Following up on Monday’s Special Town Meeting (STM), the Select Board & School Committee talked through the timeline for dealing with Neary School’s building issues on Tuesday night. That included a timeline for replacing the roof and process for pursuing a renovation project. Read the full article → from Neary Roof & Renovation next steps
Government
Property Tax Relief — Apply by April 1st
The Town issued an "At-A-Glance" table that outlines available exemptions and deferrals on Southborough taxes
A new document issued by the Office of the Assessors demonstrating the many options for Southborough homeowners to get a break on their real estate property taxes. Read the full article → from Property Tax Relief — Apply by April 1st
Special Town Meeting votes for Neary roof & studies; No studies for Finn/Trottier renovations (Updated)
Voters at tonight’s Special Town Meeting on the future of Southborough Schools overwhelmingly voted to fund replacing Neary School’s roof. They also voted to spend $175K to study two options for potential renovation projects for school improvements. The overwhelming majority also voted against spending on other studies for alternative renovations to expand Finn School or Finn and Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting votes for Neary roof & studies; No studies for Finn/Trottier renovations (Updated)
The week in government (Updated)
Special Town Meeting (& prep); Select Board & School Committee on next steps; Select Board on FY27 Budget and Annual Town Meeting Warrant
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)
Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)
Chill zone for kids, special meal deals for grabbing dinner, more letters to voters, and more
Tomorrow night, voters have consequential decisions to make about the short term and long term future of Southborough’s schools and expenses that impact short term and long term budgets. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)
Report from Advisory to Special Town Meeting Voters
The committee asked me to share with readers its report for the big meeting on Monday night
Tomorrow night, Southborough voters are invited to make decisions on the 4 Articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. For each Town Meeting, the Advisory Committee is charged with writing a report to aid voters in making those decisions. The committee asked me to share their report for this meeting with readers. Read the full article → from Report from Advisory to Special Town Meeting Voters
Letter: Vote YES on Special Town Meeting Articles 1 & 4, NO on 2 & 3
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 Wittcoff. Read the full article → from Letter: Vote YES on Special Town Meeting Articles 1 & 4, NO on 2 & 3
Letter: “Stop Feeding the Alligator”
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 Karen Hanlon Shimkus. Read the full article → from Letter: “Stop Feeding the Alligator”
Special Town Meeting Presentations on Neary and Funding Requests (Updated-Again)
You don't need to wait until Monday night to look at the planned presentations
The Select Board Chair asked me to share the slides to be used in his presentation to Special Town Meeting voters this Monday night.
While I’m at it, I’m also sharing the presentations the School Committee has planned on the Articles and the state of Neary School’s failing roof. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Presentations on Neary and Funding Requests (Updated-Again)
Special Town Meeting on Neary & Schools — this Monday
Clarifying what voters are being asked. (You don't need to choose between Articles 1-3) And Meeting logistics.
The Special Town Meeting on the Neary School roof and building project studies is just days away. And it appears that some members of the public are still confused about what they’re being asked to decide on Monday night.
There are also misconceptions about the setup for parents.
So here’s my updated overview. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting on Neary & Schools — this Monday
Election Update
Planning Chair not running for re-election, a potential race for the Housing Authority, and more
An update on who is and isn’t running for Town offices. Read the full article → from Election Update
Healthy Teen Relationships — Webinar for Parents & Caregivers
A week from Thursday, parents and caregivers are invited to a webinar to help identify when their teens are in an unhealthy relationship, and how to deal with it. Read the full article → from Healthy Teen Relationships — Webinar for Parents & Caregivers
Letter: Understanding Neary School: How we got to where we are (Updated)
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: Understanding Neary School: How we got to where we are (Updated)
The week in government (Updated-Again)
Planning hearings on zoning bylaws, Select Board on FY27 Budget and upcoming Town Meetings, School Committee STM Info forums, Regional School Committee on FY27 Budget and School Calendarand 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-Again)