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April 28, 2020
8 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
Certificate of Appreciation - Greg Shesko
A Certificate of Appreciation be awarded to Greg Shesko in recognition of over a quarter century of service as a Needham Library Board Trustee and for serving two terms on the Massachusetts Board...
A Certificate of Appreciation be awarded to Greg Shesko in recognition of over a quarter century of service as a Needham Library Board Trustee and for serving two terms on the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The Town thanks you for being instrumental in the creation of the present library and helping to gain state funding of millions of dollars towards the major renovation of the library. Congratulations!
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that a Certificate of Appreciation be awarded to Greg Shesko in recognition of over a quarter century of service as a Needham Library Board Trustee and for serving two terms on the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The Town thanks you for being instrumental in the creation of the present library and helping to gain state funding of millions of dollars towards the major renovation of the library. Congratulations! Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, 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. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth program from Kathleen Fitzpatrick. 2. Approve Open Session meeting minutes of April 3 and April 14, 2020. 3. Accept $5,000 gift from Children's Hospital for the purpose of funding a Parking and Trip Generation Evaluation for Children's Hospital, Founder's Park. 4. Accept a $7,100.02 donation made to Needham Youth and Family Services from The High Rock MetroWest Church. These funds were raised by the Jog For Joy 5K held back in December 2019 in support of its Youth Mental Health First Aid Training courses. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Health Division's Covid- 19 Fund: $26 from Evelyn Poness; and $100 from Mary Hensley.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian 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. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth program from Kathleen Fitzpatrick. 2. Approve Open Session meeting minutes of April 3 and April 14, 2020. 3. Accept $5,000 gift from Children's Hospital for the purpose of funding a Parking and Trip Generation Evaluation for Children's Hospital, Founder's Park. 4. Accept a $7,100.02 donation made to Needham Youth and Family Services from The High Rock MetroWest Church. These funds were raised by the Jog For Joy 5K held back in December 2019 in support of its Youth Mental Health First Aid Training courses. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Health Division's Covid- 19 Fund: $26 from Evelyn Poness; and $100 from Mary Hensley. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Change the date for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting to June 8, 2020 in accordance with M.G.L. c. 39 s. 9
The Select Board vote to change the date for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting to June 8, 2020 in accordance with M.G.L. c. 39 s. 9.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to change the date for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting to June 8, 2020 in accordance with M.G.L. c. 39 s. 9. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Change the sum for Article 7 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program to $50,000 from $25,000
The Select Board vote to change the sum for Article 7 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program to $50,000 from $25,000.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to change the sum for Article 7 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program to $50,000 from $25,000. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support state legislation allowing communities the option of remote participation for the 2020 Town Meeting
The Select Board vote to support state legislation allowing communities the option of remote participation for the 2020 Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support state legislation allowing communities the option of remote participation for the 2020 Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)
Change the date for the spring Special Town Meeting from June 15, 2020 to June 8, 2020 at 8 p.m
The Select Board vote to change the date for the spring Special Town Meeting from June 15, 2020 to June 8, 2020 at 8 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to change the date for the spring Special Town Meeting from June 15, 2020 to June 8, 2020 at 8 p.m. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Cooley)
Approve and sign the May 26, 2020 election warrant
The Select Board vote to approve and sign the May 26, 2020 election warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the May 26, 2020 election warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
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