MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 28, 2021
16 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
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Appoint Marcus Nelson as clerk of the Select Board
The Select Board appoint Marcus Nelson as clerk of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board appoint Marcus Nelson as clerk of the Select Board. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Public Hearing: Aboveground Fuel Storage 350 Cedar Street
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for ATC Watertown LLC to install a 300Kw backup power generator with associated 1,592-gallon diesel-gallon tank on the property of 350 Cedar...
The Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for ATC Watertown LLC to install a 300Kw backup power generator with associated 1,592-gallon diesel-gallon tank on the property of 350 Cedar Street, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for ATC Watertown LLC to install a 300Kw backup power generator with associated 1,592-gallon diesel-gallon tank on the property of 350 Cedar Street, Needham. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (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 September 14, 2021 (Open session) 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $5000 from the Heffernan Family. 3.* Ratify a One Day Special License for Paula Jacobson of the Charles River YMCA who hosted the YMCA Gratitude Gala on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The event was held at Green's Field, 6-10PM. Needham Police approved this event. 4.* Approve a request from Ryan Marshall Race Coordinator for The Jog for Joy 5K to hold the road race in Needham. The event is scheduled for December 5, 2021. The route of the race has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 5. Approve the Drug Take Back Day by the Needham Police Department and Needham Public Health to be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, 10am-2pm on Garrity Way. 6.* Approve a 20B Exemption for Barbara Singer who is an employee of the Needham Public Schools to engage in work with the Needham Public Health Department as an on-call Public Health Nurse. 7.* Approve and sign Water & Sewer Abatement #1310 8. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Ratify - Kathryn Malpocher 115 Grant St. Grant St. between 9/17/21 N/A 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Kimball & Junct
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 September 14, 2021 (Open session) 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $5000 from the Heffernan Family. 3.* Ratify a One Day Special License for Paula Jacobson of the Charles River YMCA who hosted the YMCA Gratitude Gala on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The event was held at Green's Field, 6-10PM. Needham Police approved this event. 4.* Approve a request from Ryan Marshall Race Coordinator for The Jog for Joy 5K to hold the road race in Needham. The event is scheduled for December 5, 2021. The route of the race has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 5. Approve the Drug Take Back Day by the Needham Police Department and Needham Public Health to be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, 10am-2pm on Garrity Way. 6.* Approve a 20B Exemption for Barbara Singer who is an employee of the Needham Public Schools to engage in work with the Needham Public Health Department as an on-call Public Health Nurse. 7.* Approve and sign Water & Sewer Abatement #1310 8. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Ratify - Kathryn Malpocher 115 Grant St. Grant St. between 9/17/21 N/A 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Kimball & Junction Ratify - Caitrin Lynch 40 Melrose Ave 57 Upland Road 9/26/21 N/A 4pm-6pm Jaimie Scranton 53 Glendoon Rd Glendoon Road 10/2/21 10/3/21 2pm-9pm Pomerantz Previous approved - Julie O'Connor 89 Stockdale Road 42-89 Stockdale 10/2/21 10/3/21 Time change from 12-5pm to 3-7 pm Nancy Wilson 25 Helen Road Helen Road 10/3/21 10/2/21 4pm-6:30pm Susan Pouliot 54 Eaton Road 54 Eaton Road 10/23/21 10/24/21 4pm-10pm Kate Martin 82 Gayland Rd Gayland Road 10/23/21 10/24/21 2pm-7pm Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Public Hearing: Dangerous Dog Continuation
Close the hearing and to declare the dog "Duke" a dangerous dog; and further that the Board take no further action at this time based on information that the dog "Duke" has been removed from the...
The Select Board vote to close the hearing and to declare the dog "Duke" a dangerous dog; and further that the Board take no further action at this time based on information that the dog "Duke" has been removed from the community; and that the owner is directed to notify the Town Manager immediately if the dog is expected to return to Needham; and further that if the dog returns to Needham for any reason the Select Board will hold an immediate hearing to take appropriate action.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to close the hearing and to declare the dog "Duke" a dangerous dog; and further that the Board take no further action at this time based on information that the dog "Duke" has been removed from the community; and that the owner is directed to notify the Town Manager immediately if the dog is expected to return to Needham; and further that if the dog returns to Needham for any reason the Select Board will hold an immediate hearing to take appropriate action. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Approve the committee charge and composition for the Climate Action Plan Committee
The Board approve the committee charge and composition for the Climate Action Plan Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board approve the committee charge and composition for the Climate Action Plan Committee. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Approve and sign the Amendment to Community Benefit Agreement Between the Town of Needham and Sira Naturals, Inc. D/B/A Ayr. (F/K/A Sage Cannabis, Inc.)
The Board vote to approve and sign the Amendment to Community Benefit Agreement Between the Town of Needham and Sira Naturals, Inc. D/B/A Ayr. (F/K/A Sage Cannabis, Inc.).
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Board vote to approve and sign the Amendment to Community Benefit Agreement Between the Town of Needham and Sira Naturals, Inc. D/B/A Ayr. (F/K/A Sage Cannabis, Inc.). Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
Support Article 1 - Amend the FY2022 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 1 - Amend the FY2022 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 1 - Amend the FY2022 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Support Article 2 - Amend the FY2022 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 2 - Amend the FY2022 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 2 - Amend the FY2022 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Support Article 3 - Appropriate Transportation Improvement Fees in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 3 - Appropriate Transportation Improvement Fees in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 3 - Appropriate Transportation Improvement Fees in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Support Article 6 - Appropriate for Ridge Hill Buildings Demolition in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 6 - Appropriate for Ridge Hill Buildings Demolition in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 6 - Appropriate for Ridge Hill Buildings Demolition in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Support Article 7 - Appropriate for Emery Grover Building Design in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 7 - Appropriate for Emery Grover Building Design in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, MatthewsNo: Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 7 - Appropriate for Emery Grover Building Design in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 3-1. Mr. Nelson voted nay..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 8 - Appropriate for Solar Installation at Jack Cogswell Storage Building in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 8 - Appropriate for Solar Installation at Jack Cogswell Storage Building in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to support Article 8 - Appropriate for Solar Installation at Jack Cogswell Storage Building in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Support Article 9 - Appropriate to Athletic Improvement Fund in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 9 - Appropriate to Athletic Improvement Fund in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 9 - Appropriate to Athletic Improvement Fund in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Support Article 10 - Home Rule Petition - Off Premises Alcohol Licenses in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 10 - Home Rule Petition - Off Premises Alcohol Licenses in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to support Article 10 - Home Rule Petition - Off Premises Alcohol Licenses in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
Board Discussion
Set a date for a Special Election to fill a vacancy on the Select Board for Tuesday, December 7, 2021
The Select Board vote to set a date for a Special Election to fill a vacancy on the Select Board for Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to set a date for a Special Election to fill a vacancy on the Select Board for Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
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