MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 23, 2019
15 recorded votes, 0 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
Executive Session: Exception 3 - Potential Litigation
Enter into Executive Session
The Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. To reconvene in Open Session at 6:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. To reconvene in Open Session at 6:45 p.m. Second: Ms. Cooley. Mr. Bulian polled the Board. Unanimously approved 5- 0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Cooley)
Mr. Handel read a proclamation recognizing the last Friday in April as Arbor Day
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 Select Board 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. Handel that the Select Board 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 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Comcast Corporation - Grant of Location - 189 B Street
Approve and sign a petition from Comcast Corporation to install approximately 335' (feet) of (1) 4" (inch) conduit in the street starting at an existing Comcast vault on 3rd Avenue, crossing 3rd...
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Comcast Corporation to install approximately 335' (feet) of (1) 4" (inch) conduit in the street starting at an existing Comcast vault on 3rd Avenue, crossing 3rd Avenue approximately 50' (feet) and continuing 160' (feet) to a proposed installation of (1) Comcast vault on B Street, continuing out of newly installed vault 125' (feet) on B Street to the private property of 189 B Street as shown on enclosed/attached design print. Also, replace the existing fiberglass hand hole with the 3' x 3' I.D. manhole and casting capable of supporting H-20 Loading and adjusted to road elevation at the time of Comcast's extension of their cable(s) to 189 B Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Comcast Corporation to install approximately 335' (feet) of (1) 4" (inch) conduit in the street starting at an existing Comcast vault on 3rd Avenue, crossing 3rd Avenue approximately 50' (feet) and continuing 160' (feet) to a proposed installation of (1) Comcast vault on B Street, continuing out of newly installed vault 125' (feet) on B Street to the private property of 189 B Street as shown on enclosed/attached design print. Also, replace the existing fiberglass hand hole with the 3' x 3' I.D. manhole and casting capable of supporting H-20 Loading and adjusted to road elevation at the time of Comcast's extension of their cable(s) to 189 B Street. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Change of Manager - Rockets Restaurant Group d/b/a Three Squares at 669
Approve and sign an application for a Change in Manager to Joey Luckner for Rockets Restaurant Group d/b/a 3 Squares, 669 Highland Avenue, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for...
The Select Board approve and sign an application for a Change in Manager to Joey Luckner for Rockets Restaurant Group d/b/a 3 Squares, 669 Highland Avenue, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign an application for a Change in Manager to Joey Luckner for Rockets Restaurant Group d/b/a 3 Squares, 669 Highland Avenue, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. 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. Approve the calendar year 2019 Spring Licenses as follows. This approval is predicated on the receipt of all completed required paperwork before April 30, 2019. Establishment License Type Veteran's Taxi of Newton, LLC Taxi/Livery Boston Sultan Limousine Taxi/Livery Lt. Manson H. Carter Post 2498 VFW Pool Table Building Association, Inc. Closet Exchange - Best of the Mall Sale of Second Hand Articles Closet Exchange - Designer & Boutique Sale of Second Hand Articles Closet Exchange - Consignment Drop Off Sale of Second Hand Articles Closet Exchange - Last Chance Store Sale of Second Hand Articles Crosby Jewelers, Inc. Sale of Second Hand Articles Segaloff's Jewelers Sale of Second Hand Articles Janet Cotter Design Sale of Second Hand Articles Needham Bowl Away Bowling Alley 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from Nancy Farrow. 3. Update Heights Permit Parking Program Rules and Regulations to allow pro- ration of fee. 4. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1273 5. Approve a request for a One Day Special Wines and Malt Beverages license for Robert Timmerman II, of Needham Knights of Columbus who is hosting a "Trivia Night for a Cause" event on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Aven
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. Approve the calendar year 2019 Spring Licenses as follows. This approval is predicated on the receipt of all completed required paperwork before April 30, 2019. Establishment License Type Veteran's Taxi of Newton, LLC Taxi/Livery Boston Sultan Limousine Taxi/Livery Lt. Manson H. Carter Post 2498 VFW Pool Table Building Association, Inc. Closet Exchange - Best of the Mall Sale of Second Hand Articles Closet Exchange - Designer & Boutique Sale of Second Hand Articles Closet Exchange - Consignment Drop Off Sale of Second Hand Articles Closet Exchange - Last Chance Store Sale of Second Hand Articles Crosby Jewelers, Inc. Sale of Second Hand Articles Segaloff's Jewelers Sale of Second Hand Articles Janet Cotter Design Sale of Second Hand Articles Needham Bowl Away Bowling Alley 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from Nancy Farrow. 3. Update Heights Permit Parking Program Rules and Regulations to allow pro- ration of fee. 4. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1273 5. Approve a request for a One Day Special Wines and Malt Beverages license for Robert Timmerman II, of Needham Knights of Columbus who is hosting a "Trivia Night for a Cause" event on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 6. Approve a request for a One Day Special Wines and Malt Beverages license for Robert Timmerman II, of Needham Knights of Columbus to host a Craft Beer Night on Friday, May 3, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 7. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr, of TripAdvisor to host an event for Domo User Group on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at TripAdvisor, 400 1st Avenue, Needham. 8. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr, of TripAdvisor to host an event for Boston Product Managers Association (BPMA) on May 16, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at TripAdvisor, 400 1st Avenue, Needham. 9. Accept a $25 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services to be used to sponsor the VAN program from the Hollop Family, Needham residents. 10. Accept a $100 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services from the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, St. Bartholomew Parish in Needham. The money was given for a Parent Speaker Series on "The Influence of Technology & How Parents can be Prepared" that Youth Services Director, Sara Shine spoke at on March 26, 2019. 11. Approve minutes of February 15, 2019 meeting, and April 10, 2019. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Director of Public Works
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-04-23a for Broad Meadow Road, Time Limited in Designated Places, North side, from the westerly sideline of Great Plain Avenue to the...
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-04-23a for Broad Meadow Road, Time Limited in Designated Places, North side, from the westerly sideline of Great Plain Avenue to the easterly sideline of Evans Road - 3 Hour Parking.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-04-23a for Broad Meadow Road, Time Limited in Designated Places, North side, from the westerly sideline of Great Plain Avenue to the easterly sideline of Evans Road - 3 Hour Parking. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #19-04-23 for May Street, Time Limited in Designated Places, North side, from the westerly sideline of Highland Avenue to the easterly...
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #19-04-23 for May Street, Time Limited in Designated Places, North side, from the westerly sideline of Highland Avenue to the easterly sideline of Oakland Avenue - 2 Hour Parking.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #19-04-23 for May Street, Time Limited in Designated Places, North side, from the westerly sideline of Highland Avenue to the easterly sideline of Oakland Avenue - 2 Hour Parking. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Call for a Special Town Meeting to be held on October 28, 2019 at the Needham Town Hall
The Select Board vote to call for a Special Town Meeting to be held on October 28, 2019 at the Needham Town Hall.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to call for a Special Town Meeting to be held on October 28, 2019 at the Needham Town Hall. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 30 - Appropriate for Modernization and Redevelopment of Affordable Housing Consultant in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 30 - Appropriate for Modernization and Redevelopment of Affordable Housing Consultant in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 30 - Appropriate for Modernization and Redevelopment of Affordable Housing Consultant in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 31 - Appropriate for Fisher Street Trailhead Design in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 31 - Appropriate for Fisher Street Trailhead Design in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 31 - Appropriate for Fisher Street Trailhead Design in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Support Article 33 - Appropriate for Rosemary Lake Trail Project in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 33 - Appropriate for Rosemary Lake Trail Project in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 33 - Appropriate for Rosemary Lake Trail Project in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 34 - Appropriate for Cricket Field Renovations in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 34 - Appropriate for Cricket Field Renovations in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 34 - Appropriate for Cricket Field Renovations in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 35 - Appropriate for Playground Improvements in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 35 - Appropriate for Playground Improvements in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 35 - Appropriate for Playground Improvements in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Support Article 36 - Appropriate to Community Preservation Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 36 - Appropriate to Community Preservation Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 36 - Appropriate to Community Preservation Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, April 23, 2019
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
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