MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 8, 2022
9 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, Kevin Keane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: ABCC Transfer of License, Blue Restaurant Needham LLC, d/b/a
Approve the Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant License transfer application submitted by Blue Restaurant Needham LLC d/b/a Blue on Highland including the appointment of Scott Drago as Manager of...
The Select Board approve the Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant License transfer application submitted by Blue Restaurant Needham LLC d/b/a Blue on Highland including the appointment of Scott Drago as Manager of Record and submit the application to the ABCC.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board approve the Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant License transfer application submitted by Blue Restaurant Needham LLC d/b/a Blue on Highland including the appointment of Scott Drago as Manager of Record and submit the application to the ABCC. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda, with the exception of item #5. APPOINTMENTS - No Appointments were made at this meeting
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda, with the exception of item #5. APPOINTMENTS - No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of February 22, 2022 (open session) 2.* Accept the following donations made to the Center at the Heights: $25 from Marion Welch in memory of Delbert Miller, $50 from Lynn Lind in memory of Delbert Miller. 3.* Sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 4. Authorize the removal of "No Parking" signs on Dedham Avenue near Webster Street 5.* Approve and Authorize the Town Manager to sign a TIF Forbearance Agreement between the Town of Needham and TripAdvisor. 6. Approve a request from the Exchange Club of Needham to sponsor 4th of July fireworks and festivities on Sunday, July 3, 2022, and a Flag Raising and parade on Monday, July 4, 2022. Coordination of all activities will be made with appropriate Town Departments.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda, with the exception of item #5. APPOINTMENTS - No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of February 22, 2022 (open session) 2.* Accept the following donations made to the Center at the Heights: $25 from Marion Welch in memory of Delbert Miller, $50 from Lynn Lind in memory of Delbert Miller. 3.* Sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 4. Authorize the removal of "No Parking" signs on Dedham Avenue near Webster Street 5.* Approve and Authorize the Town Manager to sign a TIF Forbearance Agreement between the Town of Needham and TripAdvisor. 6. Approve a request from the Exchange Club of Needham to sponsor 4th of July fireworks and festivities on Sunday, July 3, 2022, and a Flag Raising and parade on Monday, July 4, 2022. Coordination of all activities will be made with appropriate Town Departments. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Public Hearing: Alcohol License Hearing - Needham 365 Bev, LLC d/b/a
Finds sufficient evidence that, on December 1, 2021, Needham 365 Bev, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn violated 204 CMR 2.05(2) permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: Chapter 138...
The Select Board finds sufficient evidence that, on December 1, 2021, Needham 365 Bev, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn violated 204 CMR 2.05(2) permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: Chapter 138, Section 34, sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty-one years of age.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board finds sufficient evidence that, on December 1, 2021, Needham 365 Bev, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn violated 204 CMR 2.05(2) permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: Chapter 138, Section 34, sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty-one years of age. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Suspend Needham 365 Bev, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn's Section 12 Innholder All Alcoholic Liquor License for a period of 5 days to be served beginning at 9:00 a.m. on March 9, 2022, and modify the...
The Select Board suspend Needham 365 Bev, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn's Section 12 Innholder All Alcoholic Liquor License for a period of 5 days to be served beginning at 9:00 a.m. on March 9, 2022, and modify the terms and conditions of the liquor license to require compliance with the corrective action plan dated March 8, 2022 and before the Select Board today.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board suspend Needham 365 Bev, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn's Section 12 Innholder All Alcoholic Liquor License for a period of 5 days to be served beginning at 9:00 a.m. on March 9, 2022, and modify the terms and conditions of the liquor license to require compliance with the corrective action plan dated March 8, 2022 and before the Select Board today. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Authorize the Town Manager to draft and send notice of the Select Board's decision to the Licensee and to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
The Select Board authorize the Town Manager to draft and send notice of the Select Board's decision to the Licensee and to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to draft and send notice of the Select Board's decision to the Licensee and to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Accept the proposed zoning article for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report
The Select Board vote to accept the proposed zoning article 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 for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Open the warrant for the May 9, 2022, Special Town Meeting
The Board vote to open the warrant for the May 9, 2022, Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Board vote to open the warrant for the May 9, 2022, Special Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
Board Discussion
Require that the dogs Maya and Axel participate in additional group training as recommended by Richard Laperchia, Trainer & Owner of K9 Reset and report back to the Board
The Board vote to require that the dogs Maya and Axel participate in additional group training as recommended by Richard Laperchia, Trainer & Owner of K9 Reset and report back to the Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to require that the dogs Maya and Axel participate in additional group training as recommended by Richard Laperchia, Trainer & Owner of K9 Reset and report back to the Board. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Executive Session: Exception 3 - Potential Litigation & Collective Bargaining
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. and Exception 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment.
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. and Exception 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
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