MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 22, 2022
8 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
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. Jeremy Halpern Council of Economic Advisors Term Exp. 6/30/2024 2. Kathleen Robey Council on Aging Term Exp. 6/30/2022 CONSENT AGENDA: *=Backup attached 1. Approval of Minutes: February 22, 2022 (executive session), and January 25, 2022 (executive session). 2. Accept the following donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services, Crisis Donation Fund: $500 from Abigail Carr (100 Women of Needham) 3.* Accept the following Library donations from multiple community members. 4. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $200 from The Charles River Center. 5. Accept the following donation made to Needham's Aging Services: $100 from the American Legion Boston Chinatown Post NO. 328 in memory of Harry Chin, $100 from Louise Condon in memory of Frank Rogers. 6.* Approve Town Manager Contract Extension through May 5, 2025 7.* Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages Only License for Sandra Rizkallah of Needham Plugged-In Band Program to host "British Invasion of Needham", Saturday May 21, 2022 from 7:00-11:00 PM. The event will be held in Powers Hall, Town Hall at 1471 Highland Avenue, pending departmental approval. 8. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Location Party Party Party Date Rain Date Time Celia Carboni 42 Greenwood Ave. Greenwood Ave. 7/16/22 7/17/22 3pm- 10pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: 1. Jeremy Halpern Council of Economic Advisors Term Exp. 6/30/2024 2. Kathleen Robey Council on Aging Term Exp. 6/30/2022 CONSENT AGENDA: *=Backup attached 1. Approval of Minutes: February 22, 2022 (executive session), and January 25, 2022 (executive session). 2. Accept the following donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services, Crisis Donation Fund: $500 from Abigail Carr (100 Women of Needham) 3.* Accept the following Library donations from multiple community members. 4. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $200 from The Charles River Center. 5. Accept the following donation made to Needham's Aging Services: $100 from the American Legion Boston Chinatown Post NO. 328 in memory of Harry Chin, $100 from Louise Condon in memory of Frank Rogers. 6.* Approve Town Manager Contract Extension through May 5, 2025 7.* Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages Only License for Sandra Rizkallah of Needham Plugged-In Band Program to host "British Invasion of Needham", Saturday May 21, 2022 from 7:00-11:00 PM. The event will be held in Powers Hall, Town Hall at 1471 Highland Avenue, pending departmental approval. 8. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Location Party Party Party Date Rain Date Time Celia Carboni 42 Greenwood Ave. Greenwood Ave. 7/16/22 7/17/22 3pm- 10pm Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Babson College Scholarships
Award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: Applicant Status Alberto Colon Figueroa Admitted Freshman (Fall '23) Maria Colon Figueroa Rising Senior Danielle...
The Select Board vote to award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: Applicant Status Alberto Colon Figueroa Admitted Freshman (Fall '23) Maria Colon Figueroa Rising Senior Danielle Freidline Admitted Freshman (Spring '23) Henry London Rising Senior Albina Miloshi Rising Sophomore Constantinos Tsitsas Rising Junior
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: Applicant Status Alberto Colon Figueroa Admitted Freshman (Fall '23) Maria Colon Figueroa Rising Senior Danielle Freidline Admitted Freshman (Spring '23) Henry London Rising Senior Albina Miloshi Rising Sophomore Constantinos Tsitsas Rising Junior Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
ARPA Economic Development Grants and Program Update
Approve $200,000 in ARPA funds for the small business grant program round 2, as shown on the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Proposal dated March 22, 2022
The Board vote to approve $200,000 in ARPA funds for the small business grant program round 2, as shown on the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Proposal dated March 22, 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Board vote to approve $200,000 in ARPA funds for the small business grant program round 2, as shown on the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Proposal dated March 22, 2022. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
DHCD Zoning Regulation Presentation
Authorize the Town Manager to: 1) Submit a letter on the Town's behalf commenting on the DHCD draft guidelines by March 31, 2022, And 2) Submit the necessary paperwork for 2022 compliance by May...
The Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to: 1) Submit a letter on the Town's behalf commenting on the DHCD draft guidelines by March 31, 2022, And 2) Submit the necessary paperwork for 2022 compliance by May 2, 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to: 1) Submit a letter on the Town's behalf commenting on the DHCD draft guidelines by March 31, 2022, And 2) Submit the necessary paperwork for 2022 compliance by May 2, 2022. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Needham Fire Union Local 1706 for FY2021 and FY2022
The Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Needham Fire Union Local 1706 for FY2021 and FY2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Needham Fire Union Local 1706 for FY2021 and FY2022. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Keane)
Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign a Forbearance Agreement between the Town and TripAdvisor
The Board vote to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign a Forbearance Agreement between the Town and TripAdvisor.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign a Forbearance Agreement between the Town and TripAdvisor. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Keane)
Close the warrant for the May 9, 2022 Special 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 May 9, 2022 Special 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. Keane that the Board vote to close the warrant for the May 9, 2022 Special Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
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 prior to adjournment
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews 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 prior to adjournment Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
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