MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
April 11, 2018
67 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian, Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli
Absent: Marianne B. Cooley
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board
Nominate Daniel P. Matthews to serve as Chair of the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen vote to nominate Daniel P. Matthews to serve as Chair of the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen.
The minutes say "Unanimously approved 3-0.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian, Maurice P. Handel and Matthew D. Borrelli). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to nominate Daniel P. Matthews to serve as Chair of the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 3-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Nominate John A. Bulian to serve as Vice-Chair of the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen vote to nominate John A. Bulian to serve as Vice-Chair of the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen.
The minutes say "Unanimously approved 3-0.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian, Maurice P. Handel and Matthew D. Borrelli). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to nominate John A. Bulian to serve as Vice-Chair of the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 3-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Nominate Maurice P. Handel to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen vote to nominate Maurice P. Handel to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen.
The minutes say "Unanimously approved 3-0.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian, Maurice P. Handel and Matthew D. Borrelli). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to nominate Maurice P. Handel to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 3-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Town of Needham Board of Selectmen. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Approve the regular meeting schedule for the year as printed
The Board of Selectmen vote to approve the regular meeting schedule for the year as printed.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the regular meeting schedule for the year as printed. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Arbor Day Proclamation 2018
Proclaim the last Friday in April as Arbor Day in the Town of Needham and we encourage our residents to support all efforts to protect our trees and woodlands for future generations to come
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Needham do hereby proclaim the last Friday in April as Arbor Day in the Town of Needham and we encourage our residents to support all efforts to protect our trees and woodlands for future generations to come. Our Children, our Trees, our Future.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Needham do hereby proclaim the last Friday in April as Arbor Day in the Town of Needham and we encourage our residents to support all efforts to protect our trees and woodlands for future generations to come. Our Children, our Trees, our Future. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Continued Public Hearing - Grant of Location: Comcast Service to 970 Great Plain
Approve and sign a revised petition from Comcast Corporation to install approximately 410' in street/parking lot starting on Chestnut Road (abandoned in 1998) as shown trenching in Town property...
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a revised petition from Comcast Corporation to install approximately 410' in street/parking lot starting on Chestnut Road (abandoned in 1998) as shown trenching in Town property as shown to existing structure. Continuing as shown across Parking Lot to Utility Pole #NT on Lincoln Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a revised petition from Comcast Corporation to install approximately 410' in street/parking lot starting on Chestnut Road (abandoned in 1998) as shown trenching in Town property as shown to existing structure. Continuing as shown across Parking Lot to Utility Pole #NT on Lincoln Street. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Director of Public Works
Approve and sign the Street Acceptance plan to Layout Pandolf Lane
The Board vote to approve and sign the Street Acceptance plan to Layout Pandolf Lane.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve and sign the Street Acceptance plan to Layout Pandolf Lane. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Approve and sign the Notice of Experimental Traffic Regulation permit #Temp 18-04-11a for A Street, Food Vendor Parking Only, East sideline of A Street 80 foot section across from 40 A Street -...
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Experimental Traffic Regulation permit #Temp 18-04-11a for A Street, Food Vendor Parking Only, East sideline of A Street 80 foot section across from 40 A Street - Tuesday-Friday 9 AM to 3 PM. and that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Experimental Traffic Regulation Permit #Temp 18-04-11b for 4th Avenue, Food Vendor Parking Only, West sideline of 4th Avenue 50 foot section in front of 115-117 4th Avenue - Tuesday-Friday 9 Am to 3 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Experimental Traffic Regulation permit #Temp 18-04-11a for A Street, Food Vendor Parking Only, East sideline of A Street 80 foot section across from 40 A Street - Tuesday-Friday 9 AM to 3 PM. and that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Experimental Traffic Regulation Permit #Temp 18-04-11b for 4th Avenue, Food Vendor Parking Only, West sideline of 4th Avenue 50 foot section in front of 115-117 4th Avenue - Tuesday-Friday 9 Am to 3 PM. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Close the warrant for the May 14, 2018 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel
The Board vote to close the warrant for the May 14, 2018 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to close the warrant for the May 14, 2018 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS Human Rights Committee Julie Venables (term expires 6/30/2020) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept a donation of $700 made to Needham Youth Service's from The Needham Community Council. They would like the monies to be used to sponsor its VAN program. 2. Approve Open Session minutes from March 14, 2018 and March 20, 2018, and Executive Session minutes from February 13, 2018 and February 27, 2018. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from the Charles River Center; and $1,906.00 from Kathleen Fitzgerald. 4. Accept a donation of $2,834.98 made to the Needham Health Department's Gift of Warmth Fund from the Needham Woman's Club. 5. Approve a request from Liz Mingle, of PMC- PanMass Challenge, to hold its PMC Kids Ride Needham event on Sunday, June 10, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The bike route begins and ends at the Pollard Middle School on Harris Avenue. The route of the ride has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. Approval for use of the parking lot at Pollard has been granted. 6. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1253 7. Approve a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages Only license for Robert Timmerman II, of the Needham Knights of Columbus, to host a Trivia Night Benefit for the Ching Educational Fund on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event will be held at Need
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS Human Rights Committee Julie Venables (term expires 6/30/2020) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept a donation of $700 made to Needham Youth Service's from The Needham Community Council. They would like the monies to be used to sponsor its VAN program. 2. Approve Open Session minutes from March 14, 2018 and March 20, 2018, and Executive Session minutes from February 13, 2018 and February 27, 2018. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from the Charles River Center; and $1,906.00 from Kathleen Fitzgerald. 4. Accept a donation of $2,834.98 made to the Needham Health Department's Gift of Warmth Fund from the Needham Woman's Club. 5. Approve a request from Liz Mingle, of PMC- PanMass Challenge, to hold its PMC Kids Ride Needham event on Sunday, June 10, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The bike route begins and ends at the Pollard Middle School on Harris Avenue. The route of the ride has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. Approval for use of the parking lot at Pollard has been granted. 6. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1253 7. Approve a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages Only license for Robert Timmerman II, of the Needham Knights of Columbus, to host a Trivia Night Benefit for the Ching Educational Fund on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 8. Approve Mobile Food Vendor applications for Rice Burg, Cod Squad, Roxy's Grilled Cheese, and Roadworthy 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. 9. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Location Party Date Party Rain Date Party Time Andrew Allen 955 Webster St. Webster St 8/25/18 9/1/18 12pm-3pm between Dedham & Howland Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 3 - Establish Elected Officials' Salaries in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 3 - Establish Elected Officials' Salaries in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 3 - Establish Elected Officials' Salaries in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Withdraw Article 4 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/NIPEA/DPW in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to withdraw Article 4 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/NIPEA/DPW in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to withdraw Article 4 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/NIPEA/DPW in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Withdraw Article 5 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/ITWA in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to withdraw Article 5 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/ITWA in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to withdraw Article 5 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/ITWA in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Withdraw Article 6 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Building Custodian/Trades Independent Association in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to withdraw Article 6 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Building Custodian/Trades Independent Association in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to withdraw Article 6 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Building Custodian/Trades Independent Association in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 7 - Accept c. 73 Tax Exemption Limits in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 7 - Accept c. 73 Tax Exemption Limits in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 7 - Accept c. 73 Tax Exemption Limits in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 8 - Appropriate for Property Tax Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 8 - Appropriate for Property Tax Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 8 - Appropriate for Property Tax Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 9 - Appropriate for Senior Corps in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 9 - Appropriate for Senior Corps in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 9 - Appropriate for Senior Corps in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 10 - Appropriate for Town-Owned Land Surveys in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 10 - Appropriate for Town-Owned Land Surveys in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 10 - Appropriate for Town-Owned Land Surveys in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 10 - Appropriate for Mitchell School Modular Classrooms in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 10 - Appropriate for Mitchell School Modular Classrooms in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 10 - Appropriate for Mitchell School Modular Classrooms in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 11 - Appropriate for Public Facilities Maintenance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 11 - Appropriate for Public Facilities Maintenance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 11 - Appropriate for Public Facilities Maintenance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support Article 12 - Appropriate for Time Clock System in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 12 - Appropriate for Time Clock System in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 12 - Appropriate for Time Clock System in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 13 - Appropriate for Long Range Plan in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 13 - Appropriate for Long Range Plan in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 13 - Appropriate for Long Range Plan in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 14 - Appropriate for RTS Efficiency Study in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 14 - Appropriate for RTS Efficiency Study in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 14 - Appropriate for RTS Efficiency Study in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 15 - Appropriate for Water Meter Data Collection in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 15 - Appropriate for Water Meter Data Collection in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 15 - Appropriate for Water Meter Data Collection in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 16 - Appropriate for FY2019 Operating Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 16 - Appropriate for FY2019 Operating Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 16 - Appropriate for FY2019 Operating Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 17 - Appropriate for FY2019 RTS Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 17 - Appropriate for FY2019 RTS Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 17 - Appropriate for FY2019 RTS Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 18 - Appropriate for FY2019 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 18 - Appropriate for FY2019 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 18 - Appropriate for FY2019 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 19 - Appropriate for FY2019 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 19 - Appropriate for FY2019 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 19 - Appropriate for FY2019 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 20 - Amend General By-Law - Department Revolving Funds in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 20 - Amend General By-Law - Department Revolving Funds in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 20 - Amend General By-Law - Department Revolving Funds in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 21 - Set the Annual Department Revolving Spending Limit in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 21 - Set the Annual Department Revolving Spending Limit in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 21 - Set the Annual Department Revolving Spending Limit in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 22- Authorization to Expend State Funds for Public Ways in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 22- Authorization to Expend State Funds for Public Ways in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 22- Authorization to Expend State Funds for Public Ways in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support Article 26 - Appropriate for Rosemary Lake Sediment Removal in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 26 - Appropriate for Rosemary Lake Sediment Removal in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 26 - Appropriate for Rosemary Lake Sediment Removal in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 27 - Appropriate for Rosemary Camp Property in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 27 - Appropriate for Rosemary Camp Property in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 27 - Appropriate for Rosemary Camp Property in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support Article 28 - Appropriate for Emery Grover Feasibility in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 28 - Appropriate for Emery Grover Feasibility in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 28 - Appropriate for Emery Grover Feasibility in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 29 - Appropriate for Historic Database Project in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 29 - Appropriate for Historic Database Project in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 29 - Appropriate for Historic Database Project in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 31 - Appropriate to Community Preservation Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 31 - Appropriate to Community Preservation Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 31 - Appropriate to Community Preservation Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 32 - Appropriate for General Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 32 - Appropriate for General Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 32 - Appropriate for General Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 33 - Appropriate for Athletic Facility Improvements Design in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 33 - Appropriate for Athletic Facility Improvements Design in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 33 - Appropriate for Athletic Facility Improvements Design in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support Article 34 - Appropriate for Public Works Infrastructure Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 34 - Appropriate for Public Works Infrastructure Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 34 - Appropriate for Public Works Infrastructure Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 35 - Appropriate for DPW Storage Facility in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 35 - Appropriate for DPW Storage Facility in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 35 - Appropriate for DPW Storage Facility in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 36 - Appropriate for RTS Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 36 - Appropriate for RTS Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 36 - Appropriate for RTS Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 37 - Appropriate for RTS Property Repairs in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 37 - Appropriate for RTS Property Repairs in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 37 - Appropriate for RTS Property Repairs in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 38 - Appropriate for Sewer Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 38 - Appropriate for Sewer Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 38 - Appropriate for Sewer Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 39 - Appropriate for Water Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 39 - Appropriate for Water Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 39 - Appropriate for Water Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 40 - Appropriate for Athletic Facility Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 40 - Appropriate for Athletic Facility Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 40 - Appropriate for Athletic Facility Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 41 - Appropriate to the Capital Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 41 - Appropriate to the Capital Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 41 - Appropriate to the Capital Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 42 - Appropriate to Capital Facility Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 42 - Appropriate to Capital Facility Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 42 - Appropriate to Capital Facility Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 45 - Non-Betterment Street Acceptance - Pandolf Lane in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 45 - Non-Betterment Street Acceptance - Pandolf Lane in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 45 - Non-Betterment Street Acceptance - Pandolf Lane in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 46 - Amend General By-Law/Public Construction in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 46 - Amend General By-Law/Public Construction in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 46 - Amend General By-Law/Public Construction in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 47 - Amend General By-Law/Contract Procedures in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 47 - Amend General By-Law/Contract Procedures in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 47 - Amend General By-Law/Contract Procedures in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 48 - Amend General By-Law/Vaccination Requirement in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 48 - Amend General By-Law/Vaccination Requirement in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 48 - Amend General By-Law/Vaccination Requirement in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support Article 49 - Revoke M.G.L. C. 44 Section 53F - 1/2 - RTS Enterprise Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 49 - Revoke M.G.L. C. 44 Section 53F - 1/2 - RTS Enterprise Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 49 - Revoke M.G.L. C. 44 Section 53F - 1/2 - RTS Enterprise Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 50 - Home Rule Petition/Amend Town Charter in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 50 - Home Rule Petition/Amend Town Charter in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 50 - Home Rule Petition/Amend Town Charter in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 51 - Amend General By-Law/Stormwater as amended in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 51 - Amend General By-Law/Stormwater as amended in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 51 - Amend General By-Law/Stormwater as amended in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 52 - Amend General By-Law/Non-Criminal Disposition in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 52 - Amend General By-Law/Non-Criminal Disposition in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 52 - Amend General By-Law/Non-Criminal Disposition in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 1 - Appropriate for Project Management in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 1 - Appropriate for Project Management in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 1 - Appropriate for Project Management in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 2 - Appropriate for Building Maintenance Study in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 2 - Appropriate for Building Maintenance Study in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 2 - Appropriate for Building Maintenance Study in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 3 - Appropriate for Pedestrian Safety Initiative in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 3 - Appropriate for Pedestrian Safety Initiative in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 3 - Appropriate for Pedestrian Safety Initiative in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 9 - Appropriate for Mitchell School Locker Replacement in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 9 - Appropriate for Mitchell School Locker Replacement in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 9 - Appropriate for Mitchell School Locker Replacement in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 11 - Appropriate for High School Expansion Construction in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 11 - Appropriate for High School Expansion Construction in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 11 - Appropriate for High School Expansion Construction in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 12 - Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 12 - Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 12 - Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 13 - Rescind Debt Authorization in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 13 - Rescind Debt Authorization in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 13 - Rescind Debt Authorization in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 14 - Amend General By-Law - Department Revolving Funds in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 14 - Amend General By-Law - Department Revolving Funds in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 14 - Amend General By-Law - Department Revolving Funds in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 15 - Set Annual Department Revolving Spending Limit in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 15 - Set Annual Department Revolving Spending Limit in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 15 - Set Annual Department Revolving Spending Limit in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of April 11, 2018
The Board vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of April 11, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of April 11, 2018. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
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