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May 20, 2020
7 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
Economic Development Opportunities
Authorize the consumption of alcohols defined by M.G.L. Ch. 138 S. 1 that has been sold in association with takeout service and food pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, Section 13 and the...
The Select Board vote to authorize the consumption of alcohols defined by M.G.L. Ch. 138 S. 1 that has been sold in association with takeout service and food pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, Section 13 and the Town Common, Needham Heights Common, Avery Square, and Eaton Plaza under provisions of 3.1.9 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to authorize the consumption of alcohols defined by M.G.L. Ch. 138 S. 1 that has been sold in association with takeout service and food pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, Section 13 and the Town Common, Needham Heights Common, Avery Square, and Eaton Plaza under provisions of 3.1.9 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
2020 Town Meeting
Set the location and time of the Annual Town Meeting to 5 p.m. on June 8, 2020 at Memorial Park, and the time and location of the Special Town Meeting to 5:30 p.m. on June 8, 2020 at Memorial...
The Select Board vote to set the location and time of the Annual Town Meeting to 5 p.m. on June 8, 2020 at Memorial Park, and the time and location of the Special Town Meeting to 5:30 p.m. on June 8, 2020 at Memorial Park; and further, that the rain dates be June 10, 2020 or June 11, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to set the location and time of the Annual Town Meeting to 5 p.m. on June 8, 2020 at Memorial Park, and the time and location of the Special Town Meeting to 5:30 p.m. on June 8, 2020 at Memorial Park; and further, that the rain dates be June 10, 2020 or June 11, 2020. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Reinstate and reinsert Article 10 - Appropriate for Planning Consulting Assistance into the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, notwithstanding the Board's prior vote to withdraw Article 10
The Select Board vote to reinstate and reinsert Article 10 - Appropriate for Planning Consulting Assistance into the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, notwithstanding the Board's prior vote to withdraw Article 10.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to reinstate and reinsert Article 10 - Appropriate for Planning Consulting Assistance into the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, notwithstanding the Board's prior vote to withdraw Article 10. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Bulian)
Withdraw Article 12 - Appropriate for Public Health Consulting Assistance from the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 12 - Appropriate for Public Health Consulting Assistance from the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 12 - Appropriate for Public Health Consulting Assistance from the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)
Include Article 20 Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to General Residence B Zoning District and Article 31 - Citizen's Petition - Storage of Receptacles Used for Household Waste...
The Select Board vote to include Article 20 Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to General Residence B Zoning District and Article 31 - Citizen's Petition - Storage of Receptacles Used for Household Waste Disposal Pickup at Residential Properties by Commercial Vendors in the 2020 fall Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to include Article 20 Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to General Residence B Zoning District and Article 31 - Citizen's Petition - Storage of Receptacles Used for Household Waste Disposal Pickup at Residential Properties by Commercial Vendors in the 2020 fall Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Recommend adoption of Article 19 - Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Pediatric Medical Facility in the New England Business Center District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, subject to...
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 19 - Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Pediatric Medical Facility in the New England Business Center District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, subject to modification from the Finance Committee, Planning Board, and Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 19 - Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Pediatric Medical Facility in the New England Business Center District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, subject to modification from the Finance Committee, Planning Board, and Town Manager. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Special Select Board meeting of Wednesday, May 20, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Special Select Board meeting of Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Special Select Board meeting of Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
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