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Votes at a glance: Needham Select Board actions Aug. 3, 2026
Summary
On Aug. 3 the Needham Select Board approved a memorandum of agreement for Warner Field geothermal work linked to the Pollard Middle School project (5–0) and voted to place a debt-exclusion question for the Pollard project on the Nov. 3 ballot (4–1).
At its Aug. 3 special meeting the Needham Select Board recorded two formal votes relevant to the Pollard Middle School project.
1) Warner Field memorandum of agreement — Motion to execute the MOA among Select Board, School Committee, Park & Recreation Commission, Permanent Public Building Committee and School Building Committee regarding the use of Warner Field for subsurface geothermal work tied to the Pollard Middle School project. Roll-call vote: Kathy yes, Bill yes, Josh yes, Kevin yes, Chair Heidi yes. Outcome: approved (5–0).
2) Debt-exclusion ballot question — Motion to place the Pollard Middle School debt-exclusion override question on the Nov. 3, 2026 state ballot. Roll-call vote: Kathy yes, Bill yes, Josh no, Kevin yes, Chair Heidi yes. Outcome: approved (4–1). Josh explained his 'no' vote by citing MSBA comments identifying classroom and media-center shortfalls; other members said the question should go to voters to avoid project delay and increased costs.
Both votes set next steps: the MOA will guide inter-board coordination and restoration planning for Warner Field; town staff must submit the ballot language to the Secretary of State and publish MSBA reimbursement details once provided.
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