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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 impending snowstorm.
On Tuesday February 3, the Boxborough Housing Board will hold a hybrid meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. Items on the agenda include the Beaverbrook Land, status of the affordable unit at 118 Summer Rd., and the status of the Boxborough Rental Assistance Program.
On Tuesday February 3, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. This will include a public hearing for signage at 1220 Liberty Square Road.
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
(29-Jan-26) Boxborough’s Rave Alert, a “reverse 911 system,” is now available to the public for registration at https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=boxboroughma. Rave Alert is a leading mass notification system that enables governments, organizations, institutions, and schools to quickly and reliably send messages, including desktop notifications...continue reading
(29-Jan-26) At its meeting on Monday, January 26, the Boxborough Select Board discussed Police Department staffing and a proposed second lieutenant position. Boxborough Police Chief John Szewczyk presented to the Board the proposed staffing structure of two lieutenants, three sergeants, and seven patrol officers. The current structure is one lieutenant, three sergeants, and eight patrol officers...continue reading
(29-JAN-26) At its meeting on January 22, the Boxborough Historical Commission reviewed two historical Community Preservation projects that are scheduled to be on the May 2026 Town Meeting warrant.
The first project is the replacement of the windows at the 1857 School House #2 for $20,093... continue reading
(29-JAN-26) The Boxborough Town Hall hours of operation have changed: Town Hall is now open every Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., in addition to Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As of Friday, January 9, 2026, Town Hall is staffed on Friday mornings “on a rotating basis, which includes all staff,” said Town Administrator Mike Johns. “So far, we have been able to take care of any questions or drop ins, but it’s still early.”... continue reading
FEATURES
FEATURES
(29-JAN-26) On Monday, February 2, the long-running acoustic music and poetry/spoken word “Open Mike” series, known as “Ellen Schmidt’s Open Mike,” will be held in the Meeting Room of the Sargent Memorial Library in Boxborough at 7 p.m. and on Zoom.
The monthly event is organized by Boxborough resident and musician Dan Tappan and is “open to all as performers or listeners.”... continue reading
(29-Jan-26) Boxborough’s annual Winterfest, sponsored by the Boxborough Recreation Commission, will be held on Saturday, January 31 at Steele Farm, 484 Middle Road from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For the second year in a row, Steele Farm will be covered in snow for Winterfest sledding...continue reading
(29-JAN-26) The generosity of Boxborough residents and local organizations allowed Boxborough Community Services Coordinator (CSC) Wendy Trinks to assist 145 individuals across 46 families during the 2025 holiday season. This represents a 46% increase in residents assisted compared to the prior year.
“I’m grateful for all the contributions and being able to make the holidays brighter for a lot of families in Boxborough,” said Trinks.... 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/Maynard/Boxborough Edition,”. Click here for the latest edition.
Our news is published inside the “Action Unlimited - Acton/Maynard/Boxborough Edition,”. Click here for the latest edition.
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