MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 26, 2019
7 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
Certificate of Appreciation: Dimos Papagelis "Jimmy the Tailor"
In recognition of the outstanding contribution that your business has made to the Town of Needham over the last 35+ years and Massachusetts' economic well-being
In recognition of the outstanding contribution that your business has made to the Town of Needham over the last 35+ years and Massachusetts' economic well-being. Congratulations!
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel in recognition of the outstanding contribution that your business has made to the Town of Needham over the last 35+ years and Massachusetts' economic well-being. Congratulations! 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 designation of Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick to serve as the Town's representative to the West Suburban Veterans District Board in accordance with M.G.L. c. 115 Section 11. 2. Approve a One Day Wines & Malt Beverages Special License for Michael Seidman, of Temple Beth Shalom, to host a Scholar in Residence Dinner on December 7, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Masonic Lodge Hall, 1101 Highland Avenue, Needham. 3. Approve open session minutes of October 16, 2019, October 28, 2019 and November 12, 2019. 4. Accept a $150 donation made to the Needham Public Health Division's Gift of Warmth Program from Shahin Soli Sagafi. 5. Accept a $1,000 donation made to the Needham Public Health Division's Traveling Meals Program from Darshana & Sandeep Thakore. 6. Accept a donation of 100 fleece blankets for the Town's shelter supply made to Needham Fire Department's Emergency Management from the Needham Rotary Club. 7. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $500 from Green Needham Foundation Corporation and $100 from Needham Lights Committee. 8. Grant permission for the Rockland Trust Bank to pay for the downtown parking meters on Chapel St., Highland Street (Great Plain Avenue to May Street), Great Plain Avenue (Chapel Street to Warren Street)
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli 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 designation of Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick to serve as the Town's representative to the West Suburban Veterans District Board in accordance with M.G.L. c. 115 Section 11. 2. Approve a One Day Wines & Malt Beverages Special License for Michael Seidman, of Temple Beth Shalom, to host a Scholar in Residence Dinner on December 7, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Masonic Lodge Hall, 1101 Highland Avenue, Needham. 3. Approve open session minutes of October 16, 2019, October 28, 2019 and November 12, 2019. 4. Accept a $150 donation made to the Needham Public Health Division's Gift of Warmth Program from Shahin Soli Sagafi. 5. Accept a $1,000 donation made to the Needham Public Health Division's Traveling Meals Program from Darshana & Sandeep Thakore. 6. Accept a donation of 100 fleece blankets for the Town's shelter supply made to Needham Fire Department's Emergency Management from the Needham Rotary Club. 7. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $500 from Green Needham Foundation Corporation and $100 from Needham Lights Committee. 8. Grant permission for the Rockland Trust Bank to pay for the downtown parking meters on Chapel St., Highland Street (Great Plain Avenue to May Street), Great Plain Avenue (Chapel Street to Warren Street) on Thursday, December 12 and Thursday, December 19. The amount valued for each day is $447.50. This will allow for free metered parking on these days. Rockland Trust Bank has a new location just opening up at 1450 Highland Avenue. 9. Support Youth Services' "Needham Unplugged" for the month of March 2020 including its annual no-meeting night/no-homework/no-sports night which will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Public Hearings: Eversource Grant of Locations
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approxiately 10 feet of conduit in Yale Road
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approxiately 10 feet of conduit in Yale Road. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 132 Evelyn Road, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approxiately 10 feet of conduit in Yale Road. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 132 Evelyn Road, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 13.1 feet of conduit in Garden Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 13.1 feet of conduit in Garden Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to an electric vehicle charging station.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 13.1 feet of conduit in Garden Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to an electric vehicle charging station. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Application for a License to Store Fuel Aboveground at 350 Cedar
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Entravision Communication Corporation to install a 400Kw backup power generator with associated 2,000-gallon diesel tank located on a...
The Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Entravision Communication Corporation to install a 400Kw backup power generator with associated 2,000-gallon diesel tank located on a concrete slab at 350 Cedar Street, Needham, MA 02494.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Entravision Communication Corporation to install a 400Kw backup power generator with associated 2,000-gallon diesel tank located on a concrete slab at 350 Cedar Street, Needham, MA 02494. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Borrelli)
Change of Manager: Needham Cabot Concessions LLC d/b/a Sheraton Needham
Approve and sign an application for a Change in Manager to Manish Bhatia for Needham Cabot Concessions LLC operating in the Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot Street, Needham and to forward this...
The Select Board approve and sign an application for a Change in Manager to Manish Bhatia for Needham Cabot Concessions LLC operating in the Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot Street, 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 Manish Bhatia for Needham Cabot Concessions LLC operating in the Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot Street, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
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