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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

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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”

Events this week (Updated)

Concerts, SOS Comedy Night, Designer Pop-up, Teen Blanket Making, March Munchie Madness, Gorgeous Gardens, Virtual Author, Blood Drive, D&D, Night of Stories, Ramadan talk, Art opening, Pancake Breakfast, Counted Out Screening and more

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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)

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.

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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

Educators invited to free “Counted Out” screening & discussion — March 30th

Teachers (and others interested in the topic) are encouraged to join St. Mark's faculty to view and discuss a film about the power of math and the importance of improving math literacy.

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St. Mark’s School is issuing a community invitation, with a special call out to educators. They will be screening an award winning documentary that “has been garnering a great deal of attention in the education world, but it isn’t freely available to the public.”

The film Counted Out focuses on “a crises of our time” and the need to seriously address issues in math education. The screening will be followed by an informal discussion. Read the full article → from Educators invited to free “Counted Out” screening & discussion — March 30th

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