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:
Last week, the Select Board voted on the dates for two meetings this spring — an Annual Town Meeting in April and the Special Town Meeting on the Neary School building project in May. Read the full article → from Save the Dates for Spring Town Meetings
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 Carl Guyer. Read the full article → from Letter: A Cautionary Perspective
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)
I have updated information since the post I wrote on Saturday morning about the big Neary School Building project and the survey. Read the full article → from Update on Neary Building financials and tonight’s meeting
This past Tuesday, a message was posted to NSBORO’s Parent Square. It notified that a survey was due in less than a week on an important topic that officials will vote on this Monday night — which big building project to pursue for Neary School.
The problem is that it seems that not all (if any) parents received an email or text to notify them about the Parent Square post.
And the survey purports to be asking for feedback from the entire community. Yet, no message has been issued by the Town on the topic. Read the full article → from Survey on potential $105M Neary School project due at Noon on Monday (Updated – with lower estimates)
For parents, neighbors, and taxpayers interested in weighing in on the big project, August 12th is a key date worth marking in your calendars. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
I’m sharing an update on the big school building project status, including estimated costs, a zoom forum next week, and other ways to stay informed and ask questions. Read the full article → from Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)
As the Neary Building Committee continues its work studying a potential school building project, they are looking for more community feedback. Read the full article → from Weigh in on grade split for Southborough elementary schools
Last week, I wrote about the recommendation to the Select Board for a future Community Center that is contingent on the outcome of work being done by the Neary Building Committee. Yesterday, an update was issued on that committee’s work. Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee Update
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)
I’m rounding up some news items related to the Northborough-Southborough public schools. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools Update
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
Last spring, voters approved the Town’s efforts to study a potential school building project.
That project was just approved by the Mass School Building Authority to enter a new project phase. So, it’s time for an update — including the committee’s call for new members with relevant experience. Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee Update (Updated)