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January 8, 2019
5 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
Public Hearing - Eversource Energy Grant of Location: 7 Fair Oaks Park
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 34 feet of conduit in Fair Oaks Park
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 34 feet of conduit in Fair Oaks Park. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 7 Fair Oaks Park, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 34 feet of conduit in Fair Oaks Park. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service at 7 Fair Oaks Park, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $250 from Maryruth Perras and $400 from Edward & Carol De Lemos. 2. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr, of TripAdvisor to host an event for CCEF on January 8, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at TripAdvisor, 400 1st Avenue, Needham. 3. Accept a $150 donation made to the Needham Public Health Division's Domestic Violence Action Committee from the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Division's Gift of Warmth program: $50 from Rosa Lynn Schoeff, a Framingham resident; $100 from the Presbyterian Church in Needham; and $250 from Mary Clare McEnerny Siegel, a Needham resident. 5. Approve Open Session minutes of December 18, 2018, December 20, 2018, and December 21, 2018; and Executive Session minutes of November 27, 2018, December 4, 2018, and December 18, 2018. 6. Approve a 2019 Sunday Entertainment License for Zucchini Gold, LLC d/b/a The Rice Barn, located at 1037 Great Plain Avenue, Needham. 7. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1267
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $250 from Maryruth Perras and $400 from Edward & Carol De Lemos. 2. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr, of TripAdvisor to host an event for CCEF on January 8, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at TripAdvisor, 400 1st Avenue, Needham. 3. Accept a $150 donation made to the Needham Public Health Division's Domestic Violence Action Committee from the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Division's Gift of Warmth program: $50 from Rosa Lynn Schoeff, a Framingham resident; $100 from the Presbyterian Church in Needham; and $250 from Mary Clare McEnerny Siegel, a Needham resident. 5. Approve Open Session minutes of December 18, 2018, December 20, 2018, and December 21, 2018; and Executive Session minutes of November 27, 2018, December 4, 2018, and December 18, 2018. 6. Approve a 2019 Sunday Entertainment License for Zucchini Gold, LLC d/b/a The Rice Barn, located at 1037 Great Plain Avenue, Needham. 7. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1267 Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Open the warrant for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting
The Board vote to open the warrant for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to open the warrant for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Accept the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law- Dimensional And Use Regulations For the Transit Oriented Development Sub-District of the Lower Chestnut Street Overlay...
The Board vote to accept the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law- Dimensional And Use Regulations For the Transit Oriented Development Sub-District of the Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District" and "Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Chestnut Street Business District and Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District," and "Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Transit Oriented Development Sub-District of Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District" 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 the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law- Dimensional And Use Regulations For the Transit Oriented Development Sub-District of the Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District" and "Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Chestnut Street Business District and Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District," and "Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Transit Oriented Development Sub-District of Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of January 8, 2019
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of January 8, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of January 8, 2019. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Handel)
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