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The week in government

Planning Board on Fay School addition, Select Board & School Committee on Neary School path forward, Regional School Committee, ZBA on 250 Turnpike 40B, Conservation Commission on Woodland Rd and Richards Rd sidewalk installations, and more

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Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government

Save the Dates: Author Talk, Annual Meeting, Book Sale, and Community Yard Sale

The Friends of the Southborough Library has upcoming events worth marking on your calendars

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Next month will be a busy one for supporters of the library. The Friends of the Southborough Library are asking the community to save some important dates and plan ahead! Read the full article → from Save the Dates: Author Talk, Annual Meeting, Book Sale, and Community Yard Sale

Talks on “Value of Validation” and “Digital Wellness”

I'm highlighting two talks next week as part of the Town's Mental Health Awareness Activities. I'm also sharing the updated list of other MHAM events through the end of May.

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Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to highlight two talks that SYFS believes are of value to the community.One is helpful for any adults. But both are promoted as especially helpful (and timely) for parents. Read the full article → from Talks on “Value of Validation” and “Digital Wellness”

How to Build Strong Connections & Healthy Boundaries with Young People – Tuesday

Fay School's Ideas&Insights free speaker series will feature the founder of "One Adult" and author of the book by the same name

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The community (especially parents of young children) are invited to attend a free talk at Fay School tomorrow night. The school is bringing in the author of “One Trusted Adult: How to Build Strong Connections & Healthy Boundaries with Young People”. Read the full article → from How to Build Strong Connections & Healthy Boundaries with Young People – Tuesday

Neary Building Project Overview & Updated Tax Impacts (Updated – Again)

A look at costs, touted benefits, public debate over the feasibility and safety, and more for the grade 2-5 school

by Beth Melo on

Over the next week, Southborough voters are being asked to vote twice on a proposed project for a new school for grades 2-5 on the site of the current Neary School. It would be the biggest building investment the Town has ever made.

Here’s my (overdue) look at the many promoted and debated aspects of the project. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project Overview & Updated Tax Impacts (Updated – Again)

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