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

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

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)

Finn & Neary Principal Finalist visits and Neary Roof Info sessions (Updated – Again)

by Beth Melo on

Next week, the Southborough schools will be holding multiple events of special interest to parents of children who attend Southborough elementary schools, or will attend in future years. Read the full article → from Finn & Neary Principal Finalist visits and Neary Roof Info sessions (Updated – Again)

Town Meeting Details & Registration Reminder (Updated – Again)

Register as a Southborough voter by Feb 20th to vote in March 2nd Special Town Meeting. Plus, more details and my primer on Town Meetings.

by Beth Melo on

All Southborough voters are invited to vote at the March 2nd Special Town Meeting.

The Town Clerk asked me to remind readers — you need to register to vote in Southborough in advance to participate. I’m sharing those details, along with a primer for voters unfamiliar with how our Town Meetings work. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Details & Registration Reminder (Updated – Again)

Special Town Meeting Update: Progress on Warrant for Neary Roof & School Building Studies

The Select Board resolved its biggest dispute and officials are mostly unified on what to ask voters on March 2nd. The board may reconsider some of the Warrant language they approved on Tuesday night.

by Beth Melo on

Town officials made a breakthrough this week related to the upcoming March 2nd Special Town Meeting (STM). After a lot of debate about “Article 1”, the thorniest issue among Select Board members was resolved on Tuesday night.

But they might not be as close to the final draft as those who watched this week’s Select Board Meeting would think. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Update: Progress on Warrant for Neary Roof & School Building Studies

Letter: Big Picture Considerations on “Proposal for Addressing Neary School Issues”

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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 Karen Hanlon Shimkus. Read the full article → from Letter: Big Picture Considerations on “Proposal for Addressing Neary School Issues”

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