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Chair called the March 24 select board meeting to order, announced that the meeting is being broadcast (Needham channel, YouTube, Zoom) and encouraged anyone recording to identify themselves. Chair opened the meeting and stated that public comment would start the agenda.
Needham Select Board met March 24, 2026. The board heard public comments urging stronger protections against ICE activity, held a lengthy tribute for retiring member Mary Ann Cooley, voted to approve several routine items (including validating Babson College scholarships), received an extensive update on the Pollard Middle School project (zoning changes, schedule, budget targets), reviewed a draft town policy limiting local involvement in federal immigration enforcement, and approved final warrant language for the 2026 annual and special town meetings.
