Tappe Architects presents preliminary Neary School improvement plan
Southborough Building Committee deferred Neary School funding request to 2027 town meeting. Chair Craig Williams and members Mark Davis and Andrew Pfaff (absent: Heather McLeod and Jason Malinowski) heard from Tappe Architects on preliminary work plans, identifying substantial code-compliance
Elementary School Building Committee · Meeting of July 8, 2026
Southborough Building Committee deferred Neary School funding request to 2027 town meeting. Chair Craig Williams and members Mark Davis and Andrew Pfaff (absent: Heather McLeod and Jason Malinowski) heard from Tappe Architects on preliminary work plans, identifying substantial code-compliance upgrades including roof replacement with 14-inch insulation, high-performance windows, accessibility improvements, and fire suppression. The existing building's mechanical and electrical systems are obsolete and nearing end of useful life.
Rather than present a final feasibility report at the October Special Town Meeting, Tappe proposed a progress presentation, with detailed design work continuing through early 2027 toward a March 20, 2027 Annual Town Meeting vote.
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Source: the Elementary School Building Committee meeting of July 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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