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Free Movement Series

The Well-Being Committee in conjunction with Community Services is sponsoring a FREE Movement Series on several Saturdays in January and February at 10 AM in the Meeting Room at the Sargent Memorial Library. All ages are encouraged so bring the entire family.

Registration is through the Library. You will need a separate registration for each class.

January 24th - Jazzercise/Stretch Combo
January 31st – Yoga with Sound
February 7th – Hip Hop/Zumba Combo
February 21st - Line Dancing
February 28th – Mindfulness

Menorah Lighting

All volunteers will receive further details and instructions from the Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee (PCCC) via email.

If the date that you want to participate is already booked, please attend as a guest. Each menorah lighting is open to the public and all are welcome. On December 15-22, the lighting will take place at 6 p.m.

The town menorah is located at the Boxborough Fire Station, 502 Mass Ave.

On Sunday, December 14 at 5 p.m. the town will host a larger first night celebration to light the menorah with music, complimentary refreshments, and a craft table for kids.

Boxborough Minutemen Meeting

The Boxborough Minutemen Company Wants You!

The Boxborough Company of Minutemen will hold a Company meeting on Sunday December 21 at the Boxborough Community Center at 30 Middle Road starting at 8 p.m. For information please contact Captain Rich Grady at captain@boxboroughminutemen.org or Lieutenant Tim Blankenship at lieutenant@boxboroughminutemen.org.

The Boxborough Minutemen Company is open to anyone of least 18 years of age, regardless of gender or town of residence, who is interested in service to the Town and/or perpetuating the memory of the Minutemen of 1775. You do not need to be a marcher or revolutionary war re-enactor to join the Company.

Our members may participate in any number of the Company's activities including marching in parades and town celebrations, organizing the annual Fifer's Day town festival, performing seasonal clean-ups on Route 111, sponsoring the Boy and Cub Scouts, providing volunteers to the FreeBee Market, community supper, and other service organizations, and participating in our various social functions. The Company also provides financial support to a variety of service organizations and sponsors a number of annual scholarships to Boxborough students who are continuing their education after high school.

All are welcome to come and make new connections with others.

For more information visit www.boxboroughminutemen.org.

Holiday Transfer Station Hours

November Police Statistics

Santa Comes to Boxborough Dec 14

Disney's Newsies at the Umbrella Arts Center in January

International Dance Project/ ACTS will present the Broadway Musical, Disney’s Newsies at the Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA. Performances are: Friday, January 9th @7:30 PM, Saturday, January 10 @ 8 PM and Sunday January 11@ 1 PM & 6 pm PM, This production is directed by Sharon Bisantz of Lowell, , choreographed by Tricia Whitlock of Concord, and music directed by Andrew Wray of Dedham and staged managed and assistan Music directed by Stella fisher of Lexington. Performers come from all over the Metrowest area. To purchase tickets by credit card on line: www.acts1.org or www.ticketstage.com/ACTS/.

Boxborough Museum Open Sunday, December 14

Come see Boxborough’s Treasures

The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road will be open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday December 14. Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old). Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or if anyone wishes to arrange a private tour for a small group at a different time please call John Fallon at 978-264-0069.

Boxborough Minutemen Christmas Tree Pickup January 3

The Boxborough Minutemen, with help from the Boxborough DPW, will be collecting and chipping Christmas trees from Boxborough residents this year on Saturday, January 3 between 10 AM and 2 PM. Beginning December 20, look for the sign-up forms on the Boxborough Minuteman website: https://boxboroughminutemen.org. The cost for pickup is $20; deadline for all payments is December 31. For pickup, please have your tree outside where it can be easily located by the Minutemen and ready for pickup. If you prefer not to sign up for tree pickup, you can also deliver your tree for disposal to the “old” Boxborough DPW facility located at 577 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111) on Saturday, January 3rd between 10 AM and 2 PM. A disposal fee of $10 will be collected on site when you drop off your tree. For questions email captain@boxboroughminutemen.org

December Council on Aging Events for Seniors (age 60+)

This is a partial listing of events sponsored by the Council on Aging. For a complete list, please see the Boxborough Buzz newsletter which can be found here. Please RSVP to ascheen@boxborough-ma.gov or kdee@boxborough-ma.gov for any event you plan to attend.

Monthly Lunch - Wednesday December 10 - noon - Community Center

ABRHS Madrigal Singers - Holiday Concert - Wednesday December 10 - 1:00 p.m. - Community Center

Carols, Cocoa and Cookies - Holiday Sing-Along - Thursday December 11 - 1:30 p.m. - Community Center

Night Lights at Tower Hill, Boylston - Monday December 15 - 4:30 p.m.

Tommy Rull Holiday Show - Thursday December 18 - 1:30 p.m. - Community Center

Out to Lunch - Il Forno, Littleton - Friday December 19 - 11:30 a.m.

Boxborough Community Services Flyer

Help Us Feed Our Neighbors

Town of Boxborough - Immigration Resources Flyer

Boxborough Public Safety (911)
Police or Fire will NEVER ask for immigration status – only the emergency will be attended to.
AB Community Compass – help for all ages (formerly ABUW)
Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm (until 7pm every Wednesday) Free Clothing, community resources
https://sites.google.com/abuw.org/resources/immigration
Immigration Helpline https://miracoalition.org/news/immigration-helpline/ (508) 293-1871

a. Know your Rights https://miracoalition.org/news/know-your-rights/

Documents Recommended to Carry (not exhaustive)
- Green Card (I-551), Valid Arrival/Departure Record (I-94), Approval Notice (I-797), Employment Authorization Document/Work Permit (EAD), Student Status (I-20s), Travel Documents (Proof of Visa)
- Emergency contact info
Immigration Legal Resources
a. https://masslrf.org/en/triage/start/immigration
b. https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/
LUCE – Call Hotline to Report ICE activity in your area https://www.lucemass.org/ 617 -370-5023
From the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General: Guide for Immigrants https://www.mass.gov/doc/ago-ice-guidance-05292025/download
Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN) (617) 396-7143
Locate someone who has been detained https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search

10.Free confidential help
Boxborough Community Services Coordinator 978-264-1735, wtrinks@boxborough-ma.gov https://www.boxborough-ma.gov/165/Community-Social-Services

11.In Need of Food:

Acton Food Pantry https://www.actonfoodpantry.org/
Open Table in Maynard https://www.opentable.org/

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