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Needham School Building Committee unanimously approves Pollard Middle School schematic design for state submission

Needham's School Building Committee unanimously approved submitting the Pollard Middle School schematic design to the Massachusetts School Building Authority at its June 22 meeting.

Needham Human Rights Committee Elects Burgos Chair, Hears Clergy Harassment Account

Needham Human Rights Committee unanimously elects new chair and hears account of congregation harassment. The committee, meeting June 18 with a smaller-than-usual quorum, voted to elect Tina Burgos as its new chair, replacing outgoing co-chairs Keith and Carrie Herwich.

Needham Zoning Board Unanimously Approves All Three Items at June Meeting

NEEDHAM — June 18, 2026 — Needham Zoning Board unanimously approves affordable housing permit change, accessibility variance, and two-family reconstruction at June 18 meeting. Acting Chair Howard Goldman led the three-item session, starting with the Needham Housing Authority's request to delete a single underground-utilities condition from its

Needham Retirement Board Approves Warrants, Schedules Administrator Interviews for July

Needham Retirement Board approves $1.37 million payroll warrant and flags state pension raid bill.

Needham Finance Committee Approves $1.27 Million Snow and Ice Reserve Transfer

Needham Finance Committee approves $1.27 million snow and ice reserve transfer and elects new leadership ahead of major school project vote.

Needham Planning Board Continues Chabad Site Plan Hearing, Rescind Utility Recommendation

Needham Planning Board continues Chabad hearing to September amid unresolved engineering and access concerns.

Needham Commission on Disabilities Votes to Fund VFW Meal Program, Advance Restaurant Guide

Needham Commission on Disabilities ratifies $800 VFW meal-program expense and advances a one-page restaurant accessibility guide.

Needham Historical Commission Adds Citco Sign to Town Historic Inventory

Needham Historical Commission votes to protect iconic Citco rooftop sign. The commission voted 5-0 at its June 15 meeting to add the Citco sign to the town's historic inventory, a step intended to prevent its removal during a renovation of the building by new owners Onyx.

Needham Park and Recreation Commission Elects New Leadership After Commissioner's Federal Arrest

Needham Park and Recreation Commission elects new leadership following commissioner's federal arrest.

Needham Council on Aging votes to close Senior Center up to 10 days for renovation

Needham's Council on Aging authorizes closing the Center at the Heights for up to 10 business days starting June 26 as a major six-month renovation gets underway June 29.

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