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August 6, 2020
4 recorded votes, 1 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
Change Polling Locations for Precincts E & H
Change the polling location for precincts E & H from the Public Services Administration Building to the Needham Golf Club, 49 Green Street for the September 1, 2020 and November 3, 2020 elections
The Select Board vote to change the polling location for precincts E & H from the Public Services Administration Building to the Needham Golf Club, 49 Green Street for the September 1, 2020 and November 3, 2020 elections.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Handel, MatthewsNo: Bulian
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to change the polling location for precincts E & H from the Public Services Administration Building to the Needham Golf Club, 49 Green Street for the September 1, 2020 and November 3, 2020 elections. Second: Mr. Matthews. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote. Mr. Bulian voted nay..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Matthews)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. Appointments: No Appointments were made at this meeting. Consent Agenda: 1. Approve State Primary Warrant - September 1, 2020. 2. Approve the hours for in-person early voting for the September 1, 2020 primary in the Select Board Chambers, Needham Town Hall on: Saturday & Sunday, August 22 & 23, 2020: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, August 24 - 27, 2020: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2020: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 3. Designate the Town Manager to implement emergency mandatory non-essential outdoor water use restrictions in accordance with Section 2.2.5.5.2 of the General By- laws. 4. Sign Proclamation declaring August 7, 2020 as Purple Heart Day in Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. Appointments: No Appointments were made at this meeting. Consent Agenda: 1. Approve State Primary Warrant - September 1, 2020. 2. Approve the hours for in-person early voting for the September 1, 2020 primary in the Select Board Chambers, Needham Town Hall on: Saturday & Sunday, August 22 & 23, 2020: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, August 24 - 27, 2020: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2020: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 3. Designate the Town Manager to implement emergency mandatory non-essential outdoor water use restrictions in accordance with Section 2.2.5.5.2 of the General By- laws. 4. Sign Proclamation declaring August 7, 2020 as Purple Heart Day in Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Change Date for Special Town Meeting
Change the date of the Special Town Meeting previously called for Monday, October 5, 2020 to Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. to be...
The Select Board vote to change the date of the Special Town Meeting previously called for Monday, October 5, 2020 to Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. to be held at the Memorial Park Parking Lot, subject to final approval of the Memorial Park Trustees.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to change the date of the Special Town Meeting previously called for Monday, October 5, 2020 to Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. to be held at the Memorial Park Parking Lot, subject to final approval of the Memorial Park Trustees. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Thursday, August 6, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Thursday, August 6, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Thursday, August 6, 2020. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Bulian)
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