MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 20, 2018
8 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
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: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor to host a Boston Common Networking event on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 First Avenue, Needham, MA. 2. Ratify a Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages Only license for Robert Timmerman of the Needham Knights of Columbus who hosted its annual St. Patrick's Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event was held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 3. Approve a request from Jessica Rice, who has submitted a Road Event form, to hold its "Jog Your Memory 5K Run/2 mile walk" on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The route has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 4. Accept a $500 donation made to Needham Youth Services from the Congregational Church of Needham. They would like the monies to be used to sponsor Needham Youth Services VIP program. 5. Accept a $300 donation made to Needham Youth Services the Patrick C. Forde Memorial Fund. They would like the monies to be used to sponsor Needham Youth Services Programs. 6. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospit
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor to host a Boston Common Networking event on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 First Avenue, Needham, MA. 2. Ratify a Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages Only license for Robert Timmerman of the Needham Knights of Columbus who hosted its annual St. Patrick's Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event was held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 3. Approve a request from Jessica Rice, who has submitted a Road Event form, to hold its "Jog Your Memory 5K Run/2 mile walk" on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The route has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 4. Accept a $500 donation made to Needham Youth Services from the Congregational Church of Needham. They would like the monies to be used to sponsor Needham Youth Services VIP program. 5. Accept a $300 donation made to Needham Youth Services the Patrick C. Forde Memorial Fund. They would like the monies to be used to sponsor Needham Youth Services Programs. 6. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. 7. Grant permission for the Newton Needham Regional Chamber to use the Town Common and surrounding area for its Street Fair on Saturday, June 2, 2018, and the Fall Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 29, 2018. They would like to request rain dates of Saturday June 9, 2018 and October 6, 2018 respectively. Permission includes: Town Common for local businesses' booths; parking lot behind Town Hall and for one handicapped accessible portable toilet and one hand washing station (to be delivered and picked up on the same day); close Chapel Street from corner of Great Plain Avenue to the Chapel Street parking lot for food court, fire truck, touch the trucks, and Michelson's Shoe table; use of the Town's generator on Chapel Street to power the food court and other activities as needed; use of the outlets on the town common to provide requested electricity for popcorn and cotton candy machines; trolley ride that will start at Highland Avenue by the Town Common and loop back around the town via Great Plain Avenue, Webster Street, May Street, and back to the Town Common; delivery and pickup of a dumpster in the parking lot behind town hall; delivery and pick up of trash cans to be placed around the event area including specifically at the food court and near the portable toilets; and any changes as recommended by the Needham Police Department. Also grant permission for meter free parking in the downtown area for both days. 8. Approve open session minutes of February 13, 2018 and February 27, 2018. 9. Sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. 10. Approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Julie Richmond of the Charles River YMCA, to host its YMCA Giving Gala on March 24, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event will be held in Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham. 11. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1252 Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Open the warrant for the May 14, 2018 Special Town Meeting
The Board vote to open the warrant for the May 14, 2018 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to open the warrant for the May 14, 2018 Special Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Contributory Insurance Rules and Regulations dated March 13, 2018
The Board vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Contributory Insurance Rules and Regulations dated March 13, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Contributory Insurance Rules and Regulations dated March 13, 2018. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Public Hearing: Eversource Energy
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Homestead Park
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Homestead Park. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 46 Homestead Park, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Homestead Park. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 46 Homestead Park, Needham. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Central Avenue
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 1283 Central Avenue, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 1283 Central Avenue, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 7 feet of conduit in Bradford Street
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 7 feet of conduit in Bradford Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 33 Bradford Street, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 7 feet of conduit in Bradford Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 33 Bradford Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Board Discussion
Adopt the Plastic Bag Policy Statement dated March 20, 2018
The Board vote to adopt the Plastic Bag Policy Statement dated March 20, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to adopt the Plastic Bag Policy Statement dated March 20, 2018. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of March 20, 2018
The Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of March 20, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of March 20, 2018. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
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