Other Committee

Needham Park and Recreation Commission unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement and an Article 97 geothermal authorization for Warner Field, clearing two required local votes for the Pollard Middle School project.

Needham Retirement Board votes to recommend Schedule A2 pension funding plan, bringing minimum annual contribution increase to 8.58 percent.

Needham Design Review Board approves five signage and renovation applications and hears a redevelopment pitch for the long-vacant First Avenue corner at the Route 128 interchange.

Needham Parks and Recreation Commission votes to fill board vacancy and debates dropping court badge fees.

Needham's Mobility Planning and Coordination Committee moved to formalize a liaison role with the Commission on Disabilities and pushed a data-driven sidewalk scoring program closer to the Select Board.

Needham building committees advance $325 million Pollard Middle School project amid geothermal debate and outreach concerns.

Needham's Transportation and Safety Committee voted 6-0 three times at its July 8 meeting, approving no-parking zones on Country Way at Central Avenue and on the northerly side of Greendale Avenue from Davenport Street to Webster Street, and ordering intersection warning signs at Howland Street and

Needham Technology Advisory Board elects Richard Ducci as chair and sets a fall meeting schedule. Outgoing Chair Michael Mathias stepped down voluntarily at the June 25 meeting after more than a year in the role, citing the time demands of the position.

Needham's Revitalization Trust Fund schedules Baker mural unveiling, advances Heights banners and Cressy bench.

Needham Historical Commission advances local historic district program planning.