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)
Updated (3/26/25 10:19 am): Since initially posting this story, I discovered that the Town has posted new budget documents. I’ve updated the story to reflect new figures.
At the Annual Town Meeting in just under two weeks, the Select Board is expected to ask voters to pass a budget that would create an estimated 7.47% increase in homeowner’s tax bills next year. It’s the largest spike since this blog has been covering Southborough Town government. Read the full article → from Town Meeting to ask for 7.7% 7.5% increase for 2026 taxes (Updated- Again)
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 a group of 20 Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Letter: “NEARY” PLAN B
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
Since I last posted an update on the Southborough Town election, more candidates filed signed nomination papers, including a challenger to the Select Board. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Third candidate files for Select Board race
Since I last posted an update on the Town election, another potential candidate pulled papers for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Potential race for School Committee
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
The Town issued a warning today about the impact of construction in the Town House parking lot starting on Monday. Read the full article → from “Intermittent” alternate access to Town House starting Monday
Free Narcan training sessions and supplies are offered each month at the library this spring — including next week. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Narcan Training
Since I last posted an update on the Town election, another potential candidate pulled papers. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Potential candidate for School Committee
The Southborough committee for the state agency that awards grants for culture and arts program has announced this year’s awards. Read the full article → from SCAC announces latest awards for local art & culture
Southborough Youth & Family Services, with funding from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, is offering a night of guided painting. Read the full article → from Register to enjoy a night of “Mindful Art”
Whether you like the genre, or you are especially interested in the topic tackled, you may want to join the upcoming series of the self help book group organized by the Town. Read the full article → from Get some “Shelf Help” making connections
I promised to keep readers apprised of news on who is/isn’t running on in the Town election this May. Today, I learned that there will be a change on another important board this spring. Plus, I’m highlighting a potential vacancy on another. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Change coming to the Planning Board (plus waiting for School Committee candidates!)