July 23, 2019

“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board of the Town of Needham does hereby proclaim that Needham is a Purple Heart Community and that August 7th will be considered Purple Heart Day in Needham. The Select Board encourages residents and businesses to display the American Flag and recognize Purple Heart recipients on that day, honoring the service and sacrifice of our military personnel. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian recognizing Lois M. Bacon on over 30 years of distinguished service to the Town of Needham. Thank you for your many contributions to the Needham Free Public Library Board of Trustees, first as a member of the Friends, and the many years of dedication in serving as a Foundation Director and an elected Trustee. Congratulations! Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian recognizing Rose M. Doherty on over 15 years of distinguished service to the Town of Needham. Thank you for your many contributions to the Needham Free Public Library Board of Trustees and the many years of dedication in serving as a Foundation Director and an elected Trustee. Congratulations! Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6 feet of conduit in Winding River Road. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to the town pumping station. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 40 feet of conduit in Country Way. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 245 Country Way. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 4 feet of conduit in May Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 1360 Highland Avenue. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: See attached list. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of March 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019: Kay Rugan Paltsios made a donation in memory of William Powers ($25.00); Nancy Johnson made a donation in memory of Debra Olshever's mother ($25.00); The following people made donations in memory of Sylvia Clark: Susan Harris ($50.00), and Diane McGuire ($25.00); Vanessa and Eric Rufa gave the library the following: A four-foot tall toy giraffe ($83.00), Busy Town Floor Block ($30.00), and Supersized picture book-Big Red Barn ($25.00); Kate Hanaway donated the following puzzles: Hot Air Adventure ($16.00), Roseate Spoonbill ($20.00), Downton Abbey ($20.00), Snow Day ($18.00), Cupcakes for Two ($15.00), Tiffany ($54.00), and Shark Teeth & Shells ($22.00); Corinne Heald gave the library a copy of Needham Author Judi Getch Brodman's book, She's Not You ($14.99); Natalie Demerjian donated the puzzle, Disney-Thomas Kinkade ($18.00); The Needham Latinas Group donated 10 books in the Spanish Language ($50.00); Jay Donahue donated a large bag of plastic, candy-filled Easter eggs to the Children's Room. They were from his rain-canceled Easter Egg Hunt ($20.00); Thomas Neeley gave the library a copy of Arthur Hittner's book, Artist, Soldier, Love, Muse ($17.00); Wellesley Books sent the library a check for $10.50, 10% of amount for books sold at Young Adult Author Panel; William F. Gallagher, M.D. gave the library a check for $100.00 in appreciation of services rendered; Ann MacFate made a $250.00 donation for the purchase of large print books in memory of Irene MacFate; Ford Peckham donated a copy of Huê 1968 by Mark Bowden in memory of Major R.N. Peckham, Jr., USAF (Ret.) ($30.00); Andy Gassman gave the library an American Flag; Matt Robinson donated the following two books: New England Invite: Fresh Feasts to Savor the Seasons by Kate Bowler ($29.95), and The Man Who Lit Lady Liberty by Richard Schwartz ($29.95); Amy Kahn donated a puzzle of Klimt's The Kiss ($30.00); Donna Halper donated $100.00 for the purchase of Genealogy Books; Joan Dickinson donated copies of two of her books:The UnPuritans: The Hanscome Trilogy, Book I ($14.99), and The Lost Mulattos: The Hanscome Trilogy, Book II ($14.99); and Wendy Bertrand gave the library a copy of her memoir: Enamored with Place: As Woman + As Architect ($35.00). 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission for its Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series and Children's Theatre Performances: $600 from Wingate Residences. 3. Approve a 20B Exemption for Catherine Murray who is an employee at the Broadmeadow Elementary School as a cafeteria worker to engage in summertime work with the Traveling Meals Program. 4. Approve road race event form from Christopher George of the Sean Biggs Memorial Foundation, to hold its 5K race/ 1 mile run in Needham on November 17, 2019 from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, event will be held on November 24, 2019. The race application has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. 5. Accept a $1,000 donation made to the Needham Public Health Division's Gift of Warmth Program from the Carter Memorial United Methodist Church. 6. Accept a donation of 8 cases of napkins, and 3 cases of straws made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission from the Needham Exchange Club. Items will be used at Park and Recreation programs. 7. Accept a $20 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services from the Yee family. They would like the monies to be used towards future programs in the Youth & Family Services Department. 8. Approve a request for a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages license for Maxwell Sparr, of Trip Advisor to host a BBQ event for the Needham Chamber on Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 First Avenue, Needham. 9. Approve a 2019 Common Victualler License for Chef Mike's LLC d/b/a Chef Mike's located at 73 Highland Avenue, Needham. 10. Approve and sign agreement between the Town of Needham and the Needham Independent Town Workers' Association from July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. 11. Approve Open Session minutes from June 25, 2019. 12. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1277. 13. Approve a request from Allan Eyden, Road Coordinator for the Pan Mass Challenge, to have a portion of its ride to go through Needham. The event is scheduled for August 3, 2019 and August 4, 2019 starting at 7:00 a.m. The routes of the race have been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. 14. Approve and sign alcohol compliance violation warning letters for: 3 Squares, Bertucci's, Mandarin Cuisine and New Garden. 15. Approve and sign one day alcohol service suspension due to alcohol compliance violations for: Needham Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a The Heights for Saturday, August 3, 2019 and Needham 365 Bev, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn for Friday, July 26, 2019. 16. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Rain Party Location Date Date Time Ratify-Deb 36 Hunting Rd. Sachem Rd. 7/13/19 N/A 11am- Whitney East of Hunting Rd. 6pm Jeanie Martin 139 Plymouth Plymouth Rd. 9/7/19 9/8/19 1pm- Road Ext.between Harris 7pm & RR tracks Katherine 9 Morton St. Morton St. bet. 9/8/19 9/15/19 2pm- Calzada Webster and Highland 5pm Caitlin Reisman 80 North Hill Howe Road 9/14/19 9/15/19 2pm- Avenue 12am Lisa Cherbuliez 17 Lindbergh Lindbergh Ave. 9/14/19 9/15/19 5pm- Avenue between Paul Revere 9pm and Tower Avenue Mia Rizzo 64 Pinewood Rd.Pinewood Rd. 9/21/19 9/22/19 3pm- 9pm Andrew Allen 955 Webster St. 900 block 9/21/19 9/28/19 12pm- Webster St. 3pm between Dedham Ave & Howland Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-07-23 for Glen Gary Road, Parking Prohibited, West side from West Street to Castle Place. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #R19-07-23 for Glover Road and Louart Drive, Do Not Enter, Eastbound from Central Avenue, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM on school days only. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“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 Pancho's Taqueria Needham, LLC d/b/a Pancho's Taqueria, Carlos Chavira, Manager, and to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for approval; (B) The Select Board approve the application for a Common Victualler License; and (C) The Select Board determines that the premises are not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of the Roman Cantholic Archdiocese of Boston, First Parish in Needham, First Church of Christ or the First Baptist Church. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board deny a petition from Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to install a wireless small cell antenna and supporting equipment on Verizon Site Name Needham SC02, Utility Pole Number 16/16 at 228 Brookline Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to deny a petition from Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to install a wireless small cell antenna and supporting equipment on Verizon Site Name Needham SC02, Utility Pole Number 16/16 at 228 Brookline Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)

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