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Town Meeting to ask for 7.7% 7.5% increase for 2026 taxes (Updated- Again)

A look at this year's budget drivers: public safety staffing, employee health insurance, and school budgets

by Beth Melo on

Updated (3/26/25 10:19 am): Since initially posting this story, I discovered that the Town has posted new budget documents. I’ve updated the story to reflect new figures.

At the Annual Town Meeting in just under two weeks, the Select Board is expected to ask voters to pass a budget that would create an estimated 7.47% increase in homeowner’s tax bills next year. It’s the largest spike since this blog has been covering Southborough Town government. Read the full article → from Town Meeting to ask for 7.7% 7.5% increase for 2026 taxes (Updated- Again)

Letter: NEARY “PLAN B”

There IS a Plan B solution to the Neary Building Committee (NBC) option of a $108.5 million new school for Southborough!

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My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.

The following letter is from a group of 20 Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Letter: NEARY “PLAN B”

Town Election Update: Change coming to the Planning Board (plus waiting for School Committee candidates!)

by Beth Melo on

I promised to keep readers apprised of news on who is/isn’t running on in the Town election this May. Today, I learned that there will be a change on another important board this spring. Plus, I’m highlighting a potential vacancy on another. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Change coming to the Planning Board (plus waiting for School Committee candidates!)

Volunteer vacancies: Capital, Cable, Conservation, ZBA Alternate and much more (Updated – Again)

Capital Improvement & Planning needs "diversity of thought" for upcoming "tough decisions". And the Cable Committee can't meet quorum to do its work. (I forgot to include Historical and accidentally included 3 that don't have vacancies)

by Beth Melo on

The Town has several vacancies on Town committees that need to be filled. I’m spotlighting a few of the volunteer opportunities the Town is most actively recruiting for, and sharing an updated list of all of the openings. Read the full article → from Volunteer vacancies: Capital, Cable, Conservation, ZBA Alternate and much more (Updated – Again)

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