About a dozen Needham kids of all ages gathered together in front of the Pollard Middle School entrance sign on a summer evening.

Needham, Massachusetts

Pollard Now.
For Needham's Future.

An investment in our schools is an investment in our community. This fall, Needham residents will decide whether to replace the outdated Pollard facility with a modern grades 6–8 middle school and auditorium. Voting YES solves critical building issues, captures up to $60 million1 in state reimbursement, and strengthens our town’s educational excellence.

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Pollard Now

Election Day

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Vote YES on the debt exclusion to fund a new Pollard Middle School for grades 6–8.

For more information visit the Pollard Middle School Project(opens in new tab)

Here’s what’s on the ballot this November — and why it matters.

  • Beat the Inflation Trap: Delaying construction adds millions in costs every year.
  • Secure State Funding: Partner with the MSBA to receive back an estimated 20% of the project’s cost.
  • Replace 1956 Infrastructure: Swaps failing electrical, plumbing, and HVAC for modern, up-to-code systems.
  • End Costly Emergency Repairs: Eliminates expensive maintenance on obsolete systems and old trailers.