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May 11, 2021
7 recorded votes, 1 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
Call to Order
This meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the...
This meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the meeting in this format.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that this meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the meeting in this format. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Public Works Proclamation Week
Proclaim the week of May 16th through May 22nd as NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK in the Town of Needham and calls upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the problems...
The Select Board do hereby proclaim the week of May 16th through May 22nd as NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK in the Town of Needham and calls upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the problems involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which public works employees make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board do hereby proclaim the week of May 16th through May 22nd as NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK in the Town of Needham and calls upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the problems involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which public works employees make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Public Hearing: Alteration of Premises Residence Inn, 80 B Street
Approve amendment for alteration of premises received from Needham 365 Bev, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn
The Select Board vote to approve amendment for alteration of premises received from Needham 365 Bev, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn. If approved, vote to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for its review and final approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve amendment for alteration of premises received from Needham 365 Bev, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn. If approved, vote to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for its review and final approval. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
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 a $8,000 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals Program from Needham Community Council. 2. Accept a $5,000 donation made to the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham from the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital of Needham. 3.* Approve Minutes of April 14, 2021 and May 3, 2021 4. Authorize the display of pride banners provided by Needham resident Rebecca Young and others for the Chapel Street Banner Showcase Program in accordance with the Banner Policy dated March 23, 2021. 5. Accept a donation from Sherwin Williams of paint and supplies for the painting of the jersey barriers that will be used in the outdoor dining parklets. The total value of their donation is $1,500.
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 a $8,000 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals Program from Needham Community Council. 2. Accept a $5,000 donation made to the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham from the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital of Needham. 3.* Approve Minutes of April 14, 2021 and May 3, 2021 4. Authorize the display of pride banners provided by Needham resident Rebecca Young and others for the Chapel Street Banner Showcase Program in accordance with the Banner Policy dated March 23, 2021. 5. Accept a donation from Sherwin Williams of paint and supplies for the painting of the jersey barriers that will be used in the outdoor dining parklets. The total value of their donation is $1,500. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Hearing - Change of Manager Needham Golf Club
Approve the application for a Change in Manager to Michael Moffett for the Needham Golf Club, 49 Green Street
The Select Board vote to approve the application for a Change in Manager to Michael Moffett for the Needham Golf Club, 49 Green Street. If approved, vote to forward this application to the ABCC for its review and final approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve the application for a Change in Manager to Michael Moffett for the Needham Golf Club, 49 Green Street. If approved, vote to forward this application to the ABCC for its review and final approval. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Public Hearing - Continuation Gordon's Fine Wines New Retail All Alcohol
Approve the application for a new All Alcohol Retail Package Store License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable to Package Stores for Gordon's Fine Wines of Needham, Inc....
The Select Board vote to approve the application for a new All Alcohol Retail Package Store License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable to Package Stores for Gordon's Fine Wines of Needham, Inc., d/b/a Gordon's Fine Wine David Gordon, Manager. If approved, vote to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for its review and final approval.
Yes: Balachandra, Cooley, Matthews, NelsonNo: Borrelli
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Balachandra that the Select Board vote to approve the application for a new All Alcohol Retail Package Store License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable to Package Stores for Gordon's Fine Wines of Needham, Inc., d/b/a Gordon's Fine Wine David Gordon, Manager. If approved, vote to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for its review and final approval. Second: Mr. Nelson. Approved 4-1. Mr. Borrelli voted nay..” (Motion: Balachandra, second: Nelson)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
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