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Needham PBBC hears blasting concerns and schedules school-site tours for Pollard project

Permanent Public Building Committee, Town of Needham · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Committee members heard updates on DPW blasting, including resident calls and seismic monitoring within a 500-foot radius, and confirmed site visits to comparable schools (Chapman Weymouth, Saugus, Natick) to inform the Pollard project schedule and town-meeting materials.

At its Jan. 26 meeting, the Town of Needham Permanent Public Building Committee received updates on construction impacts and next steps for the Pollard school project.

Ken reported that DPW blasting operations are underway and staff have received at least three calls from residents asking whether less-aggressive methods could be…

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