June 9, 2020

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to approve Spiga's application for a change of Officers, Ownership Interest, and Change of Manager to Marisa Iocco for its restaurant located at 18 Highland Circle and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

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“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 $60 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals program from Douglas and Susan Carpenter. 2. Approve placement of "June is Pride Month in Needham" signs on Town Hall property for a period of two weeks. 3. Approve minutes of May 20, 2020 and May 27, 2020. 4. Approve a fee waiver for tents on commercial properties of $200 in support of assisting the economic recovery of area restaurants. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to appoint Matthew Toolan to the Park and Recreation Commission for the final year of Mr. DiCicco's term, which ends in 2021. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to authorize the alteration of premises of Ray's New Garden, 40 Chestnut Place, Needham to include a portion of the parking lot as shown on attached drawings. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to name the community room of the new Public Safety Complex in honor of police officers Francis Oliver Haddock and Forbes Alexander McLeod, who lost their lives in service to the Town of Needham. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

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“Motion by Ms. Cooley that consistent with Governor Baker's Declaration of Emergency and to provide timely response to businesses re-opening in the Town of Needham under occupancy and other operational limitations, the Select Board hereby authorizes the Town Manager to grant all local approvals necessary to allow existing local businesses to utilize outdoor seating in parking lots, on-street parking spaces, sidewalks, landscaped yard areas or other appropriate locations to provide more space to serve patrons. This delegation of authority will remain in effect until November 1, 2020 or until the Declaration of Emergency is rescinded, whichever is sooner. Applications for modifications to existing permits and licenses to allow for outdoor seating in response to COVID, including but not limited to right of way occupations, alcohol licenses, common victualers licensing, entertainment licenses, and zoning permits, will be reviewed by Town staff and may be approved by the Town Manager. Approvals shall be temporary and consistent with the terms of the Declaration of Emergency and the Orders issued in response thereto. In accordance with current Emergency Orders issued by the Governor and the ABCC, and notwithstanding any statutory authorization to the contrary, strict adherence to local bylaws may be altered or waived administratively as part of this process on a temporary basis. Approvals of outdoor seating areas and other permitted uses of the public spaces may be subject to terms and conditions and shall be subject to change or revocation at the Town's sole discretion. Operators may be required to work with the Town and nearby businesses to accommodate the greatest number of operators as possible within limited available outdoor spaces. Periodic reports from the Town Manager to the Select Board will be given on these applications, and a detailed record of all approved modifications will be maintained on the Town website: www.needhamma.gov. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Borrelli)

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