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Letter: Big Picture Considerations on “Proposal for Addressing Neary School Issues”

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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 Karen Hanlon Shimkus. Read the full article → from Letter: Big Picture Considerations on “Proposal for Addressing Neary School Issues”

The week in government (Updated)

Select Board on Articles for upcoming Town Meetings, including final Articles for Special Town Meeting on Neary roof and school building project studies; Joint Select Board & Advisory Meeting; and more

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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)

Update on Neary roof and choices headed to Special Town Meeting

On Tuesday, the Select Board & School Committee will decide what options Town Meeting voters will be able to select for building project studies

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Today, the Southborough School Committee heard back from its roof consultant. There was a little bit of good news — but it was mostly, unsurprising bad news about Neary School’s failing roof.

The committee plans to join the Select Board’s meeting this Tuesday night to talk through wording of Special Town Meeting Articles. And based on today’s discussion, they could decide to make significant changes for what options voters are offered on the Warrant for March 2nd. Read the full article → from Update on Neary roof and choices headed to Special Town Meeting

Arts, crafts, & culture classes/workshops for adults in Southborough

Floral Design, Crafts, Sewing, Painting, Poetry, Photography, and more

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For adults who are looking to tap into their creative side, explore a new hobby, or learn/refine their artistic/crafty skills through hands on workshops and classes — there are a lot of opportunities in town this winter. I’m sharing a list of the upcoming classes and workshops being offered (for a fee) by businesses in Southborough. Read the full article → from Arts, crafts, & culture classes/workshops for adults in Southborough

Costco Update: AG’s office pauses bylaw approval while looking into resident’s “spot zoning” complaint

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This week, representatives for Costco and the property owners of 21 Coslin Drive updated the Planning Board on their plans to build a Costco in Southborough.

In the meeting, the board discussed a complication in the legal process. The Attorney General’s office held up its approval of the zoning bylaw revision that the project hinges on. The state is taking a closer look based on a complaint letter claiming the bylaw is illegal “spot zoning”. Read the full article → from Costco Update: AG’s office pauses bylaw approval while looking into resident’s “spot zoning” complaint

Jon Stewart helps NECC promote its 50 years of compassionate work

A celebrity-narrated video and magazine detail more of NECC's work and progress over the past 50 years (and soon-to-be 40 years in Southborough).

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This week, NECC issued a 50th Anniversary Edition of their magazine “Insight”. It included more details chronicling the 50 years of work and progress. It also spotlights the “nearly 100” employees who have worked at the center for more than 20 years and why they stay.

Plus, a video narrated by Jon Stewart (host of the Daily Show) touts why NECC is “One Powerful Place”. Read the full article → from Jon Stewart helps NECC promote its 50 years of compassionate work

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