March 27, 2018

“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board of Selectmen vote to award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: New Applicants Status Georgia Bregianos Blended MBA student Katherine Canavan Accepted applicant to MSA program Ben Pasco-Anderson Evening MBA student Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approved the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Human Rights Committee Christina Mathews (term expires 6/30/2020) 2. Property Tax Assistance Committee Jack Cogswell (term expires 6/30/2020) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve a Special One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Nicola Dempsey, of St. Joseph Parish and Schools to hold its Spring Soiree event on Friday, April 6, 2018 from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. The event will be held in Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham. 2. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Dinneen Grably, of the Gifford Cat Shelter to hold its Spring Soiree & Silent Auction on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held in Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission's Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: $800 from Copley Motorcars, and $800 from Roche Brothers. 4. Approve a date and location change for the Eliot PTC to hold its 5K event on May 6, 2018. They did not hold the event on March 17, 2018 as was previously approved. The new route has been approved by the following departments: Park and Recreation, Police, Fire, and DPW. 5. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from The Exchange Club of Needham, and $200 from Needham Open Studios. 6. Approve Mobile Food Vendor applications for Capriotti's, Moyzilla, and Sam's Hot Dogs pending successful inspections from Public Health and Fire. Locations will be in the Needham Crossing area. Completed applications are on file in the Office of the Town Manager. 7. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor to hold an event for Global Citizen on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 First Avenue, Needham. 8. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Location Party Date Party Rain Date Party Time Brooks Goddard 59 Otis St. Otis St. between 5/20/18 N/A 12pm-3pm Webster & Manning Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support the Town's participation in the Regional Bike Share Program and the actions to be taken by the Town Manager for the Town to participate in the regional program. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve and sign Form 2 and Form 2A indicating its intention to layout the following street: Pandolf Lane. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to approve the final wording of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for Mill Creek Residential to allow for parking of approximately 91 vehicles located in the ground and lower levels of Building A at the properties located at 692-744 Greendale Avenue, Needham. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Comcast Corporation to 1.) install approximately 225' of conduit in the street: starting on 2nd Avenue Pole NT Crossing 2nd Avenue for 45' and continuing on A Street for 180' to existing conduit on private property as shown on design plan;11 and 2.) to install approximately 68' of 1x4" conduit in street starting on 2nd Avenue Pole NT/NT crossing 2nd Avenue for 68' onto private property as shown on design plan. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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