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🌱 How 34 threatened Boxford acres could become protected farms and trails

Boxford, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How 34 threatened Boxford acres could become protected farms and trails
  • Meet the Boxford forward joining Harvard women’s soccer this fall

Also on today's calendar: Topsfield Strawberry Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Clouds breaking for sun; warm, temps: high: 87, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Sun mixing with clouds; warm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Project to Protect 34 Acres in Boxford & North Andover (thetowncommon.com) — A major land conservation effort could permanently protect 34 acres of farmland, wetlands, and trail-connected open space in Boxford and North Andover, including most of the acreage right in Boxford. Greenbelt, with support from Boxford CPA funds and BTA/BOLT, plans to lease protected Boxford fields to local farmers and expand nearby conservation areas, but still needs to raise significant funds by December 2026.
   

• Harvard women's soccer program introduces highly-touted Class of 2030 (soccerwire.com) — Harvard women’s soccer has announced six incoming players for its Class of 2030, including forward Molly Vana from Boxford and Governor’s Academy. The highly regarded recruiting class spans the U.S., Canada, and Europe, bringing national-team and high-level club experience that local fans can follow as Vana represents Boxford on a prominent collegiate stage.
   

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Other local events
    Monday June 15
  • Capital Planning/Finance Subcommittee Meeting
    Hamilton-Wenham SD Superintendent's Office, 5 School Street, Wenham, MA 01984
    1:00 pm
  • Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
    Hamilton-Wenham SD 2nd Floor Conference Rooms & Superintendent's Office
    3:30 pm
    • Wednesday June 17
  • Planning Board →
    Boxford, MA Calendar Boxford, MA 01921
    7:30 pm
    • Thursday June 18
  • 8th Grade Filing Out ceremony
    Hamilton-Wenham SD Gym
    9:00 am
  • School Committee Meeting
    Hamilton-Wenham SD Buker Multi-Purpose Room
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 23
  • Summer Beer Garden Music Series →
    Glen Magna Farms, 29 Ingersoll St, Danvers
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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  • Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Team Member in North Andover. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For North Andover (patch.com)
  • Old Andover History Shuttle Tour To Explore Revolutionary Roots Of Andover And North Andover (andovermanews.com)

Peabody

  • Peabody Looks To Return $320K To Residents, Businessess By July 31 (patch.com)
  • Peabody To Host North Shore Chamber's THRIVE Summit For Women (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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