MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 22, 2022
8 recorded votes, 3 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:
- Matthews, Marianne Cooley, Marcus Nelson joined the meeting at 6:09 p.m..
Every vote, in order
Public Hearings: Eversource Energy - Grant of Locations
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 15 feet of conduit in Windsor Road
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 15 feet of conduit in Windsor Road.
Marcus Nelson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 15 feet of conduit in Windsor Road. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Keane)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 66 feet of conduit in Lindbergh Avenue
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 66 feet of conduit in Lindbergh Avenue.
Marcus Nelson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 66 feet of conduit in Lindbergh Avenue. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Keane)
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. Adam Block - Transportation Planning and Review Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2022 2. Rachel Bright - Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 3. Paul Dellaripa - Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 4. Stephen Frail - Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 5. Joseph Higgins - Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 6. Nicholas Hill - Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of February 8, 2022 (open session) 2.* RATIFY the Alcohol License Suspension and Waiver for New Garden Inc., d/b/a New Garden Restaurant 3. Accept the following donations made to Youth & Family Services, Crisis Donation Fund from the 100 Women of Needham: $100 Lynn Basilio, $100 Marilyn Komessar, $200 Alyssa Kence, $250 Elizabeth Moore, $150 Cathy Freedberg, $100 Gail Guzelian, $100 Cynthia Howes, $100 Ellen Volpe, $100 Suzanne Fiering Nissen, $100 Karen Northrop Barzilay, $100 Jillian Erdos, $100 Carrie Dandy, $100 Kim Marie Nicols, $100 Abigail Jones Hays, $100 Jennifer Edwards, $100 Sindia Conroy. 4. Accept the following donation made to Youth & Family Services: $250 from the Forde Family for future programming. 5. Accept the following donation made to the Health Departments, Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC): $500 from the Needham Women's Club 6.* Approve new date for Youth & Family Services "Needh
Marcus Nelson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Adam Block - Transportation Planning and Review Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2022 2. Rachel Bright - Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 3. Paul Dellaripa - Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 4. Stephen Frail - Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 5. Joseph Higgins - Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 6. Nicholas Hill - Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of February 8, 2022 (open session) 2.* RATIFY the Alcohol License Suspension and Waiver for New Garden Inc., d/b/a New Garden Restaurant 3. Accept the following donations made to Youth & Family Services, Crisis Donation Fund from the 100 Women of Needham: $100 Lynn Basilio, $100 Marilyn Komessar, $200 Alyssa Kence, $250 Elizabeth Moore, $150 Cathy Freedberg, $100 Gail Guzelian, $100 Cynthia Howes, $100 Ellen Volpe, $100 Suzanne Fiering Nissen, $100 Karen Northrop Barzilay, $100 Jillian Erdos, $100 Carrie Dandy, $100 Kim Marie Nicols, $100 Abigail Jones Hays, $100 Jennifer Edwards, $100 Sindia Conroy. 4. Accept the following donation made to Youth & Family Services: $250 from the Forde Family for future programming. 5. Accept the following donation made to the Health Departments, Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC): $500 from the Needham Women's Club 6.* Approve new date for Youth & Family Services "Needham Unplugged" no meeting/no-homework night to be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 7.* Approve a request from Stacey Mulroy race coordinator for the Needham 2 Arlington to hold a race in Needham. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2022. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation. 8.* Approve a request from Melissa Lassonde, Director of Special Events for the Needham Baseball & Softball Opening Day Parade to be held in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 1, 2022. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation. 9.* To approve Economic Development ARPA Grant awards contingent on any pending compliance with federal, state and local law and regulations. 10.* Approve display of a new banner from The Revitalization Trust Fund to be displayed on Chapel Street. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Public Hearing: Alteration of Premises for an All-Alcohol License in a Restaurant
Approve the Amendment for Alteration of Premises application received from Sol Soul Family Foods LLC d/b/a Hearth Pizzeria, contingent upon final approval of special permit from the Planning Board...
The Board vote to approve the Amendment for Alteration of Premises application received from Sol Soul Family Foods LLC d/b/a Hearth Pizzeria, contingent upon final approval of special permit from the Planning Board and Outdoor Dining License from the Select Board, and (if so approved), vote to forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for review and final approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve the Amendment for Alteration of Premises application received from Sol Soul Family Foods LLC d/b/a Hearth Pizzeria, contingent upon final approval of special permit from the Planning Board and Outdoor Dining License from the Select Board, and (if so approved), vote to forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for review and final approval. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Keane)
Public Hearing: Outdoor Dining License - Sol Soul Family Foods, LLC d/b/a
Approve an Outdoor Dining license for Sol Soul Family Foods LLC d/b/a Hearth Pizzeria, modified to allow for outdoor dining from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022, contingent upon final approval...
The Board vote to approve an Outdoor Dining license for Sol Soul Family Foods LLC d/b/a Hearth Pizzeria, modified to allow for outdoor dining from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022, contingent upon final approval of special permit from the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve an Outdoor Dining license for Sol Soul Family Foods LLC d/b/a Hearth Pizzeria, modified to allow for outdoor dining from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022, contingent upon final approval of special permit from the Planning Board. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Town Manager (continued from 6:06 p.m.)
Apply for Housing Choice Designation
The Select Board vote to apply for Housing Choice Designation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to apply for Housing Choice Designation. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Approve the updated ARPA Funding Proposal and to authorize the Town Manager to seek funding from the Commonwealth as lost revenue to be used only for items that are ARPA eligible and as approved...
The Select Board vote to approve the updated ARPA Funding Proposal and to authorize the Town Manager to seek funding from the Commonwealth as lost revenue to be used only for items that are ARPA eligible and as approved by the Select Board on the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Proposal.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to approve the updated ARPA Funding Proposal and to authorize the Town Manager to seek funding from the Commonwealth as lost revenue to be used only for items that are ARPA eligible and as approved by the Select Board on the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Proposal. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
Executive Session: Exceptions 3 (Collective Bargaining Police & Fire Unions) &
Enter into Executive Session
The Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; and Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Not to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; and Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Not to return to open session. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Keane)
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