Boxford Conservation Commission approves Boy Scout boardwalk and defers farm-license decision. The five-member Commission voted unanimously to allow Oliver Deeks to build a 70-foot-by-30-inch plankway on the Ingaldsby trail, contingent on director approval at start of work. In a separate extended
Boxford Zoning Board approves two special permits, continues two cases pending Planning Board review. The Board unanimously approved a special permit for Eric B. Schultz and Susan W. Schultz to build an accessory apartment and garage at 47B Sheffield Road, and granted a permit for two scoreboards
Community Preservation Committee advances Barker Farm purchase and three town-meeting articles. CPC Agent Ross Povenmire and six members unanimously recommended a one-million-dollar warrant article for Boxford's share of the Essex County Greenbelt's acquisition of vulnerable farmland that will be
Boxford Assessors approve FY26 real estate exemptions and rule on five abatement applications. Chairman David F. Benson attended virtually and asked Diana Headrick to chair; Jeff Linehan and staff Director of Assessment Kristin Hanlon and Assistant Assessor Stacey Fournier were present. In
Conservation Commission approves agricultural licenses for three applicants, tables Anvil Farm after contract dispute. Chair David Smallman and all seven members present voted unanimously to issue licenses to Pieter Muntendam (Millbrook Farm, Peabody field, and Hovey's Pond Meadow, terminating end
Planning Board recommends scoreboards and apartment expansion. The Boxford Planning Board voted 4-0 (with one abstention) to recommend approval of new scoreboards at Cole School's Little League field, contingent on shutdown by 7:30 p.m., and unanimously recommended approval of a special permit for
The Community Preservation Committee unanimously approved a Historic Preservation Restriction Agreement for the Holyoke French House, which will be administered by the Boxford Historical Commission with public access guaranteed six days during the second and third quarters. The Committee scheduled
Boxford Conservation Commission determined negligible impact for Ashland Road porch project and issued conditions for Andrews Farm Road septic system. With five of seven members present, the Commission, led by newly appointed chair pro tem Kerri Lummus, unanimously approved both the Dobbins
Boxford Zoning Board approves in-law apartment, pauses two major cases. The board unanimously approved a special permit for an in-law apartment at 4 Moonpenny Drive for occupants Marc and Robin Duquette, totaling 998 square feet at 25 percent of the gross floor area allowed. Chair Ralph Nay, Vice
Conservation Commission unanimously closes hearings and issues orders for two septic projects. The Commission voted to close and issue the Order of Conditions for NOI 114-1437 at 10 Killam Hill Road (applicant Cosgrove), a septic system installation within 100 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland