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Two final Neary Building Project forums before the big votes (Updated)

This Thursday night at Trottier and next Monday over zoom the public can learn more and ask questions about the school building project.

by Beth Melo on

With the Special Town Meeting coming up a week from Saturday, and the Town ballot question a few days later, some residents may be realizing they still have a lot of questions about the Neary Building Project.

The Neary Building Committee has scheduled two more opportunities. Plus, I’m sharing links to videos from the forums already held. Read the full article → from Two final Neary Building Project forums before the big votes (Updated)

Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Project Site” — Wednesday Night

The committee isn't officially meeting, but their forum will still go on.

by Beth Melo on

The Neary Building Committee’s public forum for this week will focus on addressing public concerns about the project being sited in the current Neary School footprint, downhill from an old landfill. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Project Site” — Wednesday Night

Seeking Sponsors for Junior Post Prom Party (Updated)

The APTO needs businesses (and community members) to help support the "safe, fun, and memorable celebration" after Algonquin's Junior Prom

by Beth Melo on

Algonquin is bringing back its revamped “JPPP”. Now they need sponsorships to help pay for the free fun for students. Sponsorships range from $100 to $10,000. So there are plenty of options depending on budgets and interest in the tax deductible marketing opportunities. Read the full article → from Seeking Sponsors for Junior Post Prom Party (Updated)

Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Educational Benefits” & design — Thursday

by Beth Melo on

The Neary Building Committee scheduled two public forums for this week to pitch to the public about why they think the project is the right path for the Town’s educational system. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Educational Benefits” & design — Thursday

What tax increases are we facing with, and without, the Neary Building Project?

A look at the numbers to help inform voters before Monday night's Annual Town Meeting

by Beth Melo on

On Monday night, voters are being asked to approve budgets and spending Articles that impact taxes for next year and beyond. Before voting on Monday, I wanted to better understand the Town’s financial outlook and what it will mean both with and without the building project. I’m sharing with readers what I learned. Read the full article → from What tax increases are we facing with, and without, the Neary Building Project?

Letter: Why We’re Voting Yes on the New Neary

Our own kids are low on the list—but doing nothing costs far more than you may think.

by Beth Melo on

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 22 Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Letter: Why We’re Voting Yes on the New Neary

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