June 28, 2022

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board and Board of Trustees of the Needham Free Public Library vote to appoint Erhardt Graeff to the Trustees of the Needham Free Public Library until the next Town Election to be held on April 11, 2023. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 11-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 14 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 22 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board finds sufficient evidence that, on April 6, 2022, New Garden Inc., d/b/a New Garden Restaurant 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: Borrelli, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board suspend New Garden Inc., d/b/a New Garden Restaurant's Section 12 Restaurant Innholder All Alcoholic Liquor License for a period of up to 3 days to be designated by the establishment and a fourth day to be held in abeyance pending completion of Select Board orders within 2 weeks from tonight (July 12, 2022), including TIPS certification by staff and the institution of a scanner (equipment or software). If the Select Board orders are completed by July 12, 2022, the suspension will be 3 days (consecutive or not) selected at the establishment's choice. If the Select Board orders are not completed by July 12, 2022, then the suspension must be 4 consecutive days to include a weekend. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli 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: 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. Committee Reappointments: See attached. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Health Division, Gift of Warmth Program: $300 from the Christ Episcopal Church. 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from the Petrini Corporation. 3. Accept the following donations received by the Needham Public Library: The Dedham Savings Bank donated $49.99 to buy a Kindle Fire as a prize for the Summer Reading Program, Ann MacFate donated $300 in honor of Irene MacFate, the Needham Community Council donated $300 for English language learner (ELL) books, and Anna Giraldo-Kerr donated a copy of His Name is George Floyd by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa (est. value $20). 4. In accordance with Section 20A (b) of the Town Charter, authorize the Town Manager to designate Katie King as Acting Town Manager for the period August 12, 2022 through September 2, 2022 inclusive. 5. In accordance with Section 20 C of the Town Charter, approve the Town Manager's appointment of Thomas M. Conroy as Fire Chief. 6.* Approve Round 2 Economic Development ARPA Grant awards contingent on any pending compliance with federal, state and local law and regulations. 7.* Approve a Weekday Entertainment License for Needham Golf Club for remainder of 2022. 8.* The Town of Needham Select Board positively endorses the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School Committee to appropriate $500,000.00 from certified excess and deficiency to be transferred to the Capital Stabilization Fund. This transfer will support Minuteman's expansion capacity plans. This action will result in an amendment (increase) to the FY2022 Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District's approved budget but will not change the assessment already established with the Town of Needham. The Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School Committee will not act on this appropriation unless it is positively endorsed by two-thirds of the member towns. 9. Accept the following donations made to Needham Public Health's Domestic Violence Action Committee: $25 from Claire Blum. 10. Accept the following donation made to Needham's Aging Services Division: $1,688.58 from John Bulian. 11.* Approve the amended standard mileage rate for the second half of the calendar year 2022 (July 1 - December 31, 2022). 12. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Robert Petitt 80 Robinwood Robinwood 7/4/22 N/A 3pm-9pm Avenue Avenue Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve and sign the Order of Taking for Town Way (Form 3) for Hutter Ridge Road. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)

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