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Neary Roof & Renovation next steps

Timeline and process, including future building committee and possible Special Town Meeting in the fall. That may include choosing between variations of the two options.

by Beth Melo on

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

Special Town Meeting votes for Neary roof & studies; No studies for Finn/Trottier renovations (Updated)

by Beth Melo on

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)

Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)

Chill zone for kids, special meal deals for grabbing dinner, more letters to voters, and more

by Beth Melo on

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

by Beth Melo on

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

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

by Beth Melo on

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)

School Calendar update: In revote, Regional Committee approves “Option 5”

The '26-'27 school calendar will follow the current model. Based on continuing community disagreements about how to handle numerous religious holidays, member asks district to open another study on issues before next year's vote.

by Beth Melo on

Last night, the Regional School Committee recast its vote on the district calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Although there were split opinions, the majority approved the option supported by teacher unions and adopted by the Southborough School Committee. Read the full article → from School Calendar update: In revote, Regional Committee approves “Option 5”

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.

by Beth Melo on

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

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