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Overview of April 7th Annual Town Meeting

Zoning revisions for Accessory Dwelling Units and Shared Parking allowances; Beefing up the public safety budget; a CPA project to replace railings on the Town Common, and more

by Beth Melo on

The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene a week from Monday to approve spending, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials. Read the full article → from Overview of April 7th Annual Town Meeting

Neary School Building Project Overview & Update (Updated – Again)

Upcoming presentations and forums, a financial update, pitched benefits, and an alternative floated by opponents

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The Neary Building Committee will be holding more presentations and forums to answer voters’ questions about the big project to build a new four grade school.

I’m sharing that information along with updates on the project, including touted benefits and organized opposition. Read the full article → from Neary School Building Project Overview & Update (Updated – Again)

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: Third candidate files for Select Board race

Expect to choose between three candidates for the two seats on the Select Board this spring.

by Beth Melo on

Since I last posted an update on the Southborough Town election, more candidates filed signed nomination papers, including a challenger to the Select Board. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Third candidate files for Select Board race

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