Boxford public meetings in 2025

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will discuss a turtle study and consider several land‑use and right‑of‑way applications. Items include an amended and extended ORAD for 599 Main Street, a ratified emergency certification and NOI for 50 Four Mile Village, and continued NOI applications for a transmission line corridor, 213 Ipswich Road, and Koster Field. The commission will also review COC 114‑1397 for 50 Four Mile Village.

• Amended and Extended ORAD 114-1367 – 599 Main Street
• Ratify Emergency Certification and NOI 114‑ – 50 Four Mile Village
• Continued NOI 114‑1435 – Transmission Line Right of Way from Groveland to Haverhill
• Continued NOI 114‑1434 & SWMP 2025‑2 – 213 Ipswich Road
• Continued NOI 114‑1428 – Koster Field Stiles Pond Road

The Conservation Commission approved Zoo New England to conduct a turtle survey on town land. It ratified and later issued the Order of Conditions for the emergency water line certification at Four Mile Village, and did the same for a transmission line right‑of‑way. Several hearings were continued until the January 15, 2026 meeting, and the certificate of compliance for Four Mile Village was withdrawn without prejudice.

• Approved Zoo New England turtle survey on town land (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for ORAD 114-1367 (599 Main St) until Jan 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency certification for 50 Four Mile Village (unanimous)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 50 Four Mile Village (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for transmission line right of way (NOI 114-1435) (unanimous)
• Issued Order of Conditions for transmission line right of way (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 213 Ipswich Road (NOI 114-1434) until Jan 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Withdrawn COC for 50 Four Mile Village without prejudice (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually to consider several special permit applications. The board will decide on garage expansions at 102 Main Street and 113 Great Pond Drive, and on accessory apartments at 4 Moonpenny Drive and 213 Ipswich Road. The agenda also includes a discussion of Ingalls Village Way and a review of draft minutes from November 20, 2025.

• Case 1075 – Special Permit – 102 Main Street – garage space for more than three automobiles
• Case 1076 – Special Permit – 4 Moonpenny Drive – construction of an accessory apartment within an existing dwelling
• Case 1073 – Special Permit – 213 Ipswich Road – accessory apartment and garage space for more than three automobiles
• Case 1074 – Special Permit – 113 Great Pond Drive – garage space for more than three automobiles
• Discussion of Ingalls Village Way

The Zoning Board approved Case 1074, granting a special permit for a detached garage that can house more than three automobiles at 113 Great Pond Drive, with requirements for an as‑built submission and no commercial activity. The board also continued Cases 1075, 1076, and 1073 to a January 22, 2026 (or 2025 as recorded) hearing. Additionally, the board approved the November 20, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Case 1074 special permit for detached garage at 113 Great Pond Drive (unanimous)
• Continued Case 1075 (102 Main Street garage) to Jan 22, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued Case 1076 (accessory apartment at 4 Moonpenny Drive) to Jan 22, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued Case 1073 (accessory apartment and garage at 213 Ipswich Road) to Jan 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:36 PM (unanimous)

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will hold its December 18, 2025 monthly meeting to adopt the November 20, 2025 minutes and review contracts. A guest speaker, Kurt Gaertner, will present the Massachusetts Integrated Land Use Strategy (MILUS). The commission will also discuss informational updates to its bylaws, emergency‑matter protocol, and committee structure. Additional agenda items include local and regional news and other business.

• Adoption of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of contracts
• Guest speaker presentation on the Massachusetts Integrated Land Use Strategy (MILUS)
• Informational discussion of MVPC bylaws, emergency protocol, and committee structure
• Local and regional news updates

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee will approve minutes from August 25, 2025, and discuss traffic flow mitigation at the Recycling Center. The agenda also includes items regarding a Household Hazardous Waste Day, a paper shredding event, and the Library of Things.

• Approve minutes of 8-25-25
• Traffic Flow Mitigation at Recycling Center
• HHW Day: Sat Oct 25, 2025
• Paper Shredding Event
• Library of Things

Board of Health

The Boxford Board of Health will discuss recommendations for warrant articles. The meeting also allows any other business that was not anticipated when the agenda was posted. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Consider recommendations for warrant articles
• Any other business not anticipated at the time of posting

Select Board

The Special Town Meeting will vote on eight articles covering town finances and policies. Items include funding a collective bargaining agreement, amending the Council on Aging membership, and allocating $89,000 for retirement benefits. Larger expenditures are $155,000 for a second-year elementary school English Language Arts curriculum and $1,335,226 for the Harry L. Cole MSBA roof replacement. The meeting also addresses a parcel acquisition by gift, a petition for a second beer and wine license, and adoption of a multifamily overlay zoning district.

• Debt: Fund Harry L. Cole Roof Replacement MSBA Project – $1,335,226
• Fund new Elementary School English Language Arts Curriculum, Year 2 – $155,000
• Fund Retirement Benefits – $89,000
• Acquisition of Parcel 20‑3‑2 by Gift
• Adopt MBTA Communities Multifamily Overlay District (zoning bylaw)

Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

The Merrimack Valley Workforce Board will approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting and ratify several prior electronic votes. Key decisions include transferring $90,000 and $60,000 amounts between WIOA Adult Training and Dislocated Worker Training funds, and awarding contracts for various WIOA youth and adult programs. The meeting also includes performance, budget, and career center updates.

• Approve minutes of the October 20, 2025 meeting (vote required)
• Transfer $90,000 of WIOA Adult Training Funds to WIOA Dislocated Worker Training Funds (vote required)
• Transfer $60,000 of WIOA Adult Training Funds to WIOA Dislocated Worker Training Funds on 5/8/25 (vote required)
• Award WIOA Youth Program RFP to Fund Haverhill Public Schools, not Haverhill YMCA-YMCA (vote required)
• Award MMVWB Office Space RFP to One Union Street Realty, LLC (vote required)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a request from Friends of Little Red School House to insulate the historic school. It will review warrant articles for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025. The Board will consider approval of liquor license renewals for 2026 for Far Corner Golf and the Boxford Community Kitchen, and receive updates on the FY27‑FY31 Capital Improvement Program, including 4 Middleton Road reuse and Stiles Pond Beach management. Routine items and an executive session on litigation and union negotiations will follow.

• Discussion with Friends of Little Red School House – request to insulate Little Red School House
• Review of Warrant Articles for Special Town Meeting on December 17, 2025
• Consider approval of liquor license renewal for 2026 – Far Corner Golf
• Consider approval of liquor license renewal for 2026 – Boxford Community Kitchen
• Update on Capital Improvement Program FY27‑FY31 (4 Middleton Road reuse, Stiles Pond Beach management)

Assessors

The Boxford Board of Assessors will convene to review monthly reports, motor vehicle tax commitments, and budget items for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The meeting will also address applications for property tax exemptions and land use classifications.

• Review of motor vehicle excise tax commitment
• Review of FY26 Real Estate and Personal Property Actual Tax commitments
• Review of FY27 Departmental Budget
• Review of FY26 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Review of FY26 Chapter Land Applications

The Board unanimously accepted the minutes of the previous meeting and signed several routine reports. It approved a blanket 20‑year exemption for every residential solar facility listed on Exhibit A under General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 45. The Board also approved the FY 2026 real‑estate exemptions that had been submitted and approved FY 2027 Chapter Land applications for a list of parcels. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 20‑year exemption for residential solar facilities listed on Exhibit A (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 real‑estate exemptions for submitted applications
• Approved FY 2027 Chapter Land applications for 19 listed parcels
• Signed month‑end abatement reports
• Signed 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment #6
• Signed FY 2026 Actual Real Estate, Personal Property, and CPA Tax Commitments
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boxford Elementary School Committee

The Boxford School Committee will receive a presentation on the FY27 Budget Book and discuss PreK expansion and space usage at Cole Elementary. The meeting also includes reports on MBTA Community Zoning and school safety.

• FY27 Budget Book overview and presentation
• PreK expansion and space usage at Cole Elementary
• MBTA Community Zoning report
• MPY presentation on school safety
• CREST Annual Report

Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Merrimack Valley MPO will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of the FY2026 Unified Planning Work Program amendment and the release of the FY2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program amendment that funds the T Ewksbury Street Bridge and other discretionary projects. The board will also review the Beach Road Connector scope of work, a guidance letter on statewide projects, and an overview of the Federal Aid Design Seed (FADS) program application. A status update on ongoing TIP projects for FY2025‑2029, covering transit and highway items, will be provided.

• Approve FFY2026 UPWP Amendment #1
• Release FFY2026‑2030 TIP Amendment #2 (includes T Ewksbury Street Bridge and other discretionary awards)
• Review Beach Road Connector Scope of Work (Salisbury)
• Review Letter for Additional Guidance on Statewide Projects
• Overview of Federal Aid Design Seed (FADS) Program Application

Planning Board

The Boxford Planning Board will hold a preliminary plan hearing for 105 Depot Road. It will also consider driveway permits for 28 Deer Run Road and 213 Ipswich Road, and a special permit for garage space at 113 Great Pond Drive. A discussion item will report to Town Meeting on an MBTA warrant article.

• Preliminary Plan Hearing – 105 Depot Road (File 29-3-16, Holmes)
• Driveway Permit – 28 Deer Run Road (File 11-1-2.2, Carbone)
• Continued Driveway Permit & ZBA File #1073 – accessory apartment & garage for >3 cars at 213 Ipswich Road (File 19-3-1.1, Boxford Farm Realty Trust)
• ZBA File #1074 – special permit for garage space for >3 cars at 113 Great Pond Drive (File 20-13-12.1, Knobel)
• Discussion: Report to Town Meeting on MBTA warrant article

The Planning Board recommended approving the ZBA special permit for an accessory apartment and garage at 213 Ipswich Road, contingent on the applicant obtaining a driveway permit. It also approved a driveway permit for 28 Deer Run Road with drainage and width conditions, and continued that permit to January 21, 2026. The Board recommended a garage permit for 113 Great Pond Drive and authorized a $3,800 peer‑review for a preliminary plan hearing. Minutes for three prior meetings were approved and the board adjourned.

• Approved driveway permit for 28 Deer Run Road (subject to drainage and 10‑ft width)
• Recommended ZBA special permit for accessory apartment at 213 Ipswich Road (pending driveway permit)
• Continued driveway permit decision to Jan 21 2026
• Recommended ZBA approval for garage at 113 Great Pond Drive
• Authorized $3,800 peer‑review for 105 Depot Road preliminary plan
• Approved August 11 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 20 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 9:09 p.m.

Board of Health

The Boxford Board of Health will meet on December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Meeting Room 1 with a Zoom option. The agenda includes discussion of the DPW Earth Fill, a presentation by a National Grid representative, an update on opioid allocation with the Police Department (Jim Taggart), and the turnover of the Boxford PHE to its advisory board. The board will also review minutes, bills, the Director’s Report, and any new business from the past 48 hours. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• DPW Earth Fill
• National Grid representative presentation
• Update on opioid allocations/Police Department – Jim Taggart
• Boxford PHE turnover to advisory board
• Director’s Report

The Board unanimously approved four opioid‑settlement funding proposals totaling $23,000, including defibrillators, school radios, a donation to The Family Restored, and a substance‑abuse exhibit. The Board also approved Jim Taggart as the Public Health Excellence Advisory Board alternate, with Taggart abstaining. Members requested formal certification from the DPW project team that the fill material for the town road is clean. The Board agreed to work with National Grid to locate wells near 34 utility poles and will revisit the 100‑foot well‑distance ordinance later.

• Approved opioid funding: $10,000 for five defibrillators (unanimous)
• Approved opioid funding: $6,000 for radios for three elementary schools (unanimous)
• Approved opioid funding: $5,000 donation to The Family Restored (unanimous)
• Approved opioid funding: $2,000 for Tri‑Town Council exhibit (unanimous)
• Approved Jim Taggart as PHE Advisory Board alternate (Jim abstained)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Requested DPW project team provide official documentation certifying fill material cleanliness
• Agreed to collaborate with National Grid on well locations for 34 poles and to revisit the 100‑foot well‑distance ordinance

Cultural Arts

The Boxford Cultural Council will meet to discuss and clarify details regarding current applications. The body will determine if further follow-up questions are needed for specific applicants.

• Discussion of applications
• Clarifications from contact with applicants

Cable Advisory Committee

The Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to discuss administrative updates and financial status. The body will review and approve expenses and meeting minutes.

• Transition to Paychex payroll processing system
• Castus upgrade status
• Studio Manager position update
• Review and approval of invoices and expenses

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will hold an in-person meeting on December 8, 2025, at 10 Elm St. The agenda includes a call to order, attendance, minutes, a director's report, and other business.

• Meeting of Council on Aging
• Review of minutes
• Director's Report
• Board Membership discussion
• Other Business

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss attendance and participation at the Moderator’s Forum. The agenda contains no other substantive business items.

• Attendance and participation at the Moderator’s Forum

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and discussions regarding three specific land-use applications. The body will review projects involving a power company, the Masconomet School District, and a private property owner.

• NOI 114-1435: Transmission Line Right of Way from Groveland to Hovey’s Pond to Haverhill
• Continued NOI 114-1419 & SWMP 2025-1: 20 Endicott Road for the Masconomet School District
• COC 114-1352: 16 Balmoral

The Commission voted unanimously to continue the hearing on the transmission line right‑of‑way (NOI 114‑1435) until the December 18, 2025 meeting. It also continued the hearing on the Endicott Road project (NOI 114‑1419 & SWMP 2025‑1) until the January 15, 2025 meeting. The body approved an emergency certification for a well‑line repair at Four Mile Village, conditioned on Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program approval. Finally, it denied the certificate of compliance for the 16 Balmoral project because the work did not follow the approved plans.

• Continued hearing for NOI 114-1435 (Transmission Line Right of Way) until Dec 18, 2025 – approved (7-0)
• Continued hearing for NOI 114-1419 & SWMP 2025-1 (20 Endicott Road) until Jan 15, 2025 – approved (7-0)
• Issued emergency certification for Four Mile Village well line repair, subject to Natural Heritage approval – approved (7-0)
• Denied certificate of compliance for COC 114-1352 (16 Balmoral) due to non‑conformance – approved (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Essex County Commission on the Status of Women

The Essex County Commission on the Status of Women will meet virtually to discuss succession planning. The body will review a recruitment sub committee recommendation and vote on candidates for three open commissioner seats.

• Review of Commissioner Application
• Vote on recommendations to MCSW regarding 3 open commissioner seats

Tri Town School Union

The committee will review the Aaron Wood Building lease and office space considerations. The meeting includes discussions on FTE apportionment, student services programming, and an update on the Assistant Superintendent of Operations search.

• Aaron Wood Building lease and office space
• FTE Apportionment
• Assistant Superintendent of Operations search update
• Student Services Programming
• Efficiency Study update

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to provide an update on Green Communities and discuss the impact of rodenticide on raptors. The committee will also brainstorm initiatives for 2026 and welcome a new member.

• Green communities update
• Discussion on raptors and rodenticide
• Planning for 2026 initiatives

The Sustainability Committee discussed updates on Green Communities grants, energy projects, and possible 2026 initiatives. The members agreed to include the Rescue Raptors program as a town initiative. No other formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Add Rescue Raptors program to 2026 initiatives (agreed)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board will consider appointing Margaret Giberson to the Masconomet School Committee. It will review a proposed appropriation of Opioid Settlement funds and set rates for private snow removal contractors. The board will also consider two one‑day beer and wine on‑premise applications for West Village Café (561 Main Street) and BTA/Bolt (10 Elm Street). Additional items include updates on the special town meeting, upcoming meeting schedules, and FY27 budget priorities.

• Consider appointment of school committee candidate Margaret Giberson
• Consider proposed appropriation of Opioid Settlement funds
• Consider setting rates for private snow removal contractors
• Consider approval of 1‑day beer and wine on‑premise for West Village Café, 561 Main Street
• Consider approval of 1‑day beer and wine on‑premise for BTA/Bolt, 10 Elm Street

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and discuss several land‑use applications. Items include a complaint about Koster Field maintenance and five separate applications for properties on Georgetown Road, Ipswich Road, Stiles Pond Road, Washington Street, and Main Street. The meeting is scheduled via Zoom on November 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

• Complaint regarding Koster Field maintenance (discussion)
• AOOC 114-1395 for 241 Georgetown Road (Rowe)
• Continued NOI 114-1434 & SWMP 2025-2 for 213 Ipswich Road (Tourkistas)
• Continued NOI 114-1428 for Koster Field Stiles Pond Road (Boxford Athletic Association)
• COC 114-1165 for 266 Washington Street (Houston)

The Conservation Commission closed and then executed an amended Order of Conditions for a drinking‑water well at 241 Georgetown Road (5‑0 vote). It also continued two pending hearings—one for a storm‑water project at 213 Ipswich Road (5‑0, 1 abstain) and another for Koster Field (6‑0). Additionally, the Commission issued Certificates of Compliance for projects at 266 Washington Street and 283 Main Street (both 6‑0).

• Closed hearing for AOOC 114-1395 (5‑0)
• Executed amended Order of Conditions for AOOC 114-1395 (5‑0)
• Continued hearing for NOI 114-1434 & SWMP 2025-2 (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Continued hearing for NOI 114-1428 (6‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for COC 114-1165 (6‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for COC 114-994 (6‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on a special permit for a garage at 113 Great Pond Drive that would allow more than three automobiles. It will also review a special permit for 213 Ipswich Road to construct an accessory apartment and a garage for more than three automobiles. The Board will elect a new clerk and discuss the Ingalls Village Way project. Draft minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting will be reviewed.

• Election of ZBA Clerk
• Special Permit – 113 Great Pond Drive: garage for >3 cars
• Special Permit – 213 Ipswich Road: accessory apartment and garage for >3 cars
• Discussion of Ingalls Village Way
• Review draft minutes from October 23, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider special permit requests for residential properties and elect a ZBA Clerk. The board will also hold a discussion regarding Ingalls Village Way and an executive session concerning litigation for 126 Ipswich Road.

• Case 1074: Special Permit for garage space for more than three automobiles at 113 Great Pond Drive
• Case 1073: Special Permit for an accessory apartment and garage space for more than three automobiles at 213 Ipswich Road
• Discussion regarding Ingalls Village Way
• Election of ZBA Clerk
• Executive Session regarding litigation for 126 Ipswich Road

The Board elected Garrett Friedman as the Zoning Board clerk, making him a voting member, with the motion passing unanimously. Two pending special permit cases (1073 and 1074) were each continued to the December 18, 2025 meeting, also unanimously. The October 23, 2025 minutes were approved, the Board entered an executive session, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Elect Garrett Friedman as ZBA clerk (unanimous)
• Continue case 1073 – 213 Ipswich Road special permit to Dec 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continue case 1074 – 113 Great Pond Drive special permit to Dec 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approve October 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:52 PM (unanimous)

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will adopt April 2025 minutes and vote on authorizing the purchase of two adjacent condominium units at 160 Main Street to address office space needs.

• Adoption of April 17, 2025 minutes
• Authorization to acquire 160 Main Street, Units 5&6
• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and Zoom)

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will convene to adopt October meeting minutes and review personnel matters, including staff performance evaluations and recommended salary increases. The agenda also includes a presentation on alternatives for handling emergency matters between regular meetings and an update on bylaws.

• Adoption of October 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff performance evaluations and recommended salary increases
• Review of emergency meeting protocols and bylaws
• Presentation on alternatives for handling emergency matters
• Updated redlined MVPC by-laws

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review draft financial policies and the FY27 revenue and expense forecast. Members will vote on guidelines for FY27 budget development and discuss FY26 liaison assignments.

• Vote on FY27 budget development guidelines
• Review of FY27 Revenue/Expense Forecast
• Review of draft financial policies
• Discussion of FY26 Liaison Assignments

Boxford Elementary School Committee

The Boxford Elementary School Committee will discuss several items, including gifts and grants, the FY27 Pre‑K tuition proposal, and an overview of the FY27 budget. The committee will also consider a policy subcommittee action item and feedback on Chapter 70. Additional items include a surplus SmartBoard and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Gifts and Grants
• FY27 PreK Tuition
• FY27 Budget Overview
• Policy Subcommittee action item (BGB)
• Surplus List: SmartBoard

Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

The Merrimack Valley Workforce Board will meet remotely on November 18, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and a vote to transfer $90,000 from Adult WIOA Training Funds to WIOA Dislocated Worker Training Funds. The board will also receive a performance summary update, a budget update, and a career center report before adjourning.

• Approval of the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (vote required)
• Vote to transfer $90,000 from Adult WIOA Training Funds to WIOA Dislocated Worker Training Funds (vote required)
• Performance summary update presentation
• Budget update presentation
• Career Center report

Cultural Arts

The Boxford Cultural Council will review updates on recent fall programs, including the October Fun Fest, the Meg Black exhibit, and the Makers Market. The council will also discuss applicant submissions, seeking clarifications and continuing the review process. No formal decisions are noted for this meeting.

• Update on October Fun Fest (fall program)
• Meg Black exhibit (fall program)
• Makers Market (fall program)
• Clarifications from contact with applicants
• Continuation of discussion of applications

Select Board

The Select Board will interview Nik Andreas for a Finance Committee appointment. It will review items for the December 17, 2025 Special Town Meeting, consider the warrant articles, and vote to close the warrant. The Board will also discuss FY27 budget priorities, receive a Town Administrator update on the 2026 meeting schedule, and hold an executive session on litigation strategy.

• Interview of Finance Committee candidate Nik Andreas
• Review and vote to close the December 17, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
• Discussion of FY27 revenue, expenditure forecast and Select Board priorities
• Town Administrator update on 2026 Select Board meeting schedule
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy

Essex County Commission on the Status of Women

The Essex County Commission on the Status of Women will review committee updates, including the Ginsburg Initiative, finance, communications survey status, and the Girls Listening Circle program. The body will address succession planning for members who are terming out or resigning and will create a subcommittee to conduct interviews. Other business will be addressed as needed. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM via Zoom.

• Ginsburg Initiative update presented by Commissioner Veillard Perry
• Finance report presented by Treasurer Sullivan
• Communications Committee survey status
• Programming Committee report on Girls Listening Circle
• Succession planning: creation of subcommittee to interview departing members

Planning Board

The Boxford Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Town Zoning Code (Section 196) and a map change that would create an MBTA Communities Multifamily Overlay District (MCMOD). The proposed MCMOD would permit as‑of‑right multifamily housing on the property known as “The Willows at Boxford,” Assessor’s Map 6, Block 2, Lot 2.2. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM and will be conducted via Zoom. The amendment text and map change are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s office and the Planning Board office.

• Proposed amendment to Boxford Zoning Code (Section 196) to create an MBTA Communities Multifamily Overlay District (MCMOD)
• Proposed zoning map change for “The Willows at Boxford,” Assessor’s Map 6, Block 2, Lot 2.2
• Public hearing scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM via Zoom
• Amendment would allow as‑of‑right multifamily housing under Section 3A of the Zoning Act (MGL Chapter 40A)

The Board voted unanimously to deem the proposed MBTA Communities Multifamily Overlay District at the Willows at Boxford an eligible location under the MBTA Communities Act. It then recommended, by a 4‑1 vote, that the Board support the warrant article for this overlay district. Additionally, the Board approved a driveway permit for 166 Main Street and continued discussion of a special permit for 213 Ipswich Road to the next meeting.

• Deemed proposed MBTA overlay district at Willows at Boxford eligible (unanimous YES)
• Recommended Board support warrant article for MBTA overlay district (4 YES, 1 NAY)
• Approved driveway permit for 166 Main Street (unanimous YES)
• Continued special driveway & accessory apartment permit for 213 Ipswich Road to Dec 10 meeting (unanimous YES)

Cultural Arts

The Boxford Cultural Council met on November 10, 2025 to review updates on recent fall programs such as the October Fun Fest, Meg Black exhibit, and Makers Market. The council also discussed additional clarifications needed from program applicants and continued reviewing the applications. The meeting concluded with a plan to follow up with applicants before the next meeting on November 17.

• Updates on October Fun Fest, Meg Black exhibit, and Makers Market
• Clarifications from contact with applicants
• Continuation of discussion of applications
• Follow‑up questions or clarifications for applicants by next meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and vote on articles for a Special Town Meeting. The committee will also make a recommendation regarding a vacancy on the Finance Committee.

• Vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Finance Committee vacancy recommendation

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review the Director's report and discuss board membership and staffing. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 pm at 10 Elm St.

• Director's Report
• Board Membership
• Staffing

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review October statistics and closure dates. The board will discuss old business regarding the strategic plan, storage, staffing, and Winterfest.

• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of October statistics
• Strategic Plan update
• Storage and staffing updates
• Winterfest discussion

Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

The Youth Committee will meet remotely to review program updates and partner information. The body will vote on the approval of minutes from the June 11, 2025, meeting.

• WIOA Program Update
• YouthWorks and Connecting Activities Updates
• Approval of June 11, 2025, meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and discussion on conservation restriction signatures for Redington Woods and National Grid work. The meeting will also cover several Notices of Intent and Stormwater Management Permits for various properties.

• Discussion: Conservation Restriction signatures for Redington Woods and National Grid work
• Public Hearing: DNI 2025-16 for Lawrence Road
• Public Hearing: RDA 2025-16 for 306 Ipswich Road
• Public Hearing: NOI 114- & SWMP 2025-2 for 213 Ipswich Road
• Discussion: Abutter notification distance for Stormwater Management Permit

The Conservation Commission approved certificates of compliance for two completed projects, authorized a generator pad, and issued orders of conditions for a residential driveway. It also continued hearings for several pending applications and accepted the September 4, 2025 minutes as amended. All votes were recorded as shown.

• Continued Koster Field hearing to Nov 20, 2025 (6‑0)
• Continued Endicott Road hearing to Dec 4, 2025 (5‑1)
• Approved generator pad DNI 2025‑16 at Lawrence Road (6‑0)
• Issued certificate of compliance for 24 Pinehurst Drive (6‑0)
• Issued certificate of compliance for 148 Spofford Road (6‑0)
• Closed and issued order of conditions for 166 Main Street (6‑0)
• Continued 213 Ipswich Road hearing to Nov 20, 2025 (6‑0)
• Accepted September 4, 2025 minutes as amended (6‑0)

Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District

The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget and employee benefits. The board will review healthcare cost relief options and cost of living adjustments for the FY27 budget.

• Discussion on Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) for employee healthcare costs
• FY27 cost of living discussion with budget percentage comparisons
• Approval of October 9, 2025, meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Boxford Board of Health will hear a presentation from a National Grid representative, review the meeting minutes, and consider any bills. An update on opioid allocation will be provided by Jim Taggart. The board will also handle any new business arising in the past 48 hours before adjourning.

• National Grid representative presentation
• Update on opioid allocations – Jim Taggart
• Review of meeting minutes
• Consideration of bills

The Board accepted the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved funding from opioid settlement funds for overdose kits, three scholarships, an equine‑assisted therapy program, and a youth risk behavior survey. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Accepted October 1, 2025 Board of Health minutes – all in favor
• Funded SAM opioid overdose kits (11 boxes, $3,025) – all in favor
• Approved $1,000 PAARI Steve and Jesse Scholarship – all in favor
• Approved $1,500 Masco Economic College Scholarship – all in favor
• Approved $5,000 Windrush Farm equine assisted therapy program – all in favor
• Approved $6,000 donation to Tri Town Council Youth Risk Behavior Survey – all in favor

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold its annual public hearing to discuss the town’s community preservation needs, possibilities, and resources. No specific decisions or actions are listed in the agenda. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom videoconference.

• Annual public hearing on community preservation needs, possibilities, and resources

The Community Preservation Committee approved the September 9, 2025 minutes with one abstention. The committee then voted to close the public hearing. Finally, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

• Accepted September 9, 2025 minutes (5‑0‑1)
• Closed the public hearing (6‑0‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. (6‑0‑0)

Cultural Arts

The Boxford Cultural Council will review and discuss FY26 grant applications, addressing general questions and any needed clarifications from applicants. The council will also provide updates on recent fall programs, including the October Fun Fest, a Meg Black exhibit, and the Makers Market. Follow‑up questions or clarifications will be assigned before the next meeting on November 10.

• Updates on October Fun Fest, Meg Black exhibit, and Makers Market
• General questions regarding FY26 grant applications
• Clarifications from contact with grant applicants
• Continuation of discussion of grant applications

Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review month-end abatement reports and recommendations for FY26 assessments, growth, and classification. The board will also examine property tax exemptions for solar powered systems from FY23-FY25. Additionally, the body will review policies regarding name changes and town boundaries.

• FY26 Assessments, Growth, and Classification Hearing Recommendation
• FY23-FY25 Property Tax Exemptions for Solar Powered Systems (Clause 45)
• Name Change Policy review
• Town Boundaries Policy review
• Month end abatement reports

The Board unanimously accepted the minutes from the previous meeting. After discussion, members made a motion to recommend that the Select Board set a single tax rate for the town. The Board agreed to recommend that the Select Board decline to exercise its Right of First Refusal on 283 Main Street, with retroactive rollback taxes to be assessed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Select Board decline Right of First Refusal for 283 Main St
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a hearing to set the residential tax burden factor for Fiscal Year 2026. Members will review draft warrant articles for a December 17 Special Town Meeting and discuss police staffing. The board will also review retiree health insurance and a dispatcher agreement.

• Tax Classification Hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 residential factor
• Proposed MBTA Communities zoning overlay district at Willows at Boxford
• Cole School Roof MSBA project and ELA curriculum funding updates
• Annual health insurance renewal for retirees
• Memorandum of Agreement with Boxford Communications Dispatchers Association

Historic Districts Commission/Historical Commission

The Historic Districts Commission will approve July and September 2025 minutes, hold public hearings on solar panel installations at 77 Main Street and 20 Topsfield Road, and consider a sign modification at 10 Elm Foundation. It will also review old‑business items such as the Little Red School House, Cleaveland Farm, and the Lilloet Cheesery. New business includes a tree request from Wendy and a School Committee TTU matter at 4 Middleton Road.

• Solar panel application – 77 Main Street (Greg Costanzo)
• Sign modification request – 10 Elm Foundation (Liz Murphy)
• Solar panel application – 20 Topsfield Road (Lindholm/Loyer)
• Old business – Little Red School House (V. Havey)
• New business – Tree request (Wendy)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will interview two applicants for committee positions, Eric Powers and Niklaas Andreas. It will review the town’s draft financial policies. It will also examine the projected revenue and expenses for fiscal year 2027.

• Interview Finance Committee applicants – Eric Powers and Niklaas Andreas
• Review draft financial policies
• Review FY27 revenue/expense forecast

Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

The Merrimack Valley Workforce Board will consider several approvals, including minutes from prior meetings and the selection of a career center operator. A key vote will decide to award WIOA Youth funding to Haverhill Public Schools and not to the Haverhill YMCA-YMCA of the North Shore. Officers will be elected, and a promotional video for advanced manufacturing will be presented.

• Approval of June 24, 2025, MMVWB Quarterly Meeting Minutes (vote required)
• Approval of August 26, 2025, MMVWB Special Meeting Minutes (vote required)
• Approval of MassHire MV Career Center Operator (vote required)
• Award of WIOA Youth RFP funding to Haverhill Public Schools, not to Haverhill YMCA-YMCA (vote required)
• Election of Officers (vote required)

Cultural Arts

The Council is meeting to elect officers and establish the review process for FY26 grant applications. Members will discuss allocation guidelines and priorities for distributing $6,100 in reimbursement grants for local arts and culture programs.

• FY26 Grant Allocation: $6,100
• Election of Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary for FY26 Grant Cycle
• Review of FY26 Grant Guidelines and Priorities
• Discussion of upcoming events: October Fun Fair, Meg Black, Exhibit, and Maker’s Market
• Establishment of grant review and voting schedule for November and December

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board will review Case 1073, a special permit request by Boxford Farm Realty Trust to build an accessory apartment and a garage that can hold more than three cars at 213 Ipswich Road. It will also discuss the Ingalls Village Way project. The meeting includes reviewing draft minutes from the September 25, 2025 session. Any additional items may be taken up as they arise.

• Case 1073 – special permit for accessory apartment and garage (>3 cars) at 213 Ipswich Road
• Discussion of Ingalls Village Way
• Review draft minutes from September 25, 2025

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue case 1073, a special permit for 213 Ipswich Road, to November 20, 2025. The board also approved the corrected September 25, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting. All votes were recorded as unanimous.

• Continued case 1073 (special permit) to Nov 20, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (corrected) – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 PM – unanimous

Boxford Elementary School Committee

The Boxford Elementary School Committee will meet to review central office updates, discuss gifts and grants, and consider the FY27 Pre‑K tuition rates. The Policy Subcommittee will hold a first reading of the proposed policy JICJ‑B and consider adoption of policies ADF, EHAA, and IHBF. Additional items include student achievement updates and a consent agenda covering bills, payrolls, and meeting minutes.

• FY27 PreK Tuition Rates
• Gifts and Grants discussion
• Policy Subcommittee first reading of proposed policy JICJ‑B
• MSBA/Cole School Roof Project update
• PRISM Grant Funding update

Historic Districts Commission/Historical Commission

The Boxford Historic Districts Commission will hold public hearings on solar panel applications for 77 Main Street and 20 Topsfield Road, and a sign modification request for 10 Elm Foundation. The meeting will also consider old‑business items such as the Little Red School House, Eagle’s Nest, Cleaveland Farm, and Lilloet Cheesery. Additional new‑business items include a tree request from Wendy and a School Committee TTU matter at 4 Middleton Road. Minutes from the July and September 2025 meetings will be approved.

• Solar panel application – 77 Main Street (Greg Costanzo)
• Sign modification request – 10 Elm Foundation (Liz Murphy)
• Solar panel application – 20 Topsfield Road (Lindholm/Loyer)
• Old business: Little Red School House (V. Havey)
• Old business: Cleaveland Farm (V. Miller)

Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Merrick Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting on October 22, 2025 will review the consent agenda, including the FY2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment #1. It will also vote on the FY2026 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #1. A status update on ongoing TIP projects for FY2025‑2029, covering transit and highway projects, will be presented. The meeting includes time for public comment before adjournment.

• Consent agenda: approval of previous meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: FY2026‑2030 TIP Amendment #1
• Action item: FY2026 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #1
• Status report on FY2025‑2029 TIP projects – transit
• Status report on FY2025‑2029 TIP projects – highway

Land Committee

The Boxford Land Committee will meet via Zoom on October 21, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. The agenda lists a Chapter 91 land matter concerning the Latty Property at 166 Main Street. No other agenda items are specified. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Chapter 91 Land – 166 Main Street, Latty Property

Planning Board

The Boxford Planning Board will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen on October 20, 2025. The agenda includes an update on candidate MBTA locations. No decisions are listed; the item appears to be informational.

• Update on candidate MBTA locations (informational)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board will consider a request to appropriate opioid settlement funds and review the Health Department quarterly report. The Town Administrator will propose authorizing a memorandum of agreement for a new three‑year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 939 DPW workers. The Board will also discuss the Town Counsel’s opinion on the proposed Willows at Boxford zoning district and hear a public information session on MBTA community issues.

• Request for appropriation of opioid settlement funds
• Consideration of a 3‑year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 939 DPW workers
• Town Counsel opinion on Willows at Boxford proposed zoning district
• Public information session – MBTA Communities
• Appointments to Council on Aging and Sustainability Committee

Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

The Planning/Career Center Committee will approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on performance, budget, and two policy revisions. Votes are required for the minutes, the MMVWB Needs Related Payment Policy, the MMVWB Support Service Policy, and the meeting adjournment. The committee will also hear a report from the Career Center and discuss any other business.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (vote required)
• Budget update
• Update to MMVWB Needs Related Payment Policy (vote required)
• Update to MMVWB Support Service Policy (vote required)
• Career Center report

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees will review staffing updates, consider changes to job descriptions, and plan upcoming community events such as Winterfest and a talk at the Gardening Club. They will also receive reports on the strategic plan, Applefest, and library storage. The director will present September statistics and closure dates.

• Staffing updates
• Job description changes
• Winterfest event planning
• Talk at Gardening Club
• Strategic Plan report

The trustees voted to approve the September 8, 2025 Library Board minutes, with all trustees voting yes. They also unanimously voted to adjourn the October 20 meeting. No other formal motions were taken.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several development and conservation proposals. Items include a Rural Development Application for 370 Middleton Road and multiple Notices of Intent for properties on Lake Shore Road, Main Street, Highland Road, Balmoral Road, Koster Field Stiles Pond Road, Endicott Road, Depot Road, and the Willows at Boxford project. The commission will also consider a bylaw amendment related to a transmission line right‑of‑way for New England Power Co.

• RDA 2025-15: 370 Middleton Road (42-1-21) – Maldonado
• NOI 114-: 62 Lake Shore Road (5-1-21) – Hebb
• NOI 114-: 166 Main Street (27-1-18, lot 2) – Latty
• Continued NOI 114-1431: 61B Highland Road (14-2-43) – Nardella
• Bylaw COC 2025-1: transmission line right‑of‑way for New England Power Co.

The Boxford Conservation Commission approved certificates of compliance for the 119 Depot Road project and for various locations on the New England Power Co. transmission line ROW. It also withdrew the Willows at Boxford application, continued several pending hearings to the November 6, 2025 meeting, and closed others with orders of conditions. All motions passed by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for COC 114-1339: 119 Depot Road (unanimous)
• Issued Bylaw Certificate of Compliance for COC 2025-1: transmission line ROW (unanimous)
• Withdrawn without prejudice COC 114-1313: Willows at Boxford (unanimous, 1 abstain)
• Continued hearing for NOI 114-1428: Koster Field Stiles Pond Road to Nov 6 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for NOI 114-1419 & SWMP 2025-1: 20 Endicott Road to Nov 6 (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for NOI 114-1431: 61B Highland Road (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for NOI 114-1430: Balmoral Road (unanimous)
• Accepted July 24, August 7, and August 24, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Assessors

The Boxford Board of Assessors will meet at 9:00 A.M. in Town Hall, 7A Spofford Road. The agenda includes reviews of the prior meeting minutes, month‑end abatement reports, motor vehicle excise tax commitment, and the 2024 sales analysis used to set FY26 assessments. The board will also review the Name Change Policy and Town Boundaries Policy, and hold an executive session to discuss FY25 Appellate Tax Board Docket No. X310731. Additional business may be addressed as needed.

• Review of minutes of previous meeting
• Review of month end abatement reports
• Review of motor vehicle excise tax commitment
• Review of 2024 sales analysis to determine FY26 assessments
• Executive Session: Discussion of FY25 Appellate Tax Board Docket No. X310731

The Board accepted the minutes of the previous meeting unanimously. It signed the month‑end abatement reports, the 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment #5, and the LA‑3, LA‑15, LA‑4, and LA‑13 listings for submission to the Department of Revenue. The Board deferred any recommendations on the Name Change and Town Boundaries policies to a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed month‑end abatement reports
• Signed 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment #5
• Signed LA‑3, LA‑15, LA‑4, and LA‑13 for DOR submission
• Deferred Name Change and Town Boundaries policy recommendations
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will review and vote on the 2025 Priority Growth Strategy. It will also discuss adopting its website as the official posting location under the Open Meeting Law and consider alternatives for handling emergency matters between meetings. Additional items include adopting September minutes, reviewing contracts, and a director’s report.

• Adopt September 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and approve contracts
• Authorize the Merrimack Valley 2025 Priority Growth Strategy
• Consider adopting MVPC website as official Open Meeting Law posting location
• Discuss alternatives for handling emergency matters between regular meetings

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will adopt the September 2025 meeting minutes and review contracts. It will vote on authorizing the Merrimack Valley 2025 Priority Growth Strategy. The commission will discuss adopting its website as the official posting location under the Open Meeting Law and consider options for handling emergency matters and updating its bylaws.

• Adopt September 2025 meeting minutes
• Review contracts (details not specified)
• Authorize Merrimack Valley 2025 Priority Growth Strategy
• Consider adopting MVPC website as official Open Meeting Law posting location
• Discuss alternatives for emergency matters and review of MVPC bylaws

Library Board of Trustees

The Boxford Library Board of Trustees will review documents including a budget overview, OverDrive statistics, and space usage data. The meeting will focus on observations regarding circulation, staffing, and budget numbers before planning next steps.

• Review of budget overview and circulation statistics
• Review of Library 10 Elm Usage Space data
• Discussion of staff and budget observations
• Planning of next steps with staff and trustees

Library Board of Trustees

The Boxford Board of Assessors will review the minutes from the previous meeting and examine month‑end abatement reports. It will consider the motor vehicle excise tax commitment and a 2024 sales analysis to set FY26 property assessments. The board will also review the Name Change Policy and the Town Boundaries Policy. An executive session will be held to discuss FY25 Appellate Tax Board Docket No. X310731.

• Review of month‑end abatement reports
• Review of motor vehicle excise tax commitment
• Review of 2024 sales analysis to determine FY26 assessments
• Review of Name Change Policy
• Executive Session: Discussion of FY25 Appellate Tax Board Docket X310731

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear an update on candidate MBTA station locations. It will discuss a proposal for small clean‑energy permitting reform. The board will review a driveway permit application for 166 Main Street (lot 2). The meeting is conducted by Zoom only.

• Update on candidate MBTA locations
• Discussion of Small Clean Energy Permitting Reform
• Driveway Permit application for 166 Main Street, lot 2 (Latty)
• Review of meeting minutes

The Planning Board voted to recommend delaying the town's adoption of the Small Clean Energy Permitting Reform regulation until mid‑2027. The Board also voted to continue the driveway permit agenda item to the next meeting with a site walk on October 22, 2025. The minutes from July 16, 2025 were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Recommend postponing adoption of clean‑energy regulation to mid‑2027
• Continue driveway permit agenda item to next meeting with site walk Oct 22, 2025
• Approve July 16, 2025 minutes as amended
• Adjourn the meeting

Council on Aging

The Boxford Council on Aging will hold a scheduled in-person meeting to discuss board membership, staff updates, and other business. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 10 Elm St.

• Meeting at 10 Elm St.
• Discussion of board membership
• Staff updates
• Other business

Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District

The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District Board will meet on October 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Georgetown, MA. Commissioners will review and approve the September 11, 2025 minutes and vote on extending the J. Moak contract. They will also hold a preliminary discussion of the FY 27 budget before addressing other business and public comments.

• Vote to approve September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to extend J. Moak contract
• Preliminary discussion of FY27 budget
• Other business items
• Public comment/input

Boxford Elementary School Committee

The committee will review the FY27 budget and hold a first reading of several proposed policies. The meeting includes reports on an efficiency study and integrated contracts, as well as a strategy session for nonunion personnel negotiations.

• Discussion and direction for the FY27 Budget
• First reading of proposed policies: ADF, EHAA, IHAMA, IHBF, and JICJ-T
• Review of Efficiency Study summary
• Discussion of Gifts and Grants
• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiation strategy

Essex County Commission on the Status of Women

The Commission will hold a virtual meeting to review meeting minutes and discuss ongoing initiatives. The agenda includes updates on recruitment, grant applications, and community programming.

• Vote on September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Ginsburg recruitment update
• Grant application update
• Survey status from the Communications Committee
• Outreach to Lynn Classical to host Girls Listening Circle

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will receive an update on the Green Communities school grant. Members will hear feedback from the recent Select Board meeting with committees. The committee will also discuss its ongoing activities and leadership.

• Update on Green Communities school grant
• Feedback from Select Board meeting with committees
• Further discussion of committee activities and leadership

The committee agreed that Gary will remain a co‑leader and Nancy will join as a co‑leader. Members volunteered to update the town website with application information and to write an annual energy report using data from the MassEnergyInsight site. The discussion on renewable‑energy zoning bylaws was postponed to a future meeting. No formal votes were recorded.

• Nancy volunteered to serve as co‑leader (accepted)
• Gary will continue as co‑leader while focusing on Green Community activities (agreed)
• Gary to update the Sustainability Committee webpage with application instructions (agreed)
• Nancy to write the town’s annual energy usage report (agreed)
• Al to contact the Community Center about lights left on at night (volunteered)
• Further discussion on solar and battery storage zoning bylaws postponed (tabled)
• No formal votes or approvals were taken (none)

Tri Town School Union

The Tri-Town School Union Committee will meet to review the first draft of the FY27 Central Office budget. The body will also discuss the search process for an Assistant Superintendent of Operations and the Aaron Wood Building lease.

• FY27 Central Office Budget 1st Draft
• Assistant Superintendent of Operations search process
• Aaron Wood Building lease/office space
• Technology updates regarding Summer Installations, Parent Square, and PowerSchool
• JLMC’s for Unit A/B regarding Special Education and Unit B PD

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss a large bond issuance and the town's AAA credit rating. Members will also review potential items for a December 17 Special Town Meeting, including MBTA Communities zoning. The session includes a roundtable with various town boards and committees.

• Vote to sign $18,030,000 bond issuance
• Proposed MBTA Communities 3A zoning districts at Willows at Boxford and Barker Rd
• Cole School Roof MSBA project for Special Town Meeting warrant
• North Shore Regional 911 Center transition update
• Rail Trail 607541 Section 4(f) de minimis Impact Determination Form

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on a series of agricultural license requests, including DNI, RDA, NOI, and COC items at specific properties. The meeting will also consider a Conservation Placard Order from the Conservation Fund and approve the meeting minutes.

• DNI 2025-14: 25 Hillside (Garrett)
• RDA 2025-14: 24 Glendale Road (Hendrickson)
• RDA 2025-13: 12 Lantern Lane (Simonelli)
• NOI 114-: Balmoral Road (Town of Boxford DPW)
• Conservation Placard Order from Conservation Fund

The Conservation Commission approved several permits and actions, including a certificate of compliance for an above‑ground pool at 38 Herrick Road. It also continued hearings for three development applications and closed hearings for two others. Determinations of applicability and an order of conditions were executed for projects affecting wetlands.

• Continued hearing for NOI 114-1428 (Koster Field Stiles Pond Rd) until Oct 16 (unanimous)
• Executed DNI 2025-14 for 25 Hillside gas line project (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for RDA 2025-14 (24 Glendale Rd) (unanimous)
• Executed Determination of Applicability for 24 Glendale Rd (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for RDA 2025-13 (12 Lantern Lane) (unanimous)
• Executed Determination of Applicability for 12 Lantern Lane (unanimous)
• Executed Order of Conditions for NOI 114-1429 (43 Belvedere) (unanimous)
• Issued certificate of compliance for COC 114-1426 (38 Herrick Rd) (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Boxford Board of Health will review the Earth Fill activity at 3 Spofford Rd. The meeting will also cover updates on opioid funding allocations, routine bills, and the Director’s Report. Any new business from the past 48 hours may be raised before adjournment.

• 3 Spofford Rd – Earth Fill
• Update on opioid allocations
• Bills
• Director’s Report
• Any new business arising in the past 48 hours

The Board approved the land‑fill permit request for Lot 3 at 106 Spofford Road with a unanimous vote. The minutes from the September 10 meeting were reviewed and approved. The board decided the $125 medical‑waste invoice will be signed by the two present members and then taken to Heather Ford for her signature.

• Approved earth‑fill permit for Lot 3, 106 Spofford Road (unanimous)
• Approved September 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of $125 B&D medical waste invoice by present members and delivery to Heather Ford for signature

Land Committee

The Land Committee is meeting to discuss Chapter 91 Land regarding the Latty Property at 166 Main Street. The committee will also review meeting minutes.

• Chapter 91 Land: 166 Main Street, Latty Property

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees will review the library’s print and e‑book circulation data, the organization chart, and a budget overview. They will also examine current library holdings and usage statistics. Finally, they will discuss next steps, including scheduling meetings with library staff and with the trustees themselves.

• Review of print and eBook circulation data
• Review of library organization chart
• Budget overview presentation
• Review of library holdings and statistics
• Planning meetings with staff and trustees

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special-condition discussion concerning the inspection procedure for in-law apartments. The board will also discuss matters related to Ingalls Village Way and elect officers. Draft minutes from May 22 and June 26, 2025 will be reviewed.

• Special Condition Discussion – inspection procedure for in-law apartments
• Discussion of Ingalls Village Way
• Election of Board officers
• Review draft minutes from May 22, 2025
• Review draft minutes from June 26, 2025

The Board unanimously elected Ralph Nay as Chair and Thomas Jonak as Vice Chair. Paula Fitzsimmons was appointed Clerk. The Board also approved the updated ZBA application reflecting new postage rates and accepted the May, June, and September 2025 meeting minutes.

• Ralph Nay elected Chair (unanimous)
• Thomas Jonak elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Paula Fitzsimmons appointed Clerk (unanimous)
• Updated ZBA application with revised postage rates accepted (unanimous)
• May 22, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• June 26, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• September 4, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss a special‑condition request concerning the inspection procedure for in‑law apartments. It will also consider a discussion on Ingalls Village Way, an amendment to the ZBA application regarding a postage‑rate increase, and the election of board officers. In addition, the board will review draft minutes from May 22, 2025; June 26, 2025; and September 4, 2025.

• Special Condition discussion – in‑law apartments inspection procedure
• Discussion on Ingalls Village Way
• Election of ZBA officers
• Amendment to ZBA application – postage rate increase
• Review draft minutes from May 22, 2025; June 26, 2025; September 4, 2025

Historic Districts Commission/Historical Commission

The Boxford Historic Districts/Historical Commission will review several property requests, including a solar panel installation at 77 Main Street, a sign modification at 10 Elm Foundation, and repair and painting work at 23 Elm Street and 7 Elm Street. The meeting will also address old business items such as Little Red School House, CPC Report, Eagle’s Nest, Cleaveland Farm, Lilloet Cheesery, and a revised application, followed by new business items concerning a tree and a School Committee TTU at 4 Middleton Rd.

• Solar panel installation request – 77 Main Street (Greg Costanzo)
• Sign modification request – 10 Elm Foundation (Liz Murphy)
• Repair and paint work – 23 Elm Street (The Bernardin’s)
• Paint railing on deck – 7 Elm Street (Boxford Community Kitchen)
• New business: Tree matter (Wendy) and School Committee TTU – 4 Middleton Rd.

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will review a ferryboat business plan development update for the cities of Haverhill, Amesbury, and Newburyport. It will also discuss findings from a pavement management questionnaire, demonstration projects for Lower Tower Hill public space and Groveland 113, and the status of ongoing TIP projects for transit and highway from FY 2025‑2029. The meeting includes a consent agenda for previous minutes and an opportunity for public comment.

• Pavement Management Questionnaire Findings and Proof of Concept (all communities except Andover and North Andover)
• Ferryboat Business Plan Development Update (Haverhill, Amesbury, Newburyport)
• Demonstration Type Projects: Lower Tower Hill Public Space Plan and Groveland 113 (Lawrence, Groveland)
• Status of Ongoing FY 2025‑2029 TIP Projects – Transit and Highway

Finance Committee

The Boxford Finance Committee will review a draft set of financial policies and may vote on a recommendation. It will also examine the town's financial forecast for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The meeting includes time for any other business before adjournment.

• Review Draft Financial Policies – potential recommendation vote
• Review FY27-31 Financial Forecast
• Any other business

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will meet via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. on September 18, 2025. Commissioners will hold public hearings and discuss scheduled items for several parcels, including 110 King George Drive, 65B Spofford Road, 63 Pye Brook Lane, 61B Highland Ro a d, 43 Belvedere, Koster Field Stiles Pond Road, and 20 Endicott Road. No decisions are noted in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion and public input.

• DNI 2025-11: 110 King George Drive, Hunt
• RDA 2025-11: 65B Spofford Road, 14-2-31, Soucy
• RDA 2025-12: 63 Pye Brook Lane, 30-1-34, Marchionda
• NOI 114- : 61B Highland Ro a d, 14-2-43, Nardella
• Continued NOI 114-1419 & SWMP 2025-1: 20 Endicott Road, 43-1-1, Michael Harvey for the Masconomet School District

The Commission approved the relocation of a shed at 110 King George Drive, Hunt. It closed the hearings and issued negative determinations of applicability for the projects at 65B Spofford Road and 63 Pye Brook Lane. Hearings were continued for the septic system upgrade at 43 Belvedere and the athletic field project at Stiles Pond Road. The addition, deck and stairs project at 61B Highland Road was deferred pending applicant attendance.

• Approved shed relocation at 110 King George Drive, Hunt (6-0)
• Closed hearing for RDA 65B Spofford Road, Soucy (6-0)
• Issued negative determination of applicability for RDA 65B Spofford Road (6-0)
• Closed hearing for RDA 63 Pye Brook Lane, Marchionda (6-0)
• Issued negative determination of applicability for RDA 63 Pye Brook Lane (5-1)
• Continued hearing for NOI 43 Belvedere, Foss (6-0)
• Continued hearing for NOI Stiles Pond Road, Boxford Athletic Association (6-0)
• Deferred NOI 61B Highland Road, Nardella pending applicant attendance

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will consider several agenda items. It will vote to approve the minutes from its July 15, 2025 meeting. It will receive a performance summary update, a budget update, and a report on the Career Center. It will also address any other business before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting (vote required)
• Performance summary update
• Budget update
• Career Center report
• Other business

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will adopt the June 2025 meeting minutes and review warrants for June, July, and August 2025. It will discuss contracts and hear a presentation on the MVPC Priority Growth Strategy land‑use plan. The commission will also authorize hiring of four staff positions.

• Adoption of June 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of warrants for June, July, and August 2025
• Contracts (details not specified in agenda)
• Presentation & authorization of MVPC Priority Growth Strategy land‑use plan
• Authorization to hire Christina Herrick, Kendall Traveis, Kay Emery, and Brendan Linard

Collaborative for Regional Educational Services and Training

The Collaborative for Regional Educational Services and Training Board of Directors will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss policy language and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The session is an information-only meeting with no formal votes.

• Information Only: Drug Policy Language
• Information Only: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
• Hybrid meeting held under temporary Open Meeting Law provisions
• Roll call vote required for all motions including adjournment

Planning Board

The Boxford Planning Board will meet to discuss an update on candidate locations for the MBTA station and review driveway permits for a property on Spofford Road. The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Update on candidate MBTA locations
• Driveway Permit: Lot 3 Spofford Road, 14-1-13.3, James S. Price, Inc.
• ANR (new lot, approval not required): Washington Street (Ingaldsby Farm property), 6-2-2A & 6-2-2B, Price

The Planning Board approved the driveway permit for Lot 3 Spofford Road, contingent on the professional engineer’s stamp. The Board also approved the ANR plan for the Ingaldsby Farm property on Washington Street. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

• Approved driveway permit for Lot 3 Spofford Road (6-0 vote)
• Approved ANR plan for Washington Street (5-0-1 vote)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Merrimack Valley Workforce Board

The Planning/Career Center Committee of the Merrimack Valley Workforce Board will meet remotely on September 16, 2025. The committee will discuss a performance summary, a budget update, and a career center report. It will also vote to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting and to adjourn the session.

• Vote to approve minutes of the July 15, 2025 meeting (vote required)
• Performance summary update
• Budget update
• Career Center report
• Vote to adjourn (vote required)

Boxford Elementary School Committee

The Boxford Elementary School Committee will hear reports from the superintendent, the assistant superintendent of operations, and the principals on topics such as summer readiness, transportation, finances, and school improvement plans. New business items include gifts and grants, an Efficiency Study presentation, and TTU PreK program(s). A consent agenda will approve bills, payrolls, and minutes of previous meetings. An executive session may be called to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Efficiency Study Presentation
• Gifts and Grants
• TTU PreK Program(s)
• Bills and Payrolls (consent agenda)
• Minutes of Previous Meetings (consent agenda)

Essex County Commission on the Status of Women

The Commission will meet virtually to vote on a grant application of up to $2,500 and review meeting minutes. The body will also discuss domestic violence awareness programming and updates on the Ginsburg Initiative.

• Review and vote on grant application up to $2,500 due October 1
• Discussion of Domestic Violence Awareness Month events, including HAWC breakfast and Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center Walk
• Update on Ginsburg Initiative intern onboarding and recruitment
• Report on ad hoc Research and reporting committee focus on senior and trans women for FY26
• Planning for Girls Virtual Listening Session on November 18

Small Repair Grants Trust Committee

The Boxford Small Repair Grants Trust Committee will meet to discuss program funding, grant applications, and previous minutes. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Review of program funding
• Review of grant applications
• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Meeting held via Zoom

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss an earth filling and removing project at 146 Georgetown Rd and a variance request for 43 Belvedere Rd. The board will also review expenditure proposals for Opioid Abatement.

• Earth filling and removing project at 146 Georgetown Rd
• Variance request for 43 Belvedere Rd (Alek Chongris)
• Opioid Abatement expenditure proposals

The Board of Health unanimously approved a variance allowing a soil‑absorption septic system at 43 Belvedere Road, subject to wetland verification. It also unanimously approved a document supporting the town’s opioid settlement fund proposals. The Board required soil testing for the 146 Georgetown Rd earth‑filling project and sent owners testing information. Minutes from the August meetings and several bills were approved.

• Approved variance for 43 Belvedere Rd septic system (unanimous)
• Approved document of support for opioid settlement proposals (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 13 and August 19 meetings (passed)
• Approved signed bills (passed)
• Required soil testing for 146 Georgetown Rd site and agreed to send owners testing info
• Noted $108,000 opioid settlement fund available for proposed programs

Community Preservation Committee

The Boxford Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding the Little Red School House and Holyoke French House. The meeting will also include setting the date for the committee's annual public hearing.

• Public hearing on Little Red School House and Holyoke French House
• Discussion on setting date for Annual Public Hearing
• Review of Bills and Minutes

The committee ratified three payments of $16,575 each to Sitting Pretty for painting the Holyoke French House. It also authorized the use of the remaining $1,200 to pay Stickney Mason for chimney repairs. The minutes from July 8, 2025 were accepted as presented.

• Ratified three $16,575 payments to Sitting Pretty for painting (all members voted YES)
• Authorized $1,200 residual balance to pay Stickney Mason for chimney repair (all members voted YES)
• Accepted July 8, 2025 minutes as presented (Jessel abstained, others voted YES)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a new Traffic Control Officer policy and a feasibility study for a police station sally port expansion. Members will discuss setting a date for a Special Town Meeting to address MBTA Communities and the Cole School Roof MSBA project. The board will also review the lifting of a hiring freeze for the Library Head of Circulation.

• Proposal to adopt Traffic Control Officer (TCO) policy
• Feasibility study proposal to expand police station sally port
• Special Town Meeting discussion regarding MBTA Communities and Cole School Roof MSBA project
• Proposed lifting of hiring freeze for Library Head of Circulation
• Approval of route for Tour de Greenbelt on September 20, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

The Boxford Town Library Trustees will meet to review May statistics and summer activities. The board will discuss staffing updates and job negotiations for the Assistant Director position.

• Assistant Director job negotiations
• Staffing update
• Community Garden/Seed Library
• Strategic Plan
• Applefest

The trustees approved the June 9 and June 24, 2025 Library Board minutes by unanimous voice vote. They also accepted a document as amended for October 20, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted document/exhibit as amended for October 20, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted to deny the Certificate of Compliance for 28 Deer Run Road due to missing grading and drainage information. It also approved continuations of hearings for the Belvedere and Koster Field applications until the September 18 meeting. Certificates of Compliance were issued for projects at 7 Beechwood Circle, 50 Burning Bush Drive, and 30 Arrowhead Farm Road. The commission approved reimbursement of $146.30 for Director Povenmire's mileage.

• Denied Certificate of Compliance for 28 Deer Run Road (vote: all yes)
• Continued hearing for NOI 114- (Belvedere) until Sep 18 (vote: all yes)
• Continued hearing for NOI 114-1428 (Koster Field) until Sep 18 (vote: all yes)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 7 Beechwood Circle (vote: all yes)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 50 Burning Bush Drive (vote: all yes)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 30 Arrowhead Farm Road (vote: all yes)
• Approved mileage reimbursement of $146.30 for Director Povenmire (vote: all yes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually to discuss special permits for a scoreboard and a multi-car garage, review draft minutes, and elect officers.

• Case #1069: Special Permit for scoreboard at 26 Middleton Road
• Case #1072: Special Permit for garage space for more than three cars at 126 Ipswich Road
• Discussion of In-law apartment inspection procedures
• Review of draft minutes from May 22, June 26, and July 24, 2025
• Election of Officers

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied the special permit and variance for 26 Middleton Road (Case 1069) and denied the special permit for a garage at 126 Ipswich Road (Case 1072). The board approved an increased bond of $250,000 (in addition to the existing $342,540) to address outstanding items at 71 Ingalls Village Way and to release its certificate of occupancy. The July 24, 2025 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Denied special permit & variance for 26 Middleton Road (Case 1069) – unanimous YES vote
• Denied special permit for garage at 126 Ipswich Road (Case 1072) – NO votes from R. Nay, D. Paglia, P. Fitzsimons
• Approved increased bond of $250,000 for Ingalls Village Way and release of CO – board agreement
• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes as written – unanimous YES vote
• Tabled discussion on rotating chair duties – decision to revisit at next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 9:03 PM – unanimous YES vote

Assessors

The Board unanimously accepted the minutes of the previous meeting. It reviewed and signed the month‑end abatement reports, the 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment #4, an updated authorization letter for the Department of Revenue portal, and the FY 2025 Community Preservation Surcharge Report. The Board also approved a FY 2027 Chapter Land application for parcels 14-02-01 and 14-02-02. Executive session was opened and closed, and the meeting was adjourned, all by unanimous vote.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed month‑end abatement reports (unanimous)
• Signed 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment #4 (unanimous)
• Signed updated authorization letter for Kristin Hanlon (unanimous)
• Signed FY 2025 Community Preservation Surcharge Report (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2027 Chapter Land application for parcels 14-02-01 and 14-02-02 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Appellate Tax Board case (unanimous)
• Closed executive session and adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cable Advisory Committee

The Board of Directors will review the classification of workers as independent contractors or employees. The committee will also consider a quote from Paychex for payroll services.

• Paychex quote for payroll services
• Worker classification as independent contractors or employees
• Update on new Studio Manager position
• Review and approval of invoices and expenses

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to determine its activities and goals for the upcoming year. The body will also discuss the Green Communities Program, specifically regarding requirements and a school grant.

• Committee activities and goals for the coming year
• Green Communities Program school grant
• Green Communities Program requirements
• Committee leadership discussion

The Sustainability Committee reviewed last year's goals, noted a Green Community Grant for school weatherization, and discussed upcoming projects and grant applications. Members shared plans for the fiscal year and talked about future chair leadership, but no actions were approved, denied, or voted on.

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee is meeting to elect a committee chair and address traffic flow mitigation at the Recycling Center. The body will also discuss the scheduling of a paper shredding event and the feasibility of a Library of Things. Planning for the October 25, 2025, HHW Day is also on the agenda.

• Traffic flow mitigation at Recycling Center
• HHW Day scheduled for Saturday, Oct 25, 2025
• Proposed fall paper shredding event
• Discussion on artificial turf in Boxford
• Discussion on a Library of Things

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning violation at 235 Main Street and discuss several Notices of Intent for projects including a school district project on Endicott Road and a field project on Stiles Pond Road.

• Public hearing on zoning violation at 235 Main Street
• Discussion of DNI 2025-12 for 120 Middleton Road
• Discussion of DNI 2025-13 for 24 Georgetown
• Public hearing on NOI 114-1428 for Koster Field
• Continued hearing on NOI 114-1419 for Masconomet School District

The commission voted to continue two pending hearings to September dates. It approved a friendly enforcement order for the 235 Main Street barn project. It found negligible impact for three DNI applications and noted an oversight on a sprinkler system, returning a $50 fee. The June 26, 2025 minutes were accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Continued hearing for NOI 114-1428 (Koster Field Stiles Pond Road) to Sep 4, 2025 – unanimous YES
• Continued hearing for NOI 114-1419 & SWMP 2025-1 (20 Endicott Road) to Sep 18, 2025 – unanimous YES
• Approved Director to issue friendly enforcement order for 235 Main Street barn plan – unanimous YES
• Determined negligible impact for DNI 2025-12 (120 Middleton Road) – unanimous YES
• Determined negligible impact for DNI 2025-13 (24 Georgetown) – unanimous YES
• Determined negligible impact for DNI 2025-14 (325 Ipswich Road) – unanimous YES
• Recognized oversight of sprinkler system omission for 24 Georgetown and returned $50 fee – unanimous YES
• Accepted June 26, 2025 minutes as amended – unanimous YES

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted to recommend that the Zoning Board of Appeals approve a special permit for an accessory building at 126 Ipswich Road to house more than three vehicles, provided an 8‑foot fence is installed along the property line. The board also moved to continue the driveway permit agenda item for Lot 3 Spofford Road to the September 17, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Recommend ZBA approve special permit for 126 Ipswich Road garage, with 8‑ft fence condition (motion passed)
• Continue driveway permit agenda item for Lot 3 Spofford Road to Sep 17, 2025 (motion passed)
• Adjourn meeting (motion passed)

Board of Health

The Board of Health voted to approve a permit for BW Construction to remove about 5,000 cubic yards of material for the new DPW facility. The Board determined that soil testing was not required because the work will not affect groundwater or wells. Members also agreed to issue a written letter confirming the permit issuance.

• Approved earth‑removal permit for BW Construction (unanimous)
• Board to issue permit confirmation letter

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the Director's report and handle board reorganization. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Stiles Pond A-POD.

• Board Reorganization
• Stiles Pond A-POD

The Board approved the June 4 meeting minutes and signed the pending invoices, including the $71,000 trash pickup bill. A motion to nominate Mark Mitsch as Chair and Alex Constan as Vice Chair was passed by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Signed available bills, including $71,000 G. Mello trash pickup invoice
• Noted pending Higgins Environmental invoices (~$18,000 and $1,200) to be processed
• Nominated Mark Mitsch as Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Nominated Alex Constan as Vice Chair (unanimous voice vote)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board will hold public hearings for two liquor licenses and meet with the Planning Board to discuss zoning bylaw processes. The meeting also includes reports on town administration, including hiring and property surplus.

• Public Hearing: West Village Café, Inc. General On-Premise Retail License for Wine and Malt Beverages, 561 Main Street
• Public Hearing: Far Corner Garm Golf Course, Inc Liquor License, 5 Barker Road
• Meeting with Planning Board: Discussion MBTA Communities (3A) Zoning bylaw process and Special Town Meeting October 28, 2025
• Town Administrator Report: Consideration of one-day liquor licenses for Apple Festival Holyoke French House September 20, 2025 and Community Giving Tree October
• Town Administrator Report: Request for townwide ban of artificial turf fields

Conservation Commission

The Boxford Conservation Commission appointed Member Kerri Lummus as chairperson pro tem. It continued the hearing for Koster Field, closed the hearing for 7 Endicott Road, and approved the Order of Conditions for that site. The commission also issued a Certificate of Compliance for 499 Main Street, continued other items, accepted prior meeting minutes, and adjourned.

• Appointed Kerri Lummus chairperson pro tem (vote 5‑0)
• Continued hearing for Koster Field (NOI 114‑1428) until Aug 21 (vote 5‑0)
• Closed hearing for 7 Endicott Road (NOI 114‑1427) (vote 5‑0)
• Executed and issued Order of Conditions for 7 Endicott Road (vote 5‑0)
• Executed Certificate of Compliance for 499 Main Street (COC 114‑1072) (vote 5‑0)
• Continued COC for 3 Appleton Lane until Aug 21 (vote 5‑0)
• Accepted May 15, 2025 minutes (Hamilton, Lummus, Rathbun, Collari Troake YES; N. Grigg not present)
• Adjourned unanimously

Conservation Commission

The commission voted unanimously to allow Director Ross Povenmire to issue an enforcement order for removal work at 41 Lily Pond Road. It also approved tree removal at 61C Highland Road and closed several pending hearings. Additional actions included continuing hearings, issuing orders for other projects, and sending a letter opposing rodenticides.

• Approved enforcement order for 41 Lily Pond Road work (4-0)
• Approved tree removal at 61C Highland Road (4-0)
• Closed hearing for RDA 10 Mill Road (4-0)
• Closed hearing for ANRAD 105 Depot Road (4-0)
• Continued hearing for NOI 7 Endicott Road to next meeting (4-0)
• Executed and issued order for NOI 20B Wildmeadow Road (4-0)
• Continued hearing for NOI 20 Endicott Road to next meeting (4-0)
• Sent letter opposing rodenticides to Massachusetts legislature (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board granted the special permit for Case #1071 to attach antennas to the existing monopole at 100 Topsfield Road, contingent on Dish Wireless submitting a construction control affidavit signed by a licensed structural engineer. The Board also voted to continue Case #1072 (garage at 126 Ipswich Road) and Case #1069 to a hearing on August 28, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.

• Approved special permit for antenna collocation at 100 Topsfield Rd (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1072 (garage at 126 Ipswich Rd) to Aug 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1069 to Aug 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 PM (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted to continue several pending hearings until the July 24 meeting, including cases at Lily Pond Road, Highland Road, Mill Road, and Depot Road. It withdrew the Middleton Road application without prejudice. The board also closed the pool hearing at Herrick Road and issued an Order of Conditions, and approved Certificates of Compliance for projects at King George Drive and Sunrise.

• Continued hearing for 41 Lily Pond Road violation until July 24, 2025 (unanimous yes)
• Withdrew DNI 2025-10 for 94 Middleton Road without prejudice (one abstention)
• Continued hearing for 61C Highland Road (Brown) until July 24, 2025 with site walk July 23 (unanimous yes)
• Continued hearing for 10 Mill Road (Totten & Fabbri) until July 24, 2025 (unanimous yes)
• Continued hearing for 105 Depot Road (Holmes) until July 24, 2025 (unanimous yes)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 38 Herrick Road pool (unanimous yes)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 110 King George Drive septic project (unanimous yes)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 30 Sunrise garage addition (one abstention)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee voted unanimously to increase the CPC Administrator stipend by 3% for FY 2026. They recommended Michael McDonald for appointment to the committee. They approved a $3,500 payment from the administrative fund for CPC Coalition dues for FY 2026. The minutes from May 7 and April 8, 2025 were also approved.

• Approved 3% stipend increase for Ross Povenmire (unanimous)
• Recommended Michael McDonald as new CPC member (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 payment for CPC Coalition dues (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 and April 8, 2025 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission continued several public hearings, approved removal of six pine trees at 27 Brookview Road, issued an emergency certification for a replacement well at 26 Sheffield Road, and recommended that the Select Board approve a conservation restriction for 146 Middleton Road. All actions were approved unanimously by the voting members present.

• Continue Boxford Wetlands Bylaw vegetation hearing until July 10, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approve removal of six pine trees at 27 Brookview Road (5‑0)
• Issue emergency certification for well replacement at 26 Sheffield Road (6‑0)
• Recommend Select Board approve conservation restriction for 146 Middleton Road (5‑0)
• Withdraw RDA 30 Mill Road application without prejudice (5‑0)
• Continue hearing for 10 Mill Road with site walk July 9, 2025 (5‑0)
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 16 Great Pond Drive (5‑0)
• Issue negligible impact determination for 50 Burning Bush, except one oak tree (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board accepted Application 1070 for a special permit to build a garage addition at 12 Hood Circle, imposing conditions on exterior lighting, prohibition of business use, and submission of an as‑built foundation plan. The motion to accept the application and the motion to close evidence were both carried unanimously. The May 22, 2025 minutes were not voted on and will be placed on the July 24, 2025 agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 PM by unanimous vote.

• Motion to close evidence for case 1070 carried unanimously
• Approved Special Permit for garage addition at 12 Hood Circle with conditions (unanimous)
• May 22, 2025 minutes not voted on; to be on July 24, 2025 agenda
• Adjourned meeting at 8:09 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board continued the 427C Ipswich Road driveway permit hearing to July 16, 2025. It closed the public hearing for the 16 Old Killam Hill Road driveway permit and recommended the Board approve it. The Board endorsed the ANR land swap at 108 & 111 Stiles Pond Road and recommended a special permit for a garage addition at 12 Hood Circle. Several items, including a ZBA antenna request and minutes from April and May, were continued or approved.

• Continued 427C Ipswich Road driveway permit hearing until July 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and recommended approval of driveway permit at 16 Old Killam Hill Road (unanimous)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 108 & 111 Stiles Pond Road (unanimous)
• Continued ZBA antenna colocation request (100 Topsfield Road) to next meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended ZBA approve special permit for garage addition at 12 Hood Circle (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes as presented (Gore abstained, others yes)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous with one abstention)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board appointed Chuck Costello as Chair and Lindsey Crea as Vice Chair/Clerk. It lifted the library hiring freeze to allow hiring a Head of Adult Services/Assistant Director. The Board approved two Common Victualler’s Licenses and authorized the chair to execute the Veterans Services Intermunicipal Agreement with North Andover. The Board also entered an executive session to prepare for non‑union personnel negotiations.

• Appointed Chuck Costello as Chair (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Lindsey Crea as Vice Chair/Clerk (unanimous vote)
• Lifted library hiring freeze for Head of Adult Services/Assistant Director (unanimous vote)
• Authorized chair to execute Veterans Services Intermunicipal Agreement with North Andover (unanimous vote)
• Approved Common Victualler’s License #25-04 for Boxford Athletic Association, 10 Stiles Pond Road (unanimous vote)
• Approved Common Victualler’s License #25-05 for Ingaldsby Farm, 14 Washington Street (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025, as amended (unanimous vote)
• Entered executive session for non‑union personnel negotiation strategy (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Assessors

The Board accepted the minutes of the previous meeting unanimously. It changed the wording of the Bedroom Count policy and removed the $50 rush‑fee option from the Abutters Listing policy. The Board approved FY 2026 Chapter Land applications for five listed parcels and approved the FY 2025 senior work‑off program participants. Motions to enter and close executive session and to adjourn all passed unanimously.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed Bedroom Count policy wording to optional exception
• Removed $50 rush‑fee option from Abutters Listing policy
• Approved FY 2026 Chapter Land applications for Washington St 06-02-02.B, 22 Washington St 06-06-02.A, Groveland Line 07-01-03, 19A Chadwick Farm Rd 06-02-14, Main St 28-01-0 2.1
• Approved FY 2025 senior work‑off program participants
• Entered executive session to discuss Appellate Tax Board Docket No. X310731 (unanimous)
• Closed executive session and returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously re‑elected Jayne Smallman as Chair and Carolyn Anderson as Vice‑Chair for the 2025‑2026 term. They also approved the all‑staff training on June 26, confirmed the library will close that morning, and decided not to hold a Friends book sale at the Apple Festival. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated Carolyn Anderson as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Nominated Jayne Smallman as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved all‑staff training on June 26, library closed 10 am‑12 pm (unanimous)
• Decided Friends will not hold a book sale at the Apple Festival (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a 6‑foot-wide mowing of the Willows trails. It issued an Enforcement Order to remove unauthorized fill at 31 Cedar Street. Several projects received negative determinations or hearing continuances, including a septic‑access request on Woodcrest Road and a stream‑gauge proposal on Mill Road.

• Approved mowing of Willows trails (6‑ft width) – approved (5 yes, 1 recused)
• Executed Enforcement Order for unauthorized fill at 31 Cedar Street – approved (6 yes)
• Determined negligible impact for 18 Lily Pond Road project – approved (5 yes, 1 abstain)
• Closed hearing and issued negative determination for 53 Woodcrest Road septic access – approved (6 yes)
• Continued hearing for 30 Mill Road stream‑gauge until June 26, 2025 – approved (6 yes)
• Closed hearing and issued negative determination for 3 Fieldstone Way tree removal – approved (5 yes, 1 abstain for closure; negative determination approved 6 yes)
• Continued hearing for 20B Wildmeadow Road until July 10, 2025 – approved (6 yes)
• Continued hearing for 20 Endicott Road until July 10, 2025 – approved (vote indicated approval)

Board of Health

The Board unanimously approved a variance allowing a new soil absorption system and tanks for the septic upgrade at 53 Woodcrest Road, with a condition that the wetland delineation be confirmed by the Conservation Commission. The Board also approved the June 4 meeting minutes and signed the June 4 bills. Additionally, the Board took the neighbor noise complaint under advisement and asked the resident to email the DEP noise policy for review.

• Approved variance for 53 Woodcrest Rd septic system (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 4 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Signed June 4 bills (board reviewed and signed)
• Took noise complaint matter under advisement; requested DEP policy email

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously voted to relocate the Ingalls Village Way street sign to a utility pole for better visibility. It also unanimously continued case 1070 (12 Hood Circle) and case 1071 (100 Topsfield Road) to a hearing on June 26, 2025. The board approved the amended minutes from April 24, 2025 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved relocation of Ingalls Village Way sign to utility pole (unanimous)
• Continued case 1070 – 12 Hood Circle – to June 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued case 1071 – 100 Topsfield Road – to June 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes of April 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board voted to continue discussion of three driveway permit applications—16 Old Killam Hill Road, 427C Ipswich Road, and 20B Wildmeadow Road—until the June 18, 2025 meeting. A motion was made to recommend swift action on a 32.1‑acre conservation restriction gifted by Holly Langer. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

• Continue 16 Old Killam Hill Road driveway permit (to June 18, 2025)
• Continue 427C Ipswich Road driveway permit (to June 18, 2025)
• Continue 20B Wildmeadow Road driveway permit, pending fire‑dept conditions
• Recommend expedited acknowledgment of 32.1‑acre conservation restriction gift
• Adjourn meeting at 8:10 p.m.

Select Board

The Select Board voted unanimously to allocate $2,685.50 from opioid funds to the DARE officer and $6,000 to the Tri‑Town Council for DARE programming. It also approved a one‑day liquor license for the Friends of the Council on Aging and approved signage for the YMCA Wildcat 5K. The Board decided to hold a public information meeting on June 16 about the North Shore Regional 911 feasibility study and entered an executive session to prepare for non‑union personnel negotiations.

• Approved $2,685.50 opioid‑fund DARE programming request (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 opioid‑fund DARE programming request from Tri‑Town Council (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Center at 10 Elm (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA Wildcat 5K signage request (unanimous)
• Decided to hold public information meeting on June 16 for 911 feasibility study (no vote recorded)
• Entered executive session for non‑union personnel negotiation strategy (unanimous roll‑call)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted to approve invasive‑species control on the Willows at Boxford trails, specifying that no herbicides may be used. It also continued several pending hearings, withdrew one application and credited its fee, and closed two other hearings while issuing orders of conditions. Finally, the commission issued a Certificate of Compliance for a completed project at 15 Azalea Way.

• Approved invasive species control on Willows at Boxford trails, no herbicides (all 6 members YES)
• Continued hearing for DNI 2025-6 (18 Lily Pond Road) to May 15 with site walk May 21 (all 6 members YES)
• Withdrew DNI 2025-4 (3 Fieldstone Way) and credited $50 filing fee to RDA (all 6 members YES)
• Closed hearing for NOI 114-1424 (24 Pinehurst) and issued order of conditions (all 6 members YES)
• Closed hearing for NOI 114-1422 (255A Main Street) and issued order of conditions (all 6 members YES)
• Executed Certificate of Compliance for COC 114-1225 (15 Azalea Way) (all 6 members YES)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved the April 14 meeting minutes, the amended Programming Policy that limits requests to Boxford residents, and the Library Display Policy. They also confirmed that a bike rack will be installed within two weeks and set library closure dates for Memorial Day and Saturdays through the end of summer. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended Programming Policy restricting requests to town residents (unanimous)
• Approved Library Display Policy as presented (unanimous)
• Bike rack installation scheduled within two weeks
• Library closed May 26 for Memorial Day
• Library closed Saturdays from Memorial Day through end of summer

Sustainability Committee

The committee noted that Matt Coogan signed the contract with the Department of Energy and Environmental Regulation to accept the Green Community grant for school solar projects. Pat agreed to request an updated quote for four EV charging ports instead of six. The committee will develop a strategy to present to the select board on making Community Solar participation easier for residents. Nancy and Al volunteered to staff a table at the next Town Meeting and the committee will continue outreach through a newsletter and website.

• Schools accepted Green Community grant for solar upgrades (contract signed)
• Pat to solicit updated quote for 4 EV charging ports
• Committee to develop Community Solar strategy for select board
• Nancy and Al to staff a table at next Town Meeting
• Committee to continue resident engagement via newsletter and website

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to appropriate $275,000 from the Undesignated Community Preservation Fund for the rehabilitation and restoration of Koster Field at Stiles Pond. The remaining $310,000 needed for the $585,000 total project cost will be sought through private fundraising. The committee also unanimously closed the public hearing and adjourned.

• Approved $275,000 appropriation for Koster Field rehab (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing and adjourned (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted to close the hearing and then issue an amended Order of Conditions for 34 Woodcrest Road. It also continued the hearing for the Fieldstone Way tree removal request, scheduling a site walk. A negligible‑impact determination was made for a new shed at 284 Ipswich Road, pending location confirmation. All votes were recorded by roll call.

• Continued hearing for DNI 2025-4 (3 Fieldstone Way), site walk scheduled, vote 6-0
• Determined negligible impact for DNI 2025-5 (284 Ipswich Rd) with location confirmation condition, vote 5-0-1
• Closed hearing for Amended OOC 114-1364 (34 Woodcrest Rd), vote 6-0
• Issued amended Order of Conditions for 34 Woodcrest Rd, vote 6-0

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved a special permit for case 1068, allowing relocation and replacement of existing equipment on an existing pole, with a unanimous vote. The board also continued case 1069 to June 26, 2025, approved the March 27, 2025 minutes, and entered executive session to discuss litigation concerning 6 Titus Lane, each unanimously.

• Motion to close evidence on case 1068 – unanimous
• Approved special permit for case 1068 (relocation/replacement of existing equipment) – unanimous
• Continued case 1069 to June 26, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation on 6 Titus Lane – unanimous

Assessors

The Board unanimously accepted the minutes from the previous meeting and signed the month‑end abatement reports, Form MDM‑1, and the MVE Reimbursement Form. It determined that no revisions were needed to the Corner Lot and Site Index policy or the Land Value Condition Factor/Limited Lot Utility policy. The Board approved FY2026 Chapter Land applications for Washington St 09‑01‑22.A, 17 Silvermine Rd 10‑01‑02, and Main St 28‑01‑03, and it reviewed and approved or denied FY2025 real‑estate exemptions to be applied to FY2025 tax bills. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed month‑end abatement reports
• Signed Form MDM‑1 exemption summary
• Signed MVE Reimbursement Form
• Determined no revision needed to Corner Lot and Site Index policy
• Determined no revision needed to Land Value Condition Factor/Limited Lot Utility policy
• Approved FY2026 Chapter Land applications for Washington St 09‑01‑22.A, 17 Silvermine Rd 10‑01‑02, Main St 28‑01‑03
• Reviewed and approved/denied FY2025 real‑estate exemptions (applied to FY2025 tax bills)

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved an Eagle Scout picnic‑table project at Stiles Pond Beach. It voted to give a negligible‑impact determination for the Hickory Lane tree removal. It issued a negative determination and closed the hearing for the 25 Hillside Road underground electric service line. It also approved an order of conditions for New England Power Company transmission‑line soil borings and finalized the ANRAD for 46 Georgetown.

• Approved Eagle Scout picnic‑table project at Stiles Pond (6‑0)
• Determined negligible impact for 19 Hickory Lane tree removal (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Issued negative determination for 25 Hillside Road electric line (6‑0)
• Closed hearing for 25 Hillside Road request (6‑0)
• Closed hearing for Bylaw 2025‑1 transmission‑line borings (6‑0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Bylaw 2025‑1 transmission‑line borings (6‑0)
• Closed hearing for ANRAD 114‑1423 Georgetown property (6‑0)
• Executed and issued ANRAD for 46 Georgetown (6‑0)

Planning Board

The Board voted unanimously to adopt the proposed Protected Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw. It also approved bylaws for Battery Energy Storage Facilities and Floodplain Districts, and recommended a cell‑tower modification. Additional agenda items were continued and the March 19, 2024 minutes were approved.

• Approved Protected Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw (5-0)
• Approved Battery Energy Storage Facilities Bylaw (5-0)
• Approved Floodplain District Bylaw (5-0)
• Recommended ZBA approve cell‑tower modification (5-0)
• Continued agenda item for 20 B Wildmeadow Road to May 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved March 19, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved the March 10, 2025 trustees' minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn was seconded and approved, ending the meeting at 8:03 PM. Other items such as the bike rack location, West Library mold issue, Earth Day event, and community garden were discussed but no formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 PM (motion passed)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee voted to raise the budgeted reserve to $600,000. It approved the Holyoke‑French House article to appropriate $67,500 from the undesignated fund. It also moved to sponsor a recreation master plan, appropriating $105,000 from CPC funds and $20,000 from free cash. The Small Repairs Grants Trust application was postponed to the fall town meeting.

• Increase budgeted reserve to $600,000 (7‑0 vote)
• Accept Holyoke‑French House warrant article appropriating $67,500 (7‑0 vote)
• Sponsor recreation master plan appropriation $125,000 – $105,000 CPC, $20,000 free cash (6‑1 vote)
• Postpone Small Repairs Grants Trust application to fall town meeting (no vote recorded)
• Approve minutes of March 11, 2025 (7‑0 vote)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a motion to start the process of removing the unauthorized bridge in the Wildcat vernal pool, with a 5‑1 vote. It also issued a Certificate of Compliance for the driveway project at 32 Partridge. Several hearings were continued to the April 17 meeting, and the January 16, 2025 minutes were accepted as amended.

• Begin removal process for illegal bridge in Wildcat vernal pool (5-1)
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 32 Partridge (6-0)
• Continue hearing for ANRAD 114-46 Georgetown to April 17 (6-0)
• Continue hearing for NOI 114-1421 Pinehurst to April 17 (6-0)
• Continue hearing for NOI 114-1422 Main Street to April 17 (6-0)
• Continue hearing for NOI 114-1419 Endicott Road to April 17 (6-0)
• Continue hearing for NOI 114-1418 Wildmeadow Road to April 17 (6-0)
• Accept January 16, 2025 minutes as amended (6-0)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee heard a presentation on a National Grid grant for three DC fast chargers and related infrastructure. They were updated on a potential rooftop solar partnership, a Green Community grant for schools pending contract acceptance, and the Mass Audubon "Rescue Raptors" program, noting no action was taken. Nancy proposed several ideas for a sustainability infrastructure, a poll of committee interest, and staffing the Boxford Earth Day table. No votes or approvals were recorded.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved a special permit for the 42 Pine Plain project, requiring a certified as‑built foundation plan before inspection. The board also continued the 47C Pond tower case to April 24, 2025. Members recommended Jameel Khader as an alternate member, and approved the February 27, 2025 minutes. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved special permit for 42 Pine Plain with as‑built foundation condition (3‑0)
• Continued case 1068 (47C Pond) to April 24, 2025 (3‑0)
• Recommended Jameel Khader as alternate on Zoning Board (4‑0)
• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes as presented (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 PM (3‑0)

Assessors

The Board unanimously adopted a new article authorizing an annual increase in the property tax exemption for Veterans based on the CPI. It also approved the Fiscal Year 2025 real estate exemptions submitted since the last meeting. In executive session, Application #2 for a tax abatement was denied. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Accepted minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted veteran exemption increase article (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 real estate exemptions (unanimous)
• Denied tax abatement Application #2 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss abatement applications (unanimous)
• Closed executive session and returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)