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Needham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

May 19, 2021

4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews, Lakshmi Balachandra

Absent: Marcus Nelson

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...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 Mr. Matthews 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: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Discuss MBTA Weekend Service

Support Option 2 and authorize the Town Manager to communicate that recommendation to the MBTA

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Select Board vote to support Option 2 and authorize the Town Manager to communicate that recommendation to the MBTA.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Option 2 and authorize the Town Manager to communicate that recommendation to the MBTA. Second: Mrs. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Massachusetts State of Emergency

Authorize the Town Manager to act on its behalf on initiatives beneficial for the Town related to the Massachusetts State of Emergency being rescinded on June 15, 2021, subject to any action being...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Select Board authorize the Town Manager to act on its behalf on initiatives beneficial for the Town related to the Massachusetts State of Emergency being rescinded on June 15, 2021, subject to any action being ratified by the Select Board.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to act on its behalf on initiatives beneficial for the Town related to the Massachusetts State of Emergency being rescinded on June 15, 2021, subject to any action being ratified by the Select Board. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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