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Fact and Folkfore on America's 250th: Ted Reinstein November 15

Once again, the Boxborough Historical Society is proud to present Ted Reinstein speaking this year on “Greetings from Breed’s Hill: Fact & Folklore on America’s 250th”. The presentation will take place in the Grange Room of the Boxborough Town Hall (29 Middle Road) on Sunday November 15 starting at 2:00 PM. Admission is free, all are welcome, and registration is not required.

Ted has been a reporter for the WCVB TV (Channel 5) Chronicle team for over 30 years during which he has garnered many national awards including an Emmy in 2018. From every corner of New England, he’s found the offbeat, the unique, the moving, and the just plain memorable, all while telling the enduringly colorful stories of the region’s people and places. “Fun & Folklore” is a fast-paced, fun, and informative look at some of the unique stories he has done and researched relative to the Revolutionary War period, as well as some later history.

Veterans Day in Boxborough

The Town of Boxborough cordially invites town veterans and residents to attend the 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th at the Veterans Tribute Memorial at Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Massachusetts Avenue. The ceremony begins promptly at 11 a.m., rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the meeting room of the library. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony. Parking is available at the library parking lot and at Blanchard Memorial School. If parking at the school, use the bridge walkway to get to the ceremony site.

The Veterans Day ceremony recognizes the commitment and dedication of Boxborough's veterans and their families. The Town looks forward to honoring all of those who have served in our Armed Forces.

Information about Boxborough’s veterans’ services can be found at https://www.boxborough-ma.gov/281/Veterans-Services. Boxborough Veterans’ Services Officer James MacRae (978-929-6614) has regular office hours at Boxborough Town Hall Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., appointments preferred.

Boxborough Museum Open Sunday November 8

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 November 8. 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.

November/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 humanservices@boxborough-ma.gov or 978-264-1717 for any event you plan to attend.

Monthly Lunch - Wednesday November 18 - noon - Community Center

Monthly Lunch - Wednesday December 9 - noon - Community Center

Madrigal Singers - Wednesday December 9 - 1:00 p.m. - Community Center

Toys For Tots Collection

Fall Town Meeting is November 16

Middle Income Heating Oil Relief Program

Boxborough Library Used Book Sale November 6-8

Due to popular demand, the Friends of the Boxborough Library used book sale will continue as a three-day event. The weekend begins with a Preview Sale for members on Friday, November 6th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Memberships will be available at the door). The main public sale takes place on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The "Everything Must Go" sale will be held on Sunday, November 8th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Standard size bags will be provided; pay $5 to fill each bag however you like.

The sale will be held in the meeting room of the Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA 01719. Proceeds will support additional library programs and museum passes. Cash and checks only.

Please support this sale by donating your gently used hardcovers, paperbacks, music, and audiovisual items, and by attending the sale. Puzzles and board games must be complete and in like-new condition. Donations will be accepted from Monday, Nov 2nd through Thursday, Nov 5th, during regular library hours. Please no VCR tapes, magazines, or materials in very poor condition.

Beacon Santa Fund seeks donations

A Cuba Benefit Concert with Sol Y Canto

A fundraiser for desperately needed aid for the Cuban people

The United Church of Christ of Boxborough is sponsoring a benefit concert for the people of Cuba, featuring the Pan-Latin ensemble, Sol y Canto. The concert will take place on Sunday, October 25th, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with doors opening at 3:30 PM.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the congregations of the Second Baptist Church in Santiago de Cuba, the Baptist Church of Mariana in Baracoa, and neighboring communities. Tickets are $30 per person, $10 for youth/students, plus a small ticketing fee ($35 at the door). Location: 723 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough

https://boxboroughucc.org/

To make a donation or to purchase tickets, go to: 2026 Cuba Benefit Concert

What's happening in Cuba?

Cuba is facing the worst economic and humanitarian crisis in its modern history. Longstanding U.S. sanctions, compounded by recent restrictions on fuel imports, have severely strained the country's economy. Across the island, residents endure power outages lasting up to 20–22 hours a day, disrupting nearly every aspect of daily life. The prolonged blackouts have paralyzed public transportation, suspended garbage collection, and forced the closure of schools and businesses, while inflation and chronic shortages have left many families struggling to obtain basic necessities, including food, medicine, and other essential household goods.

Sol y Canto, an award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble known for its vibrant concerts and critically acclaimed music that blends diverse Latin American styles. Come and enjoy the sounds of this exhilarating band while helping the people of Cuba.

Beacon Santa Fund Application Open Until October 31

For information regarding the Beacon Santa Fund and how to apply, please reach out to the Town of Boxborough Community Services Coordinator Wendy Trinks (978-264-1735, wtrinks@boxborough-ma.gov) or any designated professional—such as a school principal, clergy member, licensed social worker, or school nurse.

Domestic Violence Services Network Candlelight Vigil - Oct 29

Boxborough Veteran's Day Ceremony Nov 11

A Friend in Need

Boxborough Police September 2026 Statistics

Fundraiser for Metrowest Worker Center - October 18

Joint Immigration Rights Event at Congregation Beth Elohim on October 18th @ 7pm

Many of us are asking, “How can I help my neighbors during this unprecedented attack on immigrant families?” UCC Boxborough members met with Congregation Beth Elohim, our partners in refugee support, to find answers to that question.

One way to help is to ensure that families and individuals are getting the legal representation they need and deserve, along with basic support when one of their family members is detained.

We invite you to join us on October 18th @ 7pm for a panel discussion and fundraiser at Congregation Beth Elohim.

All proceeds from the event will go to Metrowest Worker Center (MWC) in Framingham. They are an immigrant worker-led organization that provides accompaniment and support for legal services and basic needs. They are working with families through these terrible times. We hope to help them in their important work. Come join our friends at Congregation Beth Elohim for an important

community effort.

George Krusen Memorial Walk - November 21

Bazaar Russe on Nov 7

Theatre III - The Secret Garden

Theatre III Presents The Secret Garden. The show will be performed on Saturday, October 17; Friday, October 23; Saturday, October 24; & Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 18; Sunday, October 25; & Saturday, October 31 (special matinee!), 2026 at 2 p.m.

More information on our website: Theatre Ⅲ - The Secret Garden https://www.theatre3.org/upcoming/the-secret-garden

NorthEast ComicCon November 27-29

NorthEast ComicCon Brings Celebrity Guests, Comics, Toys and Holiday Shopping to Boxborough November 27-29

Thanksgiving weekend event combines pop culture shopping, artists, cosplay and evening entertainment at the Boxboro Regency Hotel

BOXBOROUGH, Mass., September 30, 2026 - Give the holiday shopping weekend a different kind of spark. NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza returns to the Boxboro Regency Hotel November 27-29, 2026, bringing celebrity guests, comic creators, toys, memorabilia and fan activities together for three days of shopping and entertainment.

Held at 242 Adams Place in Boxborough, Massachusetts, the Holiday Shopping Show invites visitors to browse comics, original artwork, books, crafts and pop culture collectibles while meeting the people behind familiar characters and creative work. Free parking is available at the venue.

The show offers a holiday outing for collectors, families and fans whose gift lists reach beyond the usual department-store shelves. Comics and toys share the spotlight with art and memorabilia, giving shoppers a chance to discover something that connects with a recipient’s favorite character, creative interest or childhood memory.

General admission hours are:

Friday, November 27: 4 to 8 p.m.; VIP entry at 3 p.m.

Saturday, November 28: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; VIP entry at 9 a.m.

Sunday, November 29: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; VIP entry at 9 a.m.

Tickets are available online through Eventbrite and at the door. Current ticket options, pricing and availability can be checked through the official ticket listing.

Event information: https://necomiccons.com/

Friends of Pine Hawk - Fall 2026 Program Series

“Bat Boy: The Musical” Opens Umbrella Stage Company's 2026/27 Season

RIPPED FROM THE TABLOID HEADLINES!

“BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL” OPENS UMBRELLA STAGE COMPANY’S 2026/27 SEASON

Starring Elliot Norton Award-winning star of “tick, tick…BOOM!” Johnny Shea; directed by Jeremy Johnson.

CONCORD, Mass. – August 24, 2026 – Umbrella Stage Company opens its 2026/27 Season with the hilarious, cult-hit, camp horror-comedy “BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL,” September 25 thru November 8 at Umbrella Arts Center’s Theater 144.

Inspired by tabloid mythology in the fact-challenged publication Weekly World News, “BAT BOY” follows Edgar, a half-bat, half-boy outsider searching for acceptance in a small town. The award-winning musical features a book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming, and an eclectic pop-rock score with elements of hip hop, gospel, show tunes, and more by Laurence O’Keefe (“Legally Blonde,” “Heathers the Musical”). Johnny Shea, winner of the 2026 Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Umbrella Stage Company’s “tick, tick…BOOM!”), returns in the lead role. The production will be directed by Jeremy Johnson (SpeakEasy’s “Swept Away”); Music Director is Jeff Kimball (Umbrella Stage Company’s “RENT”).

In the fictional town of Hope Falls, the discovery of a mysterious half-boy, half-bat throws a fearful community into turmoil. Taken in by the compassionate town doctor’s wife Meredith who names him Edgar, the so-called Bat Boy learns to speak, read, and dream of belonging, only to find himself caught between humanity’s capacity for kindness and instinct for cruelty. Edgar falls in love with Meredith’s daughter Shelley, but when dark secrets about his origins come to light, suspicion, prejudice and violence engulf the town, building toward a shocking and darkly comic finale. “BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL” is a wildly imaginative story about outsiders, acceptance, and what it means to be human.

The “BAT BOY” cast is a mix of artists both new and returning to Umbrella Stage Company including: Amy Barker, Brian Demar Jones, Michelle Moran, Will McGarrahan, Thomas Vice, Holly B. Faust, Vanessa Calantropo, Maria Sylvia Norris and Kai Clifton. The creative team includes scenic design by Cameron McEachern, costume design by Meagan Bellao, props and set dressing design by Sarabeth Spector, lighting by SeifAllah Salotto-Cristobal, sound by Alex Berg.

Tickets to BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL are $20-62 plus fees, available August 25 at theUmbrellaArts.org. Performance times are Thu-Sat 7:30p and Sun 3p. A special Halloween performance October 31 includes a costume prize contest, photobooth pop-up, themed concessions, and spooky art vendors. All performances are at the Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street in Concord, Mass.

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MEDIA CONTACTS: For interviews, photo and video assets and media tickets, reach John Michael Kennedy, jmk@jmkpr.com/212-842-1752 (cell/text) or Jen Astin, ja@jmkpr.com/424-333-1718 (c/t).

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