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March 23, 2021
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes say "In addition to the Select Board, ... were in attendance" without naming the members; all five members are shown as present.
Present: Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Move to Executive Session - Exception 6: Acquisition of Real Property
Enter into Executive Session
The Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Babson College Scholarships
Award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: Student Status Caponi, Emma Rising senior Colon Figueroa, Maria Rising junior Evans, James Started evening MBA program...
The Select Board vote to award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: Student Status Caponi, Emma Rising senior Colon Figueroa, Maria Rising junior Evans, James Started evening MBA program September 2020 London, Henry Transfer student, started September 2020 Miloshi, Albina UG admit for September 2021 via Early Action Tsitsas, Constantinos Rising sophomore
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: Student Status Caponi, Emma Rising senior Colon Figueroa, Maria Rising junior Evans, James Started evening MBA program September 2020 London, Henry Transfer student, started September 2020 Miloshi, Albina UG admit for September 2021 via Early Action Tsitsas, Constantinos Rising sophomore Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Bulian)
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 *=Backup attached 1.* Approve and Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election Tuesday April 13, 2021 for the board. 2.* Approve open session minutes from March 9, 2021 Select Board meeting. 3. Accept the following donation made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maintenance Donation Fund: $100 from the Needham History Center & Museum.
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 *=Backup attached 1.* Approve and Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election Tuesday April 13, 2021 for the board. 2.* Approve open session minutes from March 9, 2021 Select Board meeting. 3. Accept the following donation made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maintenance Donation Fund: $100 from the Needham History Center & Museum. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: New Retail All Alcohol License for Gordon's Fine Wines (to be
Continue Public Hearing: New Retail All Alcohol License for Gordon's Fine Wines to its meeting of April 27, 2021
The Select Board vote to continue Public Hearing: New Retail All Alcohol License for Gordon's Fine Wines to its meeting of April 27, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to continue Public Hearing: New Retail All Alcohol License for Gordon's Fine Wines to its meeting of April 27, 2021. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Continuation Underground Fuel Public Hearings
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Kerivan-Lane to install a 1,000-gallon underground fuel tank on the property located at 40 Windsor Road, Needham, MA 02492
The Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Kerivan-Lane to install a 1,000-gallon underground fuel tank on the property located at 40 Windsor Road, Needham, MA 02492.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Kerivan-Lane to install a 1,000-gallon underground fuel tank on the property located at 40 Windsor Road, Needham, MA 02492. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Kerivan-Lane to install a 1,000-gallon underground fuel tank on the property located at 16 Petrini Circle, Needham, MA 02492
The Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Kerivan-Lane to install a 1,000-gallon underground fuel tank on the property located at 16 Petrini Circle, Needham, MA 02492.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Kerivan-Lane to install a 1,000-gallon underground fuel tank on the property located at 16 Petrini Circle, Needham, MA 02492. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Town Manager
Approve final revisions to the Special Town Meeting Warrant, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel
The Select Board vote to approve final revisions to the Special Town Meeting Warrant, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve final revisions to the Special Town Meeting Warrant, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Adopt and authorize the chair to sign the Banner Policy No. SB-DIS-005
The Select Board vote to adopt and authorize the chair to sign the Banner Policy No. SB-DIS-005.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adopt and authorize the chair to sign the Banner Policy No. SB-DIS-005. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Board Discussion
Adopt the vision statement, guiding principles, and intentional practices recommended by the NUARI working group, and forward them to Needham boards and committees for their consideration and...
The Select Board vote to adopt the vision statement, guiding principles, and intentional practices recommended by the NUARI working group, and forward them to Needham boards and committees for their consideration and integration in their goals.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to adopt the vision statement, guiding principles, and intentional practices recommended by the NUARI working group, and forward them to Needham boards and committees for their consideration and integration in their goals. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
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