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Library Building Project request headed to Annual Town Meeting

Library seeks to answer questions about an ATM Article asking voters to support a potential project to expand the library (or build a new one)

by Beth Melo on

At Town Meeting on March 23rd, Article 12 will ask voters to agree to commit up to $150K for planning and design work for a project for a new or renovated/expanded library building.*

In advance of that ask, library staff are trying to answer questions about the request. Read the full article → from Library Building Project request headed to Annual Town Meeting

Community Center committee recommends using Finn School (if available)

The group representing a variety of interest groups agreed on the best path for future town facilities, with a big caveat.

by Beth Melo on

The Select Board was presented this week with concepts for how Finn School could be converted to a Community Center in the future, with some storage and offices for municipal departments. Read the full article → from Community Center committee recommends using Finn School (if available)

Library is seeking public input on its building

Before Trustees further pursue state assistance with a potential building project, they need community feedback on the current structure and services and what changes the public would support.

by Beth Melo on

The Library is using both a survey and public forums to collect community feedback on its building and “the services, amenities, and space” it provides. Read the full article → from Library is seeking public input on its building

Senior Center renovation and municipal building plan update

The Senior Center's interim addition project is underway. Here's what's on the horizon for building projects for our public schools, library, and a potential "Community Center".

by Beth Melo on

Work is kicking off this summer for a small addition to the Southborough Senior Center. So, it’s a good time to give an overdue update on overlapping Town facilities projects. Read the full article → from Senior Center renovation and municipal building plan update

Community Center Exploration Committee is asking for your attention

The committee is asking for the public to watch their meetings and provide feedback on community facility needs and ideas for solutions.

by Beth Melo on

A committee looking at possibilities for meeting the Town’s long term facility needs (including for offices and recreational programming) is asking the public to make sure they aren’t missing any considerations. Read the full article → from Community Center Exploration Committee is asking for your attention

Seeking members for Community Exploratory Committee (and other committees)

The Town is creating a committee to research a Community Center at Woodward or elsewhere. Over 15 other committees also have vacancies.

by Beth Melo on

The Select Board formed a Community Center Exploratory Committee. Now they are looking for volunteers to serve on it. I’m also sharing info on other committee vacancies. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Community Exploratory Committee (and other committees)

Town’s consultants recommend use of Woodward as municipal building/community center and Town House as Library annex

by Beth Melo on

Described as “phase zero” of Town’s analysis, consultants studying the Town’s space needs and options recommended a plan to completely repurpose two Town owned buildings. Read the full article → from Town’s consultants recommend use of Woodward as municipal building/community center and Town House as Library annex

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