MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
November 22, 2022
6 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- Mr. Borrelli departed the meeting due to a scheduling conflict.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - 68 Garden Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 53 feet of conduit in Garden Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 53 feet of conduit in Garden Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 53 feet of conduit in Garden Street. 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. Sue Barber Active Recreation Assets Working Group Term Exp: 6/30/2023 2. Dan Lee Active Recreation Assets Working Group Term Exp. 6/30/2023 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of October 24, 2022 (open session), November 9, 2022 (open session), November 9, 2022 (executive session). 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Free Public Library; $1,079 from friends and family in memory of Ruth Cunningham, Estimated $795 worth of donated English language learning books from Sandra Boynton, From Scratch: Adventures in Harvesting, Hunting, Fishing, and Foraging on a Fragile Planet, by David Moscow & Jon Moscow, estimated value of $27; Bill Littlefield gave a copy of his book Mercy, estimated value $21; Kieran Teare- Thomas donated a copy of Clementine by Tillie Walden, estimated value $15; and Rita Bartczak gave a DVD set of Fawlty Towers, estimated value of $56. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Department; $250 from MaryClare Siegel for Needham's Gift of Warmth Program, $50 from MaryClare Siegel for Needham's Traveling Meals Program. 4.* Approve and sign Water & Sewer Abatement #1320 5. Approve the closure of Pickering Street from Great Plain Ave to Walgreens parking lot, 2:00pm - 7:00pm for the Blue Tree even on Saturday, December 3, 2022, 5:00-6:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Sue Barber Active Recreation Assets Working Group Term Exp: 6/30/2023 2. Dan Lee Active Recreation Assets Working Group Term Exp. 6/30/2023 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of October 24, 2022 (open session), November 9, 2022 (open session), November 9, 2022 (executive session). 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Free Public Library; $1,079 from friends and family in memory of Ruth Cunningham, Estimated $795 worth of donated English language learning books from Sandra Boynton, From Scratch: Adventures in Harvesting, Hunting, Fishing, and Foraging on a Fragile Planet, by David Moscow & Jon Moscow, estimated value of $27; Bill Littlefield gave a copy of his book Mercy, estimated value $21; Kieran Teare- Thomas donated a copy of Clementine by Tillie Walden, estimated value $15; and Rita Bartczak gave a DVD set of Fawlty Towers, estimated value of $56. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Department; $250 from MaryClare Siegel for Needham's Gift of Warmth Program, $50 from MaryClare Siegel for Needham's Traveling Meals Program. 4.* Approve and sign Water & Sewer Abatement #1320 5. Approve the closure of Pickering Street from Great Plain Ave to Walgreens parking lot, 2:00pm - 7:00pm for the Blue Tree even on Saturday, December 3, 2022, 5:00-6:00 PM. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Class II Auto Dealer's License Revocation Hearing - Hentley Holden, LLC d/b/a
Revoke the Class II auto dealer's license issued to Graham Parker d/b/a Needham Auto Sales on June 14, 2022 for property located at 54 Mellen Street, and that the Board send notice of the...
The Select Board revoke the Class II auto dealer's license issued to Graham Parker d/b/a Needham Auto Sales on June 14, 2022 for property located at 54 Mellen Street, and that the Board send notice of the revocation to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles; and Move that the Select Board revoke the Class II auto dealer's license issued to Hentley Holden LLC d/b/a Needham Auto Sales on September 27, 2022 for property located at 76 Wexford Street, and that the Board send notice of the revocation to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board revoke the Class II auto dealer's license issued to Graham Parker d/b/a Needham Auto Sales on June 14, 2022 for property located at 54 Mellen Street, and that the Board send notice of the revocation to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles; and Move that the Select Board revoke the Class II auto dealer's license issued to Hentley Holden LLC d/b/a Needham Auto Sales on September 27, 2022 for property located at 76 Wexford Street, and that the Board send notice of the revocation to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Town Manager
Approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated November 18, 2022
The Board approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated November 18, 2022.
Matthew D. Borrelli had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated November 18, 2022. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Adopt the revised Fuel Storage Application Procedures Policy, dated November 22, 2022
The Board vote to adopt the revised Fuel Storage Application Procedures Policy, dated November 22, 2022.
Matthew D. Borrelli had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Board vote to adopt the revised Fuel Storage Application Procedures Policy, dated November 22, 2022. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
Board Discussion
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
Matthew D. Borrelli had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
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