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Neary Building Project fails to pass at Special Town Meeting; There’s still a ballot question on Tuesday (Updated)

by Beth Melo on

I will post more details in the future, but the quick update is — the meeting took over three hours and ended without the required supermajority vote of support. 

And. . . I received a question from a reader that I assume others have as well — Is Tuesday’s ballot question now irrelevant? Here’s why I believe that voting on Tuesday’s ballot measure is still important for all Southborough voters. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project fails to pass at Special Town Meeting; There’s still a ballot question on Tuesday (Updated)

Advisory Report on Neary Building Project to Special Town Meeting

In a report to voters, members explain the reasons behind their split votes of Recommend/Not Support/and Abstaining on the Article.

by Beth Melo on

Sorry for the late, breaking news so close to Saturday morning’s Special Town Meeting. I just learned tonight that I missed the report sent to me by the Advisory Committee this morning! Read the full article → from Advisory Report on Neary Building Project to Special Town Meeting

Special Town Meeting Logistics & Vote Details (Updated)

Parking and Check-in Details, plus the actual motion voters will be asked to approve, and what it means.

by Beth Melo on

I’m sharing some key details related to this Saturday’s Special Town Meeting (including recently announced changes).

That includes info on how to participate, and precisely what the Article would authorize (which is different than what was printed in the Warrant). Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Logistics & Vote Details (Updated)

Neary Building Project Overview & Updated Tax Impacts (Updated – Again)

A look at costs, touted benefits, public debate over the feasibility and safety, and more for the grade 2-5 school

by Beth Melo on

Over the next week, Southborough voters are being asked to vote twice on a proposed project for a new school for grades 2-5 on the site of the current Neary School. It would be the biggest building investment the Town has ever made.

Here’s my (overdue) look at the many promoted and debated aspects of the project. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project Overview & Updated Tax Impacts (Updated – Again)

Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)

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[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.

As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)

Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)

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[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.

As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)

APTO needs help: Please donate to/sponsor the Junior Post Prom Party

Organizers are asking businesses and community members to make it possible to hold a safe, memorable celebration after Algonquin's Prom

by Beth Melo on

Algonquin planned to bring back its revamped “JPPP”. Now they need donations and sponsorships to help make the affordable un for students possible. Read the full article → from APTO needs help: Please donate to/sponsor the Junior Post Prom Party

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