Government

Needham's building committees approved more than $1 million in project invoices and advanced schematic design for the new Pollard Middle School at a joint virtual meeting May 18.

Needham Park and Recreation Commission declines to allow Pollard project supporters to table at town recreational events.

Needham Board of Assessors reports 158 of 161 abatement applications resolved as cycle nears close. The board, meeting Friday via Zoom, received a status update showing 65 applications granted and 93 denied out of 161 total filed this cycle, with a small number of cases remaining for further review.