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‘Consider Yourself Part of the Family’: Seventy Years of Music, Community, Fun

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Girls Lacrosse Drops Home Opener

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Designing Pollard’s Evolution

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Trivia Bee Returns, Bringing Fun Times and Learning Back Together

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Schools Adopt Emotional Support Animal Policy
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Schools Adopt Emotional Support Animal Policy

March 19, 2026 • The School Committee approved a revised “puppy policy” that now allows for emotional support dogs under specific circumstances. The Needham Public...

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School Committee Coalesces Around New 6-8 Pollard Middle
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School Committee Coalesces Around New 6-8 Pollard Middle

November 19, 2025 • Ahead of an impending funding deadline and a town summit, members of the committee also signaled strong support for a 750-plus-seat...

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MASS Honors Needham Teens
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MASS Honors Needham Teens

November 13, 2025 • Two Needham High School students were recognized for their academic excellence and their impact on the community. Each year, the Massachusetts...

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NEF Founder Honored with Bench Dedication
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NEF Founder Honored with Bench Dedication

November 7, 2025 • Ralph Leader, the first president of the school fundraising organization, received a bench that memorializes his contributions to students and faculty. The...

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Pollard Auditorium, Flooding Emerge as Concerns at Listening Session
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Pollard Auditorium, Flooding Emerge as Concerns at Listening Session

July 10, 2025 • The Needham Public Schools hosted two listening sessions concerning the future of Pollard Middle School with the goal of attracting community...

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‘Problem-Solver,’ Forward-Thinker: Needham Charts Fitzpatrick’s Impact
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‘Problem-Solver,’ Forward-Thinker: Needham Charts Fitzpatrick’s Impact

June 25, 2025 • On the eve of her retirement, Kate Fitzpatrick’s current and former colleagues share reflections on her storied career and effectiveness as...

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