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School Committee’s next steps post-Neary vote

Building Safety Reviews, Facilities Planning, Community Outreach and more

by Beth Melo on

The Committee discussed addressing parents’ immediate safety concerns, better analyzing buildings’ capacity and needs, and collaborating with the Select Board on next steps for school facilities planning. Read the full article → from School Committee’s next steps post-Neary vote

Fall Town Meeting anticipated in early November

Expect zoning Articles on the Warrant to cleanup confusing language around Accessory Apartments and hopefully promote business development in the Industrial Park zone

by Beth Melo on

Last week, the Select Board discussed tentatively scheduling the  Special Town Meeting this fall for the evening of Monday, November 3rd. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting anticipated in early November

Update on Neary/school building project next steps (Updated)

Select Board members working on committee charge; School Committee discussing environmental safety and grade configurations

by Beth Melo on

The Select Board is still grappling with how to move forward in the aftermath of failed votes for building a new 4-grade Neary School.

Members are still working on drafting a charge for a new K-8 school building/research committee they can find consensus on. Meanwhile two topics on the Southborough School Committee’s agenda this Wednesday could have a big impact on the potential options. Read the full article → from Update on Neary/school building project next steps (Updated)

The week in government (Updated)

Finalist for NSBORO Director of Support Services; School Committee (on Bus contractor accountability, Final Action Plan Presentation, Environmental Conditions Assessment, and Finn Pickleball Court safety) Grade Configuration and Facilities Plan, ); Conservation Commission hearings

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 (Updated)

Annual forum on Community Preservation Act — June 18th

by Beth Melo on

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

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.

by Beth Melo on

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

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