Acton, Boxborough Town Notes
Upcoming events
BOXBOROUGH MUSEUM: 2-4 p.m. Aug. 8, Boxborough Museum, 575 Middle Road. Free. For information or to arrange a private tour for a small group at a different time: John Fallon, 978-264-0069. Boxborough’s historic “treasures” will be on view: the 1850s scale, which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight; the “new” hearse, built in 1881; and the “old” hearse. In accordance with CDC guidelines, those who are not fully vaccinated should wear masks. The museum is open second Sundays.
BOXBOROUGH FIFER'S DAY: Sept. 11, Flerra Meadows, Stow Road, Boxborough. For information or to sign up for a nonprofit booth, craft booth, road race, or volleyball please go to http://fifersday.org. Fifer's Day is jointly sponsored by the Boxborough District Minuteman Company and the town of Boxborough's Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee. The day will commence with the Fifer’s Four Mile Road Race in the morning, followed by a parade from the Blanchard School to Flerra Meadow and then presentation of the Golden Fife Award. The fair activities start at noon and include food and barbecue, including a vegetarian option, children’s games and activities, volleyball tournament, booths representing town organizations, a craft fair and live music throughout the afternoon.