MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 8, 2020
14 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
Public Hearing: Eversource Energy Grant of Location - Linden Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Linden Street
The Select Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Linden Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 29 Linden Street, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Linden Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 29 Linden Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Change of Manager - Bertucci's Restaurant
Waive Section 6.4 of the Select Board's Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic beverages for Mr. Sprague and approve and sign the application for a Change in Manager to Stephen Sprague for...
The Select Board waive Section 6.4 of the Select Board's Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic beverages for Mr. Sprague and approve and sign the application for a Change in Manager to Stephen Sprague for Bertucci's Restaurant Corp., 1257 Highland Avenue, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board waive Section 6.4 of the Select Board's Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic beverages for Mr. Sprague and approve and sign the application for a Change in Manager to Stephen Sprague for Bertucci's Restaurant Corp., 1257 Highland Avenue, Needham 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)
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. Approve Select Board Minutes from July 23, 2020, August 6, 2020, August 18, 2020, and August 21, 2020. 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from Needham Public Library and $200 from Ashly Scheufele. 3. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1295. 4. Accept a $20 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services' Volunteers Around Needham Program from the Coppinger family. 5. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of May 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020: The Needham Garden Club donated $35.00 to purchase a book on native plants in memory of Marjorie Ounanian; Si Si Goneconto and friends made face coverings for the library staff (priceless); Ann MacFate donated $250.00 in memory of Irene MacFate; Kristen Toohill made a $100.00 donation for the purchase of audiobooks on race; The following people made donations to the library in memory of David C. Yoke: Odette Howard--$20.00, Deborah W. Coogan--$50.00, Eleanor & Joseph Morrison--$25.00, Sheila Goldstein--$20.00, and Anne Madaus-- $50.00; Patricia Menno-Coveney and Stephen Menno made a $75.00 donation to the library in honor of Tom Harkins 75th birthday; Monica Main sent the library a copy of her new book, The Lost Secret: Unlocking the Hidden Chapters of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow R
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. Approve Select Board Minutes from July 23, 2020, August 6, 2020, August 18, 2020, and August 21, 2020. 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from Needham Public Library and $200 from Ashly Scheufele. 3. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1295. 4. Accept a $20 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services' Volunteers Around Needham Program from the Coppinger family. 5. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of May 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020: The Needham Garden Club donated $35.00 to purchase a book on native plants in memory of Marjorie Ounanian; Si Si Goneconto and friends made face coverings for the library staff (priceless); Ann MacFate donated $250.00 in memory of Irene MacFate; Kristen Toohill made a $100.00 donation for the purchase of audiobooks on race; The following people made donations to the library in memory of David C. Yoke: Odette Howard--$20.00, Deborah W. Coogan--$50.00, Eleanor & Joseph Morrison--$25.00, Sheila Goldstein--$20.00, and Anne Madaus-- $50.00; Patricia Menno-Coveney and Stephen Menno made a $75.00 donation to the library in honor of Tom Harkins 75th birthday; Monica Main sent the library a copy of her new book, The Lost Secret: Unlocking the Hidden Chapters of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich. ($22.95); The Friends of the Needham Public Library made a $500 donation in honor of Greg Shesko; Mass Audubon sent the library a copy of Barry Van Dusen's new book, Finding Sanctuary: An Artist Explores the Nature of Mass Audubon. ($35.00); Barnes and Noble gave the library a copy of John Shallman's new book, Return from Siberia. ($24.99); Lois and Bill Bacon donated $200.00 in support of the Diversity Series at the library; and Keith and Lynn McClelland donated a copy of Ginger Bolton's new book, Boston Scream Murder ($15.95). Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Approve the charge and composition of the Needham Unites Against Racism Working Group contained in the recommendation dated September 8, 2020
The Select Board approve the charge and composition of the Needham Unites Against Racism Working Group contained in the recommendation dated September 8, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board approve the charge and composition of the Needham Unites Against Racism Working Group contained in the recommendation dated September 8, 2020. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)
Approve insertion of article text into the fall 2020 Special Town Meeting Warrant, Citizen's Petition - Racism Happens Here provided by the petitioner after gathering and submitting more than the...
The Select Board vote to approve insertion of article text into the fall 2020 Special Town Meeting Warrant, Citizen's Petition - Racism Happens Here provided by the petitioner after gathering and submitting more than the required 300 resident signatures to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve insertion of article text into the fall 2020 Special Town Meeting Warrant, Citizen's Petition - Racism Happens Here provided by the petitioner after gathering and submitting more than the required 300 resident signatures to the Town Manager. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)
Close the warrant for the October 4, 2020 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and/or Bond Counsel
The Select Board vote to close the warrant for the October 4, 2020 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and/or Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to close the warrant for the October 4, 2020 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and/or Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 2 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 2 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 2 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support Article 4 - Appropriate for Billing and Collection Software in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 4 - Appropriate for Billing and Collection Software in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 4 - Appropriate for Billing and Collection Software in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Cooley)
Support Article 5 - Appropriate for Transportation Improvement Fees in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 5 - Appropriate for Transportation Improvement Fees in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 5 - Appropriate for Transportation Improvement Fees in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 6 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Avery Square Overlay District in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 6 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Avery Square Overlay District in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 6 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Avery Square Overlay District in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 7 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Avery Square Overlay District In the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 7 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Avery Square Overlay District In the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 7 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Avery Square Overlay District In the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 8 - Appropriate for Walker Lane Sewer in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 8 - Appropriate for Walker Lane Sewer in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 8 - Appropriate for Walker Lane Sewer in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 9 - Rescind Debt Authorization in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 9 - Rescind Debt Authorization in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 9 - Rescind Debt Authorization in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
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