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Survey on potential $105M Neary School project due at Noon on Monday (Updated – with lower estimates)

2 or 4 grade school? $60-80M or $85-105M? Keeping Finn open or closing it? These are the big decisions that will be voted on Monday night. Right now is your chance to weigh in.

by Beth Melo on

This past Tuesday, a message was posted to NSBORO’s Parent Square. It notified that a survey was due in less than a week on an important topic that officials will vote on this Monday night — which big building project to pursue for Neary School.

The problem is that it seems that not all (if any) parents received an email or text to notify them about the Parent Square post.

And the survey purports to be asking for feedback from the entire community. Yet, no message has been issued by the Town on the topic. Read the full article → from Survey on potential $105M Neary School project due at Noon on Monday (Updated – with lower estimates)

Ice Cream Trail capitalizes on our sweet tooth (Updated)

The initiative spearheaded by state offices in Southborough is geared at supporting small businesses and Mass Dairy Farmers

by Beth Melo on

Two Commonwealth departments based in Southborough are part of an effort to promote farms and small businesses selling ice cream made from Mass dairy. Read the full article → from Ice Cream Trail capitalizes on our sweet tooth (Updated)

911 Regionalization Article headed to Special Town Meeting (Updated)

The Select Board will ask voters to "recommend" regionalizing the dispatch staff that answers emergency calls.

by Beth Melo on

At the upcoming, Special Town Meeting, the Select Board will take the unusual step of asking voters to cast a non-binding vote to advise them. The Article will ask voters to “recommend” the board pursue regionalizing public safety dispatch services. Read the full article → from 911 Regionalization Article headed to Special Town Meeting (Updated)

Volunteer vacancies: Rec, EDC, Tricentennial, Personnel, and much more

The Town is seeking someone with HR experience to serve on the Personnel Board, plus volunteers to help with Economic Development, the upcoming Tricentenial, Recreation, and more.

by Beth Melo on

The Town has several vacancies on Town committees that need to be filled. I’m spotlighting a few of the volunteer opportunities the Town is most actively recruiting for, and sharing an updated list of all of the openings. Read the full article → from Volunteer vacancies: Rec, EDC, Tricentennial, Personnel, and much more

Special Town Meeting – September 30

Save the Date, check out the Warrant, and file your Citizen Petitions

by Beth Melo on

In less than two months, Southborough will hold a Special Town Meeting (STM). The big Article that is expected to draw interested voters is the bylaw for MBTA Zoning overlays. But there are other topics that may draw voters or spark debates.  Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting – September 30

School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th

2-year student relocation plan, upcoming critical vote on which version of the building project to pursue, and more.

by Beth Melo on

For parents, neighbors, and taxpayers interested in weighing in on the big project, August 12th is a key date worth marking in your calendars. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th

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