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Select Board refers Pollard Middle School zoning to planning board and signals preference for faster, single‑phase new construction

Select Board, Town of Needham · November 26, 2025
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Summary

The Select Board accepted and referred proposed Pollard Middle School zoning changes to the Planning Board and conveyed a board consensus favoring a single‑phase new‑construction approach to speed delivery and reduce cost versus a two‑phase option.

The Needham Select Board voted Nov. 25 to accept and refer proposed zoning language for the Pollard Middle School project to the Planning Board for review and public hearings, as required by state law. The referral clears the planning board to begin its public hearing and report process ahead of a future town meeting.

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