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School Building Update: Special Town Meeting in March on Study Options and Neary Roof

by Beth Melo on

The Select Board plans to ask Southborough voters to approve funding 1-3 Feasibility Studies for a school renovation or addition, plus urgently needed work on the Neary School roof.

The ask will be presented at a Special Town Meeting, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 7th. If the expense is high enough, Town election voters may also need to approve a ballot measure in May. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Special Town Meeting in March on Study Options and Neary Roof

Pine Hill Meadow Garden Continues Setting Records for Food Harvested for Food Pantries

A Southborough neighborhood is sharing its annual update on its growing success supporting area shelters and food pantries through its community garden.

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One of the Pine Hill Meadow Garden’s founders asked me to give readers an update on volunteers’ efforts in their sixth season.. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Continues Setting Records for Food Harvested for Food Pantries

The week in government (Updated)

Joint Meeting on School building project; Planning Board on MBTA Communities Development at Southville Rd and Compliance for 40-42 Central Street; School Committee; ZBA Hearing on Blue Sky Utility at 150 Cordaville Rd & 250 Turnpike 40B; and more

by Beth Melo on

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)

NSBORO Schools seeks feedback on its next Strategic Plan

Help shape the schools' future by answering the districts' survey and saving the date for one of the upcoming forums.

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NSBORO Schools is asking the school community and Northborough and Southborough residents to look at the school’s current “vision” and weigh in on future strategy. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools seeks feedback on its next Strategic Plan

Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest & community map

Rec is holding a House Decorating contest and asking community to provide info for a map of "festive houses" worth driving by

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Recreation is encouraging the public to register for its Second Annual House Decorating Contest. Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards for the holidays to register — even those who didn’t go all out. Read the full article → from Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest & community map

Survey due Monday on Dog Park, Splash Pad and other upgrades to Fayville Playground

The public survey is part of pursuing a CPA Article at Town Meeting for upgrading amenities on Central Street.

by Beth Melo on

Last week, I posted about Southborough Recreation’s survey about, and plans for, major upgrades to Fayville Park. Since it was a couple of days before Thanksgiving, many readers may have missed  the news. So, I’m posting a reminder, highlighting that the survey deadline is this Monday, December 8th. Read the full article → from Survey due Monday on Dog Park, Splash Pad and other upgrades to Fayville Playground

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