MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 26, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Marcus Nelson, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Matthew D. Borrelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Proclamation for Purple Heart Day August 7, 2022
Proclaim that Needham is a Purple Heart Community and that August 7th will be considered Purple Heart Day in Needham
The Select Board of the Town of Needham does hereby proclaim that Needham is a Purple Heart Community and that August 7th will be considered Purple Heart Day in Needham. The Select Board encourages residents and businesses to display the American Flag and recognize Purple Heart recipients on that day, honoring the service and sacrifice of our military personnel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board of the Town of Needham does hereby proclaim that Needham is a Purple Heart Community and that August 7th will be considered Purple Heart Day in Needham. The Select Board encourages residents and businesses to display the American Flag and recognize Purple Heart recipients on that day, honoring the service and sacrifice of our military personnel. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Borrelli)
Proclamation for India Independence Day August 15, 2022
Proclaim August 15, 2022, as India Day and encourages all residents to join the Indian Community to celebrate and commemorate its 75th Independence Day
The Select Board of the Town of Needham does hereby proclaim August 15, 2022, as India Day and encourages all residents to join the Indian Community to celebrate and commemorate its 75th Independence Day.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board of the Town of Needham does hereby proclaim August 15, 2022, as India Day and encourages all residents to join the Indian Community to celebrate and commemorate its 75th Independence Day. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - 233 Great Plain Avenue
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 21 feet of conduit in Berkshire Road
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 21 feet of conduit in Berkshire Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 21 feet of conduit in Berkshire Road. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Joint Meeting with Park and Recreation Commission
Appoint Frederica Lalonde to the Park and Recreation Commission until the next Town Election to be held on April 11, 2023
The Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission vote to appoint Frederica Lalonde to the Park and Recreation Commission until the next Town Election to be held on April 11, 2023.
A joint vote of the Select Board and the Park and Recreation Commission ("Unanimously approved 6-0 by roll call vote."); the count includes the Park and Recreation Commission. The minutes call it unanimous, so each Select Board member present is shown voting yes. Kevin Keane stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Heidi Frail stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission vote to appoint Frederica Lalonde to the Park and Recreation Commission until the next Town Election to be held on April 11, 2023. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 6-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Comcast Cable Television Contract Renewal
Find that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Comcast of Needham, Inc. reasonably meets the franchise and cable related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town; and that Comcast of...
The Board find that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Comcast of Needham, Inc. reasonably meets the franchise and cable related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town; and that Comcast of Needham, Inc.'s financial and technical qualifications and local programming channels, facilities, and services are reasonable to meet Town cable franchise needs, find that the Select Board, as Issuing Authority for the Town, votes to accept the renewal agreement with Comcast of Needham, Inc. effective December 18, 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board find that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Comcast of Needham, Inc. reasonably meets the franchise and cable related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town; and that Comcast of Needham, Inc.'s financial and technical qualifications and local programming channels, facilities, and services are reasonable to meet Town cable franchise needs, find that the Select Board, as Issuing Authority for the Town, votes to accept the renewal agreement with Comcast of Needham, Inc. effective December 18, 2022. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
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. Avery Newton Affordable Housing Trust Fund Term Exp: 6/30/2025 2. Colleen Schaller Council on Aging Term Exp: 6/30/2025 3. Kathleen Robey Council on Aging Term Exp: 6/30/2025 4. Amy Lam Needham Council on Arts and Culture Term Exp: 6/30/2025 5. Daniel Goodman Council of Economic Advisors Term Exp: 6/30/2025 6. Thomas Conroy PPBC User Rep - Public Safety Project: Indefinite Term 7. Donna Mullin Traffic Management Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 8. Rebecca Tarantino Traffic Management Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 9. Robert Ciccolo Traffic Management Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 10. Guus Dreissen Traffic Management Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2023 11. Election Workers for 2022-2023 See attached. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of June 14, 2022 (open session), June 28, 2022 (open and executive session) 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $2,500 from Mr. C. Bruce Johnstone. 3. Accept the following gift card donations made to the Needham's Aging Services Division to use at the Council on Aging: $105 Café Fresh Bagel, $60 Town House of Pizza, $375 Roche Brothers, $400 Sweet Basil, $150 Volante Farms, and $25 from Linda S. Sohmer. 4. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Free Public Library: $30 from Catherine J. Collishaw in memory of Anita Marie Love. 5.* Sign the Wa
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Avery Newton Affordable Housing Trust Fund Term Exp: 6/30/2025 2. Colleen Schaller Council on Aging Term Exp: 6/30/2025 3. Kathleen Robey Council on Aging Term Exp: 6/30/2025 4. Amy Lam Needham Council on Arts and Culture Term Exp: 6/30/2025 5. Daniel Goodman Council of Economic Advisors Term Exp: 6/30/2025 6. Thomas Conroy PPBC User Rep - Public Safety Project: Indefinite Term 7. Donna Mullin Traffic Management Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 8. Rebecca Tarantino Traffic Management Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 9. Robert Ciccolo Traffic Management Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 10. Guus Dreissen Traffic Management Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2023 11. Election Workers for 2022-2023 See attached. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of June 14, 2022 (open session), June 28, 2022 (open and executive session) 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $2,500 from Mr. C. Bruce Johnstone. 3. Accept the following gift card donations made to the Needham's Aging Services Division to use at the Council on Aging: $105 Café Fresh Bagel, $60 Town House of Pizza, $375 Roche Brothers, $400 Sweet Basil, $150 Volante Farms, and $25 from Linda S. Sohmer. 4. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Free Public Library: $30 from Catherine J. Collishaw in memory of Anita Marie Love. 5.* Sign the Warrant for the State Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. 6.* Authorize the Chief of Police to assign police officers to each polling location and Town Hall in accordance with the "Votes Act" for all future elections. 7.* Approve a request from Julia Karr, Development Associate for the 35th Annual Bike-A-Thon, Bikes Not Bombs. The road event will pass through Needham on Sunday, September 11, 2022, with a rain date of Sunday, September 22, 2022. The route was approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 8.* Approve a request from Allan Eyden, Race Coordinator for the PanMassachusetts Challenge, PMC Road Race. The event will pass through Needham on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, 2022. The route of the race was approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 9.* Approve a request from Clint Moon, Route Coordinator for the Ride for Food. The event will pass through Needham on Sunday, October 2, 2022. The route was approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 10.* RATIFY a One Day Special License for Monique Goodrow-Trach of Needham Pool and Racquet Club who hosted its Beers, Bags and Annual Corn Hole Tournament on Friday, July 15, 2022. The event was held at Needham Pool & Racquet Club 1545 Central Ave, Needham. The Police and Fire Department approved the event. 11. Approve and sign integrated collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Needham Police Union for the period July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022 and July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. 12.* Approve and sign integrated collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Needham Police Superior Officers Association for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 and July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. 13.* Approve and sign integrated collective bargaining agreements between the Town and the Needham Firefighters Union Local 1706 Unit A & Unit C for FY21 and FY22 14.* Approve and authorize the chair to sign the Employment Agreement between the Town and Thomas Conroy, Fire Chief. 15.* Approve and authorize the Town Manager to executive an estoppel certification for Sun Life. 16. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Cindy Osgood 27 Laurel Drive Lower Laurel Drive 9/10/22 9/11/22 4pm-8pm Katherine 9 Morton Street Morton Street 9/10/22 9/17/22 12pm-4pm Calzada Catherine 104 Newell Ave. Intersection near Newell, 9/10/22 9/11/22 5pm-8pm Holland Prospect, and Lewis Paul Kaboub 57 Parkinson St. Parkinson St. 9/10/22 9/17/22 4pm-8pm Bet. Webster and Manning Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Transfer of an All-Alcohol Innkeeper License - 365 Management Company LLC,
Approve the Section 12 All Alcohol Innkeeper License transfer application submitted by 365 Management Company LLC, d/b/a Residence Inn including the appointment of Michael Gendrin as Manager of...
The Select Board vote to approve the Section 12 All Alcohol Innkeeper License transfer application submitted by 365 Management Company LLC, d/b/a Residence Inn including the appointment of Michael Gendrin as Manager of Record, and submit the application to the ABCC.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Section 12 All Alcohol Innkeeper License transfer application submitted by 365 Management Company LLC, d/b/a Residence Inn including the appointment of Michael Gendrin as Manager of Record, and submit the application to the ABCC. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Proposed Alcohol Regulations Changes - Breweries
Adopt the revised Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages effective July 26, 2022. 2. The Board vote to adopt the revised Calendar Year 2022 fee schedule
That: 1. The Board vote to adopt the revised Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages effective July 26, 2022. 2. The Board vote to adopt the revised Calendar Year 2022 fee schedule.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that: 1. The Board vote to adopt the revised Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages effective July 26, 2022. 2. The Board vote to adopt the revised Calendar Year 2022 fee schedule. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
Recycling and Transfer Station Charges and Fees
Approve the proposed rate changes effective September 1, 2022: Automobile Tires $7.50, Truck Tires $15.00, Convenience Fee (illegal dumping without a pay-to-throw bag) $10.00, and B: the Board...
That: A: the Board approve the proposed rate changes effective September 1, 2022: Automobile Tires $7.50, Truck Tires $15.00, Convenience Fee (illegal dumping without a pay-to-throw bag) $10.00, and B: the Board approve the consolidation of the computer monitor 15" or less, computer monitor greater than 15", flat screen TV 15" or less, flat screen TV greater than 15", and television disposal fees to be titled monitors and that the rate be set at $20.00 per item effective September 1, 2022, and C: the Board approve the implementation of the following new fees effective September 1, 2022: Fluorescent tube disposal $1.00 each (not more than 10 tubes per week), Small printers $2.50 each item.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that: A: the Board approve the proposed rate changes effective September 1, 2022: Automobile Tires $7.50, Truck Tires $15.00, Convenience Fee (illegal dumping without a pay-to-throw bag) $10.00, and B: the Board approve the consolidation of the computer monitor 15" or less, computer monitor greater than 15", flat screen TV 15" or less, flat screen TV greater than 15", and television disposal fees to be titled monitors and that the rate be set at $20.00 per item effective September 1, 2022, and C: the Board approve the implementation of the following new fees effective September 1, 2022: Fluorescent tube disposal $1.00 each (not more than 10 tubes per week), Small printers $2.50 each item. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Public Hearing: Dangerous Dog Hearing (Continued)
Continue Public Hearing: Dangerous Dog Hearing to August 9, 2022
The Select Board vote to continue Public Hearing: Dangerous Dog Hearing to August 9, 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to continue Public Hearing: Dangerous Dog Hearing to August 9, 2022. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Town Manager
Accept the proposed zoning article for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report
The 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. Borrelli that the Board vote to accept the proposed zoning article for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, 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.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli 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: Borrelli, second: Keane)
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