Town of Needham School Building Committee for the Pollard Middle School Proposed Agenda Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM at the Town Hall, Highland Room, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham MA and on Zoom Cloud Meetings Under Governor Baker’s emergency “Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law G.L. c. 30A, S20,”, issued March 12, 2020 and in effect until termination, meeting of public bodies may be conducted virtually provided that adequate access is provided to the public. On March 28, 2025, the remote public meeting provision was extended through June 30, 2027. To view this virtual meeting on your computer, at the above date and time, go to www.zoom.us, click “Join a Meeting” and enter the Meeting ID: 857-4856-0866 7:50 PM In Person and on Zoom Cloud Meetings **PLEASE NOTE MEETING ID # 857 4856 0866**
Superintendent’s Working Group Meeting November 10, 2025 at 5 p.m. Rosemary Recreation Complex Multipurpose Room 178 Rosemary Street Needham, MA 02494 1. Gather input from representatives of the Needham Select Board, School Committee and Park and Recreation Commission on a possible memorandum of understanding regarding land transfers at DeFazio Field as they relate to the Pollard Building Project Feasibility Study. POSTED 11/5/2025 @ 1:20 PM BY KTP
Large House Review (LHR) Committee Monday November 10, 2025 7:00 p.m. Select Board Chambers Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA AND Virtual Meeting using Zoom Meeting ID: 885 4714 5967
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION TOWN OF NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, November 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm LOCATION: HYBRID: Rosemary Recreation Complex, 178 Rosemary Street, Needham, MA and https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/kCxBSPJRRz6CQUzhInrkXg
Town of Needham Permanent Public Building Committee Proposed Agenda Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall, Highland Room, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham MA and on Zoom Cloud Meetings Under Governor Baker’s emergency “Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law G.L. c. 30A, S20,”, issued March 12, 2020 and in effect until termination, meeting of public bodies may be conducted virtually provided that adequate access is provided to the public. On March 28, 2025, the remote public meeting provision was extended through June 30, 2027. To view this virtual meeting on your computer, at the above date and time, go to www.zoom.us, click “Join a Meeting” and enter the Meeting ID: 857-4856-0866 7:30 PM In Person and on Zoom Cloud Meetings **PLEASE NOTE MEETING ID # 857 4856 0866** Note: Public Comments on the Pollard Middle School Project will be taken up in the Pollard Middle School / School Building Committee meeting.
11:00 A.M. VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES AT MEMORIAL PARK Introduction and Welcome to the Veterans and Citizens: Jason Kravetz Opening Prayer: Reverend Nicholas Morris-Kliment, Christ Episcopal Church Raising the National Ensign and National Anthem: Original Reading: Address by Senator Placement of Wreath Address by State Representative The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Proclamation; In Flanders Field Reading: Address by Heidi Frail, Select Board, Chair Town of Needham Proclamation by Select Board Speech by VFW Commander: Gene Charny Benediction: Reverend Nicholas Morris-Kliment, Christ Episcopal Church Closing Remarks: Master of Ceremony, Jason Kravetz
TOWN OF NEEDHAM CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1471 HIGHLAND AVENUE NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02492-2605 Board: Staff: Michelle Vaillancourt, Chair Jacob Cole, Administrator John Krawiecki Elizabeth Milch, Specialist Robert Mearls Martin Feeney, Accounting Specialist Tatiana Swanson Contact Information: Jay Steeves Jr Ph. (781) 455-7500 x71232 (781) 455-7500 x71231 November 2025 RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING November 12, 2025 | 9:30 A.M. | Highland Room (Ground Floor) https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/86029164519 Webinar ID: 860 2916 4519 The Financials below pertain to different months based on when we’re able to download or receive them. We provide the Board with the most current data we have. The Expense Warrant is current month because it includes some items received in the current month up to a few days prior to the Board Mtg.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE TOWN OF NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 at 7:00 P.M THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A HYBRID MEETING. THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND IN-PERSON OR VIA ZOOM. ATTEND IN-PERSON: Charles River Room, PSAB, 500 Dedham, Avenue, Needham ATTEND VIRTUALLY: https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/86183156073 Webinar ID: 861 8315 6073 NOTE THAT THIS MEETING WILL BE VIDEO RECORDED
Large House Review Committee Working Group Meeting Thursday, November 13, 2025 3:30 p.m. Webster Room, Public Services Administration Building 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts 1. Discussion of how the working group can assist the work of the Large House Review Committee. POSTED 10/29/2025 @ 1:32 PM by KTP
NEEDHAM HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING NOTE: THIS WILL BE A “VIRTUAL” ONLY MEETING THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2025, 3:00 PM Click here for Zoom Meeting Attendee Link Or use your browser and go to Zoom.us and join the meeting at: Zoom Meeting ID: 868 0801 8833
Tree Preservation Planning Committee Thursday, November 13, 2025 6:00 PM Zoom To listen and view this fully remote meeting on a phone, computer, laptop, or tablet, download the “Zoom Cloud Meeting” app in any app store or at www.zoom.us. At the above date and time, click on “Join a Meeting” and enter the meeting ID or click the link below to join the webinar: https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/85921928593?pwd=5bM4WaExIqAClK49bVoG4xMCCg0kD2.1 One tap mobile: +16469313860,,85921928593#,,,,*082311# US Or Telephone: +1 646 931 3860 Webinar ID: 859 2192 8593
Needham Art Association invites you to the reception and Awards Ceremony of the Fall Members Judged Exhibit, which is on view at the Center at the Heights through the end of December. The exhibit features artwork by 35 members, and can also be viewed online.
TOWN OF NEEDHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING PLATFORM MEETING AGENDA Thursday, November 13, 2025 7:00 p.m. Webinar ID: 856 7743 656
NEEDHAM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE NHRC Agenda November 13, 2025 Needham Town Hall: Great Plain Room (lower level) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Public Zoom Link: https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/88980228039 ● Public comment ● Discussion of statement presented for consideration during September 18 public comment period Posted 11/10/2025 @ 8:35 AM by KTP
Join the League of Women Voters of Needham’s Fall Forum and meet Katie King, Needham’s new Town Manager, on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 pm in the Community Room at the Needham Public Library. League member Vicki Krupp will interview Ms. King, followed by audience questions. Katie King is only the second Town Manager to serve Needham in its history. The Select Board appoints the Town Manager as the CEO for the Town. Come meet Ms. King and hear what she has to say about her new role, plans, etc.
Council of Economic Advisors Friday, November 14, 2025 8:00 AM Town Hall, Great Plain Room and via Zoom Zoom Link: https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/89501080928 Zoom Webinar ID: 895 0108 0928 1. Welcome and Roll Call 2. Overview of Municipal Finances with Assistant Finance Director Cecilia Simchak 3. Update on Economic Development Manager position 4. CEA Future Leadership 5. Update from Planning & Community Development 6. Committee Updates 7. Adjournment – 9:00 AM
Community members are invited to Pollard Middle School for an open house where you can tour the school and ask questions. This is a great opportunity to see the current conditions at Pollard and learn about the goals for the building project. Children are welcome to attend, and on-site childcare will be available.
Get ready for a fun-filled night of music, dancing, and good vibes with friends and neighbors at the fall fundraiser for Needham Community Farm, the “LETT-UCE Party”! Featuring live music by local band Hello Newman and DJ Dean. Every ticket purchase includes 1 free drink ticket and complimentary snacks. The event will be held from at The Village Club, 83 Morton St. All proceeds benefit NCF which supports locally grown food, hunger relief, and education in our community. Grab your dancing shoes, and get ready for an unforgettable night for a great cause. Tickets can be purchased online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lett-uce-party-tickets-1574513224439