Boxborough Facts & Figures

Incorporated

February 25, 1783

Population

5,100 (as of March 2019)

Land Area

10.39 square miles

Form of Government

Open Town Meeting - 5-member Select Board

Registered Voters

3,762 (as of March 2019)

Tax Rate

  • $17.17 (Fiscal Year 2021)
  • $16.72 (Fiscal Year 2020)
  • $16.42 (Fiscal Year 2019)
  • $16.44 (Fiscal Year 2018)
  • $16.81 (Fiscal Year 2017)
  • $16.36 (Fiscal Year 2016)
  • $16.65 (Fiscal Year 2015)

Schools

  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
  • Acton-Boxborough Regional School District
  • Blanchard Memorial School
  • Conant School
  • Douglas School
  • Gates School
  • McCarthy Towne School
  • Merriam School
  • R.J. Grey Junior High

Hospitals

  • Emerson Hospital, Concord
  • Leahy Clinic, Burlington
  • Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer

Utilities

Cable Service

  • Comcast / Xfinity
  • Verizon FiOS

Telephone Service

  • Verizon

Electric Service

  • Littleton Electric (LELWD)
  • Hudson Light and Power (serving southeastern part of Town)

Natural Gas

  • National Grid

Water / Sewerage

The Town does not provide water or sewerage.

Transportation

  • Commuter rail service is available in South Acton and Littleton
  • Council on Aging provides van service for seniors, aged 60 and older, and residents of any age with disabilities

Public Safety

  • Emergency: 911
  • Fire Department: 978-264-1770
  • Police Department: 978-264-1750