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Working group maps survey, harvest-fair and open‑house outreach as businesses, members ask to slow timeline
Summary
The Envision Needham Center working group discussed outreach plans including a harvest‑fair presence, an online Polco survey and at least one public open house; several members and business representatives urged slowing the timeline so public input can be thorough before the Select Board decision now targeted for December.
At its Sept. 29 meeting the Envision Needham Center working group reviewed draft public‑engagement materials and a proposed outreach schedule that would include the Harvest Fair, an online survey and a town open house. Committee members and several business representatives cautioned that outreach must be substantive and not rushed.
What staff proposed
Town staff presented draft survey language and said the town intends to use its Polco subscription to run the townwide questionnaire. The staff recommendation includes a QR‑code presence at the Harvest Fair and distribution to local businesses, plus the possibility of a mailed postcard to Needham households directing residents to…
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