Town of Boxford

06/09/2026

📅 Quick Reminder

Have you renewed your annual trash and recycling service yet?

If not, take two minutes today and check it off your list.

The renewal deadline is approaching, and we encourage residents to complete their payment now rather than waiting until the last minute.

Renew online: https://www.boxfordma.gov/357/Trash-Recycling-Information

06/08/2026

Great job Town of Boxford staff! Check out the Boxford Town Library for info on how to sign up for the summer reading program. This is going to be a fun, friendly summer competition between residents and staff!

06/08/2026

♻️ Have you renewed your trash and recycling service yet?

The Town's annual trash and recycling renewal period is now open.

If you participate in Boxford's automated curbside trash and recycling program, please renew your annual service for FY27 as soon as possible.

✅ Annual fee: $175
✅ Additional trash carts: $175 each
✅ New service year begins July 1

Don't wait until the last minute—renewing now helps ensure a smooth transition into the new fiscal year.

Learn more and pay online: https://www.boxfordma.gov/357/Trash-Recycling-Information

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Boxford’s New Town Accountant!

The Town of Boxford is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Hanlon as our next Town Accountant.

Kristin has served the Town with distinction for nearly 15 years as Director of Assessment, where she has earned a reputation for professionalism, attention to detail, institutional knowledge, and a deep commitment to public service. We are excited to see her bring those talents to this important leadership role within the Finance Department.

Kristin succeeds Kathy Benevento, whose impact on Boxford cannot be overstated. Kathy has dedicated 19 years of service to the Town, including 16 years as Finance Director and service as Town Accountant. Even after her retirement, Kathy continued to serve the community by returning as Town Accountant to help guide the organization through a period of transition.

Throughout her tenure, Kathy has been instrumental in building and maintaining Boxford’s strong financial foundation. Her leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication have helped position the Town for long-term success and contributed significantly to Boxford’s outstanding financial standing.

We are incredibly grateful for Kathy’s service and for her commitment to ensuring a smooth transition. Please join us in congratulating Kristin on her promotion and thanking Kathy for nearly two decades of exceptional service to the Town of Boxford.

06/04/2026

Stiles Pond Beach registration is now open!!!!

Family membership = $150/season
Individual and senior memberships = $50/season

Stiles Pond Beach Family membership passes are for up to 2 named adults in a household, and their children or grandchildren under the age of 25. Family membership passes come with two seasonal parking stickers. Individual membership passes come with one seasonal parking sticker.

Membership wristbands & stickers will be available for pick-up from a staff member at Stiles Pond Beach within beach operating hours. Please be sure to have your proof of purchase and residency (Driver's License) when picking up wristbands/stickers.

YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE TOWN OF BOXFORD TO PURCHASE STILES POND BEACH MEMBERSHIPS.

To register for the 2026 season go to https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/ or visit our website at https://www.boxfordma.gov/734/Stiles-Pond-Beach

06/04/2026

Select Board Meeting Recap – May 26, 2026

The Boxford Select Board addressed a variety of community initiatives, appointments, infrastructure projects, and operational updates during its May 26 meeting.

Highlights included:

✅ The Board reorganized and elected Lindsey Crea as Chair and Chuck Costello as Vice Chair/Clerk.

✅ Appointed Kristin Hanlon as Boxford's next Town Accountant, effective June 16.

✅ Received an update from Library Director Joanna Walker on library programming, staffing, and long-range planning, including this summer's Adult Summer Reading Challenge and other upcoming community programs.

✅ Approved 2026 Stiles Pond Beach fees and reviewed preparations for the upcoming summer season.

✅ Discussed future planning opportunities for Town-owned properties at 4 Middleton Road, 188 Washington Street, and Lincoln Hall.

✅ Approved requests related to the BTA/BOLT Dog Show and the Boxford Little League Parade.

✅ Reviewed recruitment efforts for several key Town positions, including Director of Assessing, Treasurer/Collector, Planning Agent, Conservation Agent, Director of Senior Services, and the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director position.

✅ Received an update on the successful transition to North Shore Regional 911 (NSR911).

✅ Announced the award of a $1 million MassDOT Small Bridge Repair Grant for the Herrick Road culvert replacement project.

📺 A recording of the meeting is available through Boxford Cable TV.

🌐 Agendas, meeting materials, and additional information are available on the Town website.

Thank you to our residents, volunteers, board members, and staff for their continued commitment to the Boxford community.

06/01/2026

🐾BTA/BOLT Dog Show!
👉Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:30 AM 1:00 PM
Pony Field (map)
Come one and all to have fun and compete with your dogs of all ages, sizes, and abilities.

👉Date: Sunday, June 7th

💥Time: 10:30 AM Registration begins and classes start at 11:00.

📍Location: The Pony Field next to the Center at Ten Elm

💰Cost: $5 per class:

Puppy (up to 2 yrs old), Rescue Dog, Old Dog (10+ yrs), Small Dog, Medium Dog, Large Dog, Costume, Junior Exhibitor (12 yrs and under), Pair, Best Trick, and Best in Show.

Proceeds benefit all volunteer run BTA/BOLT, but it's really about having fun with our wonderful furry family members!

06/01/2026

05/27/2026

The Town of Boxford is now accepting applications for our next Assistant Town Administrator / Finance Director.

Over the last several years, Boxford has made significant investments in modernizing operations, strengthening long-range planning, and improving how local government delivers services to residents. The creation and continued evolution of this position has been a major part of that effort.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with municipal government experience, curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, and an interest in playing a meaningful leadership role within a collaborative and forward-thinking organization.

The Assistant Town Administrator / Finance Director serves as a key member of the Town’s executive leadership and finance teams and is involved in a wide range of municipal operations, financial management, strategic initiatives, capital planning, organizational projects, and operational modernization efforts.

Over the past several years, Boxford has:
✔ Maintained the Town’s AAA bond rating
✔ Earned Boxford’s first-ever GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
✔ Advanced major infrastructure and operational initiatives
✔ Continued to modernize financial management and municipal operations

What makes this role unique is the combination of broad exposure to municipal leadership and the financial backbone of local government. This is not simply a traditional finance position focused only on numbers and accounting. The role is deeply involved in projects, organizational planning, operations, budgeting, and collaborative problem-solving across departments.

The Town is seeking someone who is hands-on, collaborative, motivated, and committed to good governance and high-quality public service.

For complete posting information and application materials, please visit:

www.boxfordma.gov/humanresources