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Early Voting ends Friday (Updated)

Act soon to get up to speed on the 9 ballot questions and be prepared to vote!

by Beth Melo on

The State Election is in six days. But many voters are already casting their ballots in advance. If you’re planning to mail one in or vote early, time is running out.

I’m reminding voters about those details, and that there are a whole lot of ballot questions you need to make your mind up about before heading to the polls on Tuesday. 

Here’s my overview of what’s on Southborough’s ballots, where to find more details to help you fill in your choices, and how you can cast the ballots once you’re ready. Read the full article → from Early Voting ends Friday (Updated)

State Primary primer

by Beth Melo on

In less than a month, voters will choose who they want to run for state offices on the November general election ballot.

I’m sharing info on important deadlines, who is on the ballots in our town, plus potential issues that some Southborough voters who selected Vote by Mail may need to straighten out. (Especially college students and residents with multiple/seasonal homes.) Read the full article → from State Primary primer

Pfaff & Stivers win Select Board race (Updated)

13% of Southborough registered voters weighed in to help approve replacing school roofs and fixing town roads and sidewalks.

by Beth Melo on

In Tuesday’s election, Southborough voters approved all four ballot questions for debt exemptions. They also voted to make a change on the Select Board. Read the full article → from Pfaff & Stivers win Select Board race (Updated)

Candidates Night 2026

Select Board candidates answered questions about controlling rising taxes, commercial development impacts, increasing voter engagement, affordable housing and more

by Beth Melo on

In this Tuesday’s election, voters will choose between the three residents running for two seats on Southborough’s Select Board. Last week, the candidates spoke to voters and fielded questions at a public forum. 

While I encourage readers to watch Southborough Access Media’s video and form their own impressions, I know many won’t. So, here are my highlights from the annual Candidates Night. Read the full article → from Candidates Night 2026

May 12th Town Election: What & Who is on the Ballot (Updated)

Learn about the Ballot Questions (on school roofs, roads, and sidewalks), the competing candidates, and other key details.

by Beth Melo on

The Annual Town Election takes place a week from today. Here’s an overview of what you need to know to prepare to vote. Read the full article → from May 12th Town Election: What & Who is on the Ballot (Updated)

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