MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 10, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Matthew D. Borrelli
Absent: Marcus Nelson
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing Continued 12/06/22: Alteration of Premises - Needham Food and
Continue the Public Hearing relative to the proposed Alteration of Premises in an All-Alcoholic License in a Hotel - Needham Food and Beverage, LLC d/b/a The Heights - 200 First Street to Tuesday...
The Select Board vote to continue the Public Hearing relative to the proposed Alteration of Premises in an All-Alcoholic License in a Hotel - Needham Food and Beverage, LLC d/b/a The Heights - 200 First Street to Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to continue the Public Hearing relative to the proposed Alteration of Premises in an All-Alcoholic License in a Hotel - Needham Food and Beverage, LLC d/b/a The Heights - 200 First Street to Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Election Law Update and Early Voting Schedule
Approve the in-person early voting schedule as proposed by the Town Clerk
The Select Board approve the in-person early voting schedule as proposed by the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve the in-person early voting schedule as proposed by the Town Clerk. Second: Heidi Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, 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 December 6, 2022 (open session), December 20, 2022(open session), December 20, 2022 (executive session). 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $2550 from the Needham Flag Football League for the Dave DiCicco Bench. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Aging Services Division; $400 from Carol De Lemos, $500 worth of pastries from Servente Bakery & Café for their New Year's celebration, $100 from Adele Kaplan, $50 from Martin D. Spielmann and Suzanne McLaughlin. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health's Gift of Warmth Program; $100 from the First Baptist Church in Needham, $40 from Alyssa Kence, $50 from Janet Haines, $500 from Nancy Frantz, $100 from Josephine Li-McLeod, $50 from Danielle Manning, $700 from Mark Kelly, $50 from Kate Moran Carter, $50 from Cynthia Kelly, $50 from Stephanie Fox, $500 from Rachel Busby, $100 from Avery Newton, $100 from Claire Bloom, $100 from Elaine Beilin, $50 from Kurt Levitan, $100 from John and Vance Fernandez, $100 from Tejal Gandhi, $100 from Anne Markowitz. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Youth & Family Services Department - The Crisis Support Donation Fund; $50 from Amy McGregorRadin, $100 from Jamie Scrantion Pomerantz, $20 f
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli 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 December 6, 2022 (open session), December 20, 2022(open session), December 20, 2022 (executive session). 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $2550 from the Needham Flag Football League for the Dave DiCicco Bench. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Aging Services Division; $400 from Carol De Lemos, $500 worth of pastries from Servente Bakery & Café for their New Year's celebration, $100 from Adele Kaplan, $50 from Martin D. Spielmann and Suzanne McLaughlin. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health's Gift of Warmth Program; $100 from the First Baptist Church in Needham, $40 from Alyssa Kence, $50 from Janet Haines, $500 from Nancy Frantz, $100 from Josephine Li-McLeod, $50 from Danielle Manning, $700 from Mark Kelly, $50 from Kate Moran Carter, $50 from Cynthia Kelly, $50 from Stephanie Fox, $500 from Rachel Busby, $100 from Avery Newton, $100 from Claire Bloom, $100 from Elaine Beilin, $50 from Kurt Levitan, $100 from John and Vance Fernandez, $100 from Tejal Gandhi, $100 from Anne Markowitz. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Youth & Family Services Department - The Crisis Support Donation Fund; $50 from Amy McGregorRadin, $100 from Jamie Scrantion Pomerantz, $20 from Rosabel King, $48.60 from Deborah LeClair, $40 from Arthur Loradis. 6.* Approve a One Day Special License for Teri Boardman of Volante Farms for Saturday, January 21, 2023 and Saturday, February 4, 2023. The Cooking Class events will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department approved the events. 7.* Approve a One Day Special License for Mary Beth Cox with St. Joseph School for Thursday, January 19, 2023. The Mom's Night Out - Designer Pocket Book Bingo event will be held at St. Joseph School Hub, 90 Pickering Street, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department approved the event. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Town Manager
Open the warrant for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting
The Board vote to open the warrant for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to open the warrant for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)
Adopt the composition and charge for the Rail Trail Advisory Committee and the Transportation Safety Committee
The Board vote to adopt the composition and charge for the Rail Trail Advisory Committee and the Transportation Safety Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to adopt the composition and charge for the Rail Trail Advisory Committee and the Transportation Safety Committee. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Approve the proposed charge and composition for a Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee
The Board voted to approve the proposed charge and composition for a Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board voted to approve the proposed charge and composition for a Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
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