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Southborough advisory committee finalizes split report on proposed new school; outlines fiscal assumptions
Summary
The Town of Southborough advisory committee finished a draft advisory report for the special town meeting showing a split recommendation on a proposed new school, includes 7-year budget forecasts, a $950,000 town-funded feasibility item from 2022, and assumptions about costs to keep the existing school if voters reject the project.
The Southborough Advisory Committee completed a draft advisory report for a special town meeting on a proposed new school, presenting a split set of positions and a set of budget assumptions the committee said voters should consider.
Committee members described the document as including a majority “yes” case, an individualized “no” statement, and an abstain position to be added, and agreed to submit the final text for posting ahead of Saturday’s meeting. The committee also agreed to print copies of the report for distribution at the meeting.
The report presents a seven-year budget forecast comparing the new-school scenario with continued operation of the existing school (referred to in committee materials as Neary). Committee members said the report incorporates a $950,000 town-funded item approved in May 2022 and notes the town received reimbursement from “MSP” for part of that cost. The draft also flags that, if the…
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