Boxford
Upcoming
Board of Health
The Board of Health will hear a variance request from Isaac DaRowe for a property off Middleton Rd/Sagamore. They will also discuss treated utility pole regulations and an opioid fund initiative. Additionally, the board will consider the director's salary line item and handle routine administrative business.
- Variance for Off Middleton Rd/Sagamore - Isaac DaRowe
- Treated Utility Pole Regulations discussion
- Opioid fund initiative
- Director’s Salary Line Item Discussion
- Approval of minutes and bills
Permanent Building Committee
The Permanent Building Committee will discuss updates regarding the BAA Cargill Field project. The committee will also review the construction schedule and site work for the new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility, including the salt shed and steel frame.
- BAA Cargill Field project update
- New DPW facility site work and slab progress
- New DPW salt shed and steel frame updates
- DPW project schedule review
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Permanent Building Committee
The Permanent Building Committee will discuss updates on the new Department of Public Works facility, including site work, salt shed, slab, and steel frame. They will also approve previous meeting minutes and address any emergency matters.
- Update on DPW site work, salt shed, slab, and steel frame from CHA and HKA
- Review and approval of meeting minutes
Finance Committee
The Boxford Finance Committee will review proposed transfers of funds into the fiscal year 2026 reserve accounts. Members will also receive an update on the ongoing recruitment process for open finance department positions. The meeting covers standard procedural items and allows time for additional business.
- Proposed FY26 finance committee reserve transfers
- Finance department recruitment status update
- Open committee business discussion
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two special permit requests for residential accessory structures. One applicant seeks approval for an accessory apartment and oversized garage at 213 Ipswich Road, while another requests an additional garage bay at 29 Berry Patch Lane. The board will also discuss developments related to Ingalls Village Way and review draft minutes from the previous meeting.
- Special permit review for accessory apartment and oversized garage at 213 Ipswich Road
- Special permit review for additional garage bay at 29 Berry Patch Lane
- Discussion on Ingalls Village Way development
- Review of draft minutes from May 28, 2026
Land Committee
The Land Committee will discuss a possible land acquisition and may hold an executive session for that discussion. No specific property or dollar amounts are mentioned in the agenda.
- Possible land acquisition
Select Board
The Select Board will meet with Police Chief Jim Riter to recognize police re-accreditation, consider appointing Jonathan Corwin to full-time police officer, and consider reappointments. They will also discuss a road closure request for the Boxford 250 Committee's reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8 at Holyoke-French House. Additionally, the Town Administrator will update on recruitment for multiple positions, Stiles Pond Beach, and solid waste collection renewal. An executive session is scheduled for negotiations with non-union personnel.
- Recognition of Boxford Police Department re-accreditation
- Appointment of Jonathan Corwin to full-time police officer
- Consider reappointment of officers
- Road closure for July 8 event on Topsfield Rd
- FY27 curbside solid waste & recycling collection renewal process
Conservation Commission
The Boxford Conservation Commission will discuss a violation at 122 Depot Road and consider several continued Notices of Intent and Certificates of Compliance for projects at various locations, including a school district project and athletic field improvements. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
- Violation discussion at 122 Depot Road (Mattia)
- Continued RDA for Masconomet Regional School District at 20 Endicott Road
- Continued NOI for Boxford Athletic Association at Koster Field (Stiles Pond Road)
- Continued NOI for 60 Washington Street (Price)
- Certificate of Compliance for Willow at Boxford (Toll Bros.)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider driveway permits at 60 Washington Street and 213 Ipswich Road, and continue a Scenic Roads Act hearing for 23 Valley Road. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Driveway permit: 60 Washington Street (Price)
- Continued driveway permit: 213 Ipswich Road (Boxford Farm Realty Trust)
- Continued Scenic Roads Act hearing: 23 Valley Road (Mingolla)
Permanent Building Committee
The Permanent Building Committee will receive updates from CHA and HKA on the new DPW project, including site work, salt shed, slab, and steel frame. They will also review minutes for approval and handle any unexpected matters.
- Update on DPW site work progress
- Update on salt shed construction
- Update on slab and steel frame installation
- Review and approval of minutes
Merrimack Valley Workforce Board
The Merrimack Valley Workforce Board will vote on WIOA Youth Program RFP recommendations. The agenda is largely procedural, featuring routine budget, performance, and career center updates. No public hearings or major policy changes are scheduled.
- Approval of WIOA Youth Program RFP review committee recommendations
- Budget and performance summary updates
- MassHire Career Center operational report
- Approval of May 19 meeting minutes