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Candidates Night — Wednesday, April 29th (Updated)

Attend the Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board. (Plus, other election details and reminders.)

by Beth Melo on

The annual forum to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is a week from tonight. It allows residents to essentially take part in the job interview for seats on one of the most powerful boards in the executive branch of our Town government.

Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Select Board.

As usual, the event will include a meet and greet followed by a moderated Q&A hosted by the Trustees of the Southborough Library.  Read the full article → from Candidates Night — Wednesday, April 29th (Updated)

ATM passes everything Town officials asked for (and nothing it didn’t)

A recap on what voters approved — including two Articles now headed to ballot questions this May.

by Beth Melo on

On Saturday, at a meeting with low turnout and big financial asks, Southborough Town officials had resounding success. Annual Town Meeting (ATM) voters passed every Article put forward by the Town without any amendments. The only Article that didn’t pass was a Citizen’s Petition that officials didn’t support.

Approved requests included borrowing authorization for Trottier Middle School’s roof and the $25M for a 5-year road and sidewalk improvements plan. To move forward, those two projects will still need Annual Town Election voters’ support next month. Read the full article → from ATM passes everything Town officials asked for (and nothing it didn’t)

Trottier Roof Replacement headed to Town Meeting (Updated)

Despite a grant from the state, replacing the middle school's larger, more complicated roof will cost even more than the Neary roof.

by Beth Melo on

Even after significant assistance from the state, Southborough’s share of the Trottier Middle School roof replacement project is estimated at $5.4M. Read the full article → from Trottier Roof Replacement headed to Town Meeting (Updated)

Apply soon for the “Elementary School Building Committee”

On March 31st, the Select Board & School Committee will interview candidates for the new committee to oversee the study of Neary Renovation options.

by Beth Melo on

Last night, the Select Board approved the charge for a new Elementary School Building Committee. In less than two weeks, they will interview applicants to serve on the committee and start making appointments. Read the full article → from Apply soon for the “Elementary School Building Committee”

Neary Roof & Renovation next steps

Timeline and process, including future building committee and possible Special Town Meeting in the fall. That may include choosing between variations of the two options.

by Beth Melo on

Following up on Monday’s Special Town Meeting (STM), the Select Board & School Committee talked through the timeline for dealing with Neary School’s building issues on Tuesday night. That included a timeline for replacing the roof and process for pursuing a renovation project. Read the full article → from Neary Roof & Renovation next steps

Special Town Meeting votes for Neary roof & studies; No studies for Finn/Trottier renovations (Updated)

by Beth Melo on

Voters at tonight’s Special Town Meeting on the future of Southborough Schools overwhelmingly voted to fund replacing Neary School’s roof. They also voted to spend $175K to study two options for potential renovation projects for school improvements. The overwhelming majority also voted against spending on other studies for alternative renovations to expand Finn School or Finn and Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting votes for Neary roof & studies; No studies for Finn/Trottier renovations (Updated)

Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)

Chill zone for kids, special meal deals for grabbing dinner, more letters to voters, and more

by Beth Melo on

Tomorrow night, voters have consequential decisions to make about the short term and long term future of Southborough’s schools and expenses that impact short term and long term budgets. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)

Report from Advisory to Special Town Meeting Voters

The committee asked me to share with readers its report for the big meeting on Monday night

by Beth Melo on

Tomorrow night, Southborough voters are invited to make decisions on the 4 Articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. For each Town Meeting, the Advisory Committee is charged with writing a report to aid voters in making those decisions. The committee asked me to share their report for this meeting with readers. Read the full article → from Report from Advisory to Special Town Meeting Voters

Special Town Meeting Presentations on Neary and Funding Requests (Updated-Again)

You don't need to wait until Monday night to look at the planned presentations

by Beth Melo on

The Select Board Chair asked me to share the slides to be used in his presentation to Special Town Meeting voters this Monday night.

While I’m at it, I’m also sharing the presentations the School Committee has planned on the Articles and the state of Neary School’s failing roof. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Presentations on Neary and Funding Requests (Updated-Again)

Special Town Meeting on Neary & Schools — this Monday

Clarifying what voters are being asked. (You don't need to choose between Articles 1-3) And Meeting logistics.

by Beth Melo on

The Special Town Meeting on the Neary School roof and building project studies is just days away. And it appears that some members of the public are still confused about what they’re being asked to decide on Monday night.

There are also misconceptions about the setup for parents.

So here’s my updated overview. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting on Neary & Schools — this Monday

School Committee’s Town Meeting Explainer & Info Forums (Updated Again)

The Southborough School Committee is reaching out to the community with info about what the March 2nd STM is about, why voters should attend, and public forums to help answer questions in advance.

by Beth Melo on

The Special Town Meeting about Southborough school buildings is coming up in ten days. Earlier this week, I posted about related Info Sessions the Southborough School Committee will be hosting over the next week. The committee reached out this morning with an announcement and flyers to communicate directly with readers. Read the full article → from School Committee’s Town Meeting Explainer & Info Forums (Updated Again)

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