Needham brief: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Needham examines potential gains from geothermal heating system at Pollard Middle School
Needham examines potential gains from geothermal heating system at Pollard Middle School.
Today in Needham
- Pollard Middle School eyed for geothermal heating. Needham Patch reported on what Pollard Middle School stands to gain from a shift to geothermal heating, though the newsletter did not detail cost, funding or a timeline for the project.Needham Patch
- New parks chief lays out plans for fields, trees. Needham Patch previewed the priorities of the town's new parks chief for local playing fields and tree canopy, without yet detailing specific projects or a timeline.Needham Patch
- Level 1 outdoor watering limits remain in effect. The town's Level 1 non-essential outdoor water use restrictions continue: watering is limited to Sundays before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m., while handheld watering is allowed any day.Town of Needham
Coming up
- Fri, Sep 25, 10:30 a.m.: Board of Assessors posts hybrid meeting today. The Needham Board of Assessors meets in hybrid format at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue.Town of Needham
- Sun, Sep 27, 7:00 p.m.: Immigration update forum set for Sunday evening. Needham hosts a community program on immigration policy updates and opportunities Sunday, September 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 1154 Great Plain Avenue.Town of Needham
- Mon, Sep 28, 4:30 p.m.: Commissioners of Trust Funds meet Monday. Needham's Commissioners of Trust Funds hold a hybrid meeting Monday, September 28, at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall.Town of Needham
- Mon, Sep 28, 6:00 p.m.: Housing committee meets again Monday at Town Hall. The Town-Financed Community Housing Oversight Committee meets in hybrid format Monday, September 28, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.Town of Needham
- Mon, Sep 28, 7:00 p.m.: Park and Recreation Commission meets Monday. The Needham Park and Recreation Commission holds a hybrid meeting Monday, September 28, at 7 p.m. at the Rosemary Recreation Complex.Town of Needham
- Mon, Sep 28, 7:30 p.m.: Design Review Board convenes via Zoom Monday. Needham's Design Review Board meets by Zoom Monday, September 28, at 7:30 p.m.Town of Needham
- Mon, Sep 28, 7:30 p.m.: Public Building Committee meets Monday by Zoom. The Permanent Public Building Committee holds its regular meeting Monday, September 28, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.Town of Needham
- Thu, Oct 1, 6:00 p.m.: Historic District Commission meets Thursday. The Needham Historic District Commission holds a hybrid meeting Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Emery Grover School.Town of Needham