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Select Board incumbents and challenger made their final pitches at Candidates Night

by Beth Melo on

On Thursday Night, at a lightly attended forum, three candidates answered questions and made their cases for why voters should choose them to serve on the Select Board. Two of the candidates focused on why they should be re-elected to continue the work they’ve begun. A third pitched the need for a change.

Here are my highlight from the event. Read the full article → from Select Board incumbents and challenger made their final pitches at Candidates Night

Save the Date: Early Childhood Fair for families with 0-5 yr olds

NSBORO Preschool's is putting on its 4thannual community event combining family fun with providing resource information for parents of young children.

by Beth Melo on

This Saturday’s event for families with children ages 0-5 will feature activities for tots and access to information about community resources for their parents. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Early Childhood Fair for families with 0-5 yr olds

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.

by Beth Melo on

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)

Annual Town Election Update: “Absentee Voting” (early, in-person) is open (Updated)

Details on voting (when, where, and how) and reminders of what's on the ballot and tomorrow's Candidate's Night

by Beth Melo on

The Annual Town Election takes place in six days. Here’s a reminder of the details, new info on Absentee voting (iincluding voting today), plus links to the candidates’ letters to the public. Read the full article → from Annual Town Election Update: “Absentee Voting” (early, in-person) is open (Updated)

Candidate’s Letter: Kathy Cook for Select Board

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[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two seats on the Select Board. 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: Kathy Cook for Select Board

Candidate’s Letter: Tim Fling for Select Board

by guest on

[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two seats on the Select Board. 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: Tim Fling for Select Board

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

by Beth Melo on

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)

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