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Select Board continues to debate Neary & other school Feasibility Study Articles

by Beth Melo on

The Select Board is still working out their specific asks for voters at the March 2nd Special Town Meeting. Voters will directly decide whether or not to pay to fix Neary School’s failing roof and proposed steps to addressing the future of Southborough public school buildings.

The Town Meeting is part of a multi-stage plan for short and long term solutions to dealing with the aging Neary building. Tuesday night, board members continued to clash on some details as they hash out their approach for this next big step. Read the full article → from Select Board continues to debate Neary & other school Feasibility Study Articles

Turn in your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)

Plus, info on voting by mail application for 2026 elections.

by Beth Melo on

The “Annual Street Listing” form was mailed to Southborough residents earlier this month.. (It’s also referred to by officials as the Town Census.) Completed forms are requested back within 10 days and officially due back by January 31st.

While I’m sharing that reminder, I’m sharing info on this year’s election calendar and voting by mail. Read the full article → from Turn in your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)

MassDEP raises concerns about wells near Parkerville Landfill

by Beth Melo on

On this Tuesday’s Select Board agenda, the board will discuss a request from MassDEP (Dept of Environmental Protection) for “additional sampling/risk assessment for Parkerville Road landfill”.

The letter was in response to above standard results for some hazardous contaminants in samples from the groundwater testing wells.

While the Town’s contractor continued to reassure that he wasn’t concerned about an impact to Neary School (which is downhill from the landfill), he did plan to follow up on potential risk for residents with nearby drinking water wells. Read the full article → from MassDEP raises concerns about wells near Parkerville Landfill

Planning agrees to support temporary Occupancy permit for History & Arts Center (Updated)

by Beth Melo on

The Southborough Historical Society’s President and the Planning Board had been in a contentious stand-off over SHS’ non-compliance with site plan conditions. That included his claims that the board’s decisions were illegal and overreaching, accusations of vindictive behavior, purported lawsuit threats, and filing of Open Meeting Law Complaints.

Not everything was smoothed over in Monday night’s meeting. But with help from another SHS board member, an agreement was reached on a path to opening the building in time for publicized programs to potentially take place this weekend. Read the full article → from Planning agrees to support temporary Occupancy permit for History & Arts Center (Updated)

The week in government

Planning on Southborough History & Arts Center/Fayville Hall Site Plan Compliance; Select Board & Advisory on FY27 Capital Expenses; Southborough School Committee roof updates, School Feasibility Options, & FY27 Budget; and more

by Beth Melo on

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

Retail & Restaurant Update (Updated)

Progress on Costco project and good news on restaurants

by Beth Melo on

Two items addressed in last night’s Select Board meeting will get some readers excited — especially residents who have been clamoring for more shopping and restaurant options in town. And while I’m sharing those updates, I’ll add other relevant updates.

The meeting included a progress update on a future Costco. Members also approved licenses for owners of two local Mexican restaurants to open a third location in Southborough. Read the full article → from Retail & Restaurant Update (Updated)

Reminder: The 2025 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey is due Wed

The Town is seeking important feedback from residents by December 31st. Input could impact decisions made for Town budgets, and Articles brought to Town Meeting voters.

by Beth Melo on

Reminder: this Wednesday, December 31st, is the deadline for responding to the Town’s annual 2025 Survey. Feedback officials are seeking is needed as they hash out the budgets and Articles they’ll ask voters to approve at the Annual Town Meeting. Plus, it asks for input on improving bureaucratic processes. Read the full article → from Reminder: The 2025 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey is due Wed

Special Town Meeting moved to Monday, March 2nd

The meeting on school building feasibility studies and the Neary School roof has been rescheduled again.

by Beth Melo on

There is a new “Save the Date” for the Special Town Meeting this winter. The STM will open on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 pm. It will be held at Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting moved to Monday, March 2nd

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