At Monday night’s Annual Town Meeting, voters passed Articles representing around a 7.37% tax increase for next year. Most Articles were passed without amendments. Only a few failed. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting quick recap on the votes (Updated)
Meetings
Tonight’s Annual Town Meeting At-A-Glance
An overview of the Warrant with links to more details
All registered Southborough voters are encouraged to act as the Town’s legislature in the meeting opening tonight (Monday, April 7th) at 6:30 pm. Here’s what you need to know. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Annual Town Meeting At-A-Glance
The week in government
Annual Town Meeting, Neary Building Committee on educational benefits of project, School Committee on School Choice and 5th grade at Trottier, Conservation Commission hearings, and more
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
Events this week
Frozen Jr., more Neary Project meetings, Town Meeting, Fundraiser for 8th grade banquet, Crafternoon, Choral Concert, Gorgeous Gardens, Art in Bloom, NECC Art Show, Reading Buddies, Comics Buttons, Easter Egg Hunts, Jazz Festival, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Annual Town Meeting on Monday night: Town asks “Will you attend?” & promotes details
All registered Southborough voters are encouraged to participate in Annual Town Meeting this Monday, April 7th, 6:30 pm at Trottier Middle School.
A new 3 question survey this morning is asking the public, will they? And if not, why?
In this post, I’ll cover the survey, an overview of what Town Meeting is (for unfamiliar voters), this year’s logistics, and what’s on the ATM Warrant. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting on Monday night: Town asks “Will you attend?” & promotes details
Clarifying Neary School Building Project Meeting Schedule
Between changing messages from the Town over meeting locations, and an error in a post I ran this morning, the public may be confused about when and where some of this week’s meetings on the big building project are taking place. Read the full article → from Clarifying Neary School Building Project Meeting Schedule
The week in government (Updated)
Forums on Neary Building project & financial impact; Select Board Meeting; and more
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 (Updated)
Events this week (Updated)
Art Gallery Reception, Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast, Counted Out screening, Cartoon Workshop, Legos, Beginning Birding, Neary Building Forums, Frozen Jr., and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
Overview of April 7th Annual Town Meeting
Zoning revisions for Accessory Dwelling Units and Shared Parking allowances; Beefing up the public safety budget; a CPA project to replace railings on the Town Common, and more
The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene a week from Monday to approve spending, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials. Read the full article → from Overview of April 7th Annual Town Meeting
Neary School Building Project Overview & Update (Updated – Again)
Upcoming presentations and forums, a financial update, pitched benefits, and an alternative floated by opponents
The Neary Building Committee will be holding more presentations and forums to answer voters’ questions about the big project to build a new four grade school.
I’m sharing that information along with updates on the project, including touted benefits and organized opposition. Read the full article → from Neary School Building Project Overview & Update (Updated – Again)
The week in government
Planning Board, Southborough & Regional School Committee Hearings on FY26 Budget; Neary Building Financial update; Conservation Commission; and more
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
Events this week (Updated)
Concerts, SOS Comedy Night, Designer Pop-up, Teen Blanket Making, March Munchie Madness, Gorgeous Gardens, Virtual Author, Blood Drive, D&D, Night of Stories, Ramadan talk, Art opening, Pancake Breakfast, Counted Out Screening and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
School Committee Revote tomorrow to deal with split vote on School Calendar
There may be a split between NSBORO districts over how to handle religious holidays in the school calendar starting next year. Southborough's School Committee will revote Thursday morning. They could vote to add holidays or eliminate them all together.
Tomorrow morning, the Southborough School Committee will “revote” on the administration’s recommended calendar for the upcoming school year.
That follows a tie vote last week, and the potential for a different decision than the one made by the Regional and Northborough school committees. Read the full article → from School Committee Revote tomorrow to deal with split vote on School Calendar
The week in government
Select Board, Regional School Committee, ZBA and more
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