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September 13, 2022
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Marcus Nelson, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail
Absent: Matthew D. Borrelli
Every vote, in order
Certificate of Appreciation: Evelyn Poness
Recognize Evelyn Poness for 43 years of service to the Town of Needham, including 35 years as Treasurer/Collector and as a member of the Needham Contributory Retirement Board
The Select Board recognize Evelyn Poness for 43 years of service to the Town of Needham, including 35 years as Treasurer/Collector and as a member of the Needham Contributory Retirement Board. Your legacy will be felt by members of the Department, retirees, employees, and Town residents for years to come. Congratulations on your retirement!
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board recognize Evelyn Poness for 43 years of service to the Town of Needham, including 35 years as Treasurer/Collector and as a member of the Needham Contributory Retirement Board. Your legacy will be felt by members of the Department, retirees, employees, and Town residents for years to come. Congratulations on your retirement! Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - 140 Kendrick Street
Approve and sign a petition from TC Systems Inc, Giomare Group to install approximately 457 feet of conduit in Kendrick Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from TC Systems Inc, Giomare Group to install approximately 457 feet of conduit in Kendrick Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from TC Systems Inc, Giomare Group to install approximately 457 feet of conduit in Kendrick Street. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - Frank Street, Lynn Road, Williams
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 219 feet of conduit between Frank Street, Lynn Road, Williams Street, and Sunnyside Road subject to the conditions...
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 219 feet of conduit between Frank Street, Lynn Road, Williams Street, and Sunnyside Road subject to the conditions titled and dated; Grant of Location Conditions Williams Street Project, September 13, 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 219 feet of conduit between Frank Street, Lynn Road, Williams Street, and Sunnyside Road subject to the conditions titled and dated; Grant of Location Conditions Williams Street Project, September 13, 2022. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Sewer Betterment: Walker Lane
Approve and sign the Sewer Assessment Order 594 for the Walker Lane Sewer Extension
The Board vote to approve and sign the Sewer Assessment Order 594 for the Walker Lane Sewer Extension.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve and sign the Sewer Assessment Order 594 for the Walker Lane Sewer Extension. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Town Manager
Close the warrant for the October 24, 2022 Special Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel
The Select Board vote to close the warrant for the October 24, 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. Nelson that the Select Board vote to close the warrant for the October 24, 2022 Special Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
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. No appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1. Approve minutes of July 26, 2022 (executive session) 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1,500 from Needham Public Library. 3.* Approve a One Day Special License for Hillary Ryan of the Charles River Center for Sunday, September 25, 2022. The event will be held at Charles River Center, 59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham. All documents are in order. Police Department has approved the event. 4.* RATIFY a One Day Special License for Gloria Greis of the Needham Historical Society held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. The event was held at the Memorial Park Field House, 92 Rosemary Street, Needham. All documents are in order. Memorial Trustees and Police Department approved the event. 5.* Approve a One Day Special License for Paula Jacobson of the Charles River YMCA for Saturday, September 17, 2022. The event will be held at Greene's Field, 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham. All documents are in order. Park & Recreation Department and Police Department approved the event. 6.* Approve the donation of the 2012 Ford E350 14 Passenger Van (formerly listed as unit 404) with a VIN of 1FDEE3FS3CDA55309 to the Needham Housing Authority. 7.* In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board,
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. No appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1. Approve minutes of July 26, 2022 (executive session) 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1,500 from Needham Public Library. 3.* Approve a One Day Special License for Hillary Ryan of the Charles River Center for Sunday, September 25, 2022. The event will be held at Charles River Center, 59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham. All documents are in order. Police Department has approved the event. 4.* RATIFY a One Day Special License for Gloria Greis of the Needham Historical Society held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. The event was held at the Memorial Park Field House, 92 Rosemary Street, Needham. All documents are in order. Memorial Trustees and Police Department approved the event. 5.* Approve a One Day Special License for Paula Jacobson of the Charles River YMCA for Saturday, September 17, 2022. The event will be held at Greene's Field, 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham. All documents are in order. Park & Recreation Department and Police Department approved the event. 6.* Approve the donation of the 2012 Ford E350 14 Passenger Van (formerly listed as unit 404) with a VIN of 1FDEE3FS3CDA55309 to the Needham Housing Authority. 7.* In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt revisions to the classification plan (Schedule A). 8.* Approve a request from The Revitalization Trust Fund to display five Plugged In Band Banner on Chapel Street the month of February. 9.* Approve a request from the Revitalization Trust Fund to display NDI Strength in Diversity Banner/Needham Diversity Initiative on Chapel Street the month of October. 10. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Free Public Library; $50 from Anita P. Olson in memory of Ruth Cunningham, $25 from Catherine and Barbara Collishaw in memory of Alfred R. Piccioli, $50 from Diane and David Herald in memory of Ruth Cunningham, $100 from Peggy Brannigan and Steve in memory of Ruth Cunningham, $100 gift card from Roche Bros. (Sudbury Farms) for the Adult Summer Reading program, and Fidelity Bank in Needham donated 4 Red Sox tickets for the Adult Summer Reading Program (approximate value of $480). 10.* Approve partial road closure of Pickering Street (from Great Plain Ave to just before the entrance of the Walgreens Parking Lot) from 8:30a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the Needham Harvest Fair on Sunday October 2, 2022. 11. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Ratify- Neeti Mehta 56 North Hill Ave. Howe Road 9/10/22 9/11/22 3pm-8:30pm Ratify- Molly 41 Lasalle Road Lasalle Road 9/10/22 9/17/22 3pm-9pm Pomposelli Ratify- Aly Donahue 58 Mayo Avenue Mayo Avenue 9/11/22 N/A 2pm-6pm Ratify - Marshall Fox 36 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose 9/11/22 9/18/22 4pm-6pm Ave & Upland Road Kathryn Malpocher 115 Grant Street Corner of Grant 9/16/22 N/A 5pm-8pm and Kimball St. Jodi Williams 48 Ardmore Road 84 Ardmore Rd. 9/17/22 9/18/22 2pm-6pm Eric Kaplan 33 Elmwood Rd. Elmwood Road 9/17/22 9/18/22 4pm-8pm between Fuller & Lancaster Kate Deeley 61 Kenney Street 61 Kenney St. 9/17/22 9/18/22 3pm-11pm Alex Orquiza 44 Bennington St. Bennington St. 9/17/22 N/A 4pm-8pm between Concord Street & Greendale Avenue Sue Pouliot 54 Eaton Road 60 Eaton Rd. 9/17/22 N/A 4pm-8pm Beth Champagne 37 Ware Road 56 Ware Road 9/17/22 N/A 3pm-7pm Kim Marie Nicols 12 Crescent Rd. 12 Crescent Rd 9/18/22 N/A 3pm-7pm Maureen Callahan 67 Bradford St. Cleveland Road 9/18/22 N/A 4:30pm-7pm Denise Arrondo 21 Prince Street Prince Street 9/24/22 9/26/22 5pm-8pm Amy Hurley 130 South Street Corner of 9/25/22 10/2/22 4pm-8pm Needhamdale Rd. & Green Street Laura Raff 52 Wilshire Park 52/55 Wilshire 10/1/22 10/2/22 4pm-8pm Park Jaimie Scranton 53 Glendoon Rd. 54 Glendoon 10/15/22 10/15/22 3pm-9pm Pomerantz Road Liz Lawlor 76 Howland St. Pleasant & 10/16/22 10/23/22 4pm-7pm Howland Street Yakov Shapiro 208 Valley Road 208-211 Valley 10/29/22 10/30/22 2pm-5pm Road Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
Executive Session: Exception 3 (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. Not to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail 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. Not to return to open session. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
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