MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 23, 2018
8 recorded votes, 0 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, Marianne B. Cooley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Veterans' Day Proclamation
Recognize Sunday, November 11, 2018 as Veterans' Day and ask the citizens of the Town to join in appropriate observance of those who have served, preserving the principles of justice, freedom, and...
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Needham, do hereby recognize Sunday, November 11, 2018 as Veterans' Day and ask the citizens of the Town to join in appropriate observance of those who have served, preserving the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Needham, do hereby recognize Sunday, November 11, 2018 as Veterans' Day and ask the citizens of the Town to join in appropriate observance of those who have served, preserving the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
The Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Consent Agenda. No Appointments were made at this meeting. It was noted the list of LEPC Appointees was removed for editing. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve a One Day Special All Alcoholic Beverages License for Chris Brinkhaus, of St. Sebastian's School to hold its Alumni Reception event on October 23, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held in Ward Hall, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham MA. 2. Accept a $1,500 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Substance Abuse Prevention & Education Program from the Needham High School PTC. 3. Approve Open Session minutes of October 9, 2018 and October 10, 2018. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission for the Children's Theatre and Arts in the Parks Summer Series: $35 onsite donations for Children's Theatre; $241 on-site donations for Arts in the Parks; and $1 from Carol Proia for Arts in the Parks. 5. Approve a request from the Needham Running Club to hold its annual New Year's Day 5K road race on Monday, January 1, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The race application has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 6. Approve request from the Newton Needham Regional Chamber to hold the Annual Blue Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. in Avery Square and Blue Tree festivities at the Town Common at 5:00 p.m. Approval also includes use of Garrity Way from 1:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Consent Agenda. No Appointments were made at this meeting. It was noted the list of LEPC Appointees was removed for editing. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve a One Day Special All Alcoholic Beverages License for Chris Brinkhaus, of St. Sebastian's School to hold its Alumni Reception event on October 23, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held in Ward Hall, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham MA. 2. Accept a $1,500 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Substance Abuse Prevention & Education Program from the Needham High School PTC. 3. Approve Open Session minutes of October 9, 2018 and October 10, 2018. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission for the Children's Theatre and Arts in the Parks Summer Series: $35 onsite donations for Children's Theatre; $241 on-site donations for Arts in the Parks; and $1 from Carol Proia for Arts in the Parks. 5. Approve a request from the Needham Running Club to hold its annual New Year's Day 5K road race on Monday, January 1, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The race application has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 6. Approve request from the Newton Needham Regional Chamber to hold the Annual Blue Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. in Avery Square and Blue Tree festivities at the Town Common at 5:00 p.m. Approval also includes use of Garrity Way from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 7. Approve request from the Newton Needham Regional Chamber to have "meter-free" parking in Needham Center and Needham Heights from November 22, 2018 through January 2, 2018. 8. Approve a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages License for Robert T. Timmerman II, of the Needham Knights of Columbus to host its Autumn Harvest Tasting event on November 2, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 9. Support Youth Services' "Needham Unplugged" for the month of March 2019 including its annual no-meeting night/no-homework night which will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019. 10. Approve a 20B Exemption for Joseph Scott Brumit who is an employee with the Needham Public Schools- Continuing Education Programs, to engage in work with the Council on Aging as a Tai Chi/QiGong Instructor. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Public Hearing: Eversource Energy, Grant of Location - Great Plain Avenue
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 20 feet of conduit in Great Plain Avenue
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 20 feet of conduit in Great Plain Avenue. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 810 Great Plain 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 20 feet of conduit in Great Plain Avenue. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 810 Great Plain Avenue, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Consideration of Section 15 All Alcohol Licenses
Continue Public Hearing - Change of Category Retail Package Store Wine and Malt Only to All Alcoholic Retail Package Store for Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, and Public Hearing - New All...
The Board of Selectmen vote to continue Public Hearing - Change of Category Retail Package Store Wine and Malt Only to All Alcoholic Retail Package Store for Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, and Public Hearing - New All Alcoholic Retail Package Store License for Gordon's Fine Wines of Needham, Inc. (77-79 Wexford Street) to Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., and to hold the record open 21 days for additional written comment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to continue Public Hearing - Change of Category Retail Package Store Wine and Malt Only to All Alcoholic Retail Package Store for Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, and Public Hearing - New All Alcoholic Retail Package Store License for Gordon's Fine Wines of Needham, Inc. (77-79 Wexford Street) to Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., and to hold the record open 21 days for additional written comment. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Town Manager
Submit an absentee ballot for Scott Galvin, Mayor of Woburn, Tom Maloney, Chair, Norwood Board of Selectemen, Ruthanne Fuller, Mayor of Newton, and Daniel Dunn, Chair, Arlington Board of Selectmen...
The Board vote to submit an absentee ballot for Scott Galvin, Mayor of Woburn, Tom Maloney, Chair, Norwood Board of Selectemen, Ruthanne Fuller, Mayor of Newton, and Daniel Dunn, Chair, Arlington Board of Selectmen for the MPO election on October 31, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to submit an absentee ballot for Scott Galvin, Mayor of Woburn, Tom Maloney, Chair, Norwood Board of Selectemen, Ruthanne Fuller, Mayor of Newton, and Daniel Dunn, Chair, Arlington Board of Selectmen for the MPO election on October 31, 2018. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve the Rules & Regulations for Use of School Facilities, revised October 23, 2018
The Board vote to approve the Rules & Regulations for Use of School Facilities, revised October 23, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve the Rules & Regulations for Use of School Facilities, revised October 23, 2018. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Board Discussion
Amend its FY2019 - FY2020 goals list to support the creation of a Public Information Officer to expand the Town's communication efforts; and to support the expansion of hours of operation of the...
The Board vote to amend its FY2019 - FY2020 goals list to support the creation of a Public Information Officer to expand the Town's communication efforts; and to support the expansion of hours of operation of the Pools at the Rosemary Recreation Complex from Memorial Day to Labor Day, if practicable.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to amend its FY2019 - FY2020 goals list to support the creation of a Public Information Officer to expand the Town's communication efforts; and to support the expansion of hours of operation of the Pools at the Rosemary Recreation Complex from Memorial Day to Labor Day, if practicable. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, October 23, 2018
The Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, October 23, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
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