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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
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.
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 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