At the southernmost point of the Greater Haverhill Area lies the small town of Boxford, where the colonial era is preserved and new homes link the present with the past. A Favorite event is the Annual Apple Festival and through this, the town's agricultural roots are sustained. Horse lovers will find an abundance of stables and riding schools throughout the region. There are two public libraries in Boxford - a luxury denied many larger towns and cities. This small town also boasts a state forest that carries it's name.