February 14, 2023

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 13 feet of conduit in Charles River Street. This work is necessary to provide underground service to 311 Charles River Street, Needham. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 15 feet of conduit in Brookside Road. This work is necessary to provide underground service to 94 Brookside Road, Needham. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 11 feet of conduit in Brookside Road. This work is necessary to provide underground service to 78 Brookside Road, Needham. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: 1. Matthew Zollner Water and Sewer Rate Structure Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2024 2. Moe Handel Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 3. Gloria Greis Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 4. Don Lankiewicz Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve minutes of January 10, 2023 (open session), January 24, 2023 (open session). 2. Approve a Mobile Food Vendor License for Cousins Maine Lobster to vend year- round, once weekly on Tuesdays during permitted hours in permitted Mobile Food Vendor spaces on First Street between A and B Streets. 3. Accept the Needham Commission on Disabilities approved grant request of $480 for the Needham Community Council to purchase (3) three lightweight wheelchairs. 4. Approve a request from Jill Barber, Membership Director from the Charles River YMCA to hold the annual Independence Day 5K race in Needham. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation. 5. Approve the proposed schedule of penalties for alcohol compliance check failures for the following license holders: Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's, Ceed Corp d/b/a Cook Needham, Capella LLC d/b/a Cappella, Pancho's Taqueria Needham, LLC d/b/a Pancho's Taqueria, French Press LLC d/b/a French Press Bakery Café, PM Story Corp d/b/a Little Spoon, Needham Lending Company, LLC d/b/a Sheraton Needham Hotel, Lianos Liquors LLC, d/b/a Needham Center Fine Wines and Spirits, and Reveler Beverage Company LLC, d/b/a Reveler Beverage. 6. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Public Health Division - Domestic Violence Action Committee; $200 from Jonathan and Jane Migdol. 7. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $50 from Kate Carter. 8. Approve a request from the Exchange Club of Needham to sponsor 4th of July fireworks and festivities on Monday, July 3, 2023, and a road race, flag raising, and parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Coordination of all activities will be made with appropriate Town Departments. 9. Accept the following donation made to the Youth & Family Services Department; $250 from the Forde Family. 10. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Celia Carboni 42 Greenwood Greenwood 7/15/23 7/16/23 4pm-11pm Avenue Avenue Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles: 1) Amend Zoning By-Law - Accessory 3-Car Garage Use in Single Residence B, General Residence, Business and Industrial Districts; (2) Amend Zoning By-Law - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs); (3) Amend Zoning By-Law - Corrective Zoning Amendments; and (4) Amend Zoning By- Law - Single Residence B and General Residence Side Setback for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to close the warrant for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to place the following question on the ballot for the 2023 Annual Town Election. Shall the acceptance by the Town of Needham of Chapter 39 of the Acts of 1924, entitled "An Act placing the chief of police and members of the police department of the Town of Needham under civil service," be revoked? YES ____ NO ____ Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to place the following question on the ballot for the 2023 Annual Town Election. "Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year 2022, entitled 'An Act authorizing the Town of Needham to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises' be accepted?" YES____ NO____ Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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