Board of Health

The Boxborough Board of Health has updated its regulation governing the installation of wells and water quality testing requirements for private wells.

The Board of Health and its staff reviews drinking water information from new and replacement well construction, water testing results from the MassDEP regulated wells, monitors water quality concerns from MassDEP and USEPA and the concerns noted in abutting communities. Based on the information received from the abovementioned sources, the Board has reviewed their regulation, most recently amended in 2004, to ensure the regulation is protective of the public health of the residents of Boxborough. The review has resulted in changes to address additional contaminates of concern, determination of adequate water yield, addressing offsets for geothermal and irrigation wells and requiring water quality testing upon property transfer. 

The Board, at their regularly scheduled meetings, has reviewed possible changes and voted on a final draft of the revised regulation at their meeting on 1/14/26. 

To receive feedback on the proposed changes to the regulation, and to answer questions residents may have regarding those changes, the Board will provide time at the next meeting to receive feedback on the regulation; the hearing is scheduled for 7:40pm on 2/11/26 and will be held at the Town Hall. The regulation is posted on the Board of Health webpage for review.

Central Mass Mosquito Control

Central Mass Mosquito Control (CMMCP) larvicide application

Starting around April 21, 2025, helicopter applications of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), a non-reproducing bacteria used for the control of mosquito larvae will begin and continue through late April. This is the same product Central Mass Mosquito Control (CMMCP) has used for nearly 30 years as part of their regular ground larval mosquito control program.

Central Mass Mosquito Control (CMMCP) adulticide applications

Mosquito control applications will be performed via truck as requested to respond to residents' concerns during this summer. The tentative July spray schedule is here. The tentative August schedule is here. The tentative September schedule is here.

To request that your address be excluded from spraying, fill out the form here.

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Public Health Nurse

Preventing Respiratory Illness

Click here to read the full article on how to possibly prevent respiratory illness.

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PFAS Contamination

Town of Boxborough PFAS Site Investigations

Click here for the powerpoint presented at the Board of Health Meeting, October 12, 2022 by the MA DEP

Waste site at 795 Mass Ave

A follow-up letter on PFAS contamination at this waste site from Board of Health Agent is here.

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Meetings

  • 7:30 pm
  • 2nd Wednesday of every month* as posted
    *subject to change
  • 29 Middle Road

    Boxborough, MA 01719

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Marie Cannon, Chair
    Term expires: 2026
  • Lori Lotterman
    Term expires: 2027
  • Bryan Lynch
    Term expires: 2028

Overview

The Boxborough Board of Health consists of three individuals elected to 3-year terms of office. The Board works to ensure, maintain and improve the health and well being of the residents of Boxborough in accordance with applicable State and local laws and regulations.

The Board of Health, in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, has established the Boxborough Emergency Reserve Corps to better prepare the town to handle natural and man-made disasters. For more information, click on the link.