(12-Jun-25) At its virtual meeting on Tuesday June 3, the Boxborough Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held a public hearing to review the Special Permit application from Brett Gutheil of BHG109 LLC for the construction of an indoor, 8-unit contractor storage facility at 975 Massachusetts Ave....   continue reading

(12-Jun-25) On June 10, the Boxborough Leadership Forum (BLF) held its third meeting since its reinstatement earlier this year. A group of eight participants discussed takeaways from Annual Town Meeting in May, including what went well, what could be improved, and what to consider for upcoming Special Town Meetings this fall... continue reading

(12-Jun-25) At its meeting on June 5, the Finance Committee (FinCom) met with Town Assessor Kelly Szocik to address questions asked at Annual Town Meeting (ATM) with respect to the amount of annual funding requested for cyclical property inspections and certification compliance, as well as the “overlay reserve,” a fund to cover potential liabilities related to tax abatements, exemptions, and uncollectible tax bills. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) requires inspections of both residential and commercial real estate property every ten years and personal property inspections every five years...  continue reading

(12-Jun-25) At its June 5 meeting, the ABRSD School Committee heard a presentation on the district’s “Vision of a Graduate” initiative, in which a steering committee of educators, administrators, students, and community members tackled the question, “What are the most important skills and experiences our students need to prepare them for success in learning and life?"... continue reading

(12-JUN-25) At the entrance to the third annual R.J. Grey Junior High School Civics Engagement Fair, visitors were greeted with a message reminding them that “When young people learn about civic skills and feel committed to making a difference, our democracy becomes healthier” (Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement).  

Over 400 7th grade students focused on real-world issues of importance to their school and the greater world community...  continue reading and more photos

(12-JUN-25) One of a gardener's biggest challenges is dealing with deer. It is heartbreaking to come out to find your garden has been nibbled on or worse. Unfortunately, deer are browsers by nature. There is no perfect solution except a deer fence which is expensive and may not be practical. So there are several strategies you can try...  continue reading

(12-Jun-25) Boxborough will gather to celebrate the 57th Annual Fifer’s Day at Flerra Meadows next Saturday, June 21. The festivities include a road race, a parade, a volleyball tournament, and an old-fashioned fair with food, music, and booths. The event is jointly sponsored by the Boxborough District Minutemen Company and the Town of Boxborough's Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee... continue reading

(12-Jun-25) At its meeting on Wednesday, June 11, the Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee (PCCC) met to review the many nominations that were received for the Golden Fife and Parade Marshal awards...  continue reading