Doug and Aaron discuss Needham’s plans for renovating the Pollard Middle School, rebuilding the Mitchell Elementary School, and renovating the High Rock School to convert it back to an elementary school. The projects could take more than a decade and cost more than $400 million. Some related links to learn more:

State green-lights funding support for Pollard renovations (Needham Observer, December 13, 2023)

MSBA Invites Pollard Middle School into Eligibility Period (MSBA press release, December 13, 2023)

Needham Public Schools Master Plan PDF (August 31, 2023)

Episode S2/3: Which school to renovate next and when? (Needham Say More, January 31, 2021)