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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)

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)

The week in government (Updated-Again)

Planning hearings on zoning bylaws, Select Board on FY27 Budget and upcoming Town Meetings, School Committee STM Info forums, Regional School Committee on FY27 Budget and School Calendarand 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-Again)

Events this week (Updated – Again)

Artist Reception, Family Board Games & Belonging, Free Skate, Lost Southborough, STM Info Sessions, Principal Candidate visits, Young Scientists, D&D, Neary's Finding Nemo, Painting for tweens, Community Dinner, and more

by Beth Melo on

Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated – Again)

Finn & Neary Principal Finalist visits and Neary Roof Info sessions (Updated – Again)

by Beth Melo on

Next week, the Southborough schools will be holding multiple events of special interest to parents of children who attend Southborough elementary schools, or will attend in future years. Read the full article → from Finn & Neary Principal Finalist visits and Neary Roof Info sessions (Updated – Again)

Town Meeting Details & Registration Reminder (Updated – Again)

Register as a Southborough voter by Feb 20th to vote in March 2nd Special Town Meeting. Plus, more details and my primer on Town Meetings.

by Beth Melo on

All Southborough voters are invited to vote at the March 2nd Special Town Meeting.

The Town Clerk asked me to remind readers — you need to register to vote in Southborough in advance to participate. I’m sharing those details, along with a primer for voters unfamiliar with how our Town Meetings work. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Details & Registration Reminder (Updated – Again)

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