June 8, 2021

“Motion by Ms. Cooley that this meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 22, 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)

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“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Needham Select Board and the citizens of Needham jointly express their congratulations on the 100th birthday of George J. Yered and appreciation for his service to our country. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)

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“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. Approve a request from the Exchange Club of Needham to sponsor the 4th of July parade which will begin at 9:00AM and finish by 11:30AM. Event has been approved by the Police, Fire, and Health Department. 2.* Approve a request from Julie Richmond of the Charles River YMCA, who has submitted a Road Event form, to hold its "Charles River Annual Independence Day 5K Run" on Monday, July 5, 2021 from 8:00AM to 9:00 AM The route has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 3. Vote to extend the authorization granted to the Town Manager by its votes of June 9, September 22, and November 10, 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locations to provide more space to serve patrons from sixty days after the Governor's Declaration of Emergency is rescinded to October 31, 2021 or such later date as may be approved by the Massachusetts Legislature, such authorization to remain subject to all the terms and conditions stated in the Board's original vote. 4.* Approve minutes of May 19, 2021 and May 25, 202 5* Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages Only License for Lindsay Martin, of Needham Pool & Racquet Club to host a New Member Reception on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Pool & Racquet Club, 1550 Central Avenue, Needham, pending Police approval. 6. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Sean Finnegan 41 Mellen Street Mellen Street 6/12/21 6/13/21 2pm-10pm Celia Carboni 42 Greenwood Ave Greenwood Ave 7/17/21 7/18/21 2pm-9pm Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board vote to authorize the adoption of 940 CMR 29.10 so that remote participation is permitted for meetings of all local public bodies within the Town of Needham until September 1, 2021. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)

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“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to rename the Reservoir Trail the Amity Path. Second: Ms. Balachandra. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Balachandra)

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“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to hold its June 22, 2021 meeting in-person. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)

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