Over the past week, two key committees cast votes related to the Town’s plans for dealing with school building needs. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from School Building Project Update: February Special Town Meeting (Updated – again)
Government
Complete the 2025 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey
The Town is seeking important feedback from residents by December 31st. Input could impact decisions made for Town budgets, and Articles brought to Town Meeting voters.
Let Town officials know how you feel about services and resources, and what you would like to see prioritized. Plus, weigh in on whether/how the town should review government structure (Town Meeting, elected vs. appointed board roles, etc.) Read the full article → from Complete the 2025 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board on Neary/school project next steps; Regional School Committee preliminary budget and "Incidents of Hate and Bias"; and more
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)
Developers hope to build 60 rental units on Southville Road
The two 3 story buildings would exceed what voters were told was viable on the undeveloped 4 acre parcel
In this week’s Planning Board meeting, members heard from developers proposing the first large development under Southborough’s MBTA Communities Zoning bylaw voters passed last fall. Read the full article → from Developers hope to build 60 rental units on Southville Road
School Building Update: Special Town Meeting in March on Study Options and Neary Roof
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
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
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)
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.
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
Select Board Meeting is zoom-only tonight & Library closed early (Updated)
Yesterday, I posted the details of tonight’s Select Board Meeting. The agenda hasn’t changed (at least for the public portion of the meeting). But, the board won’t be asking anyone to brave the roads to participate. Read the full article → from Select Board Meeting is zoom-only tonight & Library closed early (Updated)
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board, Combined School Committees, Conservation, and more
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)
What’s Open and Closed this week (Updated)
Town Hours for the holiday
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from What’s Open and Closed this week (Updated)
Rec seeking feedback on upgrades to Fayville Playground (Updated)
Public survey on plan to add Dog Park, Splash Pad, and accessibility improvements.
Rec is asking for feedback on a park upgrade that would add two public amenities the Town is currently lacking: a splash pad, and a dog park.
In addition to those details, I’m looking at why the Lundblad Dog Park project was cancelled. Read the full article → from Rec seeking feedback on upgrades to Fayville Playground (Updated)
School Building Project Update
The Select Board discussed which options to present voter, including one that wasn't on the School Committee's list. A Special Town Meeting will potentially be held in early March.
This week, the Southborough Select Board continued to discuss the plan to bring a building project forward. That included important upcoming meeting dates and next steps.
It also included the start of a debate around which options, and how many, should be presented to voters for potential study. Read the full article → from School Building Project Update
Update on Breakneck Hill Roadside Meadow (Updated)
An explanation of mylar streamers being planted alongside Breakneck Hill. Read the full article → from Update on Breakneck Hill Roadside Meadow (Updated)
Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated)
The Select Board, School Committee, and other officials are working on a phased plan, including a Special Town Meeting in the spring.
Officials are working towards holding another Special Town Meeting on spending on Southborough school buildings. But this time, there will be big differences.
The Select Board and School Committee are targeting spring for a meeting that will focus on Feasibility Studies and Schematic Plans. They will ask for funding the work for multiple potential building/renovation project(s). Read the full article → from Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated)