Two school properties were on the minds of the Needham Select Board, as they gathered for their meeting on July 21st. The Pollard Middle School Project loomed large, as new information was revealed through the MSBA review that has led multiple boards to convene in short order. The implications may delay the override vote being considered for November. The Stephen Palmer property was also discussed, with the Select Board debating how much of a role they want to take on over the next few months. It was a full agenda in a packed room, leading to a very thought-provoking evening.
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Agenda

1) Public Comment Period

2) 2026 Purple Heart Day Proclamation

3) Eversource Public Hearing:
• Grant of Location – 132 Lincoln Street

4) Application for Amendment to an All-Alcohol Innholders License
• 365 Management Company, LLC, dba Residence Inn by Marriott

5) Pollard Middle School Project Update

6) Information Technology Joint Update with School Committee

7) Proposed Local Historic District – 178 South Street

8) Community Health Survey – Public Health Division

9) Stormwater By-Law Regulations

10) Set Recycling and Transfer Station User Charges and Fees

11) Town Manager
• Preliminary Discussion of October 19, 2026 Special Town Meeting Articles
• Stephen Palmer Jurisdiction Update
• Project-Based Committees
• Appointment Policy
• Park & Recreation Commission Vacancy
• Town Manager Report

12) Board Discussion:
• Committee Reappointments
• Committee Reports

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