Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in sports
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Neary Building Project fails to pass at Special Town Meeting; There’s still a ballot question on Tuesday (Updated)
I will post more details in the future, but the quick update is — the meeting took over three hours and ended without the required supermajority vote of support.
And. . . I received a question from a reader that I assume others have as well — Is Tuesday’s ballot question now irrelevant? Here’s why I believe that voting on Tuesday’s ballot measure is still important for all Southborough voters. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project fails to pass at Special Town Meeting; There’s still a ballot question on Tuesday (Updated)
Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)
Some reminders and links about the Saturday morning Special Town Meeting, including to the report that the Advisory Committee issued earlier today. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)
Letter: School Daze
[Ed note: 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 Michael Weishan.] Read the full article → from Letter: School Daze
Advisory Report on Neary Building Project to Special Town Meeting
In a report to voters, members explain the reasons behind their split votes of Recommend/Not Support/and Abstaining on the Article.
Sorry for the late, breaking news so close to Saturday morning’s Special Town Meeting. I just learned tonight that I missed the report sent to me by the Advisory Committee this morning! Read the full article → from Advisory Report on Neary Building Project to Special Town Meeting
Special Town Meeting Logistics & Vote Details (Updated)
Parking and Check-in Details, plus the actual motion voters will be asked to approve, and what it means.
I’m sharing some key details related to this Saturday’s Special Town Meeting (including recently announced changes).
That includes info on how to participate, and precisely what the Article would authorize (which is different than what was printed in the Warrant). Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Logistics & Vote Details (Updated)
Letter: Neary Building Committee on Educational Benefits of Project
[Ed note: 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 Roger Challen on behalf of the Neary Building Committee.] Read the full article → from Letter: Neary Building Committee on Educational Benefits of Project
Letter: Neary Building Project Cost Explanation from NBC Finance Subcommittee
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Neary Building Project Overview & Updated Tax Impacts (Updated – Again)
A look at costs, touted benefits, public debate over the feasibility and safety, and more for the grade 2-5 school
Over the next week, Southborough voters are being asked to vote twice on a proposed project for a new school for grades 2-5 on the site of the current Neary School. It would be the biggest building investment the Town has ever made.
Here’s my (overdue) look at the many promoted and debated aspects of the project. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project Overview & Updated Tax Impacts (Updated – Again)
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Letter: What Is “Plan B”?
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: What Is “Plan B”?
Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)
Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)
Neary Building Committee Updates (Updated)
Yesterday, the Town posted information about more upcoming forums for residents to ask questions about the Neary Building Project. (Reminder, one is tonight!)
And last night, the Neary Building Committee sent me a letter they are issuing to the public with answers to some FAQs. Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee Updates (Updated)