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4 Grade Version of Building Approved for Neary School project (Updated)
Last night, members of the Neary Building Committee chose not to delay their decision on the big school project.
According to the Chair, they cast a unanimous vote to approve the version voters will be asked to approve or reject at a Town Meeting in April. That choice was for a 4 grade school. Read the full article → from 4 Grade Version of Building Approved for Neary School project (Updated)
Update on Neary Building financials and tonight’s meeting
I have updated information since the post I wrote on Saturday morning about the big Neary School Building project and the survey. Read the full article → from Update on Neary Building financials and tonight’s meeting
Survey on potential $105M Neary School project due at Noon on Monday (Updated – with lower estimates)
2 or 4 grade school? $60-80M or $85-105M? Keeping Finn open or closing it? These are the big decisions that will be voted on Monday night. Right now is your chance to weigh in.
This past Tuesday, a message was posted to NSBORO’s Parent Square. It notified that a survey was due in less than a week on an important topic that officials will vote on this Monday night — which big building project to pursue for Neary School.
The problem is that it seems that not all (if any) parents received an email or text to notify them about the Parent Square post.
And the survey purports to be asking for feedback from the entire community. Yet, no message has been issued by the Town on the topic. Read the full article → from Survey on potential $105M Neary School project due at Noon on Monday (Updated – with lower estimates)
School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
2-year student relocation plan, upcoming critical vote on which version of the building project to pursue, and more.
For parents, neighbors, and taxpayers interested in weighing in on the big project, August 12th is a key date worth marking in your calendars. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)
News on the project status, estimated costs, an upcoming forum, and how to stay informed and ask questions.
I’m sharing an update on the big school building project status, including estimated costs, a zoom forum next week, and other ways to stay informed and ask questions. Read the full article → from Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)
Weigh in on grade split for Southborough elementary schools
The survey by the Neary Building Committee will close this Sunday. And Save The Date for an open forum on April 11th.
As the Neary Building Committee continues its work studying a potential school building project, they are looking for more community feedback. Read the full article → from Weigh in on grade split for Southborough elementary schools
Neary Building Committee Update
The committee will be holding "visioning sessions" and public forums
Last week, I wrote about the recommendation to the Select Board for a future Community Center that is contingent on the outcome of work being done by the Neary Building Committee. Yesterday, an update was issued on that committee’s work. Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee Update
Community Center committee recommends using Finn School (if available)
The group representing a variety of interest groups agreed on the best path for future town facilities, with a big caveat.
The Select Board was presented this week with concepts for how Finn School could be converted to a Community Center in the future, with some storage and offices for municipal departments. Read the full article → from Community Center committee recommends using Finn School (if available)
NSBORO Schools Update
Neary Building Committee status, new IEP process, and public comment open for new/revised Policies
I’m rounding up some news items related to the Northborough-Southborough public schools. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools Update
Senior Center renovation and municipal building plan update
The Senior Center's interim addition project is underway. Here's what's on the horizon for building projects for our public schools, library, and a potential "Community Center".
Work is kicking off this summer for a small addition to the Southborough Senior Center. So, it’s a good time to give an overdue update on overlapping Town facilities projects. Read the full article → from Senior Center renovation and municipal building plan update
Neary Building Committee Update (Updated)
Moving to Feasibility Phase; Seeking new members with engineering/architectural/construction experience; Updates on enrollment and costs
Last spring, voters approved the Town’s efforts to study a potential school building project.
That project was just approved by the Mass School Building Authority to enter a new project phase. So, it’s time for an update — including the committee’s call for new members with relevant experience. Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee Update (Updated)
Seeking members for Community Exploratory Committee (and other committees)
The Town is creating a committee to research a Community Center at Woodward or elsewhere. Over 15 other committees also have vacancies.
The Select Board formed a Community Center Exploratory Committee. Now they are looking for volunteers to serve on it. I’m also sharing info on other committee vacancies. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Community Exploratory Committee (and other committees)
Master Plan: Final version out, Implementation Committee created, Community Center Committee to be established
Earlier this month, the Planning Board accepted the final version of the Town’s Master Plan. Last night, they created a sub-committee to oversee its implementation. Read the full article → from Master Plan: Final version out, Implementation Committee created, Community Center Committee to be established