November 10, 2020

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the meeting be continued to Tuesday, November 24, 2020, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the meeting in this format. 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 of the Town of Needham do hereby recognize Wednesday, November 11, 2020 as Veterans' Day and asks the citizens of the Town to join in appropriate observance of those who have served, preserving the principles of justice, freedom and democracy. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)

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“Motion Mr. Bulian by that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from CrownCastle LLC., to install a manhole over the existing conduit and then place approximately 75' of micro conduit from the manhole to the building at 300 First Avenue, Needham. 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 Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS20-11-10 requiring that Mason Road southbound be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Great Plain Avenue. 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 Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS20-11-10 requiring that Bradford Street southbound be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Dedham Avenue. 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 $180 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Gift of Warmth Program from First Baptist Church in Needham. 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from Josephine Li-McLeod and $50 from Maureen Callahan. 3. Ratify the vote in the 2020 MPO election for the Town of Brookline for the At- Large Town seat, the City of Everett for the At-Large City seat, the City of Beverly for the North Shore Task Force sub-region seat, and the Town of Medway for the South West Advisory Planning Committee sub-region seat. 4. Approve open session minutes of October 13, 2020 and October 27, 2020, and executive session minutes of July 23, 2020, October 27, 2020 and November 3, 2020. 5. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1298. 6. In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt a compensation plan for Schedule K for fiscal year 2021 that includes a 3% increase. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian that consistent with Governor Bakers' Declaration of Emergency and to provide a timely response to businesses seeking to remain open in the Town of Needham under occupancy and other operational limitations, the Select Board hereby extends the authorization granted to the Town Manager by its votes of June 9, 2020 and September 2020 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 from December 1, 2020 until sixty days after the Declaration of Emergency is rescinded by the Governor, such authorization to remain subject to all the terms and conditions stated in the Board's original vote. 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 voted to approve the inclusion of the "One World Together" banner into the Symbols of Pride Banner Program. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote.” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

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