Agricultural Commission directs Town Planner to draft land acquisition warrant
The Boxborough Agricultural Commission directed the Town Planner to draft a warrant article for land acquisition at 276 Middle Road. Vice-Chair John Neyland presented a plan developed by stakeholders to acquire the parcel and house, potentially for farmer lease, with Rita Grossman of the Boxborough
Agricultural Commission · Meeting of July 14, 2026
BOXBOROUGH — The Boxborough Agricultural Commission directed the Town Planner to draft a warrant article for land acquisition at 276 Middle Road. Vice-Chair John Neyland presented a plan developed by stakeholders to acquire the parcel and house, potentially for farmer lease, with Rita Grossman of the Boxborough Conservation Trust noting its historical value. The Commission reaffirmed its prior motion on Paddock Estates beaver activity, requesting the Town Planner seek Oxbow Associates' application for dam breaching and flow control installation.
The Perkins Woods Working Group will reconvene in September.
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Source: the Agricultural Commission meeting of July 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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