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The following letter is from Michael Weishan.] Read the full article → from Letter: School Daze
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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
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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
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: Neary Building Project Cost Explanation from NBC Finance Subcommittee
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
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
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)
Letter: What Is “Plan B”?
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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)
Town Election Update: A second race (re)announced
One former candidate has announced a write-in campaign for the Town Ballot.
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.
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.
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)
Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Project Site” — Wednesday Night
The committee isn't officially meeting, but their forum will still go on.
The Neary Building Committee’s public forum for this week will focus on addressing public concerns about the project being sited in the current Neary School footprint, downhill from an old landfill. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Project Site” — Wednesday Night
Letter: Southborough Town Debt, The Big Picture
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 Al Hamilton, a member of the Select Board. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough Town Debt, The Big Picture