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Next Week at Town Hall
Next Week at Town Hall
On Monday November 10 the Select Board will hold a hybrid meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Items on the agenda are the Civic Academy Graduation, the acceptance of two grants, and a discussion and update on food security efforts.
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
(7-NOV-25) After much anticipation, Boxborough resident Divya Suryaprasad will open Thinking Flower bakery and coffee shop on Monday, November 10. Thinking Flower is located at 629 Massachusetts Avenue in the Middlesex Bank plaza.
“Thinking Flower is a forward thinking small-batch artisan bakery specializing in handcrafted viennoiserie (croissants) and cakes baked fresh daily, paired with specialty coffees sourced from a local roastery,”... continue reading
(7-NOV-25) Last week, Town Administrator Michael Johns and Assistant Town Administration Rajon Hudson brought together town officials and volunteers to launch a “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors” Boxborough Food Security Program in response to nationwide uncertainty surrounding access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. According to town administration, Boxborough has more than 150 households (representing more than 250 individuals) who rely on SNAP benefits... continue reading
(6-NOV-25) At its meeting on October 28, the Boxborough Housing Board (BHB) discussed the Homeowner Opportunity for Preservation and Equity (HOPE) program, estate planning regulations on affordable-housing owners, Boxborough Rental Assistance Program (BRAP) funding, and the Town’s housing production plan... continue reading
(6-NOV-25) At its meeting on Thursday, October 30, the Boxborough Planning Board reopened the public hearing for the renewal of a Special Permit Application received from Campanelli-Trigate LLC for the buildout of The Park at Beaver Brook (former Cisco campus). Prior to hearing public comments, Planning Board Chair Rebecca Verner noted that the special permit decision requires a super majority vote in favor (four out of five Planning Board members)... continue reading
(6-NOV-25) At its meeting on November 4, the Boxborough Finance Committee (FinCom) continued to discuss the town’s fiscal year 2027 (FY27) operating budget in broad terms.
Using an historical 10-year average increase in the levy (taxation) of 5.5% and the levy limit of 4.3%, the town has projected a shortfall in the operating budget for FY27... continue reading
FEATURES
FEATURES
(7-NOV-25) For the second time this year, the Boxborough Police in conjunction with Boxborough Community Services and the Council on Aging offered RAD (Rape Aggression Defense), a free, four-week (12 hour total) self-defense class for women that offers “realistic self-defense tactics and techniques." Continue reading
(6-NOV-25) Motivate and inspire athletes. Build confidence. Keep girls in sports. These are the goals of “Own Your Game,” a Boxborough apparel start-up run by a team of two mother-daughter duos: Magda and Kiley Lyons and Christina and Alyssa Mazzone.
The moms have been friends since before their daughters were born; their daughters have grown up together. They teamed up to launch Own Your Game (OYG) about a year ago... continue reading
(5-Nov-2025) One question I get frequently is “What can I do about foot pain”? Foot pain that is either chronic or intermittent needs to be addressed yesterday. The sooner you make changes to what is causing the issues, the better the results will be. There are many approaches and all should be experimented with to see what works best for your particular body at this moment in time... 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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