Boxford public meetings in 2024

Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. The agenda contains only routine procedural items: approval of previous minutes, a warrant, chair comments, a director's report, and updates on contracts. No specific decisions, projects, or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of warrant for November 2024
• Director's report and chair comments

Collaborative for Regional Educational Services and Training

The CREST Board of Directors will consider financial and operational items including acceptance of the FY'24 audit, approval of a $1.2 million bank line of credit, and a modification to an existing loan agreement. Consent agenda items include meeting minutes and a personnel staffing report. The board will also discuss the FY'24 annual report.

• Acceptance of FY’24 Audit as prepared by Fritz Deguglielmo, LLC
• Approval of $1.2 million Bank Line of Credit
• Modification of existing Loan Agreement to remove Sections 9.12.4 and 9.19.2
• Acceptance of FY’24 Annual Report
• Consent agenda: meeting minutes from October 9, 2024, and Personnel Staffing Report

Planning Board

The Boxford Planning Board will continue discussions on the Housing Production Plan final draft for review and approval. The board will also discuss zoning bylaw amendments regarding battery storage facilities and floodplain district requirements, and consider multiple site plan reviews, special permits, and driveway permits.

• Continued farm stand site plan review for 9 Ipswich Road (Chase)
• Discussion of interviews for candidates for appointment to the Planning Board
• Discussion of zoning bylaw amendment re battery storage facilities
• Request to schedule Street Tree/Scenic Roads Act hearing for 36 Silvermine Road (Kenney)
• ZBA Special Permit for garage space for more than three vehicles at 28 Lawrence Road (Andreas) and 16 Gina Way (Picardi)

The Boxford Planning Board approved an amendment to the site plan for the farm stand at 9 Ipswich Road, allowing the retail space to be relocated to a larger barn. The board also recommended three candidates for appointment to the Planning Board and approved a driveway permit for 60 Mill Road. Several other items were continued to the next meeting.

• Approved farm stand site plan amendment at 9 Ipswich Road (5-0)
• Recommended Jameel Khader, David Surface, and Charlie Grant for Planning Board appointment (5-0)
• Approved driveway permit for 60 Mill Road, conditioned on signed/stamped application (5-0)
• Continued ZBA special permit for garage at 16 Gina Way to January 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued driveway permit for 20B Wildmeadow Road to January 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued driveway permit for 599 Main Street LLC to January 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled Scenic Roads Act hearing for 36 Silvermine Road for January meeting (5-0)

Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

The Merrimack Valley Workforce Board Planning/Career Center Committee will meet remotely to approve minutes from November, review performance metrics, discuss budget updates, and hear a career center report. No specific proposals or financial figures are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting (vote required)
• Performance summary update
• Budget update
• Career center report

Assessors

The Boxford Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, abatement reports, FY25 real estate and personal property tax commitments, the FY26 departmental budget, the draft annual assessment information booklet, and FY25 real estate exemption applications. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is primarily administrative.

• Review of month-end abatement reports
• Review of FY25 Real Estate and Personal Property Actual Tax commitments
• Review of FY26 Departmental Budget
• Review of draft Annual Assessment Information booklet
• Review of FY25 Real Estate Exemption Applications

The Boxford Board of Assessors met on December 16, 2024, and approved the FY2025 Actual Real Estate, Personal Property, and CPA Tax Commitments, as well as the month-end abatement reports. They also reviewed and approved or denied FY2025 real estate exemptions submitted so far. The board discussed the FY2026 departmental budget and a draft of a new assessment information booklet, with changes to be made for the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Signed month-end abatement reports
• Signed FY2025 Actual Real Estate, Personal Property, and CPA Tax Commitments
• Reviewed and approved/denied FY2025 real estate exemptions
• Discussed FY2026 budget (no vote)
• Reviewed draft assessment information booklet (no vote)

Boxford Elementary School Committee

The Boxford School Committee will hear reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and principals, including a Business Office Study and safety updates. New business items include discussion of the Cole School MSBA Roofing Project, surplus furniture, a preschool program overview, and proposed policy changes. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Cole School MSBA Roofing Project
• Cole School surplus furniture disposition
• Policy Subcommittee: waive Policy BGB and update policies GCA, GCBA, IHBH, IKAB/IK, ILD, IMG, JIC
• Business Office Study presentation
• Gifts and Grants consideration

Permanent Building Committee

This regular meeting includes an update on DPW design and permitting from HKA and CHA, review of prior meeting minutes, and handling of any unanticipated matters. No major decisions or new projects are on the agenda.

• DPW design and permitting update presented by HKA and CHA
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Board of Health

This is a regular Board of Health meeting. The agenda includes a scheduled item at 7:15 PM regarding 477 Main Street with Greg Saab. The remainder consists of routine announcements, minutes, bills, director's report, and new business.

• 7:15 PM – 477 Main Street: Greg Saab (scheduled matter)

The Board of Health unanimously approved two variances for a new septic system at 477 Main Street, allowing the soil absorption system to be placed 105 feet from the well and 114 feet from the wetland, instead of the required 150 feet. The approval is conditional on confirmation of the wetland delineation. The board also approved the November 6 meeting minutes and signed bills for environmental services.

• Granted variances for 477 Main Street septic system (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 6 meeting (unanimous)
• Signed bills from Higgins Environmental for pond work

Sustainability Committee

The Boxford Sustainability Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss committee business and receive updates on Green Communities, a solar field project, and other sustainability areas. The agenda consists of routine updates and no specific votes or decisions are listed.

• Green Communities update
• Solar Field update
• Other sustainability areas update

Library Board of Trustees

The Boxford Town Library Board of Trustees will meet in person to approve November meeting minutes and receive the director's report on monthly statistics, staffing, and upcoming programs. Old business includes a Winterfest wrap-up, while new business covers a bike-rack, Earth Day planning, and community introductions. The agenda is routine and primarily procedural.

• Approval of November 4, 2024, meeting minutes
• Winterfest wrap-up discussion
• Bike-rack proposal discussion
• Earth Day planning
• Introductions to the Community initiative

The Boxford Town Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes. The board discussed launching the Boxford Town Library Friends fundraising group in January, with legal work for a 503-C organization in progress. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed launching Boxford Town Library Friends in January (no vote)
• Explored three fundraising opportunities: grants, membership drive, book sale (no vote)

Cable Advisory Committee

The Boxford Cable Advisory Committee will hold a remote meeting on December 6, 2024. The sole agenda item is a continued discussion of contracts with Verizon and Comcast. No votes or decisions are listed.

• Continued discussion of contracts with Verizon and Comcast

Tri Town School Union

The committee will review the FY26 budget overview and discuss FTE apportionment and coalition bargaining. The meeting includes updates on food service environmental practices and a feasibility study regarding the Boxford COA. An executive session is scheduled to discuss strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel.

• FY26 Budget Overview
• FTE Apportionment
• Coalition Bargaining
• Boxford COA Feasibility Study
• Food Service updates on composting and breakfast program

Boxford Housing Partnership Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Boxford Housing Partnership Committee with no substantive items on the agenda. The committee will discuss Boxford Common activities, handle other business, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Boxford Common activities (no specifics provided in agenda)

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several continued Notices of Intent for properties including 32 Spofford Road, 42 Pine Plain Road, 94 Main Street, 108 Stiles Pond Road, 0 Main Street, and 0 Silvermine Road. They will also consider issuing an Order of Conditions for 21 Topsfield Road and both an Order of Conditions and a Stormwater Management Plan for 20 Endicott Road on behalf of the Masconomet School District.

• Issue OOD and SWMP for 20 Endicott Road (Masconomet School District)
• Issue OOC for 21 Topsfield Road (Fitts, Tr.)
• Continued NOI for 42 Pine Plain Road (Jet Family Realty Trust)
• Continued NOI for 94 Main Street (Kaminski)
• Continued NOI for 108 Stiles Pond Road (Duval)

The Commission issued an order of denial for the Masconomet School District's project at 20 Endicott Road, citing lack of engagement and information, after initially voting to withdraw a previous denial motion. It also issued an order of conditions for a septic system at 21 Topsfield Road and continued several other hearings to future meetings.

• Issued order of denial for NOI 114-1399 (20 Endicott Road, Masconomet School District) (7-0)
• Issued order of denial for SWMP 2024-1 (20 Endicott Road, Masconomet School District) (7-0)
• Issued order of conditions for OOC 114-1416 (21 Topsfield Road, Fitts) (7-0)
• Determined negligible impact for DNI 2024-18 (32 Spofford Road, Lucy) (7-0)
• Continued NOI 114-1417 (42 Pine Plain Road) to Dec 19, 2024 (7-0)
• Continued NOI 114-1410 (94 Main Street) to Dec 19, 2024 (7-0)
• Continued NOI 114-1414 (108 Stiles Pond Road) to Jan 19, 2025 (7-0)
• Continued NOI 114-1380 and 114-1381 (0 Main Street and 0 Silvermine Road) to Jan 19, 2025 (7-0)

Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote on Amendment #1 to the FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program, including the Newburyport Bikeshare Pilot, Border to Boston Earmarks, Haverhill Basiliere Bridge, and several safety projects in Haverhill and Lawrence. The board will also discuss a new Memorandum of Understanding and re-release the Public Participation Plan for public comment. Updates on ongoing TIP projects and performance measures will be presented.

• ACTION ITEM: FFY2025-2029 TIP Amendment #1 – Newburyport Bikeshare Pilot, Border to Boston Earmarks, Haverhill Basiliere Bridge, Haverhill Columbia Park at Main Street, Haverhill Main Street Intersection Safety Demonstration Project (SS4A), Lawrence Safety Action Plan (SS4A), Haverhill Removing the Scars of Urban Renewal (Reconnecting Communities)
• DISCUSSION: MVMPO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• ACTION ITEM: Public Participation Plan – Re-Release for Public Comment
• Congestion Management Process (CMP) Scope
• MassDOT Performance Measure 2 and Performance Measure 3 Overview (PM2 and PM3)

Boxford Elementary School Committee

The Boxford School Committee will meet to conduct an executive session. The session is dedicated to strategy and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel for Unit A and B.

• Executive session regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel (Unit A and B)

Cultural Arts

The Boxford Cultural Council will review and vote on FY25 grant applications, including discussions on clarifications and supplemental information from applicants. The council will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive updates on upcoming events. Following the meeting, grant denial decisions will be entered into the state system, and approval letters will be sent to recipients.

• Review and vote on minutes of November 16, 2024
• Continued discussions and final votes on FY25 grant applications
• Clarifications and supplemental information from applicants
• Sue will enter grant denial decisions into SmartSimple (MCC database)
• Steph will write and send grant approval letters via email

Cultural Arts

The Boxford Cultural Council will review and vote on minutes from November 16, get updates on events at 10 Elm, and continue discussions on FY25 grant applications. The council plans to finalize voting on the grant applications and outline next steps for denial notifications and reconsideration.

• Review and vote on minutes of November 16, 2024
• Updates on upcoming BCC events at 10 Elm
• Continued discussions and final voting on FY25 Grant Applications
• Clarifications and supplemental information from applicants
• Process for grant denial notifications and 15-day reconsideration period

Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization

The MVMPO is proposing Amendment #1 to the FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program, which includes several project adjustments. The public can review and comment virtually on December 2. Key additions include $34.4 million for the Basiliere Bridge due to revised cost estimates and several safety project grants.

• Haverhill: Basiliere Bridge adds $34,403,828 due to revised cost estimates
• Haverhill: Main Street Intersection Safety adds $250,102 in discretionary aid
• Haverhill: Columbia Park at Main Street Safety adds $743,778 in discretionary aid
• Newburyport: Bikeshare Pilot funded $180,000 over three years
• Lawrence: Safety Action Plan adds $250,000 in discretionary aid

Council on Aging

This is a procedural meeting of the Boxford Council on Aging with no specific actionable items listed. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes, a Director's Report, and other business as needed.

• Director's Report (contents not specified)
• Other Business (may be discussed, not listed in advance)

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and discussion on several conservation-related items, including a kiosk design for The Willows at Boxford trailhead and trail maintenance. The commission will also review multiple Notices of Intent (NOIs) and Determinations of Non-Significance (DNIs) for properties at various addresses, including continued hearings from previous meetings.

• Discussion: Kiosk design for The Willows at Boxford trailhead and trail maintenance
• DNI 2024-18: 32 Spofford Road, Lucy
• Continued NOI 114-1414: 108 Stiles Pond Road, 18-1-13, Duval
• Continued NOI 114-1380 and 114-1381: 0 Main Street and 0 Silvermine Road, Frangos 599 Main Street LLC
• Extension 114-1285: 85 Pinehurst Drive, Nikitas

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will consider routine administrative items including adoption of October meeting minutes and warrants for September and October. They will hear presentations from Essex County Habitat for Humanity and on the Vision Zero Plan by Elizabeth Maldari. The board will also discuss personnel policy updates, annual staff evaluations, and vote on authorizing the hiring of Adrienne Lennon as Enviornmental Program Manager.

• Adoption of October 2024 meeting minutes
• Warrant for September and October 2024
• Presentation - Essex County Habitat for Humanity
• Personnel policy update, annual evaluations, and hiring of Adrienne Lennon as Enviornmental Program Manager
• Presentation - Vision Zero Plan by Elizabeth Maldari

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear a presentation from PBC regarding a new DPW facility. Members will also review the FY26 revenue and expense forecast. Additionally, they will discuss board liaison assignments and other business.

• Presentation from PBC on new DPW facility
• Review FY26 Revenue/Expense Forecast
• Board/Committee/Department Liaison Assignments

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss and potentially approve the final draft of the Boxford Housing Production Plan, review a proposed Floodplain Zoning Bylaw, and conduct a Scenic Roads Act hearing for a tree at 162 Ipswich Road. Other items include driveway permits, a sign discussion, and a farm stand site plan review.

• Discussion and potential approval of Housing Production Plan final draft
• Review of proposed draft Floodplain Zoning Bylaw
• Scenic Roads Act hearing for tree near 162 Ipswich Road
• Discussion of Willows at Boxford deviations from approved construction envelope
• Farm Stand Site Plan Review at 9 Ipswich Road

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will discuss the Kostner Field recreational facility master plan presented by Tom Stevens. They will also receive updates from the Department of Public Works on design development and permitting. The committee will review and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Kostner Field Recreational Facility Master Plan
• DPW design development and permitting updates from HKA and CHA
• Review and approval of past meeting minutes
• Possible unanticipated or emergency matters

Recreation Committee

The Boxford Recreation Committee will vote on October meeting minutes and discuss plans for Winterfest, the CPC Recreation Facility Master Plan application, and Johnson Playground updates. Liaison reports will cover CPC, BTA/BOLT, Camp Sacajawea, athletic fields, tennis/pickleball courts, and town playgrounds.

• Vote on October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Winterfest planning
• Discussion of CPC Recreation Facility Master Plan application
• Updates on Johnson Playground
• Liaison reports on BTA/BOLT, Camp Sacajawea, and athletic fields

Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

The Planning/Career Center Committee of the Merrimack Valley Workforce Board will meet remotely to approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates on performance metrics, the budget, and the career center, and discuss other business. This is a routine committee meeting with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting
• Performance summary update
• Budget update
• Career Center report

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to count state election ballots. These ballots must have been postmarked by November 5, 2024, and received by November 8, 2024.

• Counting of state election ballots postmarked on or before November 5, 2024

Cultural Arts

The Boxford Cultural Council will meet to continue discussions and voting on FY25 grant applications. Old business includes approving minutes from the November 4 meeting and updating contact information. The council also plans to clarify and supplement information from applicants.

• Continued voting on FY25 Grant Applications
• Review and vote on minutes of November 4, 2024
• Update contact info for BCC Members 2025

Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review month-end abatement reports and the Overlay account. The meeting includes a review of the FY25 Assessments, Growth, and Classification Hearing.

• Review of month end abatement reports
• Discussion of Overlay account
• Review of FY25 Assessments, Growth, and Classification Hearing

Essex County Commission on the Status of Women

The Essex County Commission on the Status of Women will meet remotely to discuss implications of recent election results for women and review legislative priorities for the 2025-2026 session. The agenda also includes updates on several pending bills, committee reports, and administrative matters such as commissioner reappointment deadlines.

• Discussion of election results and implications for women
• Update on Common Start Bill (universal early childcare) – pieces passed in budget bill
• Update on Act Requiring One Fair Wage – ballot measure rejected by voters
• Update on I AM Bill (menstrual products in prisons, shelters, schools) – pending in House Ways and Means
• Legislative priorities for 2025-2026 session due January 3, 2025

Boxford Elementary School Committee

The Boxford Elementary School Committee is meeting to receive reports from the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and principals, including updates on the Breakfast Program and a facilities tour. New business items include discussion of a Saturday budget meeting date, the MSBA Roofing Project at Harry Lee Cole Elementary School, and the Student Information System (PowerSchool). The committee will also consider gifts, grants, coalition bargaining, and surplus chairs.

• MSBA Roofing Project at Harry Lee Cole Elementary School
• Saturday Budget Meeting Date
• Student Information System (PowerSchool) discussion
• Surplus of 2 chairs
• Superintendent's report on Breakfast Program and SP Facilities Tour

Council on Aging

The Boxford Council on Aging will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2024. The agenda includes a Director's Report, a discussion about the town van, and a recap of the Maker's Market event. No votes on specific ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Director's Report on senior services
• Van discussion regarding senior transportation
• Recap of the Maker's Market fundraising event

Sustainability Committee

The Boxford Sustainability Committee will receive updates on the Green Communities program and the Spofford Pond School HVAC project. Members will also present ideas for implementing sustainability goals. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information only.

• Green Communities program update from the state
• Spofford Pond School HVAC project update
• Member presentations of ideas for goal implementation

Boxford Housing Partnership Committee

The Boxford Housing Partnership Committee will review and discuss details of the Boxford Common affordable housing development, including $2.1 million in Community Preservation Act funding, developer over-budget considerations, local preference rules, and parameters for a request for proposals. The committee also plans to coordinate with other town boards and seek grant funding for the 100% accessible and affordable project.

• CPC has voted $2.1 million for the Boxford Common project upon completion
• Discussion on developer’s financial capacity and completion bonds to absorb cost increases
• Local preference rules for affordable units, limited to 80% AMI units per LIP guidelines
• Committee will draft RFP parameters with Matt and seek Mass Housing Partnership assistance
• Planned site walk for boards and public, and development of a standard community presentation

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold a discussion on the wetland boundary at the proposed DPW facility site and continue multiple public hearings on notices of intent and other applications. Items include continued hearings for properties at 339 Ipswich Road, 38 Brookview Road, 110 King George Drive, 108 Stiles Pond Road, 0 Main Street, 0 Silvermine Road, and 20 Endicott Road, as well as a certificate of compliance at 14 Andrews Farm Road.

• Discussion: Review of wetland boundary at proposed DPW facility site
• Continued NOI 114-1415: 110 King George Drive (Hunt)
• Continued NOI 114-1414: 108 Stiles Pond Road (Duval)
• Continued NOI 114-1399 and SWMP 2024-1: 20 Endicott Road (Masconomet School District)
• Continued NOI 114-1380 and 114-1381: 0 Main Street and 0 Silvermine Road (Frangos 599 Main Street LLC)

Cable Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee will meet to organize the committee and discuss contracts with Verizon and Comcast.

• Discussion of contracts with Verizon
• Discussion of contracts with Comcast

Cable Advisory Committee

The Boxford Cable Advisory Committee will continue discussions on contracts with Verizon and Comcast, including a decision on whether to pursue a 5- or 10-year agreement with Comcast. They will also review communications with legal counsel, a preliminary BCATv capital budget, and a draft community survey. The committee will set a timeline and next steps, including scheduling a public hearing.

• Review communications between KP Law and Comcast and/or Verizon
• Review preliminary BCATv capital budget and capital needs assessment
• Review draft community survey
• Finalize plan for either 5- or 10-year contract for Comcast
• Discuss timelines, next steps, and when to hold a public hearing

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet to receive design and permitting updates for the DPW from HKA and CHA. The committee will also review meeting minutes for approval.

• DPW design and permitting updates from HKA (Designer) and CHA (OPM)

Library Board of Trustees

The Boxford Town Library Board of Trustees will discuss hiring a new director and setting Thanksgiving holiday hours. They will also review the interim director's report on September/October statistics, staffing, and programs, and consider old business including Winterfest and children's crafts.

• Hiring of new director
• Thanksgiving holiday hours
• Approval of September and October meeting minutes
• Winterfest planning
• Crafts and Letters for Children program

Land Committee

The Land Committee will discuss a possible land donation and approve minutes from prior meetings. The meeting is held via Zoom. The agenda lists no specific property, donor, or dollar amount, making the session largely procedural.

• Discussion of possible land donation
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Boxford Housing Partnership Committee

The Boxford Housing Partnership Committee will discuss review and action items related to Boxford Commons, a housing project. The committee will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Boxford Commons: Select Board review and action items

Recreation Committee

The committee will vote on meeting minutes from May and September 2024. They will discuss the CPC Recreation Facility Master Plan application, an Eagle Scout project at Ackerman Playground, and updates on Johnson Playground. Liaison reports on various facilities including athletic fields, tennis/pickleball courts, and Camp Sacajawea will also be given.

• Vote on meeting minutes from May 30 and Sept 26, 2024
• Discussion of CPC Recreation Facility Master Plan application
• Update on Ackerman Playground Eagle Scout project
• Johnson Playground updates
• Liaison reports: CPC, BTA/BOLT, Camp Sacajawea, BAA/Athletic Fields, Tennis/Pickleball courts, Town playgrounds

Assessors

The Boxford Board of Assessors will review minutes, abatement reports, motor vehicle excise tax commitment, and a 2023 sales analysis to determine FY25 assessments. The board will also review the status of the Overlay account. This is a routine meeting with no decisions scheduled.

• Review of minutes of previous meeting
• Review of month end abatement reports
• Review of motor vehicle excise tax commitment
• Review of 2023 sales analysis to determine FY25 assessments
• Review status of Overlay account

Finance Committee

The Boxford Finance Committee will meet to discuss the overlay account balance and the Senior Circuit Breaker tax exemption with the Board of Assessors. They will also assign liaison roles for boards, committees, and departments. The meeting is primarily a discussion of financial matters and administrative assignments.

• Discussion with Board of Assessors on overlay account balance
• Discussion on Senior Circuit Breaker tax exemption
• Board/Committee/Department Liaison Assignments

Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

The MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board holds its annual meeting to vote on several items, including the approval of the FY25 Annual Plan to be submitted to the City of Lawrence Mayor and MDCS, a WIOA Youth Payments Policy, and the election of officers. The meeting also includes a guest speaker and committee reports.

• Approval of the MMVWB FY25 Annual Plan (vote required)
• Approval of the MMVWB WIOA Youth Payments Policy (vote required)
• Election of officers (vote required)
• Guest speaker: MA State Representative Francisco E. Paulino
• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (vote required)

Planning Board

This joint meeting with the Select Board will discuss and possibly approve the Boxford Housing Production Plan. The board will also consider the town's proposed response to the MBTA Communities Act requirements and may initiate a zoning amendment process. Additional topics include the Affordable Housing Act and the appointment of a new Planning Board member.

• Discussion and possible approval of the Housing Production Plan
• Discussion of Boxford's proposed response to MBTA Communities Act and possible zoning amendment initiation
• Discussion of the Affordable Housing Act
• Discussion of appointment of a new Planning Board member

Cultural Arts

The Boxford Cultural Council will discuss and vote on FY25 grant priorities and guidelines, review and approve September meeting minutes, and begin the grant review process. New members Carolyn and Marissa are expected to be appointed. The council also plans to discuss reuse of Yarn Bomb Exhibit pieces.

• FY25 grant allocation of $6,100
• Appointment of new members Carolyn & Marissa
• Review and voting of minutes from September 9, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of Yarn Bomb Exhibit reuse (Rachel)
• Overview of FY25 grant review process and cycle

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the wetland boundary at the proposed DPW facility site. The meeting also includes continued hearings on multiple Notices of Intent and other permits for properties on Campground Road, Brookview Road, Baldpate Road, King George Drive, Spofford Road, Stiles Pond Road, Arrowhead Farm Road, Lawrence Road, Main Street, Silvermine Road, and Endicott Road. The commission will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Discussion: Review of wetland boundary at proposed DPW facility site
• Continued DNI 2024-15: 22 Campground Road (Wladkowsi)
• Continued NOI 114-1399 and SWMP 2024-1: 20 Endicott Road (Masconomet School District)
• Continued NOI 114-1380 and 114-1381: 0 Main Street and 0 Silvermine Road (Frangos 599 Main Street LLC)
• Continued Amend 114-1338: 30 Arrowhead Farm Road (Carnes)

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and coordinate the Household Hazardous Day scheduled for November 2nd. The body will also receive an update regarding the Recycling Center.

• Household Hazardous Day on Nov 2nd
• Recycling Center update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold discussions on the Draft Housing Production Plan, the Affordable Homes Act, and zoning language for MBTA Communities Act compliance. The board will also review several driveway permits and special permit requests for residential properties.

• MBTA Communities Act compliance and draft zoning district language
• Draft Housing Production Plan presentation
• Special permit for accessory apartment at 2 Whittier Terrace
• Garage space permit for more than three vehicles at 55 Herrick Road
• Non-conforming use expansion permit for 108 Stiles Pond Road

Board of Health

The Boxford Board of Health will hold a public hearing to consider approval of a soil fill at 94 Main Street. The board will also hear from residents at 110 King George Drive and 148 Spofford Road, and receive updates on flu and COVID vaccine clinics and the director's report.

• Approval of 94 Main Street Soil Fill
• Hearing at 110 King George Drive (Rick Clarke)
• Hearing at 148 Spofford Road (Alek Chongris)
• Flu and COVID vaccine clinics announced
• DPW Design update

Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding two virtual public hearings on October 16, 2024, to receive comments on Phase 1 of the MV Moves regional active transportation plan update. The plan prioritizes concept projects to improve the network and includes an existing conditions assessment. No formal presentations will be given; staff will be available to discuss the draft. Comments will be provided to the MVMPO Board for consideration of plan endorsement.

• Public hearings on Phase 1 of MV Moves active transportation plan update
• Plan prioritizes concept projects and includes existing conditions assessment
• Phase 2 focusing on placemaking near active transportation nodes to be completed next year
• Comments accepted via written submissions or at hearings (1pm and 4pm)

Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

The Planning/Career Center Committee of the Merrimack Valley Workforce Board will vote on the FY25 Annual Plan, an ITA Policy update adding a residency requirement, and a WIOA Youth Payments Policy. They will also discuss performance and budget updates, as well as a fiscal monitoring report from NECC.

• Vote on ITA Policy Update – Add Residency Requirement
• Vote on WIOA Youth Payments Policy
• Vote to approve FY25 Annual Plan
• Discussion of FY24 NECC Final Fiscal Monitoring Report
• Performance Summary Update and Budget Update

Essex County Commission on the Status of Women

The Essex County Commission on the Status of Women will meet remotely to hear a presentation on ballot questions and discuss pending legislation, including the Common Start Bill (universal early childcare), One Fair Wage Act, and the I AM Bill (menstrual products access). The commission will also consider committee updates, a vacancy for commissioner appointment, and plans for listening circles.

• Presentation on Ballot Questions
• Discussion of Common Start Bill (universal early childcare) and other legislative priorities
• Selection of town/city location for listening circles in November/December
• Vacancy for commissioner appointment – Ad Hoc Selection Committee to be set up
• Ginsburg Initiative cohort recruiting and orientation planning

Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District

The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District Board of Commissioners will meet on October 10, 2024. The agenda includes votes on employee step increases, a stipend, and a contract extension, as well as a discussion on cost-of-living adjustments. The meeting also covers approval of prior minutes and season updates.

• Vote on 3-year step increase for B. Noone
• Vote on 2-year step increase for J. Greaney
• Vote on CDL-A stipend for B. Noone
• Vote on 6-month contract extension for J. Moak
• Cost-of-living adjustment discussion

Boxford Elementary School Committee

The Boxford School Committee is holding a working session focused on a facilities tour of the Cole School. No other specific business items are listed for decision.

• Facilities tour of Cole School

Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

The Youth Committee of the Merrimack Valley Workforce Board will hear from Joanna de Pena, founder of Top Notch Scholars Inc., as a guest speaker. The committee will also receive updates on the WIOA program, YouthWorks, and Connecting Activities. The agenda is primarily procedural, with votes to approve prior meeting minutes and adjourn.

• Guest presentation by Joanna de Pena, Founder & Executive Director, Top Notch Scholars Inc.
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2024 meeting
• WIOA program update
• YouthWorks and Connecting Activities updates

Collaborative for Regional Educational Services and Training

The CREST Board of Directors will consider establishing a $1.2 million line of credit with TD Bank as part of the finance reports. The agenda includes a program highlight on the 2024 Extended School Year summary, consent agenda items, and several new items such as board reorganization and acceptance of a personnel manual. The board will also receive updates on grants and a potential new program called BRYT.

• Establish $1.2M line of credit with TD Bank
• Accept meeting minutes from May 22, 2024 and September 25, 2024
• Accept personnel staffing report
• First read of FY'24 Annual Report
• Information on potential new program - BRYT

Sustainability Committee

The Boxford Sustainability Committee will meet to introduce new members, receive a Green Communities update, and discuss committee goals and their implementation. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

Council on Aging

The Boxford Council on Aging is holding a routine meeting with standard agenda items: call to order, approval of minutes, a director's report, and other business as permitted. No specific votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed; the agenda is procedural.

• Director's Report to be presented
• Other business items may be discussed as permitted by law

Tri Town School Union

The Tri-Town School Union Committee will discuss the first draft of the Central Office budget, review technology and facilities updates, and hear reports on food service liaison and regionalization follow-up. Public remarks will be heard at the start of the meeting.

• First draft of Central Office budget
• Boxford COA feasibility study
• ClearGov budgeting software implementation
• Cybersecurity grant update
• Student Information System (SIS) update

Boxford Housing Partnership Committee

The Boxford Housing Partnership Committee will meet to review the Boxford Commons project and planned presentations, discuss activity from the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC), and approve prior meeting minutes. No votes on specific funding or zoning changes are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Boxford Commons development and planned presentations
• Discussion of MVPC regional planning activity
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold a discussion on the schematic design for a new Department of Public Works facility. Several public hearings and continued hearings are scheduled for wetland permit applications under the Conservation Commission’s jurisdiction, including properties on Campground Road, Baldpate Road, Stiles Pond Road, Main Street, and Silvermine Road.

• Discussion of new DPW facility schematic design
• DNI 2024-15: 22 Campground Road – Wladkowsi
• RDA 2024-4: 70C Baldpate Road – McGee
• Continued NOI 114-1380: 0 Main Street – Frangos 599 Main Street LLC
• Continued NOI 114-1381: 0 Silvermine Road – Frangos 599 Main Street LLC

Library Board of Trustees

The Boxford Town Library Board of Trustees will meet remotely to approve minutes from September 9, receive reports, and discuss old business including Apple Fest and an update on the Friends Group Meet and Greet scheduled for October 24th.

• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on Friends Group Meet and Greet on October 24th
• Discussion of Apple Fest
• Director's report and trustee sub-committee reports

Recreation Committee

The Boxford Recreation Committee will vote on the May 20, 2024 meeting minutes and the CPC Recreation Facility Master Plan Application. Discussions include the Ackerman Playground Eagle Scout project, Johnson Playground updates, July 4th recap and 2025 planning, Park Program recap, and Fall Newsletter. Liaison updates from CPC, BTA/BOLT, Camp Sacajawea, BAA/Athletic Fields, Tennis/Pickleball courts, and Town playgrounds are also scheduled.

• Vote on CPC Recreation Facility Master Plan Application
• Discussion of Ackerman Playground Eagle Scout project
• Johnson Playground updates
• July 4th recap and 2025 planning
• Fall Newsletter

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Boxford Board of Health. The session is dedicated to a presentation of the schematic design for a new DPW facility.

• Presentation of schematic design for new DPW Facility

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding public hearings and discussions regarding several Notices of Intent (NOI) and Orders of Conditions (OOC). The meeting includes reviews of residential properties and a project for the Masconomet School District.

• Discussion on decks and patios at Willows at Boxford
• NOI for 20 Endicott Road (Masconomet School District)
• NOI for 148 Spofford Road
• NOI for 94 Main Street (lot 2)
• OOC for 335B Middleton Road

Public Health Excellence

The Public Health Excellence (PHE) committee will hold a quarterly meeting on September 24, 2024, via Zoom. New business includes discussing postings for a social worker and SSC (presumably Substance Use Coordinator) and reviewing deliverables for fiscal year 2025. Updates cover tri-town inspector training progress, septic inspection certification, and a tri-town nurse agreement for a visiting mother's program. Administrative items include ordering CPR mannequins, epi pens, and planning fit testing and bloodborne pathogen classes.

• Discuss postings for SSC and social worker positions
• Review deliverables for FY25
• Tri-town inspector completed food safety tiers 1 and 2; awaiting field work
• Tri-town nurse program requires three-town agreement for Northshore Mother's Visiting Program
• CPR mannequins and AED trainers ordered with PHE funds

Boxford Elementary School Committee

The Boxford School Committee is meeting to coordinate attendance at the Boxford Select Board meeting. The primary purpose is to participate in the vote for a new member of the School Committee.

• Vote for new member of the Boxford School Committee

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will consider authorizing the hiring of a Community Planner and an Accounting & Finance Assistant. Commissioners will also receive a presentation on the Vision Zero road safety plan and approve warrants for June through August 2024.

• Authorization to hire Tyler Distefano as Community Planner and Cassandra Green as Accounting & Finance Assistant
• Presentation on Vision Zero Plan by Elizabeth Maldari
• Approval of warrants for June, July, and August 2024
• Adoption of June 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Boxford Planning Board will continue discussions on the draft Housing Production Plan and consider MBTA Communities Act compliance and draft zoning language. The board will also hold Scenic Roads Act hearings and driveway permits for 94 Main Street and 28 Lawrence Road, and review multiple special permit applications including a playground at Johnson Field and garage spaces. Other items include discussion of the Affordable Homes Act and continued driveway permits.

• Continued Discussion: Draft Housing Production Plan
• Discussion: MBTA Communities Act compliance and draft zoning district language
• Scenic Roads Act Hearing and Driveway Permit: 94 Main Street, Lot 2, Kaminski
• ZBA File #1058: Special Permit Site Plan Review for Johnson Field Playground at 7 Spofford Road
• ZBA File #1059: Special Permit Garage space for more than three automobiles at 16 Gina Way, Picardi

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet to discuss the Department of Public Works (DPW) schematic design and site plan. The meeting includes presentations from designer HKA and OPM firm CHA.

• DPW Schematic Design and Site Plan review with HKA and CHA

Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review routine administrative items including minutes, abatement reports, motor vehicle excise tax commitment, and the Community Preservation Surcharge report. They will also discuss Open Meeting Law training and the status of the Overlay account. A key discussion item is the potential adoption of the Veterans Property Tax Exemption Clause 22I.

• Review of month end abatement reports
• Review of motor vehicle excise tax commitment
• Review of Community Preservation Surcharge report
• Discussion of potential adoption of Veterans Property Tax Exemption Clause 22I
• Discussion on Open Meeting Law training

The Board of Assessors voted to increase the Overlay account by $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2025, citing increased exemptions and abatements. They also signed several reports, including the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment and Community Preservation Surcharge Report, and agreed to support a new local exemption option if brought to Town Meeting.

• Approved increase of Overlay account by $50,000 for FY2025
• Signed month-end abatement reports
• Signed 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment #4
• Signed FY2024 Community Preservation Surcharge Report
• Agreed to support M.G.L. C.59 S. 5 Cl. 22I exemption option if brought to Town Meeting
• Signed Release of Classified Agricultural Land Tax Lien for parcel 06-02-02.2

Board of Health

The Boxford Board of Health will meet to review a services agreement with Conley's, hear from Dan Johnson regarding 16 Great Pond Drive, and receive an update on the Stiles Pond project from Jon Higgins. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and bills.

• Review of Conley's Services Agreement
• 16 Great Pond Drive hearing or discussion with Dan Johnson
• Director's Report
• Stiles Pond project update by Jon Higgins

The Boxford Board of Health approved a variance allowing a septic system at 16 Great Pond Drive to be placed 106 feet from a wetland/pond instead of the required 150 feet. The board also approved minutes from two prior meetings, authorized the Health Director to sign an MOU with the North Shore Home Visiting Partnership, and discussed flu clinics and other updates.

• Approved variance for 16 Great Pond Drive to reduce wetland setback from 150 to 106 feet (passed; Jim Ellard recused)
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized Health Director to sign MOU with North Shore Home Visiting Partnership (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to provide an update and annual report regarding Green Communities. The committee will also discuss its goals.

• Green Communities update and annual report
• Discussion of committee goals

Boxford Elementary School Committee

The Boxford School Committee will meet to discuss routine reports from the superintendent and principals, review the final feasibility study for Spofford Pond School, consider policy changes including waiving Policy BGB, and act on a consent agenda for bills and payroll.

• Spofford Pond Feasibility Study – Final Report
• Policy Subcommittee: waive Policy BGB and review policies IMG, IHAMA-1
• SchoolBrains – Student Information System
• MSBA Update
• Gifts and Grants

Cultural Arts

The Boxford Cultural Council will meet to elect officers for FY25, including a proposed new Social Media/Marketing Promotion Coordinator role. Members will also discuss revised FY25 priorities and guidelines, and review the grant process for the upcoming cycle.

• Election of FY25 officers: Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Media/Marketing Promotion Coordinator
• Update on reimbursement payments for FY24 grant programs
• Discussion and voting on BCC programs for rest of 2024
• Yarn Bomb Project: installation addition and post-Apple Festival plans
• Quilt Art Exhibit at 10 Elm – upcoming show plans

Council on Aging

The Boxford Council on Aging is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of minutes, a director's report, and updates on the COA van and the backyard renovation at 10 Elm St. The board will also discuss a Small Grant Repair Trust and participate in a boards and committees roundtable. No votes or binding decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.

• Director's Report
• COA Van update
• 10 Elm backyard renovation updates
• Small Grant Repair Trust discussion
• Boards & Committees Roundtable Discussion

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a director resignation and the appointment of an interim director. The board will also review state aid and determine holiday closures.

• Resignation and Interim Director
• Holiday Closures
• State Aid report
• Approval of June 10, 17, and 24 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and discussions regarding various Notice of Intent (NOI) and Determination of Notice (DNI) filings. The body will also discuss land use policies and specific property installations.

• Discussion of mushroom hunting on Conservation Land
• Pet fence installation at 6 Gunnison Road
• Decks and patios at Willows at Boxford
• NOI for Masconomet School District at 20 Endicott Road
• Extension of Order of Conditions for 146 Georgetown Road

The Boxford Conservation Commission approved determinations of negligible impact for three properties: 4 Pond Street (sodding), 14 Inverness Circle (gas line ditch), and 43 Ipswich Road (brush pile removal and tree removal). The Commission also closed hearings and issued Orders of Conditions for projects at 335B Middleton Road, 50 Burning Bush Drive, and 55 Herrick Road. Several hearings were continued, including the Masconomet School District project at 20 Endicott Road due to the applicant's absence.

• Approved DNI 2024-12 for 4 Pond Street (6-0)
• Approved DNI 2024-13 for 14 Inverness Circle (6-0)
• Approved DNI 2024-14 for 43 Ipswich Road (6-0)
• Ratified removal of five white pine trees at 43 Ipswich Road (5-1)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 335B Middleton Road (6-0)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 50 Burning Bush Drive (6-0)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 55 Herrick Road (6-0)
• Extended permits for 146 Georgetown Road to October 25, 2025 (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the draft Housing Production Plan and receive an update from the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer regarding 105 Georgetown Road. The board will also hear several special permit applications, including for farm animals at 6 Titus Lane and garage space at 75 Mill Road and 42 Pine Plain Road, as well as driveway permits and a Scenic Roads Act hearing.

• Discussion of Draft Housing Production Plan
• Update from Zoning Code Enforcement Officer regarding 105 Georgetown Road
• ZBA File #1056: Special Permit for farm animals at 6 Titus Lane (Horrigan)
• ZBA File #1057: Special Permit for garage space at 75 Mill Road (Lopez/Rowe)
• Scenic Roads Act Hearing and continued Driveway Permit at 103 Georgetown Road (Stapleton)

The Boxford Planning Board recommended approval of three ZBA special permits: a horse arena at 6 Titus Lane, a garage at 75 Mill Road, and a garage at 42 Pine Plain Road (subject to wetland review). The board also approved two driveway permits and discussed the draft Housing Production Plan, directing staff to send concerns about the Boxford Willows facade to the ZBA. A motion to withhold certificates of occupancy for the Willows failed 1-5.

• Recommended approval of ZBA #1056 horse arena at 6 Titus Lane (6-0)
• Recommended approval of ZBA #1057 garage at 75 Mill Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of ZBA #1055 garage at 42 Pine Plain Road, subject to Conservation Commission review (6-0)
• Approved driveway permit for 599 Main Street LLC, subject to final guardrail approval (6-0)
• Approved driveway permit for 103 Georgetown Road (6-0)
• Approved minutes for April 17, May 15, and June 12, 2024 meetings
• Motion to direct Planning Agent not to sign certificates of occupancy for Boxford Willows failed (1-5)
• Motion to communicate concerns about Willows facade to ZBA approved (6-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review and vote on mosquito control. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Vote on mosquito control

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and discuss several Notices of Intent (NOIs) for property work, including at 335B Middleton Road, 50 Burning Bush Drive, and 55 Herrick Road. The commission will also consider a continued ANRAD for 0 Washington Street, continued NOIs for 28 Lawrence Road and two properties on Main Street and Silvermine Road, and is set to issue an Order of Conditions for the Border to Boston Trail from Georgetown Road to the Georgetown town line. A Certificate of Compliance for 13 Pinehurst and approval of minutes are also on the agenda.

• NOI for 335B Middleton Road (Cooper)
• NOI for 50 Burning Bush Drive (Potter)
• NOI for 55 Herrick Road (Gemme)
• Continued ANRAD for 0 Washington Street (Edgewood Retirement Community, Inc.)
• Issue OOC for Border to Boston Trail from Georgetown Road to Georgetown town line

The Boxford Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue the Order of Conditions for the Border to Boston Trail from Georgetown Road to the Georgetown town line, permitting installation on an existing utility right of way. The Commission also closed the hearing and issued an Order of Delineation for the Edgewood Retirement Community project, and issued a Certificate of Compliance for a septic repair at 13 Pinehurst. All other agenda items were continued to the September 5, 2024 meeting, including three Notices of Intent and two related Frangos properties.

• Issued Order of Conditions for Border to Boston Trail section (5-0)
• Closed hearing for ANRAD 114-1406, 0 Washington Street, Edgewood Retirement Community (4-0-1 abstain)
• Issued Order of Delineation for ANRAD 114-1406, 0 Washington Street (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for septic repair at 13 Pinehurst (5-0)
• Ratified emergency well cap replacement at 6 Maple Avenue (5-0)
• Ratified removal of large pine tree at 14 Hollow Tree Lane (5-0)
• Continued NOI 114-1407, 28 Lawrence Road to Sept 5 (5-0)
• Continued NOI 114-1380 and 114-1381, Frangos properties to Sept 5 (5-0)

Board of Health

The Boxford Board of Health is meeting to consider a variance request from Dan Johnson for property at 50 Burning Bush Drive. The board will also receive an update on the 250-foot radius regulation, approve minutes and bills, and hear a director's report.

• Public hearing on variance request for 50 Burning Bush Drive (Dan Johnson)
• Update on 250-foot radius regulation
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Approval of bills
• Director's report

The Board of Health unanimously approved a variance for a new septic system at 50 Burning Bush Drive, allowing reduced setbacks and a sieve analysis instead of a percolation test, with deed restrictions. They also approved a variance for an emergency well replacement at 420 Ipswich Road, reducing the setback from 50 to 21 feet. The board reduced the abutter notification radius for variances from 500 to 250 feet and approved the July 10, 2024 minutes.

• Approved septic variance at 50 Burning Bush Drive (unanimous)
• Approved well variance at 420 Ipswich Road (unanimous)
• Reduced abutter notification radius from 500 to 250 feet (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2024 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on continued enforcement orders, violations, and notices of intent for property developments, including the Border to Boston Trail and a Masconomet School District project. The meeting also covers certificates of compliance and approval of minutes.

• Continued enforcement order at 105 Georgetown Road (Santos)
• Continued violation at 4 Pond Street (Zeroka)
• DNI 2024-9: 4 Chandler Road (Wang)
• Continued NOI: Border to Boston Trail from Georgetown Road to Georgetown town line (Coogan/Town of Boxford)
• Continued NOI 114-1399 and SWMP 2024-1: 20 Endicott Road (Harvey for Masconomet School District)

The Boxford Conservation Commission ratified an enforcement order for 105 Georgetown Road and amended an enforcement order for 4 Pond Street to allow resodding pending a future DNI. It also issued determinations of negligible impact for two utility projects, closed hearings for several applications, and issued certificates of compliance for two completed projects.

• Ratified enforcement order for 105 Georgetown Road (5-0)
• Amended enforcement order for 4 Pond Street to allow resodding (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Determined negligible impact for DNI 2024-9 gas line trench at 4 Chandler Road (6-0)
• Determined negligible impact for DNI 2024-10 utility pole replacement at 32 Partridge Lane (6-0)
• Closed hearing and issued negative determination for RDA 2024-3 at 104 King George Drive (6-0)
• Continued ANRAD 114- for 0 Washington Street to August 15 with site walk (6-0)
• Continued NOI 114-1407 for 28 Lawrence Road to August 15 with site walk (6-0)
• Issued certificates of compliance for 21 Valley Road and 28 Pine Plain Road (6-0 each)

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several Notices of Intent, Determinations of Need, and a stormwater management plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ongoing violations and enforcement orders.

• Enforcement order for 105 Georgetown Road
• Violation at 4 Pond Street
• DNI 2024-7 for 526 Ipswich Road
• DNI 2024-8 for 104 King George Drive
• NOI and SWMP for 20 Endicott Road

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a variance request for 14 Andrews Farm Rd involving Richard Clarke. The meeting also includes an update on the Stiles Pond Restoration Project.

• Variance request for 14 Andrews Farm Rd (Richard Clarke)
• Update on Stiles Pond Restoration Project
• Review of bills and Director's report

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent and Certificates of Compliance for various properties. The meeting also includes discussions on continued enforcement orders and an unauthorized bridge in Wildcat.

• Continued enforcement order for 105 Georgetown Road
• Review of Notices of Intent (NOI) for multiple locations, including 0 Main Street and 20 Endicott Road
• Discussion regarding an unauthorized bridge in Wildcat
• Issuance of Certificates of Compliance (COC) for properties such as 27C Sagamore Lane

Planning Board

The Boxford Planning Board will discuss garage space requirements for more than three vehicles at 105 Georgetown Road. The meeting also includes Scenic Roads Act hearings and driveway permit reviews for properties on Main Street, Silvermine Road, and MacDonald Drive.

• Garage space discussion for 105 Georgetown Road (ZBA #1051)
• Scenic Roads Act Hearing and Driveway Permits for 599 Main Street LLC
• Continued Scenic Roads Act Hearing and Driveway Permit for Lot 1 MacDonald Drive

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission is continuing reviews of environmental enforcement orders and violations. The meeting also includes discussions on several Notices of Intent for various properties.

• Enforcement order for 105 Georgetown Road
• Violations at 4 Pond Street and 116 Ogunquit Road
• Notice of Intent for 49 Woodcrest Road
• Notice of Intent for Lot 1 MacDonald Drive
• Notice of Intent for 20 Endicott Road

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will discuss a warrant article regarding the Specialized Energy Code. The meeting also includes updates on National Grid/Mass Save and Green Communities Grant opportunities.

• Specialized Energy Code warrant article
• National Grid/Mass Save update
• Green Communities Grant opportunity

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting via Zoom to conduct public hearings and discussions. The body will review several Notices of Intent (NOI) and Certificates of Compliance (COC) for various residential and town projects.

• Enforcement Order for 105 Georgetown Road (Santos)
• NOI for 20 Wildmeadow Road (Bastys)
• NOI for 49 Woodcrest Road (Yuen)
• NOI for Lot 1 MacDonald Drive (Craig)
• Discussion regarding an unauthorized bridge in Wildcat

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a matter regarding 105 Georgetown Road. The board is also holding a hearing for the Scenic Roads Act and reviewing driveway permit applications.

• Discussion: 105 Georgetown Road
• Scenic Roads Act Hearing and Driveway Permits: 599 Main Street LLC (Main Street and Silvermine Road)
• Driveway Permit: Lot 1 MacDonald Drive

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting via Zoom to conduct public hearings and discussions on several Notice of Intent (NOI) and Determination of Applicability (DNI) filings. The body will review various property projects and an unauthorized bridge in Wildcat.

• Enforcement Order: 105 Georgetown Road
• NOI 114-1399 and SWMP 2024-1: 20 Endicott Road for Masconomet School District
• NOI 114-1400: 7 Spofford Road for Boxford Permanent Building Committee
• NOI 114-1380 and 114-1381: 0 Main Street and 0 Silvermine Road
• Discussion regarding an unauthorized bridge in Wildcat

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings for several Notice of Intent (NOI) filings and continued items. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding an unauthorized bridge in Wildcat.

• Continued Enforcement Order: 105 Georgetown Road, Santos
• Continued DNI 2024-5: 378 Ipswich Road, Cheever
• Continued RDA 2024-1: 345 Ipswich Road, Karas
• NOI 114-: 20 Rowley Road, Mores
• NOI 114-: 34 Arrowhead Farm Road, Herr

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider amending section 196-13 C of the Boxford Zoning Bylaw. The proposed changes relate to accessory apartments in residence districts.

• Proposed increase of minimum allowable accessory apartment size to 1,500 square feet
• Proposed allowance for new owner-occupants to continue using existing Special Permits for accessory apartments
• Proposed new requirements for stairways, bedroom counts, occupant limits, and connecting doorways
• Proposed requirements for safety, health, and construction compliance before building permit issuance

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding public hearings and discussions regarding various Notice of Intent (NOI) and Request for Determination (RDA) applications. The body will also address enforcement orders and recommend a new commission member to the Select Board.

• Unauthorized bridge in Wildcat discussion
• Enforcement Order for 105 Georgetown Road
• NOI for 20 Endicott Road (Masconomet School District)
• NOI for Border to Boston Trail from Georgetown Road to Georgetown town line
• Order of Conditions (OOC) for 5A Endicott Road

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss the Boxford Community Electricity program and a Specialized Energy Code. The body will also review updates regarding Spofford Pond School and a Green Communities Grant opportunity.

• Boxford Community Electricity program
• Spofford Pond School update
• Green Communities Grant opportunity
• Specialized Energy Code

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review several land-use filings and requests. The agenda includes a Notice of Intent for Four Mile Village Pond and a request to extend an Order of Conditions for 3 Appleton Ln.

• Four Mile Village Pond Notice of Intent
• Order of Conditions extension request for 3 Appleton Ln
• Review of Amended EO 2024-1 Santos

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss proposed changes to allowable accessory apartment sizes and in-law relationship restrictions. The board will also hold hearings and review plan approvals for specific residential properties.

• Discussion on accessory apartment size and in-law relationship restrictions
• Scenic Roads Act Hearing: tree removal at 8 Batchelder Road
• ZBA #1050: Special Permit for garage space at 68 Georgetown Road
• ANR Plan Approval: 94 Main Street

Library Board of Trustees

The Boxford Library Board of Trustees will meet to introduce two new appointees and review the Director's report. The board will also discuss whether future meetings will be held in-person or remotely and review an update regarding Town Hall and library signs.

• Introduction of two newly appointed library trustees
• Discussion on in-person or remote meetings moving forward
• Town Hall/Library sign update

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider variance requests for properties on Main Street and Georgetown Road. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a Stiles Pond study proposal and a related Warrant Article. Additionally, the board will finalize changes to abutter notification procedures.

• 619 Main St variance request
• 347 Main St variance request
• 241 Georgetown Rd variance request
• Stiles Pond study proposal and Warrant Article
• Finalizing abutter notification change

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review conceptual development plans for 105 Depot Road and discuss accessory apartments. The board will also hold hearings regarding tree removal on scenic roads and review several special permit applications for garage space.

• Conceptual plans for development at 105 Depot Road
• Scenic Roads Act hearing for tree removal at 68 Georgetown Road and 8 Batchelder Road
• ANR Plan Approval for 271 Georgetown Road, 393 Central Street, and 395 Central Street
• Special permit requests for garage space at 370 Middleton Road, 120 Killam Hill Road, and 20 Rowley Road
• Driveway Bylaw variance request for 20B Wildmeadow Road

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and discussions regarding land use and conservation funding. The body is reviewing requests for field use and the appraisal of proposed conservation land.

• BTA/Bolt, Inc. request to use Haynes Field for Moon Walk
• Request for funds for appraisal of proposed conservation land
• NOI 114- : 28 Olde Farms Road (Caulfield)
• NOI 114- : 53 Great Pond Drive (Bessin)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom to interview candidates for a trustee position. The board will also receive a director's report and an update regarding a new library director.

• Interviews for Library Trustee candidates
• Update on New Library Director

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review variance requests for 55 Spofford Road and 28 Olde Farm Road. The meeting also includes discussions on budgets for hazardous waste day and cyanobacteria testing.

• Variance request: 55 Spofford Road
• Variance request: 28 Olde Farm Road
• Budget for Annual Hazardous Waste Day
• Budget for Cyanobacteria testing
• Test pits at playgrounds

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings and discussions regarding various land-use applications and enforcement orders. The body will review requests for certificates and notices of intent for residential and community projects.

• Enforcement order for 105 Georgetown Road (Santos) and violation at 4 Pond Street (Zeroka)
• ANRAD 114-1406 for Edgewood Retirement Community, Inc. at 0 Washington Street
• NOI 114-1399 and SWMP 2024-1 for Masconomet School District at 20 Endicott Road
• NOI 114-1384 for the Border to Boston Trail from Georgetown Road to the town line
• COC 114-1314 for 21 Valley Road (Casey) and COC 114-1370 for 28 Pine Plain Road (Lamb)

Library Board of Trustees

The Boxford Town Library Special Trustees are meeting to consider a candidate for the Library Director position. The board will hold a vote regarding candidate Angelina Miller.

• Vote on Library Director candidate Angelina Miller

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is conducting public hearings and discussions regarding several Notices of Intent (NOI) and a Certificate of Compliance (COC). The meeting includes reviews of culvert work and specific property requests.

• DNI 2024-1: 15 Wildmeadow Road
• NOI 114-1388: Georgetown Road Culvert at Pye Brook
• NOI 114-1384: Border to Boston Trail from Georgetown Road to Georgetown town line
• NOI 114-1374: Glendale Road culvert
• COC 114-1351: 10 Bennett Road

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct interviews for board appointments and review several special permit requests for garage spaces. The board will also consider a parcel division and a driveway bylaw variance.

• Interviews for appointment to the Planning Board
• ANR Plan for 599 Main Street LLC to divide a parcel into four lots
• Special Permit for garage space for more than three automobiles at 15 Winding Oaks Way, 370 Middleton Road, 120 Killam Hill Road, and 20 Rowley Road
• Variance from Driveway Bylaw cut and fill maximums at 20B Wildmeadow Road

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review announcements, the Waste Stream Task Force update, bills, and director's report. No significant decisions are expected.

• Waste Stream Task Force update

Library Board of Trustees

The Boxford Town Library Trustees are meeting via Zoom to receive a director's report and an update on the search for a library director.

• Library Director search update