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Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Apply soon for the “Elementary School Building Committee”

On March 31st, the Select Board & School Committee will interview candidates for the new committee to oversee the study of Neary Renovation options.

by Beth Melo on

Last night, the Select Board approved the charge for a new Elementary School Building Committee. In less than two weeks, they will interview applicants to serve on the committee and start making appointments. Read the full article → from Apply soon for the “Elementary School Building Committee”

Neary Roof & Renovation next steps

Timeline and process, including future building committee and possible Special Town Meeting in the fall. That may include choosing between variations of the two options.

by Beth Melo on

Following up on Monday’s Special Town Meeting (STM), the Select Board & School Committee talked through the timeline for dealing with Neary School’s building issues on Tuesday night. That included a timeline for replacing the roof and process for pursuing a renovation project. Read the full article → from Neary Roof & Renovation next steps

Special Town Meeting votes for Neary roof & studies; No studies for Finn/Trottier renovations (Updated)

by Beth Melo on

Voters at tonight’s Special Town Meeting on the future of Southborough Schools overwhelmingly voted to fund replacing Neary School’s roof. They also voted to spend $175K to study two options for potential renovation projects for school improvements. The overwhelming majority also voted against spending on other studies for alternative renovations to expand Finn School or Finn and Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting votes for Neary roof & studies; No studies for Finn/Trottier renovations (Updated)

Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)

Chill zone for kids, special meal deals for grabbing dinner, more letters to voters, and more

by Beth Melo on

Tomorrow night, voters have consequential decisions to make about the short term and long term future of Southborough’s schools and expenses that impact short term and long term budgets. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)

Report from Advisory to Special Town Meeting Voters

The committee asked me to share with readers its report for the big meeting on Monday night

by Beth Melo on

Tomorrow night, Southborough voters are invited to make decisions on the 4 Articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. For each Town Meeting, the Advisory Committee is charged with writing a report to aid voters in making those decisions. The committee asked me to share their report for this meeting with readers. Read the full article → from Report from Advisory to Special Town Meeting Voters

Special Town Meeting Presentations on Neary and Funding Requests (Updated-Again)

You don't need to wait until Monday night to look at the planned presentations

by Beth Melo on

The Select Board Chair asked me to share the slides to be used in his presentation to Special Town Meeting voters this Monday night.

While I’m at it, I’m also sharing the presentations the School Committee has planned on the Articles and the state of Neary School’s failing roof. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Presentations on Neary and Funding Requests (Updated-Again)

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