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Design team, residents flag water‑management challenges and tree‑canopy tradeoffs at Pollard site options

6365919 · October 20, 2025
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Summary

Designers presented two candidate sites for a rebuilt Pollard Middle School and participants raised concerns about steep slopes, proximity to the commuter rail and Charles River, on‑site water issues and potential tree removal.

Design team members presented two nearby candidate sites for the Pollard Middle School and described site constraints including steep slopes, proximity to the commuter rail and differing on‑site water conditions.

During table discussions residents and participants emphasized the tradeoffs each site presents. One design team speaker described the existing pilot site as “challenging for many…

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