MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 14, 2021
60 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews, Marcus Nelson, Lakshmi Balachandra
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Board Reorganization
Nominate Matthew Borrelli to serve as Chair of the Needham Select Board
The Select Board nominate Matthew Borrelli to serve as Chair of the Needham Select Board.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonAbstained: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board nominate Matthew Borrelli to serve as Chair of the Needham Select Board. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-0-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Nominate Marianne Cooley to serve as Vice Chair of the Needham Select Board
The Select Board nominate Marianne Cooley to serve as Vice Chair of the Needham Select Board.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonAbstained: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board nominate Marianne Cooley to serve as Vice Chair of the Needham Select Board. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Approved 4-0-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)
Nominate Lakshmi Balachandra to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Needham Select Board
The Select Board nominate Lakshmi Balachandra to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Needham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board nominate Lakshmi Balachandra to serve as Secretary/Clerk of the Needham Select Board. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
Approve the regular meeting schedule for the year
The Select Board approve the regular meeting schedule for the year.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board approve the regular meeting schedule for the year. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Select Board
The Select Board appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board appoint Sandy Cincotta to serve as Committee Secretary for the Select Board. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Select Board
The Select Board appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board appoint Mary Hunt to serve as Recording Secretary for the Select Board. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
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: *=Backup attached 1. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals program: $1000 from an Anonymous Donor. 2. Appoint Carys Lustig as the User Representative to the Jack Cogswell Building Project and remove John Regan as User Representative to the Jack Cogswell Building Project. 3.* Approve and sign Water Abatement #1305. 4. Accept the following donations received by the Needham Public Library for the period of January 1, 2021, to March 31, 2021: Heather and Andrew March donated $500 to the library. It will be used to purchase new items; Robert Washburn gave the library a copy of Karen J. (Anderson) Boduch's book, Almost all My World War II Stories: Memoirs of a Sailor [George Anderson] Serving Aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota aka "Battleship X" - "BB-57" The Most Decorated Battleship of World War II; Kristen Toohill donated $50 for the purchase of two books on OverDrive; Frances S. Wolff gave the library $1,000 in memory of daughter Jackie Wolff; Cathy Collishaw, donated $25.00 to the library to be used to purchase a book in memory of Lewis Melcher; and Karen Steinberg donated thirty-one books to the library ($600+). 5.* Approve application for a car parade from Margaret Klingerman on behalf of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Charles River. The parade will be held on Saturday
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley 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. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals program: $1000 from an Anonymous Donor. 2. Appoint Carys Lustig as the User Representative to the Jack Cogswell Building Project and remove John Regan as User Representative to the Jack Cogswell Building Project. 3.* Approve and sign Water Abatement #1305. 4. Accept the following donations received by the Needham Public Library for the period of January 1, 2021, to March 31, 2021: Heather and Andrew March donated $500 to the library. It will be used to purchase new items; Robert Washburn gave the library a copy of Karen J. (Anderson) Boduch's book, Almost all My World War II Stories: Memoirs of a Sailor [George Anderson] Serving Aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota aka "Battleship X" - "BB-57" The Most Decorated Battleship of World War II; Kristen Toohill donated $50 for the purchase of two books on OverDrive; Frances S. Wolff gave the library $1,000 in memory of daughter Jackie Wolff; Cathy Collishaw, donated $25.00 to the library to be used to purchase a book in memory of Lewis Melcher; and Karen Steinberg donated thirty-one books to the library ($600+). 5.* Approve application for a car parade from Margaret Klingerman on behalf of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Charles River. The parade will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. This event has been approved by the Police Department and the DPW Department. Permission will be granted once approval from the Health Department has been received. 6. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $50 from Kate Carter, $30 from Ashly Scheufele, $35 from Marcus Hughes and $35 from Paul Good. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Public Hearing: Shade Tree - 61 Eaton Road
Approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form for the removal of one (1) 20.5 - inch, Norway Maple tree in the front berm of 61 Eaton Road
The Select Board vote to approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form for the removal of one (1) 20.5 - inch, Norway Maple tree in the front berm of 61 Eaton Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form for the removal of one (1) 20.5 - inch, Norway Maple tree in the front berm of 61 Eaton Road. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Matthews)
Change of Liquor Manager Hearing - Blue on Highland
Waive Section 6.4 of the Select Board's Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic beverages for Mr. Naples and approve and sign the application for a Change in Manager to Richard Naples for Blue on...
The Select Board waive Section 6.4 of the Select Board's Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic beverages for Mr. Naples and approve and sign the application for a Change in Manager to Richard Naples for Blue on Highland, 882 Highland Avenue, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board waive Section 6.4 of the Select Board's Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic beverages for Mr. Naples and approve and sign the application for a Change in Manager to Richard Naples for Blue on Highland, 882 Highland Avenue, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Ms. Balachandra. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Balachandra)
Town Manager
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the DPW/Needham Independent Public Employees Association (NIPEA) for fiscal year 2022
The Select Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the DPW/Needham Independent Public Employees Association (NIPEA) for fiscal year 2022.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, MatthewsAbstained: Balachandra, Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the DPW/Needham Independent Public Employees Association (NIPEA) for fiscal year 2022. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 3-0-2. Ms. Balachandra and Mr. Nelson abstained..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Union for fiscal year 2021
The Select Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Union for fiscal year 2021.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, MatthewsNo: BalachandraAbstained: Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Union for fiscal year 2021. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 3-1-1. Ms. Balachandra voted no. Mr. Nelson abstained..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Superior Officers Association for FY2021
The Select Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Superior Officers Association for FY2021.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, MatthewsNo: BalachandraAbstained: Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Superior Officers Association for FY2021. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 3-1-1. Ms. Balachandra voted no. Mr. Nelson abstained..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 2 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 2 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, MatthewsNo: BalachandraAbstained: Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 2 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 3-1-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay. Mr. Nelson abstained..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Withdraw Article 3 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 3 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 3 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 4 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 4 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, MatthewsNo: BalachandraAbstained: Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 4 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 3-1-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay. Mr. Nelson abstained..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 5 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 5 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, MatthewsNo: BalachandraAbstained: Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 5 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 3-1-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay. Mr. Nelson abstained..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 6 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 6 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonAbstained: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 6 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-0-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra abstained..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 7 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 7 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 7 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 8 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 8 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 8 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Support Article 9 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 9 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 9 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Support Article 10 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 10 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 10 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 11 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 11 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, MatthewsAbstained: Balachandra, Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 11 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Approved 3-0-2 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra and Mr. Nelson abstained..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Support Article 13 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 13 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonAbstained: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 13 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Approved 4-0-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra abstained..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
Support Article 14 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 14 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, MatthewsAbstained: Balachandra, Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 14 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 3-0-2. Ms. Balachandra and Mr. Nelson abstained..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 15 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 15 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 15 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Balachandra. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Balachandra)
Support Article 16 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 16 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 16 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 17 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 17 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 17 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Support Article 18 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 18 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 18 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 19 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 19 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 19 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Support Article 20 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 20 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 20 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 21 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 21 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 21 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 22 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 22 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 22 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 23 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 23 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 23 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 25 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 25 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonNo: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 25 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 26 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 26 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonNo: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 26 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 27 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 27 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonNo: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 27 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 28 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 28 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonNo: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 28 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 29 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 29 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonNo: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 29 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 30 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 30 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonNo: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 30 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 31 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 31 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonNo: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 31 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 32 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 32 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonNo: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 32 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 33 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 33 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonNo: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 33 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted nay..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 34 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 34 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonAbstained: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 34 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-0-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra abstained..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 35 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 35 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 35 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Support Article 36 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 36 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 36 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 37 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 37 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonAbstained: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 37 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-0-1. Ms. Balachandra abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 38 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 38 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 38 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Balachandra. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Balachandra)
Support Article 39 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 39 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 39 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Balachandra. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Balachandra)
Support Article 40 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 40 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 40 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Balachandra. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Balachandra)
Support Article 41 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 41 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 41 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Balachandra. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Balachandra)
Support Article 42 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 42 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 42 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Support Article 43 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 43 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 43 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Balachandra. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Balachandra)
Support Article 44 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 44 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonAbstained: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 44 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Approved 4-0-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Support Article 45 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 45 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 45 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Balachandra. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Balachandra)
Support Article 47 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 47 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 47 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Balachandra. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Balachandra)
Support Article 48 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 48 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 48 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Take no position on Article 49 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to take no position on Article 49 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Balachandra that the Select Board vote to take no position on Article 49 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Balachandra, second: Cooley)
Support Article 3 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 3 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonAbstained: Balachandra
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 3 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra abstained..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Support Article 4 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 4 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 4 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Balachandra that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Balachandra, second: Nelson)
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