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Needham PBBC reviews Pollard school PDP schedule, MSBA parameters and community outreach
Summary
Design team HMFH presented the Pollard school Preliminary Design Program (PDP) timeline and options for grades and sites, noting MSBA reimbursement guidance (20–30%), LEED Silver minimum and two community sessions scheduled July 9. The committee agreed on an intensive summer schedule leading to a Sept. 2 PDP submission and subsequent PSR work.
The Needham Permanent Public Building Committee on July 7 reviewed an accelerated schedule and community‑engagement plan for the Pollard School project and heard detailed program guidance from design lead HMFH.
Merrill and the HMFH team said they have completed multiple visioning sessions and will host two community sessions on July 9 (10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Pollard Auditorium and on Zoom) to present what is known and ask for public input. The team is assembling a project website and FAQs and expects at least a mid‑August website launch for public comment. Merrill said…
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