My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary
Government
Town honors this year’s crop of Scholarship winners
The Scholarship Advisory Committee posted its annual application for three scholarship opportunities. The Town asked me to share the news.
(And given the issues around Financial Aid this year, this may be in more need than ever.) Read the full article → from Town honors this year’s crop of Scholarship winners
Annual forum on Community Preservation Act — June 18th
Each year voters at Annual Town Meeting decide whether or not to support projects using money collected through the Community Preservation Act (CPA) surcharge. If you’re thinking about bringing a proposal forward or want to ask questions/provide feedback before the next funding cycle opens, mark your calendars.
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is holding its annual public forum two weeks from tomorrow. Read the full article → from Annual forum on Community Preservation Act — June 18th
Perspectives on what Cordaville Park says about Town governance
I’m sharing constructive criticism of the Town’s maintenance of properties including Cordaville park, adding my own take, and asking for residents to weigh in with their thoughts. Read the full article → from Perspectives on what Cordaville Park says about Town governance
The week in government
Planning Board hearings; Select Board on next steps for Neary; 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
Letter: Neary Building Project
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Beth A. Wittcoff.] Read the full article → from Letter: Neary Building Project
The week in government
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
Letter: Dialogue Regarding School Facilities
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The following letter is from Becca Dente.] Read the full article → from Letter: Dialogue Regarding School Facilities
Select Board to determine “next steps” on school buildings following failed Neary vote
On June 3rd, the board is likely to vote on a "path" including the pace for exploring options and community outreach.
This week, the Select Board and the Neary Building Committee (NBC) had a follow up discussion on voters’ rejection of the big building project for a new 4 grade school to replace Neary School.
They agreed that more community input is needed on how to handle issues over Neary School building maintenance and safety issues, “housing” Southborough Public School PreK-8 students, and any potential maintenance investments, or building/renovation projects.
But there wasn’t agreement on the next steps needed. That included differences over how soon to start work and the pace for researching and communicating options to the public. Read the full article → from Select Board to determine “next steps” on school buildings following failed Neary vote
Letter: Words are powerful
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Words are powerful
The latest from “The Word on Common Street” (Updated)
Last Friday, the Town published its 25th issue of the Town Administrator’s newsletter covering “Developments Shaping Our Town”. Read the full article → from The latest from “The Word on Common Street” (Updated)
Memorial Day Observances
The traditional Flag replacement at the Rural Cemetery will take place Friday evening. The annual parade and ceremony are on Monday morning.
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day Observances
Letter: Misconceptions
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Al Hamilton, a member of the Select Board. Read the full article → from Letter: Misconceptions
Letter: What Price Are We Willing to Pay for Inaction?
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Kelly Conklin.] Read the full article → from Letter: What Price Are We Willing to Pay for Inaction?