Boxford Common
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This timeline will help you learn more about all of the thoughtful, detailed, collaborative work that has gone into creating Boxford Common (aka Haynes) over the last 8 years.
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2007-10-23 18:48:22
Boxford Citizens Acquire Land
Citizens of Boxford vote "Yes" to purchase 75 acre Haynes Parcel for the purpose of building new and much needed athletic fields.
2007-11-20 11:51:43
Committee Formed
Boxford Selectmen form the Haynes Land Advisory Committee to recommend uses for the parcel
2008-02-01 18:48:22
Planning Work Begins
Programming and planning for the site begins
2008-05-20 18:48:22
Draft Plan Approved
Selectman review alternative master plans
2008-07-22 04:24:21
Public Information Meeting
Alternative master plans presented
2008-10-21 01:24:21
Funding Approved
Citizens of Boxford approve $45,000 to fund drawings, cost estimate and preliminary engineering
2008-10-21 04:24:21
Information Presented
Draft Master Plan presented at Town Meeting
2008-10-21 18:48:22
Boxford Citizens Approve Funding
Citizens of Boxford vote "Yes" to approve $35,000 for Natural Heritage Application, engineering etc.
2009-01-20 04:24:21
Design and Development Documents Prepared
Prepare design development drawings and cost estimate documents
2009-03-24 21:08:52
Project Update
Selectman update of the project and costs
2009-05-19 05:52:08
Update
Update on progress, cost, and funding presented to Town Meeting
2009-05-21 05:52:08
Public Information Meeting
Informational update presented
2009-10-20 05:52:08
Funding Approved
Citizeins of Boxford approve $10,000 to fund wetland delineation plan
2010-01-26 05:52:08
Approval to Enter Final Design Process
Selectmen approve advertising for final design and engineer to prepare final documents
2010-03-23 05:52:08
Land Designation Plan Approved
Selectman approve Land Designation Plan
2010-05-18 05:52:08
Solicitation of Bids
Solicit final Design and Engineering Consultant bids
2010-05-18 05:52:08
Land Designation Approved
Citizens of Boxford approve Haynes Land to be designated for Conservation and Recreation
2010-10-26 05:52:08
Funding Approved
Citizens of Boxford approve funding for Final Design and Bidding Documents
2010-11-23 01:52:08
FinCom
Haynes Committee presentation to FinCom
2011-01-18 05:52:08
Production of Final Design and Engineering Documents Begins
Enter story info here
2011-06-21 15:13:16
Project Update
Selectman updated on progress of the plans
2012-01-24 15:13:16
ConsCom
Information presentation to the Conservation Commission
2012-03-20 15:13:16
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
Information presentation to the Zoning Board of Appeals
2013-01-22 15:13:16
Progress Update
Selectmen updated on progress of the plans and the approval process
2013-03-26 15:13:16
Conservation Commission (ConsCom)
Approval from Conservation Commission
2014-01-21 15:13:16
Planning Board and ZBA
Planning Board recommends approval of the project to the Zoning Board of Appeals
2014-03-25 01:09:50
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
Approval from Zoning Board of Appeals
2014-07-29 01:09:50
Approval
Selectmen approve Final Bid Document preparation
2015-01-27 12:48:46
Preparation of Final Bid Documents
Preparation of Final Bid Documents
2015-02-17 12:48:46
Approval
Selectmen approve the Bid Documents for public bidding
2015-03-24 12:48:46
Construction Bids Received
Haynes Land Committee received multiple complete bids for the project. Begins final review and evaluation with all town boards involved.
2015-09-08 11:51:43
Proposal Accepted
Selectmen accept Haynes Committee proposal for two multi-purpose athletic fields
2015-09-08 11:51:43
Warrant Article Approved
Selectmen approve Warrant Article to bring to voters at special town meeting on October 27 at 7:00 at Masco
2015-09-09 11:51:43
Community Preservation Committee
Community Preservation Committee approves funding for Boxford Common (supplemented by $500,000 from private fundraising)
2015-10-27 19:30:00
Vote on Warrant Article to Approve New Fields
Be there to vote! Tuesday, October 27 @ Masco 7:00 PM