After discussing a proposed warrant article tied to the state-level "Safe Communities" bills, board members said town counsel's guidance and the Lund decision suggest Boxborough's police practices already comply; members asked for broader community discussion and tabled placing a binding article on the annual warrant.

Police Chief told the Select Board a DOJ memo circulated Jan. 27 does not change Boxborough’s 2017 policy: ICE detainers are not warrants and do not authorize local custody if a person bonds out. Public commenter Abby Reap urged the board to reopen the warrant or accept a petition warrant article protecting residents; the board agreed to place the topic on Feb. 10 for broader input.