Boxford Communications Department

07/28/2025

The Boxford Communications Dispatchers are hosting a Summer Food Drive for the First Church Congregational Boxford Food Pantry!

Please feel free to drop off donations at the Boxford Police Department lobby. Collection begins today, Monday, July 28th and will be running through Friday, August 8th!

There is always need for the items in the Pantry's wish lists - so if you are able to fulfill a particular need, great! Grocery store gift cards are always accepted as are any food items you'd like to donate.

Fun for all ages to gather and put together:
Birthday Bags (cake mix, frosting, candles, foil pans, cupcake papers) 🎂🎁
Cookie Making Kits (ingredients from a favorite recipe, foil baking pans) 🍪🍪🍪
Personal Care Baskets (male/female - shampoo, conditioner, cleansers, soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, deodorant, etc) 🪒🧴
Game or Movie Night Baskets (popcorn, snack size treats, juice boxes) 🍿🍬🧃
Pet Care Assistance (do you have unopened food that your pets tried before but won't eat?, small packages of treats, small bags of dry cat or dog food) 🐕🐈
Cleaning and Household Supplies Box: dish detergent, bathroom cleaner, sponges, window cleaner, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues) 🧽🧻🪣

Thanks for your help with our food drive - we appreciate your generosity and are happy to gather and deliver to the pantry.

https://www.facebook.com/foodpantryatfccb

07/11/2025

06/23/2025

Update 9:30: He has been reunited with his family, thank you everyone!

Hi! Do you know me? 🐶 This sweet pup was found in the area of Sheffield Road. He is currently waiting to be picked up by Animal Control at the police station. He has been quite the guest! If you know him or have any info please give us a call, 978-887-8136. Thank you!

06/22/2025

⚠️🌡️ Extreme Heat Warning in effect through Tuesday! Stay cool, stay hydrated, and know the signs of heat-related illness. If you experience these, get to a cool place and seek help. Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Need relief from the heat? Check with local officials or call Mass211 to find available cooling centers.

06/22/2025

⚠️🌡️ WEATHER: An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued through Tuesday 6/24. Reminder that the Boxford Police Station is open 24/7 for cooling and water. A dispatcher is also in the station at the Communicatioms window if you need further assistance. Please take precautions and remember to always stay hydrated! If you are having an emergency DIAL 911.

Graphic courtesy of US National Weather Service Boston MA

06/18/2025

Congratulations Georgetown Dispatcher Dean Razzaboni for receiving the Telecommunicator of the Year Award at the annual MCSA awards ceremony for his life saving efforts! It is always a pleasure to work alongside you!

06/18/2025

WEATHER ☀️🌡️: A Heat Advisory has been issued for tomorrow 6/19. Please use precautions and always stay hydrated!

Graphic courtesy of US National Weather Service Boston MA

06/16/2025

Today at 6:30 the Select Board will be holding a public information session regarding the possibility of Regional 911. They are inviting any resident who wishes to speak on this and ask any questions.

📣 Boxford Residents: Your Voice Matters!

Join the Select Board on Monday, June 16 at 6:30 PM at Boxford Town Hall for a Public Information Session on potentially joining the North Shore Regional 911 Center (NSR911)

Learn how regionalized emergency communications could:
✅ Improve response times
✅ Enhance public safety
✅ Reduce costs — all at no cost to the Town!

🗣️ “The Center is fully staffed, uses the latest emergency communications technology, provides access to accurate and timely data, and has the potential to reduce dispatch times — all at no cost to the Town,” said Town Administrator Matt Coogan. “It’s an opportunity to modernize our public safety infrastructure and strengthen emergency response.”

📍Your questions & Feedback Matter! Help shape the future of public safety in Boxford!

👉 Full details + feasibility study
https://www.boxfordma.gov/684

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05/25/2025

🔥🚒 Public Safety Reminder🚒🔥

As you enjoy the ponds around town this season, please DO NOT block fire hydrants. These hydrants are critical water sources for the Fire Department during emergencies. Your cooperation helps us keep everyone safe. Thank you!

05/03/2025

⛈️ WEATHER: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE AREA. HEAVY RAIN AND HIGH WIND GUSTS EXPECTED. POWER OUTAGES AND TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS POSSIBLE.

If you do lose power contact National Grid at 1-800-465-1212 to report your outage. Outages can be reported online here: https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Home/default?regionkey=masselec&customertype=home

Outages can also be reported through the National Grid app.

If you have any issues reporting your outage please call Boxford Communications.

If you are in need of any assistance do not hesitate to call us: 978-887-8136, in case of an emergency always DIAL 911

04/26/2025

Important info regarding street cleaning!

04/21/2025

UPDATE 1:45 pm: Road is now open

🚧 CLOSURE: Pond St between Ipswich Rd and Depot Rd is CLOSED to all traffic due a motor vehicle accident with down power lines. Unknown time frame to re-open. Please avoid the area