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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
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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
Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Educational Benefits” & design — Thursday
The Neary Building Committee scheduled two public forums for this week to pitch to the public about why they think the project is the right path for the Town’s educational system. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Educational Benefits” & design — Thursday
What tax increases are we facing with, and without, the Neary Building Project?
A look at the numbers to help inform voters before Monday night's Annual Town Meeting
On Monday night, voters are being asked to approve budgets and spending Articles that impact taxes for next year and beyond. Before voting on Monday, I wanted to better understand the Town’s financial outlook and what it will mean both with and without the building project. I’m sharing with readers what I learned. Read the full article → from What tax increases are we facing with, and without, the Neary Building Project?
Letter: Why We’re Voting Yes on the New Neary
Our own kids are low on the list—but doing nothing costs far more than you may think.
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The following letter is from a group of 22 Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Letter: Why We’re Voting Yes on the New Neary
Clarifying Neary School Building Project Meeting Schedule
Between changing messages from the Town over meeting locations, and an error in a post I ran this morning, the public may be confused about when and where some of this week’s meetings on the big building project are taking place. Read the full article → from Clarifying Neary School Building Project Meeting Schedule
The week in government (Updated)
Forums on Neary Building project & financial impact; Select Board Meeting; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)
Neary School Building Project Overview & Update (Updated – Again)
Upcoming presentations and forums, a financial update, pitched benefits, and an alternative floated by opponents
The Neary Building Committee will be holding more presentations and forums to answer voters’ questions about the big project to build a new four grade school.
I’m sharing that information along with updates on the project, including touted benefits and organized opposition. Read the full article → from Neary School Building Project Overview & Update (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!
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”