MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 27, 2018
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian, Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session: (Exceptions 2 and 6)
Enter into Executive Session
The Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Bulian. Ms. Cooley polled the Board. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Public Hearing - Grant of Locations: Eversource Energy
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Richardson Drive
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Richardson Drive. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 122 Richardson Drive, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Richardson Drive. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 122 Richardson Drive, Needham. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6 feet of conduit in Country Way
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6 feet of conduit in Country Way. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 138 Country Way, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6 feet of conduit in Country Way. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 138 Country Way, Needham. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Continue Public Hearing: Eversource Energy - Homestead Park to March 13, 2018
The Board of Selectmen vote to continue Public Hearing: Eversource Energy - Homestead Park to March 13, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to continue Public Hearing: Eversource Energy - Homestead Park to March 13, 2018. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: None. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of October 6, 2017 to February 8, 2018: Paul Attridge donated a copy of The Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision ($25.00); Brent Atwater donated two copies of her book, After Death Signs from Pet Afterlife & Animals in Heaven ($29.90); Marilyn Brooks gave the library a copy of Rich Brooks' new book, The Lead Machine: The Small Business Guide to Digital Marketing ($20.00); Paul Hughes donated a copy of One Thought Changes Everything ($14.95); Paul Winig donated a Kik-Step-Stool ($70.00); Amanda Dickerson gave the library two framed Wyeth Prints-Treasure Island, "Old Pew" ($50.00) and a 1972 exhibition poster Winter Death ($40); Emily Rude donated the puzzle Antique Advertising ($18.00); Lee and Lulu Grodzins gave the library a subscription to Smithsonian magazine ($13.00); The Friends of the Needham Public Library donated $39,200.00 for the purchase of audiovisual materials and books; The Library Foundation of Needham donated $19,000.00 for the purchase of audiovisual materials and ebooks; Sally Powers gave the library a Pollard Junior High 1978- 79 yearbook and High School yearbooks for 1958-1966, 1970, 1973, 1975-79; The following people have donated $700.00 in memory of Doris Neary Donoghue: Clyde & Cheryl Lang, Ellen B. Sheehan, Kay Clark, Jim & Anne Hickey, Janice & Da
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: None. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of October 6, 2017 to February 8, 2018: Paul Attridge donated a copy of The Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision ($25.00); Brent Atwater donated two copies of her book, After Death Signs from Pet Afterlife & Animals in Heaven ($29.90); Marilyn Brooks gave the library a copy of Rich Brooks' new book, The Lead Machine: The Small Business Guide to Digital Marketing ($20.00); Paul Hughes donated a copy of One Thought Changes Everything ($14.95); Paul Winig donated a Kik-Step-Stool ($70.00); Amanda Dickerson gave the library two framed Wyeth Prints-Treasure Island, "Old Pew" ($50.00) and a 1972 exhibition poster Winter Death ($40); Emily Rude donated the puzzle Antique Advertising ($18.00); Lee and Lulu Grodzins gave the library a subscription to Smithsonian magazine ($13.00); The Friends of the Needham Public Library donated $39,200.00 for the purchase of audiovisual materials and books; The Library Foundation of Needham donated $19,000.00 for the purchase of audiovisual materials and ebooks; Sally Powers gave the library a Pollard Junior High 1978- 79 yearbook and High School yearbooks for 1958-1966, 1970, 1973, 1975-79; The following people have donated $700.00 in memory of Doris Neary Donoghue: Clyde & Cheryl Lang, Ellen B. Sheehan, Kay Clark, Jim & Anne Hickey, Janice & Daniel Knight, Judy, Andy & Ed Rademaker, Brian & Annette Lang, Jerry & JoAnn Hohman, Al & Laurie Lang, Frances & Charles Thompson, Lilliann Noda, Hapet & Stephanie Berberian; Marilyn Brooks donated a copy of Bill Diehl's book, Stay Tuned: My Life Behind the Mic ($16.95); Joe Buckley gave the library a copy Wings over Cape Cod: The Chatham Naval Air Station 1917-1922 by Joseph D. Buckley (Joe's father). Dennis W. Buckley (his grandfather) served at the naval air station ($19.00); and Keith McClelland gave the library a copy of his sister Janet Bolin's latest book, Survival of the Fritters ($15.95) 2. Waive the fire inspection fees associated with mobile food vendors for calendar 2018. 3. Approve a Special One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for Sarah Mesnik, of Temple Beth Shalom to host its Purim Celebration on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494. 4. Approve a 2018 Sale of Second Hand Articles License application for 2nd Hand Rose of Needham, located at 937 Great Plain Avenue, Needham. 5. Accept a $500 donation made to the Needham Public Health Department's Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham's Hidden in Plain Sight event from Walgreens. 6. Approve and authorize the chair to sign the revised Complete Streets Policy to conform to the requirement by MassDOT that the policy be printed on letterhead. The revision contains no other changes. 7. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Party Party Party Party Name Address Location Date Rain Date Time Celia 42 Greenwood 42 Greenwood 7/21/18 7/22/18 3pm-11pm Carboni Avenue Avenue Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Town Manager
Accept and refer the proposed zoning amendment: "Amend Zoning B-law - Side and Rear Setbacks Adjoining Residential Districts" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report
The Board vote to accept and refer the proposed zoning amendment: "Amend Zoning B-law - Side and Rear Setbacks Adjoining Residential Districts" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to accept and refer the proposed zoning amendment: "Amend Zoning B-law - Side and Rear Setbacks Adjoining Residential Districts" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2018
The Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
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