Above: Important details to note on the Town election just around the corner. (images cropped from flyer and form)
Save the date! The annual “Candidates Night” will be held at the Southborough Library in less than two weeks. I’m also updating who is on the May 13th ballot, and how to apply for absentee ballots.
Candidates Night
Every year, candidates to contested positions in the Town Election are invited to participate. This year, that is only the Select Board. Three candidates are running for two seats on the May 13th Ballot.
The Library’s annual forum begins at 6:30 pm with a Meet & Greet and light refreshments.
From 7:00 – 8:00 pm, there will be a Q&A with the candidates. Those are:
- Kathy Cook (incumbent)
- Sam Stivers (incumbent)
- Tim Fling (challenger)
The annual event is put on by the Trustees of the Southborough Library. The panel will be moderated by Trustee Janet Maney.
Update on the Candidates and Races
Last month I had posted about another race. As I noted then, candidates had until early April to withdraw their name before ballots were printed. Diane Romm, who had filed to run for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee, took advantage of the option. That leaves Denise Eddy running uncontested for the seat.
For the full list of seats and other uncontested candidates who will be on the ballot, click here.
As for the Select Board race, stay tuned for candidates’ statements to be posted between now and the election. (You can click here for all coverage related to the election.)
Neary Ballot Question
Whether you are for or against the proposed Neary Building Project, you’ll want to weigh in on the question on this year’s Town ballot.
Due to the project’s expense, the Town can only afford to fund it if the majority of voters who answer the ballot question approve exempting the expense from restricted tax increase under the state law referred to as “proposition 2½”. (The Special Town Meeting vote will be to fund a $109M project, but Town officials have stated that Southborough’s share of the cost will be $69M.)
For more on the school building project, click here for related stories and stay tuned for updates.
Save the Date for Voting in Person
The polls will be open for the Annual Town Election on Tuesday May 13 from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm. As usual, all three precincts will vote in the Trottier Middle School’s Gym at 49 Parkerville Road.
Registration & Absentee Ballots – Act Now!
Voters only have until Tuesday, May 6th at 5:00 pm to submit the form requesting a ballot be mailed to them. But to avoid overburdening Town staff — don’t wait until close to that deadline!
Click here to open the form. The applications can be mailed, hand delivered or emailed. (If mailed, you’ll definitely want to give extra time!)
To apply, you will need to identify your precinct. You can find a map and online help for that on the Town Clerk’s dedicated election page here.
If you aren’t yet a registered voter in Southborough, the deadline for that is one day earlier — Monday, May 5th at 8:00 pm. That is handled through the state’s website here. (Reminder, the deadline is even sooner to participate in the Special Town Meeting on May 10th for the Neary Building Project. That deadline is this Monday, April 28th.)
