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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

by Beth Melo on

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

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

Neary School Building Project Overview & Update (Updated – Again)

Upcoming presentations and forums, a financial update, pitched benefits, and an alternative floated by opponents

by Beth Melo on

The Neary Building Committee will be holding more presentations and forums to answer voters’ questions about the big project to build a new four grade school.

I’m sharing that information along with updates on the project, including touted benefits and organized opposition. Read the full article → from Neary School Building Project Overview & Update (Updated – Again)

Letter: NEARY “PLAN B”

There IS a Plan B solution to the Neary Building Committee (NBC) option of a $108.5 million new school for Southborough!

by guest 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 20 Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Letter: NEARY “PLAN B”

Learn about the Neary Building Project:

Presentations, tours, and updated website

by Beth Melo on

Four upcoming public events will seek to educate residents and answer questions on the proposal for the most expensive building project the Town has ever funded. Plus, the Neary Building Committee has issued updated FAQs and updated the details on its dedicated website. Read the full article → from Learn about the Neary Building Project:

4 Grade Version of Building Approved for Neary School project (Updated)

by Beth Melo on

Last night, members of the Neary Building Committee chose not to delay their decision on the big school project.

According to the Chair, they cast a unanimous vote to approve the version voters will be asked to approve or reject at a Town Meeting in April. That choice was for a 4 grade school. Read the full article → from 4 Grade Version of Building Approved for Neary School project (Updated)

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