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21 Highland Future Use Committee approves interim report draft for Select Board
Summary
The committee voted to send an interim draft report to the Select Board after discussing timelines tied to a May town vote, the building’s code status for its current use, and plans for public outreach and data sources.
The 21 Highland Future Use Committee voted to approve an edited interim report for submission to the Town of Southborough Select Board after members discussed how upcoming town votes, historic‑resource reports and public outreach should inform the committee’s final recommendation.
The approved motion, made by Dustin and seconded by Kevin Miller, directed committee staff to submit the draft interim report to the Select Board. A roll call vote recorded five aye votes: Destin, Lisa Braschio, Kristen LaVault, Kevin Miller and Freddie Gillespie.
The committee’s discussion centered on three topics that committee members said affect the committee’s timelines and analysis: (1) the town votes on a separate school project (a May 10 special town meeting and a May 13 ballot question were discussed), (2) the building’s regulatory status and recent investments, and (3) timing and format for public engagement, including tours and a public forum.
Committee Chair Freddie Gillespie opened the meeting and led a page‑by‑page review of the draft…
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