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Neary Renovation Project Update

The Elementary School Building Committee is beginning work to narrow down options to present to voters

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Above: The renovation option that has the most early support from Neary and NSBORO educators would fill in the courtyard to allow a large gym, and add skylights to allow daylight in adjacent, windowless classrooms. (rough image concept from presentation)

Last week, the Elementary School Building Committee was presented an updated look at design options and costs for renovating Neary School. The committee asked the consultant to focus in on three options, including a better study of what would (and mostly, would not) be covered by a bare bones interim approach for extending the elementary school building’s life. Read the full article →

Save the Dates for Tricentennial Events

The Tricentennial Committee presents: Mark your Calendars for an unforgettable year, 300 years in the making

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[This part of a series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]

Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from Save the Dates for Tricentennial Events

Cancelled – Downtown “Oktoberfest” this Sunday afternoon (Updated)

The Rotary invites the community to the enjoy the flavors of fall (including brews & brats) at its 2nd annual fall festival. No cover charge!

by Beth Melo on

Updated (9/24/26 7:17 pm): Due to the forecast, the event is cancelled (or hopefully postponed to a future, date TBD.)  Read the full article → from Cancelled – Downtown “Oktoberfest” this Sunday afternoon (Updated)

A look at the Two-Family Housing change headed to Special Town Meeting

On October 17th, voters will be asked to revise the bylaws for the special permitted use

by Beth Melo on

In three meetings last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals asserted that a zoning bylaw headed to Special Town Meeting on October 17th would simply eliminate a time restriction on creating two-family homes. But for two downtown zoning Districts the change would go further than they have described. Read the full article → from A look at the Two-Family Housing change headed to Special Town Meeting

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