MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 10, 2019
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John A. Bulian, Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board
Nominate John A. Bulian to serve as Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board
The Select Board vote to nominate John A. Bulian to serve as Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to nominate John A. Bulian to serve as Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Nominate Maurice P. Handel to serve as Vice-Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board
The Select Board vote to nominate Maurice P. Handel to serve as Vice-Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to nominate Maurice P. Handel to serve as Vice-Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)
Nominate Matthew D. Borrelli to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Town of Needham Select Board
The Select Board vote to nominate Matthew D. Borrelli to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Town of Needham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to nominate Matthew D. Borrelli to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Town of Needham Select Board. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Matthews)
Approve the Select Board's regular meeting schedule for the year as printed, subject to changes as necessary during the course of the year
The Select Board vote to approve the Select Board's regular meeting schedule for the year as printed, subject to changes as necessary during the course of the year.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Select Board's regular meeting schedule for the year as printed, subject to changes as necessary during the course of the year. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board
The Select Board vote to appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)
Appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board
The Select Board vote to appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Handel)
Public Hearing - Application for a License to Store Fuel Aboveground at 189 B
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for NBC Universal to install (1) 10,000 gallon aboveground diesel fuel tank to be used for an emergency backup generator at the property...
The Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for NBC Universal to install (1) 10,000 gallon aboveground diesel fuel tank to be used for an emergency backup generator at the property located at 189 B Street, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for NBC Universal to install (1) 10,000 gallon aboveground diesel fuel tank to be used for an emergency backup generator at the property located at 189 B Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
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 Park and Recreation Commission's Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: $800 from Copley Motorcars Corporation; and $500 from Friends of Denise Garlick. 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from Kate Carter. 3. Update Downtown Permit Parking Program Rules and Regulations to allow pro-ration of fee. 4. Accept a $25 donation made to the Needham Aging Services Donation Account in memory of Donna Wheeler King from Toni A. Picariello, a resident of South Carolina. 5. Approve Open Session minutes from March 25, 2019 and March 26, 2019; and approve Executive Session minutes from March 12, 2019, and March 26, 2019. 6. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1272 7. Approve a request from Michelle Harris, of PLGA Foundation d/b/a A Kids' Brain Tumor Cure, to hold its "Geared Up for Kids 2019" bike ride on June 2, 2019. The bike ride will start at 8:00 a.m. and will finish by noon. The route of the race was approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. 8. Approve 2019 Mobile Food Vendor Permit for Chicken and Rice Guys for A Street location. 9. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Andrea 90 Norfolk
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel 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 Park and Recreation Commission's Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: $800 from Copley Motorcars Corporation; and $500 from Friends of Denise Garlick. 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from Kate Carter. 3. Update Downtown Permit Parking Program Rules and Regulations to allow pro-ration of fee. 4. Accept a $25 donation made to the Needham Aging Services Donation Account in memory of Donna Wheeler King from Toni A. Picariello, a resident of South Carolina. 5. Approve Open Session minutes from March 25, 2019 and March 26, 2019; and approve Executive Session minutes from March 12, 2019, and March 26, 2019. 6. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1272 7. Approve a request from Michelle Harris, of PLGA Foundation d/b/a A Kids' Brain Tumor Cure, to hold its "Geared Up for Kids 2019" bike ride on June 2, 2019. The bike ride will start at 8:00 a.m. and will finish by noon. The route of the race was approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. 8. Approve 2019 Mobile Food Vendor Permit for Chicken and Rice Guys for A Street location. 9. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Andrea 90 Norfolk Norfolk St. 6/29/19 N/A 2pm- Thornton 10pm Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: New Alcoholic License at 1185 Highland Avenue, Poet King
Approve the application for a new All Alcohol License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable to the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Restaurants to Poet King Restaurant Group...
(A) the Select Board approve the application for a new All Alcohol License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable to the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Restaurants to Poet King Restaurant Group d/b/a Hungry Coyote, Leona Leon Turano, Manager, and to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for approval; (B) that the Select Board approve the application for a Common Victualler License; (C) the Select Board determines that the premises are not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of the Christ Church of Needham or to Needham High School.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that (A) the Select Board approve the application for a new All Alcohol License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable to the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Restaurants to Poet King Restaurant Group d/b/a Hungry Coyote, Leona Leon Turano, Manager, and to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for approval; (B) that the Select Board approve the application for a Common Victualler License; (C) the Select Board determines that the premises are not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of the Christ Church of Needham or to Needham High School. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Cooley)
Hearing: Application for Pledge of License - Needham Cabot Concessions, 100
Approve and sign the Pledge of Collateral (Alcohol License) application submitted by Needham Cabot Concessions and to forward the approved Application for Pledge of Collateral to the ABCC for approval
The Board approve and sign the Pledge of Collateral (Alcohol License) application submitted by Needham Cabot Concessions and to forward the approved Application for Pledge of Collateral to the ABCC for approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board approve and sign the Pledge of Collateral (Alcohol License) application submitted by Needham Cabot Concessions and to forward the approved Application for Pledge of Collateral to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Handel)
Town Manager
Approve and sign the License Agreement between the Town and the Needham Community Farm for the period of May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020
The Board approve and sign the License Agreement between the Town and the Needham Community Farm for the period of May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board approve and sign the License Agreement between the Town and the Needham Community Farm for the period of May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Matthews)
Close the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Special Town Meeting, subject to technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel
The Board vote to close the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Special Town Meeting, subject to technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to close the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Special Town Meeting, subject to technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Withdraw Article 4 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Needham Police Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote to withdraw Article 4 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Needham Police Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to withdraw Article 4 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Needham Police Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Cooley)
Withdraw Article 5 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Needham Police Superior Officers Association in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote to withdraw Article 5 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Needham Police Superior Officers Association in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to withdraw Article 5 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Needham Police Superior Officers Association in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Cooley)
Withdraw Article 6 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Needham Fire Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote to withdraw Article 6 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Needham Fire Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to withdraw Article 6 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement/Needham Fire Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Cooley)
Support Article 24 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Accessory Dwelling Unit in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote to support Article 24 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Accessory Dwelling Unit in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 24 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Accessory Dwelling Unit in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Not to support Article 25 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Dimensional and Use Regulations for the Transit Oriented Development Sub-District of the Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District in the Annual Town...
The Board vote not to support Article 25 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Dimensional and Use Regulations for the Transit Oriented Development Sub-District of the Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote not to support Article 25 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Dimensional and Use Regulations for the Transit Oriented Development Sub-District of the Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Not to support Article 26 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Chestnut Street Business District and Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote not to support Article 26 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Chestnut Street Business District and Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Bulian, Handel, MatthewsNo: Cooley
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote not to support Article 26 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Chestnut Street Business District and Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Approved 4-1. Ms. Cooley voted nay..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Not to support Article 27 - Amend Zoning By-Law Map Change to Transit Oriented Development Sub- District of Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote not to support Article 27 - Amend Zoning By-Law Map Change to Transit Oriented Development Sub- District of Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board vote not to support Article 27 - Amend Zoning By-Law Map Change to Transit Oriented Development Sub- District of Lower Chestnut Street Overlay District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 49 - Amend General By-Law/Stretch Energy Code in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote to support Article 49 - Amend General By-Law/Stretch Energy Code in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board vote to support Article 49 - Amend General By-Law/Stretch Energy Code in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Handel)
Not to support Article 50 - Home Rule Petition - Town Meeting in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote not to support Article 50 - Home Rule Petition - Town Meeting in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote not to support Article 50 - Home Rule Petition - Town Meeting in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Matthews)
Support Article 1 - Appropriate for N2 Innovation District in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote to support Article 1 - Appropriate for N2 Innovation District in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support Article 1 - Appropriate for N2 Innovation District in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 2 - Amend the FY2019 Operating Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote to support Article 2 - Amend the FY2019 Operating Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 2 - Amend the FY2019 Operating Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Support Article 3 - Amend the FY2019 Community Preservation Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote to support Article 3 - Amend the FY2019 Community Preservation Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 3 - Amend the FY2019 Community Preservation Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Support Article 4 - Amend General By-Laws/Non Criminal in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote to support Article 4 - Amend General By-Laws/Non Criminal in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 4 - Amend General By-Laws/Non Criminal in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, April 10, 2019
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
From the Needham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Archive Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Needham, “Needham Select Board, April 2026–April 2027” member sheet.
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