October 16, 2019

“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8.1 feet of conduit in Nevada Road. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 44 Nevada Road, Needham. 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 9 feet of conduit in Greendale Avenue. This work is necessary to relocate the existing overhead electric service to underground electric service for 10 Old Greendale Avenue (formerly known at 818 Greendale Avenue). 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 Verizon New England, Inc., and Eversource Energy to place one (1) JO pole, P. 5A, on the westerly side of Briarwood Circle to a point approximately 82' southerly from existing pole, P.5, located on the westerly side of Briarwood Circle. This work is necessary to support the existing pole line. 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 the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund Marcus Hughes (term expires 6/30/2022) 2. Traffic Management Advisory Committee Lieutenant John McGrath (term expires 6/30/2020) 3. Historical Commission Dylan Attia (term expires 6/30/2022) 4. Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund Dylan Attia (term expires 6/30/2022) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Aging Services Donation Account: $100 from Calvin & Janyce Lee, of Needham; and $45 from Antonio & Mary Louise Manzon, of Needham. 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Division's Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN): $500 from Dedham Savings Bank; and $150 from Louise Condon Realty. 3. Approve revised Select Board Policy BOS-LIC-001 Carry-In Alcoholic Beverages Regulations for Common Victualler's Licenses which, although rescinded, contains language for the one grandfathered establishment that would require staff training regulations similar to those required of Section 12 licensees. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $250 from Needham Bank and $1218.80 from Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 5. Approve a Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages License for Chris Brinkhaus, of St. Sebastian's School to host its Alumni Dinner on October 24, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held in Ward Hall at St. Sebastian's School, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham. 6. Approve a 20B Exemption for Matthew Gnieski who is an employee at the Needham High School as a Graphic Design Intern to engage in work with the Park and Recreation Department as an Activity Instructor for the Ice Skating Program. 7. Accept a donation of LEGOS (estimated value of $350) made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission from Susan Tanner, a Needham resident. The LEGOS will be used at Park and Recreation Programs. 8. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission for the Children's Theatre and Arts in the Parks Summer Series: $31 on-site donations for Children's Theatre; $444 on-site donations for Arts in the Parks. 9. Approve minutes of July 2, 2019 Joint meeting with the Planning Board. 10. Approve open session minutes of September 24, 2019 and October 1, 2019. 11. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1282 12. Grant approval for the Newton Needham Regional Chamber to conduct the Blue Tree Lighting on the Town Common on Saturday, December 7, 2019. 13. Approve request from Trustees of Memorial Park to bring the Wall That Heals to Needham for the period of either 6/18/2020 through 6/21/2020 or 6/25/2020 through 6/28/2020. 14. Approve Certificate of Appreciation for Ely Kaplansky who has been nominated for The Immigrant Learning Center's eight annual 2019 Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Award in the category of Business Growth. 15. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Alison Premo 354 Brookline St Brookline St 10/26/19 N/A 4pm- (previously approved, date changed) 5pm Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to withdraw Article 1 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement Fire Union in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support Article 7 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Accessory Dwelling Unit in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to submit an absentee ballot for the City of Framingham for the MPO election on November 6, 2019. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board authorize the chair to send a letter on behalf of the Board to the other communities that have reached a Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) percentage of ten percent or higher and include the joint letter of the Select Board and Planning Board dated October 3, 2019. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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