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Applicant selected to conduct Neary reno Feasibility Study

by Beth Melo on

Above: A consultant’s pitch for community engagement seems to have helped them cinch the contract for a new Neary School Feasibility Study. (image from Tappe Architects’ presentation in ESBC meeting video)

On Tuesday, the Select Board approved a key stage for studying renovation options for the grades 4-5 school building.

The board awarded the bid to a new consultant to conduct the feasibility study and create schematic designs. (That vote is contingent on successfully negotiating a contract.) Read the full article →

Economic Development Update: Select Board de-invested in EDC

After letting the EDC and Coordinator fall to the wayside, Chair touted that Costco development happened "organically". (Plus, other economic news.)

by Beth Melo on

After years of touting the importance of investing in Economic Development, and recently convincing voters to invest more, the Select Board didn’t invest the fundallowed the committee and department to fall quietly by the wayside.

I’m detailing that, along with other economic development news. Read the full article → from Economic Development Update: Select Board de-invested in EDC

May 12th Town Election: What & Who is on the Ballot

Learn about the Ballot Questions (on school roofs, roads, and sidewalks), the competing candidates, and other key details.

by Beth Melo on

The Annual Town Election takes place a week from today. Here’s an overview of what you need to know to prepare to vote. Read the full article → from May 12th Town Election: What & Who is on the Ballot

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