January 24, 2023

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve the amendment for alteration of premises received from Needham Food and Beverage LLC, d/b/a The Heights. If approved, vote to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for its review and final approval. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: 1. Shane Mark Assistant Director of Public Works PPBC User Representative DPE Feasibility Study: Indefinite term 2. Barry Dulong Director of Building Maintenance PPBC User Representative DPE Feasibility Study: Indefinite term CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from Marcus Hughes, $400 from Edward & Carol De Lemos, and $3500 from Sullivan and Company, Inc. 2. Approve 20B Exemptions for the following individual to engage in work with the Needham Public Health Department; Carol Oberle. 3. Approve a One Day Special License for Steve Volante of Volante Farms for Saturday, February 11, 2023, 12:00-4:00PM for a Grand Wine & Cheese Tasting event. The event will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department approved the events. 4. Approve a One Day Special License for Steve Volante of Volante Farms for Saturday, March 4, 2023, 12:00-4:00PM for a Grand Beer Tasting event. The event will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department approved the events. 5. Approve a request from Patrick DeMaio race coordinator from the Needham Athletic Booster Club, NHS Boosters Club Rocket Run to hold a race in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 19, 2023, 8:00am. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation 6. Approve a request from Jessica Rice race coordinator from the Jog Your Memory 5K Run to hold a race in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 10, 2023. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park 7 Recreation. 7. Accept the following donations from The Needham Free Public Library; Fifteen Spanish language children's books (estimated value $201), from Danielle Rodriguez on behalf of Lucas and Mateo Pacheco; $100 from Susan Kaplan; $500 from Heather & Andrew Marsh; and Magic Menorah by Jane Breskin Zalben, Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare, Redfield Farm by Judith Redline Coopey, and Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel (total estimated value $44), from Linda and Bob Asher. 8. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health's Gift of Warmth Program; $100 from Ann MacFate, $750 from Michael Campanella (PEX Health & Fitness), $50 from Carol & Michael Abedon, $50 from Monica Granucci. 9. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health's Domestic Violence Action Committee; $100 from Ann MacFate, $100 from the Blum Family. 10. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Public Health's Traveling Meals Program; $300 from Ann MacFate. 11. Accept the following donation made to The Needham Aging Services Division; $100 from the Professional Musicians Club, Inc. 12. Upon the resignation of Walter F. McDonough, the Needham Select Board votes to direct the Town Clerk to place the position of Assessor on the April 11, 2023 Annual Town Election ballot for the unexpired term ending April 15, 2025. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr Borrelli that the Select Board, as Liquor Licensing Authority, approve and sign an application for a Change of Officers and Change in Stock Interest for Gordon's Fine Wines of Needham, Inc. d/b/a Gordon's Fine Wines, 150 Gould Street and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. 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 Town of Needham Housing Plan dated December 2022. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to determine that in the case of the proposed acquisition of 0 Charles River Street (Assessors' Parcel 199-304-4), containing approximately 3.25 acres, 0 Charles River Street (Assessors' Parcel 199-304-5), containing approximately 3.05 acres, and a portion of the land known and numbered as 484 Charles River Street (Assessors' Parcels 199-304- 2), containing approximately twenty-eight (28) acres, advertising will not benefit the Town's interest because of the unique qualities and location of the property needed. This determination is made on the basis that the property is large, undeveloped, and contiguous to both the Town's existing Ridge Hill Reservation and the Charles River. The property contains existing walking trails that connect to the Town's Ridge Hill Reservation trail network and will allow for increased public use and access of this scenic waterfront location. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to recommend approval of the Town Manager's Proposed Annual Budget for FY2024. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board dedicate the American Elm located at Fire Station 2, "Liberty Elm." Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to adopt the revised FY 2023-2024 Goal Statement as amended. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)

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