MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 9, 2021
7 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, Marcus Nelson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Veterans Day Proclamation
Recognize Thursday, November 11, 2021 as Veterans Day and ask the citizens of the Town to join in appropriate observance of those who have served, preserving the principles of justice, freedom...
The Select Board of the Town of Needham do hereby recognize Thursday, November 11, 2021 as Veterans Day and ask the citizens of the Town to join in appropriate observance of those who have served, preserving the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board of the Town of Needham do hereby recognize Thursday, November 11, 2021 as Veterans Day and ask the citizens of the Town to join in appropriate observance of those who have served, preserving the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Matthews)
Public Hearing: RCN Cable Television Contract Renewal
Find that the cable franchise renewal proposal of RCN Telecom Services of Massachusetts, LLC reasonably meets the franchise and cable-related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town...
The Select Board vote to find that the cable franchise renewal proposal of RCN Telecom Services of Massachusetts, LLC reasonably meets the franchise and cable-related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town; and finding that RCN's financial and technical qualifications and local programming channels, facilities, and services are reasonable to meet Town cable franchise needs, move that the Select Board, as Issuing Authority for the Town, vote to accept the renewal agreement with RCN Telecom Services of MA, LLC effective July 10, 2022 and execute renewal paperwork.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to find that the cable franchise renewal proposal of RCN Telecom Services of Massachusetts, LLC reasonably meets the franchise and cable-related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town; and finding that RCN's financial and technical qualifications and local programming channels, facilities, and services are reasonable to meet Town cable franchise needs, move that the Select Board, as Issuing Authority for the Town, vote to accept the renewal agreement with RCN Telecom Services of MA, LLC effective July 10, 2022 and execute renewal paperwork. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 631 South Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in South Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in South Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in South Street. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 475 Hillside Avenue
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 12 feet of conduit in Hillside Avenue
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 12 feet of conduit in Hillside Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 12 feet of conduit in Hillside Avenue. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0 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: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of October 26, 2021 (open session) 2. Accept an $8,000 donation from the Needham Community Council for Needham Health & Human Services, Interface Referral Program. 3. Accept a $360 donation from the Temple Aliyah, Rabbi Perkins for the Youth & Family Services, Crisis Support Donation Fund. 4. Accept a $5,000 donation from the Library Foundation of Needham on behalf of the Ann MacFate Fund for the Visually Impaired. 5. Accept a $5,000 donation from the Friends of the Needham Public Library on behalf of the Ann MacFate Fund for the Visually Impaired. 6. Accept a $100 donation from Louise Bacon on behalf of the Ann MacFate Fund for the Visually Impaired. 7. Accept a $260 donation from multiple Town of Needham Staff on behalf of the Ann MacFate Fund for the Visually Impaired. 8. Accept a $1,000 donation from an Anonymous donor for Needham Public Health's Traveling Meals Program. 9. Authorize free 2-hour meter parking during the dates of November 25, 2021 - January 1, 2022. 10* Approve a request from Cynthia MacGowan coordinator for the Holiday House Tour Kick Off Car Parade to hold the parade in Needham on Sunday, December 12th, 2021, 5PM with a rain/snow date of Sunday, December 19th, 2021, 5PM. The route of the parade has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and P
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.* Approve minutes of October 26, 2021 (open session) 2. Accept an $8,000 donation from the Needham Community Council for Needham Health & Human Services, Interface Referral Program. 3. Accept a $360 donation from the Temple Aliyah, Rabbi Perkins for the Youth & Family Services, Crisis Support Donation Fund. 4. Accept a $5,000 donation from the Library Foundation of Needham on behalf of the Ann MacFate Fund for the Visually Impaired. 5. Accept a $5,000 donation from the Friends of the Needham Public Library on behalf of the Ann MacFate Fund for the Visually Impaired. 6. Accept a $100 donation from Louise Bacon on behalf of the Ann MacFate Fund for the Visually Impaired. 7. Accept a $260 donation from multiple Town of Needham Staff on behalf of the Ann MacFate Fund for the Visually Impaired. 8. Accept a $1,000 donation from an Anonymous donor for Needham Public Health's Traveling Meals Program. 9. Authorize free 2-hour meter parking during the dates of November 25, 2021 - January 1, 2022. 10* Approve a request from Cynthia MacGowan coordinator for the Holiday House Tour Kick Off Car Parade to hold the parade in Needham on Sunday, December 12th, 2021, 5PM with a rain/snow date of Sunday, December 19th, 2021, 5PM. The route of the parade has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park & Recreation. 11* Approve a request from Bard Fernandes race coordinator for the Needham Run Club New Year's Day 5K to hold the road race in Needham. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 1, 2022, 9AM. The route of the parade has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park & Recreation. 12* Approve a Common Victualler License for PM Story Corporation d/b/a Little Spoon for calendar year 2021. 13* Approve and sign Water & Sewer Abatement #1312. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Director of Public Works
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS21-11-09 requiring that Arden Street westbound be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Beaufort Avenue
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS21-11-09 requiring that Arden Street westbound be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Beaufort Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS21-11-09 requiring that Arden Street westbound be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Beaufort Avenue. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Matthews)
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