CIPC nominates Steve Holland as Town representative to Pre‑K–8 (Neary) building committee

The Capital Improvement and Planning Committee on June 30 unanimously nominated committee member Steve Holland to represent the committee on the town's Pre‑K–8 building committee, a seat that remains subject to confirmation by the Southborough Select Board.

The nomination came after a brief discussion of the committee's role in the building review process and the time commitment the seat will likely require. "I just want to see something get done that the town can rally around," Jason, chair of the Capital Improvement and Planning Committee, said during the meeting.

The Neary Building Committee (referred to in the meeting as the Pre‑K–8 school building committee) is conducting new survey work and will use that and other data to present options to the town following a failed vote on a prior proposal, the committee said. The CIPC's nomination gives the select board a recommended candidate to consider at its upcoming meeting; the select board is the appointing authority and may accept or decline the committee's recommendation.

During the discussion, Steve Holland said the role would affect his family and volunteered: "As it's gonna affect, you know, my daughter coming up through the school system, I would volunteer." Mike, a recently appointed CIPC member, said he would defer to longer‑serving members but would put his name forward if no one else stepped up.

Jason said the appointment will likely last only until August under the current schedule, after which the committee will reassess membership as the building committee's work progresses. The CIPC also asked that, if selected, Holland keep the committee updated and request CIPC attendance when larger meetings warrant a quorum.

The nomination motion passed on a roll‑call vote of 4‑0. The select board will consider the appointment at its next meeting.