Article 39: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($227,100), or any other sum, from the Community Preservation Fund Fiscal Year 2027 estimated annual revenues, as a grant to the Northborough-Southborough Regional School District to pay costs associated with renovating the softball and baseball fields at Melican Middle School, including renovation of the infields, replacement of existing fencing and benches, construction of new dugouts, and all incidental and related expenses, and to authorize the Select Board to enter into a grant agreement with the Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee to carry out the purposes of this article, or take any other action relative thereto.
Explanation: This article appropriates Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to support the renovation of the softball and baseball fields at Melican Middle School. The project includes improvements to the infields, replacement of existing fencing and benches, and construction of new dugouts. These improvements will enhance the safety, functionality, and long-term usability of the fields for both school athletic programs and community recreational use, consistent with CPA-eligible recreational purposes.
Votes Needed to Pass: Majority
Application Materials and Supporting Documents
Brief Video Explanation by John Campbell and Erin Tagliaferri:
Presentation to the Community Preservation Committee by Representatives and Students of the School: December 4, 2025 (Minutes)
Continued Discussion: Community Preservation Committee January 8, 2026 (Minutes)
Community Preservation Committee Vote January 29, 2026: (Video begins with discussion; vote is at timestamp 1:03:55)
Additional Discussions:
Financial Planning Committee Vote: February 19, 2026 (Minutes)
Community Preservation Committee March 5, 2026