Well-Being Committee backs rental assistance program
The Boxborough Well-Being Committee voted unanimously to continue the Rental Assistance Program through 2028. Community Services Coordinator Wendy Trinks emphasized the program's importance amid new state work requirements for SNAP and Mass Health, and rising oil prices driving fuel-assistance
Well-Being Committee · Meeting of September 14, 2026
BOXBOROUGH — The Boxborough Well-Being Committee voted unanimously to continue the Rental Assistance Program through 2028. Community Services Coordinator Wendy Trinks emphasized the program's importance amid new state work requirements for SNAP and Mass Health, and rising oil prices driving fuel-assistance needs. Nashoba Board of Health representative Jenna Montgomery reported West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis cases at typical September levels, and announced a flu and COVID vaccine clinic for October 7 at Blanchard School Auditorium.
UMASS Memorial Health announced plans for an emergency-care facility to open in Groton in early 2027, addressing access losses after Nashoba Valley Medical Center's 2024 closure.
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Source: the Well-Being Committee meeting of September 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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