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Police Chief Michael Murphy announced his intention to retire from the Town of
Boxford in 2015. The Board enjoyed his tenure for four years before transitioning to a
new Chief promoted from within the department. The Board of Selectmen continues its
work with the Personnel Board in its professional approach to attracting and retaining
high quality employees in the Town of Boxford.
Capital Improvements
Other activities during the year included the adoption of Town Meeting warrant articles
to fund capital purchases for multiple town departments. The Police Department
received funding for a new phone system and a police cruiser.
Town Hall’s approved capital funding included a new phone system, replacement of
voting machines, and upgraded lighting.
The DPW received funding for a replacement pick-up truck and dump truck, and
replacement flooring for Lincoln Hall.
The Community Center received approval for a new entrance ramp and door along with
repavement of the parking lot.
The Fire Department secured funding for technology components and 1300’ of a new 5”
large diameter hose.
The town continues to develop its multi-year plan for culvert repair and maintenance;
along with its planning for renovation of Route 133.
Future Facilities Planning
The unexpected need to relocate the Town Library away from 10 Elm Street in 2014
developed into a positive union of Library and Town Hall. The staff and patrons helped
make the transition successful and all would agree there are many benefits to having the
library in Town Hall.
The consideration of options for the library brought light many more questions than
answers and the result of the discussions was a renewed focus on a town-wide facilities
plan. A Planning Board subcommittee was formed to work with a consultant and utilize
planning tools to evaluate options toward a comprehensive non-school facilities plan that
could address the town’s needs now and into the future.
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