MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
April 14, 2020
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board
Nominate Maurice P. Handel to serve as Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board
The Select Board vote to nominate Maurice P. Handel to serve as Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to nominate Maurice P. Handel to serve as Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)
Nominate Matthew D. Borrelli to serve as Vice-Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board
The Select Board vote to nominate Matthew D. Borrelli to serve as Vice-Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to nominate Matthew D. Borrelli to serve as Vice-Chair of the Town of Needham Select Board. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Matthews)
Nominate Marianne B. Cooley to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Town of Needham Select Board
The Select Board vote to nominate Marianne B. Cooley to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Town of Needham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to nominate Marianne B. Cooley to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Town of Needham Select Board. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Matthews)
Approve the Select Board's regular meeting schedule for the year as printed, subject to changes as necessary during the course of the year
The Select Board vote to approve the Select Board's regular meeting schedule for the year as printed, subject to changes as necessary during the course of the year. April 28, 2020 August 18, 2020 November 24, 2020 February 23, 2021 May 12, 2020 September 8, 2020 December 8, 2020 March 9, 2021 May 26, 2020 September 22, 2020 December 22, 2020 March 23, 2021 June 9, 2020 October 13, 2020 January 12, 2021 April 14, 2021* June 23, 2020 October 27, 2020 January 26, 2021 April 27, 2021 July 21, 2020 November 10, 2020 February 9, 2021 *Wednesday
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to approve the Select Board's regular meeting schedule for the year as printed, subject to changes as necessary during the course of the year. April 28, 2020 August 18, 2020 November 24, 2020 February 23, 2021 May 12, 2020 September 8, 2020 December 8, 2020 March 9, 2021 May 26, 2020 September 22, 2020 December 22, 2020 March 23, 2021 June 9, 2020 October 13, 2020 January 12, 2021 April 14, 2021* June 23, 2020 October 27, 2020 January 26, 2021 April 27, 2021 July 21, 2020 November 10, 2020 February 9, 2021 *Wednesday Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board
The Select Board vote to appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board
The Select Board vote to appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Town of Needham Select Board. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Cooley)
Public Hearings- Eversource Energy Grant of Locations
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install 37 feet of conduit in John Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install 37 feet of conduit in John Street. This work is necessary to provide electric service to 37 John Street, Needham, MA.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install 37 feet of conduit in John Street. This work is necessary to provide electric service to 37 John Street, Needham, MA. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install 35 feet of conduit in Edgewater Drive
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install 35 feet of conduit in Edgewater Drive. This work is necessary to provide electric service to 141 Edgewater Drive, Needham, MA.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install 35 feet of conduit in Edgewater Drive. This work is necessary to provide electric service to 141 Edgewater Drive, Needham, MA. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install 11 feet of conduit in Edgewater Drive
The Select board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install 11 feet of conduit in Edgewater Drive. This work is necessary to provide electric service to 189 Edgewater Drive, Needham, MA.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install 11 feet of conduit in Edgewater Drive. This work is necessary to provide electric service to 189 Edgewater Drive, Needham, MA. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Open & Continue Hearing: Spiga Restaurant - Change of Ownership, Manager
Continue the Spiga Restaurant Change of Ownership, Manager and Beneficial Interest Public Hearing to May 12, 2020
The Board vote to continue the Spiga Restaurant Change of Ownership, Manager and Beneficial Interest Public Hearing to May 12, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to continue the Spiga Restaurant Change of Ownership, Manager and Beneficial Interest Public Hearing to May 12, 2020. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Open & Continue Hearing: Stormwater Mitigation Assessment
Continue the Stormwater Mitigation Assessment Public Hearing to May 12, 2020
The Board vote to continue the Stormwater Mitigation Assessment Public Hearing to May 12, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to continue the Stormwater Mitigation Assessment Public Hearing to May 12, 2020. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Close the warrant for the June 15, 2020 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel
The Board vote to close the warrant for the June 15, 2020 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to close the warrant for the June 15, 2020 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday April 14, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday April 14, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday April 14, 2020. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
From the Needham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Archive Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Needham, “Needham Select Board, April 2026–April 2027” member sheet.
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