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Neary Building Project fails to pass at Special Town Meeting; There’s still a ballot question on Tuesday (Updated)

by Beth Melo on

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)

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.

by Beth Melo on

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.

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)

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)

Town Election Update: A second race (re)announced

One former candidate has announced a write-in campaign for the Town Ballot.

by Beth Melo on

The annual “Candidates Night” will be held at the Southborough Library on Thursday, May 8th. I’m also updating who will be participating, who is on the May 13th ballot, and how to apply for absentee ballots. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: A second race (re)announced

Two final Neary Building Project forums before the big votes (Updated)

This Thursday night at Trottier and next Monday over zoom the public can learn more and ask questions about the school building project.

by Beth Melo on

With the Special Town Meeting coming up a week from Saturday, and the Town ballot question a few days later, some residents may be realizing they still have a lot of questions about the Neary Building Project.

The Neary Building Committee has scheduled two more opportunities. Plus, I’m sharing links to videos from the forums already held. Read the full article → from Two final Neary Building Project forums before the big votes (Updated)

Town Election: Candidates’ Night and Absentee Ballots (Updated)

With the Neary Building Project on the Ballot, even more voters than usual will want to apply for an absentee ballot if they can't make it to the polls on May 13th.

by Beth Melo on

The annual “Candidates Night” will be held at the Southborough Library on Thursday, May 8th. I’m also updating who will be participating, who is on the May 13th ballot, and how to apply for absentee ballots. Read the full article → from Town Election: Candidates’ Night and Absentee Ballots (Updated)

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