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Planning Board delays plastic bag and polystyrene ban, seeks revised exemption language.

Planning Board defers plastic bag and polystyrene bylaw pending staff revisions. The board discussed a proposed bylaw with Economic Development Committee Chair Abby Reip, who requested a phased implementation after noting that business notification has been incomplete. Town Planner Alexander Wade

Boxborough Planning Board revises plastic bylaw timeline, directs staff to rework exemptions before Town Meeting

Boxborough Planning Board reshapes plastics bylaw timeline and flags design review article as risky ahead of May Town Meeting.

Recreation Commission approves pickleball expansion and previews summer camp hiring.

Recreation Commission approves pickleball expansion and Flerra staffing plan. Chair Hilary Greven moved to extend the Saturday 8-10 a.m. Beginner Open Play using two courts through the remainder of the season, with Vice Chair Matt Spurling seconding the unanimous vote. Lead Director Brian Picca

Public Celebrations Committee approves prior minutes, updates Memorial Day plans.

Boxborough Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee unanimously approved April 1 minutes and locked in Memorial Day and Fifer's Day event logistics. All five members present voted to affirm prior meeting records. Committee Chair Jennette Kollmann will distribute an updated Memorial Day

Housing Board Working Group discusses Stow Road property development options.

Boxborough Housing Board working group evaluates development options for 70-72 Stow Road. Diane Friedman will canvas local builders; Phyn Vermin will explore cohousing and Tiny Homes with The Cohousing Company; F. Channing Wagg will consult Habitat for Humanity and the Acton Housing Authority; and