Update on Neary/school building project next steps

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

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

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

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