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Disney's Newsies at the Umbrella Arts Center in January
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
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
Boxborough Minutemen Christmas Tree Pickup January 3
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+)
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
Boxborough Community Services Flyer
Book Sale Thank You
Book Sale Thank You
Thank you for the Boxborough Book Sale!
The Friends of the Boxborough Library would like to thank everyone who helped make our recent book sale a success. Thank you for donating such a wonderful selection of books, and a special thank you to everyone who helped sort and arrange the books! Thank you also for coming to the library to buy books. Because of your support, we will continue to be able to provide the community with museum passes and exciting programs for both children and adults.
Anne McNeece, President Friends of the Boxborough Library
October Police Statistics
October Police Statistics
Boxborough Toys for Tots Drive
Boxborough Toys for Tots Drive
Boxborough is hosting a Toy Drive for this upcoming holiday season. The drive will take place from November 3rd to December 5th. We have collection drop offs at the following sites:
Boxborough Fire Station
Boxborough Police Station
Boxborough Town Hall
Sargent Memorial Library
Help Us Feed Our Neighbors
Help Us Feed Our Neighbors
Boxborough’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration - December 6
Boxborough’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration - December 6
Boxborough’s annual Tree Lighting celebration, hosted by the Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee, will be held on Saturday, December 6 at 4 p.m. at the Boxborough Fire Station, 502 Mass Ave.
Enjoy a performance of holiday favorites by the Blanchard BrassWind Ensemble and the Blanchard Chorus, along with complimentary cookies and hot chocolate. High school volunteers will host a face-painting table and a craft table, with wooden ornaments for children to decorate.
Once the tree has been lit and the songs have been sung, Santa Claus will be escorted down Mass Ave by the Boxborough Fire Department to greet children at the Fire Station.
This year, the town has invited representatives from the Boxboro Regency to flip the switch and light the tree. Other recent honorees include Two Friends Chocolates and the FreeBee Market team.
Parking for the tree lighting celebration will be available across Massachusetts Avenue at the Blanchard Memorial School. The Boxborough Police Department will have floodlights and officers stationed at the Massachusetts Avenue crosswalks to help pedestrians safely cross the street.
Come kick off the holiday season with friends and neighbors at this festive Boxborough tradition!
Boxborough’s Annual Menorah Lighting Celebration - December 14
Boxborough’s Annual Menorah Lighting Celebration - December 14
The Boxborough Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee invites all to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday, December 14 at 5 p.m. at the town menorah in front the Boxborough Fire Station, 502 Mass Ave.
This year, the town will host a larger first night celebration to light the menorah with music, complimentary refreshments, and a craft table for kids.
The menorah lighting will continue at 6 p.m. on each subsequent night, December 15-21. The town invites Boxborough families to volunteer to lead the lighting. Interested in participating? Sign up by emailing the PCCC at pccc@boxborough-ma.gov and then invite your friends and neighbors to join you!
It is the town’s second year hosting a menorah lighting in addition to the annual tree lighting. The town’s menorah was designed, built, and donated to the town last year by the Kollmann-Klein family.
Parking for the menorah lighting will be available across Massachusetts Avenue at the Blanchard Memorial School.
Town of Boxborough - Immigration Resources Flyer
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/immigrationImmigration 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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