May 24, 2022

“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board declare June 2022 Pride Month in the Town of Needham and that all residents be encouraged to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ members of our community as we continue to advance the principles of liberty, equality, and inclusivity for all. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 17 feet of conduit in South Street. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Edward Olsen PPBC PPBC User Representative/Ridge Hill Demolition Project, Term Exp: 6/30/2025 2. Timothy McDonald PPBC User Representative/Center at the Heights Space Utilization Study, Term Exp: 6/30/2025 3. Barry Dulong PPBC PPBC User Representative/Center at the Heights Space Utilization Study, Term Exp: 6/30/2025 4. Thomas Ryder PPBC User Representative/Public Works Facilities Improvements, Term Exp: 6/30/2025 5. Carys Lustig PPBC User Representative/Public Works Facilities Improvements, Term Exp: 6/30/2025 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Accept the following donation made to the Needham Health Division, Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC): $30 from Claire Blum 2. Accept the following donations received by the Needham Public Library: The Needham Garden Club donated $25 in memory of Fran Phillips, past president of the Club, and Jan Drake donated a copy of her book, Remember Me to All the Friends (estimated value of $60). 3. Accept the following donations made to Needham Aging Services: $50 from Kana Mitra and $16,023.95 from The Friends of the Center at the Heights. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from the Rotary Club of Needham, Inc., and $1,500 from The Exchange Club of Needham. 5. Approve the Race Amity Day Celebration by the Needham Human Rights Committee to be held on Sunday, June 12, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Amity Path. 6. Approve the AAPI Spring Arts and Craft Event by the Chinese Friends of Needham to be held on Saturday, June 4, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on the Town Common, pending review by the following departments: Police, Fire, and Public Works. 7. Ratify approval for the British Invasion by the Plugged-In Band Program held on Saturday, May 21 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. on the Town Common. 8. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time *Ratify* - Angela Ledbury 58 Beaufort Ave. Between Bond & 5/20/22 5/22/22 5pm-8pm Nicolas on Beaufort Ave. Jennifer Bannon 61 Jarvis Circle Jarvis Circle 6/17/22 N/A 5pm-10:30pm *Live Music* Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve the Amendment for Alteration of Premises application received from Latin-A Group, LLC dba Latina Kitchen, contingent upon final approval of special permit from the Planning 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..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that: Motion 1: That the Select Board find sufficient evidence that Zucchini Gold, LLC, d/b/a The Rice Barn, located at 1037 Great Plain Avenue in Needham and its licensed manager Chalermpol Intha violated: . 204 CMR 2.05(2) permitting an illegality to occur on premises, to wit, failure to comply with the Summary Suspension Order of the Town of Needham Public Health Division dated April 20, 2022; and 204 CMR 2.05(8) maintaining the premises in an unsanitary manner as detailed in the Summary Suspension Order of the Town of Needham Public Health Division dated April 20, 2022. Motion 2: That the Select Board, pursuant to M.G.L. c.138 sections 23 and 64, suspend forthwith the license of Zucchini Gold, LLC d/b/a The Rice Barn, located at 1037 Great Plain Avenue in Needham, with the term of the suspension to run for 30 days commencing when the Needham Public Health Division or Board of Health reinstates the licensee's food establishment permit, for violating 204 CMR 2.05(2) permitting an illegality to occur on the premises, to wit, failure to comply with a Summary Suspension Order of the Town of Needham Public Health Division dated April 20, 2022 and 204 CMR 2.05(8) maintaining the premises in an unsanitary manner as detailed in said Summary Suspension Order. Motion 3: That the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to draft and send notice of the Select Board's decision to the licensee with a copy to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the language of the amendment relative to H4283 as follows: "SECTION 1. Chapter 207 of the Acts of 2012 is hereby amended by striking out section 2 and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section 2. Section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws shall govern the number of licenses that may be granted pursuant to this act. The licensing authority may establish the days and hours during which the license may operate. Except as otherwise provided in this act, such licenses shall be subject to the provisions of said chapter 138. SECTION 2. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, this act shall be submitted for acceptance by the voters of the town of Needham at an annual or special election in the form of the following question: "Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year 2022, entitled 'An Act authorizing the Town of Needham to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises' be accepted?" Below the question shall appear a fair and concise summary of the act prepared by town counsel and approved by the Select Board. If the majority of votes in answer to the question is in the affirmative, section 1 shall take effect, but not otherwise. SECTION 3. Section 2 shall take effect upon its passage."; and by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- An Act authorizing the Town of Needham to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises." Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)

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