MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 24, 2020
11 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
COVID-19 Action Update
Allow residents without an RTS sticker the ability to dispose of trash in yellow bags during the State of Emergency
The Select Board vote to allow residents without an RTS sticker the ability to dispose of trash in yellow bags during the State of Emergency.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to allow residents without an RTS sticker the ability to dispose of trash in yellow bags during the State of Emergency. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Public Hearing: Verizon Grant of Location - Noyes Street
Approve and sign a petition from Verizon New England Inc. and Eversource Energy to place one (1) JO pole, P.6, on the easterly side of Noyes Street at a point approximately 98' southeasterly form...
The Select Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Verizon New England Inc. and Eversource Energy to place one (1) JO pole, P.6, on the easterly side of Noyes Street at a point approximately 98' southeasterly form existing pole, P.5. This work is necessary for a new service.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Verizon New England Inc. and Eversource Energy to place one (1) JO pole, P.6, on the easterly side of Noyes Street at a point approximately 98' southeasterly form existing pole, P.5. This work is necessary for a new service. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Open and Continue Public Hearing: Change of Ownership, Beneficial Interest &
Continue this public hearing to its April 15, 2020 meeting
The Select Board vote to continue this public hearing to its April 15, 2020 meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to continue this public hearing to its April 15, 2020 meeting. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Babson College Scholarships
Award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: Orin Chulita, Emma Capone, Constantino Silas, and Maria Colon Figueroa
The Select Board vote to award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: Orin Chulita, Emma Capone, Constantino Silas, and Maria Colon Figueroa.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: Orin Chulita, Emma Capone, Constantino Silas, and Maria Colon Figueroa. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (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 Solid Waste & Disposal Recycling Advisory Committee Wells Blanchard (term expires 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1. Accept $100 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth Program from Shahin Sagafi, resident of Maryland. 2.* Water and Sewer Abatement #1289.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS Solid Waste & Disposal Recycling Advisory Committee Wells Blanchard (term expires 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1. Accept $100 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth Program from Shahin Sagafi, resident of Maryland. 2.* Water and Sewer Abatement #1289. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Open and Continue Public Hearing: Community Stormwater Mitigation
Open and continue the Public Hearing for the Community Stormwater Mitigation Assessment to April 15, 2020
The Select Board vote to open and continue the Public Hearing for the Community Stormwater Mitigation Assessment to April 15, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to open and continue the Public Hearing for the Community Stormwater Mitigation Assessment to April 15, 2020. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Approve the appointment of Katie King as Assistant Town Manager/Director of Operations effective June 1, 2020, in accordance with Section 20 (c) of the Town Charter
The Select Board vote to approve the appointment of Katie King as Assistant Town Manager/Director of Operations effective June 1, 2020, in accordance with Section 20 (c) of the Town Charter.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to approve the appointment of Katie King as Assistant Town Manager/Director of Operations effective June 1, 2020, in accordance with Section 20 (c) of the Town Charter. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Open the warrant for the May 11, 2020 Special Town Meeting
The Select Board vote to open the warrant for the May 11, 2020 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to open the warrant for the May 11, 2020 Special Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign the Memoranda of Agreement between the Town of Needham and the Needham Police Union and the Needham Police Superior Officers Association
The Board approve and sign the Memoranda of Agreement between the Town of Needham and the Needham Police Union and the Needham Police Superior Officers Association.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board approve and sign the Memoranda of Agreement between the Town of Needham and the Needham Police Union and the Needham Police Superior Officers Association. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Endorse the Complete Streets Funding Program Project Prioritization Plan for submission to MassDOT
The Select Board vote to endorse the Complete Streets Funding Program Project Prioritization Plan for submission to MassDOT.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to endorse the Complete Streets Funding Program Project Prioritization Plan for submission to MassDOT. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, March 24, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
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