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Needham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

October 13, 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

Call to Order

Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Country Way

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Country Way. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 7 Country Way, Needham.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Country Way. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 7 Country Way, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 12 feet of conduit in Stockdale Road

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 12 feet of conduit in Stockdale Road. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 31 Stockdale Road, Needham.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 12 feet of conduit in Stockdale Road. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 31 Stockdale Road, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appointments and Consent Agenda

Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept a $2,500 donation made to the Needham Heath Division's SPAN program from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Campus. 2. Sign the State Election Warrant scheduled for November 3, 2020. 3. Approve open session meeting minutes of September 8, 2020, September 22, 2020, September 29, 2020, and October 4, 2020. 4. Accept a donation of 100 Eclipse Injection Needles made to the Needham Health Department's Flu Clinic program from the Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept a $2,500 donation made to the Needham Heath Division's SPAN program from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Campus. 2. Sign the State Election Warrant scheduled for November 3, 2020. 3. Approve open session meeting minutes of September 8, 2020, September 22, 2020, September 29, 2020, and October 4, 2020. 4. Accept a donation of 100 Eclipse Injection Needles made to the Needham Health Department's Flu Clinic program from the Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Public Hearing: Small Cell Wireless Facility Policy

Close Public Hearing: Small Cell Wireless Facility Policy, subject to the record being held open for 7 days for additional written public input, comment, or recommendation from Town Counsel or the...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to close Public Hearing: Small Cell Wireless Facility Policy, subject to the record being held open for 7 days for additional written public input, comment, or recommendation from Town Counsel or the Town Manager.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to close Public Hearing: Small Cell Wireless Facility Policy, subject to the record being held open for 7 days for additional written public input, comment, or recommendation from Town Counsel or the Town Manager. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

KENO Hearings

Object to the issuance of a KENO license to 7-Eleven 36044 located at 173 Chestnut Street and to authorize the Town Manager to submit the objection to the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to object to the issuance of a KENO license to 7-Eleven 36044 located at 173 Chestnut Street and to authorize the Town Manager to submit the objection to the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to object to the issuance of a KENO license to 7-Eleven 36044 located at 173 Chestnut Street and to authorize the Town Manager to submit the objection to the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Object to the issuance of a KENO license for the 7-Eleven 32485 located at 845 Highland Avenue and to authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter stating the Select Board's objection to the...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to object to the issuance of a KENO license for the 7-Eleven 32485 located at 845 Highland Avenue and to authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter stating the Select Board's objection to the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to object to the issuance of a KENO license for the 7-Eleven 32485 located at 845 Highland Avenue and to authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter stating the Select Board's objection to the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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