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Next Week at Town Hall
Next Week at Town Hall
On Monday September 15 at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting. This will include a public hearing for a Beaver Brook Road special permit (The Park at Beaver Brook). There will also be a public hearing for the 975 Mass. Ave. site plan review and stormwater management permit.
On Tuesday September 16 at 7:30 p.m. the Water Resources Committee will hold a virtual meeting. They will discuss the final draft of the Weston and Sampson report and prepare for a public presentation on this to the Select Board. They will also discuss plans for public outreach and education.
On Wednesday September 17 at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. the Fire Station Building Committee is holding a public listening session at Town Hall.
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
(11-Sep-25) Visitors to the Boxborough Transfer Station may have noticed that a shed was delivered to the Transfer Station last month. In partnership with the Boxborough DPW and Planning Office, the Boxborough Sustainability Committee is preparing to open a Swap Shed for public use... continue reading
(11-Sep-25) At their meeting on September 9, the Boxborough Select Board discussed and/or voted on each of the eight articles on the Fall Town Meeting warrant. Fall Town Meeting will be held at the Boxboro Regency Parade Room, 242 Adams Place, beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, and continuing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15... continue reading
EDC Pop-Up Event (Draft) (1).png(11-Sep-25) At its September 4 meeting, the Boxborough Economic Development Committee (EDC) discussed plans for “Village for a Day,” a community “business fair” scheduled for Saturday, October 18. The “Village for a Day” event is intended to promote Boxborough businesses and help the community imagine what a walkable town center in Boxborough could look like... continue reading
(11-Sep-25) At its meeting on September 9, Finance Committee (FinCom) Chair Tony Newton presented a preliminary Proposition 2 ½ “override” model for consideration by FinCom. Proposition 2½, approved by Massachusetts voters in 1980, limits the amount of revenue a city or town may raise from local property taxes each year to fund municipal operations. This amount is known as the annual levy limit... continue reading
(11-Sep-25) On Wednesday, September 3, the Boxborough Planning Board heard a presentation on the comprehensive traffic study conducted for the Town of Boxborough by engineering firm Green International (Green). Corinne Tobias and Julianne Griffiths of Green reviewed their findings and analysis of traffic at several intersections, and they outlined conceptual plans and recommendations for improving those intersections... continue reading
(11-Sep-25) At the AB Forward Steering Committee meeting on September 9, consulting firm District Management Group (DM Group) presented only its “considerations” for potential district reorganization, explaining that they would present concrete options for reorganization at the Steering Committee’s next meeting on October 7... continue reading
FEATURES
FEATURES
(11-Sep-25) On Thursday September 11, Boxborough public safety officials held a brief 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in front of the Boxborough Fire Station. There were approximately 30 people in attendance.
The ceremony began with the ringing of a bell, four sets of five rings... continue reading
(11-Sep-25) By now, you’ve probably noticed that school buses are rolling and daylight hours are rapidly diminishing. These autumnal changes serve as a reminder to residents to be cautious on our roads.
Boxborough News reached out to Police Chief John Szewczyk for some back-to-school safety reminders... continue reading
(11-Sep-25) The FreeBee Market will celebrate the season with a special Harvest Fair Community Market on Saturday, September 13, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the UCC Boxborough side lawn across from Town Hall. In true harvest-fair spirit, the event will feature a petting zoo of farm animals sponsored by Middlesex Bank, along with a tractor for photo opportunities, and displays from the Boxborough Historical Society and Agricultural Commission.
Local organizations will join in the festivities, including the Discovery Museum with hands-on magnet activities... continue reading
(11-SEP-25) Content Warning: The following article discusses the topic of suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately. You can also chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org. Visit nami.org (National Alliance on Mental Illness) for Crisis Resources.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month. According to NAMI, Suicide Prevention Month “reminds us that talking about suicide isn’t harmful – silence is. One honest conversation can be a turning point in someone’s life.”
Kathleen Laplante, a Boxborough resident, has written a memoir about her father’s suicide and its effect on her. First published ten years ago, Kathleen has published an updated version of the book that includes her journey in recovery and healing... 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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