MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 8, 2022
7 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, Kevin Keane
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Carter Mill Project Discussion Mr. Borrelli recused himself from discussions for this evening and asked Ms.
- Mr. Borrelli left the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing - Eversource Grant of Locations
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Winding River Road
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Winding River Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Winding River Road. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 68 feet of conduit in Scott Road
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 68 feet of conduit in Scott Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 68 feet of conduit in Scott Road. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Keane)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 16 feet of conduit in Plymouth Road, contingent on the homeowner hiring an electrician, a new electrical permit being...
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 16 feet of conduit in Plymouth Road, contingent on the homeowner hiring an electrician, a new electrical permit being issued, and relevant underground work completed to the satisfaction of the Town.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 16 feet of conduit in Plymouth Road, contingent on the homeowner hiring an electrician, a new electrical permit being issued, and relevant underground work completed to the satisfaction of the Town. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Close the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel
The Board vote to close the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Board vote to close the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, 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 January 25, 2022 (open session) 2. Accept the following donation made to Youth & Family Services: $100 donation from Andrew & Elizabeth Alperstein (100 Women of Needham) for the Crisis Donation Fund. 3. Accept the following donation made to Youth & Family Services: $100 donation from Andrew & Deborah Feldman (100 Women of Needham) for the Crisis Donation Fund. 4.* Approve and sign Water & Sewer Abatement #1318 5.* Approve the schedule of penalties for alcohol compliance check failures for the following license holders: Innovative Distributing Concepts, LLC d/b/a Bin Ends, Henry Hospitality Inc. d/b/a The James, Sol Soul Family Foods LLC. d/b/a Hearth Pizzeria, Pancho's Taqueria Needham, LLC d/b/a Pancho's Taqueria, Capella LLC d/b/a Cappella, Fu Yuan, Inc. d/b/a Fuji Steak House, New Garden Inc., d/b/a New Garden Restaurant, TDRG Needham, Inc. d/b/a Cook Needham, & Zucchini Gold, LLC d/b/a The Rice Barn. 6.* Approve and sign the integrated collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Needham Police Union for FY2020 & FY2021. 7* Support Youth & Family Services' "Needham Unplugged" for the month of March 2022 including its annual no-meeting night/no-homework night which will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2021. 8.* Approve a request from Jessica Rice race coordinator from t
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 January 25, 2022 (open session) 2. Accept the following donation made to Youth & Family Services: $100 donation from Andrew & Elizabeth Alperstein (100 Women of Needham) for the Crisis Donation Fund. 3. Accept the following donation made to Youth & Family Services: $100 donation from Andrew & Deborah Feldman (100 Women of Needham) for the Crisis Donation Fund. 4.* Approve and sign Water & Sewer Abatement #1318 5.* Approve the schedule of penalties for alcohol compliance check failures for the following license holders: Innovative Distributing Concepts, LLC d/b/a Bin Ends, Henry Hospitality Inc. d/b/a The James, Sol Soul Family Foods LLC. d/b/a Hearth Pizzeria, Pancho's Taqueria Needham, LLC d/b/a Pancho's Taqueria, Capella LLC d/b/a Cappella, Fu Yuan, Inc. d/b/a Fuji Steak House, New Garden Inc., d/b/a New Garden Restaurant, TDRG Needham, Inc. d/b/a Cook Needham, & Zucchini Gold, LLC d/b/a The Rice Barn. 6.* Approve and sign the integrated collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Needham Police Union for FY2020 & FY2021. 7* Support Youth & Family Services' "Needham Unplugged" for the month of March 2022 including its annual no-meeting night/no-homework night which will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2021. 8.* Approve a request from Jessica Rice race coordinator from the Jog Your Memory 5K Run to hold a race in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 18, 2022. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Approve a reallocation of American Rescue Plan Funding to provide for the acquisition of at-home COVID-19 testing kits for staff and students and to approve the allocation of up to 500 test kits...
The Select Board vote to approve a reallocation of American Rescue Plan Funding to provide for the acquisition of at-home COVID-19 testing kits for staff and students and to approve the allocation of up to 500 test kits for residents of limited means and those in high-risk groups.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve a reallocation of American Rescue Plan Funding to provide for the acquisition of at-home COVID-19 testing kits for staff and students and to approve the allocation of up to 500 test kits for residents of limited means and those in high-risk groups. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Keane, second: Cooley)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
The minutes say "Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews, Marcus Nelson and Kevin Keane). Showing the count only. Matthew D. Borrelli stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
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