Boxford boards weigh police hire, land deal, and DPW construction updates
The Boxford Select Board was scheduled to appoint Jonathan Corwin as a full-time police officer and approve a road closure for a Declaration of Independence reading, while the Land Committee explored a potential property acquisition, according to agendas from late June. Minutes from these meetings had not been released by July 5, leaving outcomes unconfirmed.
Select Board
The June 22 agenda called for recognizing the Police Department’s re-accreditation, appointing Corwin to a full-time position, and considering reappointments of other officers. Additionally, the board was set to act on a Topsfield Road closure for the Boxford 250 Committee’s July 8 reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Holyoke-French House. Town Administrator updates on recruitment, Stiles Pond Beach, and the FY27 curbside solid waste and recycling collection renewal were also listed, followed by a closed executive session for non-union personnel negotiations.
Land Committee
On June 24, the Land Committee’s agenda included a single item: a possible land acquisition. The agenda noted a closed executive session could be held for the discussion. No property details or dollar figures were disclosed.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board on June 25 was set to hear two special permit requests: an accessory apartment and oversized garage at 213 Ipswich Road, and an additional garage bay at 29 Berry Patch Lane. Board members also planned to discuss developments related to Ingalls Village Way and review draft minutes from their May 28 meeting.
Finance Committee
On June 30, the Finance Committee was to review proposed transfers into fiscal year 2026 reserve accounts. Members expected an update on the recruitment for open finance department positions, along with open business time.
Permanent Building Committee
The DPW facility project moved forward on the July 1 agenda, with updates from CHA and HKA on site work, the salt shed, slab, and steel frame. The committee also planned to approve previous meeting minutes and address any emergency matters.
Coming up
Two meetings are scheduled for July 8:
- The Board of Health will consider a variance request from Isaac DaRowe for a property off Middleton Road/Sagamore, discuss treated utility pole regulations, an opioid fund initiative, and the director’s salary line item, and handle routine approvals.
- The Permanent Building Committee will review the BAA Cargill Field project and receive updates on the DPW facility’s construction schedule, site work, slab progress, salt shed, and steel frame.
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