MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 14, 2021
9 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
During the meeting:
- Marcus Nelson joined the Board at 6:20 p.m..
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Aboveground Fuel Storage
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for Eastern Propane & Oil to install (2) 1,000-gallon above ground fuel tanks on the property located at 1554 Central Avenue, Needham
The Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for Eastern Propane & Oil to install (2) 1,000-gallon above ground fuel tanks on the property located at 1554 Central Avenue, Needham.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, MatthewsNo: BalachandraMarcus Nelson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for Eastern Propane & Oil to install (2) 1,000-gallon above ground fuel tanks on the property located at 1554 Central Avenue, Needham. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 3-1 by roll call vote. Ms. Balachandra voted no..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Public Hearing: Application for a Transfer of All Alcoholic License
Approve the section 12 All Alcohol Hotel Liquor License transfer application submitted by Needham Lending Company, LLC d/b/a Sheraton Needham Hotel including the approval of management agreement...
The Board approve the section 12 All Alcohol Hotel Liquor License transfer application submitted by Needham Lending Company, LLC d/b/a Sheraton Needham Hotel including the approval of management agreement with SSH Needham LLC the appointment of Shawn Rodriquenz as manager of record and the pledge of license in favor of Customers Bank.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews the Board approve the section 12 All Alcohol Hotel Liquor License transfer application submitted by Needham Lending Company, LLC d/b/a Sheraton Needham Hotel including the approval of management agreement with SSH Needham LLC the appointment of Shawn Rodriquenz as manager of record and the pledge of license in favor of Customers Bank. 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 1. No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of August 17, 2021 (Open Session) 2.* Approve a request from Christopher George Race Coordinator for The BIGGSteps Toward Cancer Prevention 5K to hold the road race in Needham. The event is scheduled for November 14, 2021 with a rain date of November 21, 2021. The route of the race has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 3.* RATIFY a request from Angela Phinney Race Coordinator for the 34th Annual BikeA-Thon, Bikes Not Bombs to hold a Needham. The event passed through Needham on Saturday, September 12. The route of the race was approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 4.* Approve a request from Needham Open Studios to hold an Art exhibit on Saturday, September 18, 2021 (Rain date September 25), located on Chapel Street. 5.* Approve a One Day Special License for William Christophe Kent of Needham Knights of Columbus who is hosting a Music Bingo event on Friday, September 24, 2021, 6:45-11:00PM. The event will be held at the Needham Knights of Columbus. The Police Department approved this event. 6.* Approve a One Day Special License for Anne -Marie Bajwa of Charles River Center 5K Run/ 1Mile who is hosting the 5K Run/ 1 mile walk and after-party on Sunday, September 26, 2021, 11:00am. The event w
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of August 17, 2021 (Open Session) 2.* Approve a request from Christopher George Race Coordinator for The BIGGSteps Toward Cancer Prevention 5K to hold the road race in Needham. The event is scheduled for November 14, 2021 with a rain date of November 21, 2021. The route of the race has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 3.* RATIFY a request from Angela Phinney Race Coordinator for the 34th Annual BikeA-Thon, Bikes Not Bombs to hold a Needham. The event passed through Needham on Saturday, September 12. The route of the race was approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 4.* Approve a request from Needham Open Studios to hold an Art exhibit on Saturday, September 18, 2021 (Rain date September 25), located on Chapel Street. 5.* Approve a One Day Special License for William Christophe Kent of Needham Knights of Columbus who is hosting a Music Bingo event on Friday, September 24, 2021, 6:45-11:00PM. The event will be held at the Needham Knights of Columbus. The Police Department approved this event. 6.* Approve a One Day Special License for Anne -Marie Bajwa of Charles River Center 5K Run/ 1Mile who is hosting the 5K Run/ 1 mile walk and after-party on Sunday, September 26, 2021, 11:00am. The event will be held at the Charles River Center. The Police Department approved this event. 7.* Approve and sign Water & Sewer Abatement #1309 8.* Approve request from The Revitalization Trust Fund for permission to display new Dine/Shop banners in the downtown area. 9. Accept the following donation made to Needham Park & Recreation of four picnic tables from the James Pub & Provisions. Total value of the four tables $1,200. 10. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Ratify - Kristen Morrill 22 Glen Terrace Glenwood Road 9/11 9/12 3:30pm- 8:30pm Ratify - Liz Lawlor 76 Howland St. Pleasant Street/ 9/11 9/12 4pm-7pm Howland Street Ratify - Dale McCarthy 72 Stevens Road Steven's Road 9/12 9/19 4pm-8pm Ratify - Aly Donohue 58 Mayo Ave. Mayo Avenue 9/12 9/19 2:30pm-5:00pm Thomas Epolito 32 Bennington Bennington St. 9/18 N/A 12pm -11:59pm Street Mary Sprogel l76 Wilshire Wilshire Park 9/25 9/26 10am -6pm Park Megan Dwyer 31/9 Hazelton Hazelton 9/25 9/26 3pm -6pm & Cathy Quinlin Avenue Avenue Amy Hurley 154 South St. Needhamdale 9/19 N/A 4pm -8pm Street Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Public Hearing: Dangerous Dog Hearing
Continue this public hearing to September 28, 2021, at 6 p.m., with the voluntary conditions agreed to by Ms. Santamaria which include leashing and muzzling her dog at all times, minimal time...
The Select Board continue this public hearing to September 28, 2021, at 6 p.m., with the voluntary conditions agreed to by Ms. Santamaria which include leashing and muzzling her dog at all times, minimal time spent outdoors and only when her dog needs to relieve himself, and adult supervision at all times.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board continue this public hearing to September 28, 2021, at 6 p.m., with the voluntary conditions agreed to by Ms. Santamaria which include leashing and muzzling her dog at all times, minimal time spent outdoors and only when her dog needs to relieve himself, and adult supervision at all times. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Matthews)
Director of Public Works
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS21-09-14 requiring Oakland Avenue westbound be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Highland Avenue
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS21-09-14 requiring Oakland Avenue westbound be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Highland Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS21-09-14 requiring Oakland Avenue westbound be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Highland Avenue. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Accept the proposed zoning article titled Amend Zoning By-Law - Chestnut Street Business District Front Setback, for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report
The Select Board vote to accept the proposed zoning article titled Amend Zoning By-Law - Chestnut Street Business District Front Setback, for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to accept the proposed zoning article titled Amend Zoning By-Law - Chestnut Street Business District Front Setback, for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Close the warrant for the October 25, 2021 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and/or Bond Counsel
The Board vote to close the warrant for the October 25, 2021 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and/or Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board vote to close the warrant for the October 25, 2021 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and/or Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
Board Discussion
Approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated September 10, 2021
The Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated September 10, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated September 10, 2021. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
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