1-OCT-26) At their meeting on September 28, the Boxborough Select Board walked through the draft warrant for Fall Town Meeting to vote their recommendations. Ultimately, the Board tabled votes on about half of the warrant articles, citing a need for more information.
The Board chose to postpone votes on a proposed data center moratorium; design and engineering funding for a “permanent flow control system” to address beaver activity; the proposed purchase of property at 276 Middle Road; a proposed change to per diem inspector fees; and funding related to the AFSCME municipal employees union. The Board is expected to vote these articles at their next meeting on Wednesday, October 14... continue reading
(1-OCT-26) On September 1, 2026, the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) issued a Notice of Suspension (“Notice”) to Keymi Corp., doing business as Flamingo Market, at 104 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough.
The Notice states that the ABCC suspends Flamingo Market’s alcoholic beverages license for a period of two days, from Monday, October 19 to Tuesday, October 20... continue reading
(1-OCT-26) At their meeting on Sunday September 27, the Boxborough Minuteman Company voted unanimously to change the date of the 2027 Boxborough Fifer’s Day to June 12, the second Saturday of June.
For many years, Fifer’s Day has taken place on the third Saturday of June. In 2027, the third Saturday will be June 19, a federal holiday... continue reading
FEATURES
FEATURES
(1-Oct-26) For many people, October means apples and pumpkins, but in Boxborough it also means that Diwalifest is coming. This is the fifth year of the annual celebration, which will be held on Sunday, October 18, from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Sargent Memorial Library. The rain date is October 25, but organizer Deepika Prakash is manifesting great weather for October 18.
“This is our fifth year, and as usual we will have food from local vendors, music, dancing, and a full day of activities…plus a few new things,” says Prakash...continue reading
(1-OCT-26) Boxborough Human Services Director Kimberley Dee has announced her retirement; Dee’s last day working for the Town will be November 13, 2026.
Dee started as Boxborough’s Council on Aging Coordinator in November 2020 and was promoted to Human Services Director two years ago. Boxborough News reached out to Dee with questions about her career and her retirement plans. Dee’s responses have been edited for length and clarity... continue reading
(24-SEP-26) For a second year in a row, the Boxborough Economic Development Committee (EDC) is planning a “Village for a Day” event intended to promote local businesses and help the community imagine what a walkable town center in Boxborough could look like.
The event will return on Saturday, October 3rd (rain date October 17) from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will take place in multiple locations along Mass Ave, including Middlesex Bank Plaza, the UCC Church lawn, and Town Hall... 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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