February 28, 2023

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in High Rock Street for underground electric service to 64 High Rock Street. 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 31 feet of conduit in Scott Road to provide underground electric service to 47 Scott Road. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board, as Liquor Licensing Authority, approve both applications for a Change of Ownership Interest for Innovative Distributing Concepts, LLC d/b/a Bin Ends, 65 Crawford Street and to forward these applications to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve an Outdoor Dining license for Henry Hospitality Inc., d/b/a The James, modified to allow for outdoor dining from 1 January to 31 December 2023. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve the Amendment for Alteration of Premises application received from Henry Hospitality Inc., d/b/a The James and vote to forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for review and final approval. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (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. Robert Dermody Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 2. Kimberly McCollum Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of February 14, 2023 (open session). 2. Approve release of certain Executive Session minutes for the period of June 2018 through February 2020 (7/24/18, 7/27/18, 9/11/18, 10/9/18, 11/27/18, 12/4/18, 12/18/18, 1/29/19, 2/12/19, 3/12/19, 3/26/19, 4/23/19, 5/14/19, 8/20/19, 9/24/19, 12/17/19, 1/28/20, & 2/11/20) and a release of certain redacted material from minutes already approved from the period of August 2016 through June 2018 (8/16/16 & 6/12/18) 3. Accept the following donation made to Youth & Family Services Department; $2,000 from the Highrock Church, Jog for Joy 5K Fundraiser for Mental Health. 4. Approve a One Day Special License for Robert Timmerman of Needham Knights of Columbus for Saturday, March 11, 2023, 6:00PM-11:00PM for the annual St. Patrick's Dinner Dance. The event will be held at Needham Knights of Columbus Hall, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. All documents are in order. Police Department approved the events. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $200 from Sean Wilder, $100 from Gregory Giokas, $100 from Paul Murtagh, Rincon Management, and $50 from Sandra Molinsky. 6. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Free Public Library; $50 from Carol Thomas, in memory of Barbara Cusack; $50 from Jean Cavagnaro, in memory of Barbara Cusack;$100 from Alyse Sicklick, in memory of Barbara Cusack; $100 from Ned and Marge Berube, in memory of Barbara Cusack; $100 from the Resnick Sullivan Foundation, in memory of Barbara Cusack; seven English language learning books (estimated value $188) from Sandra Boynton; Two copies of Our Good Name, by Catherine Marenghi (each estimated at $19), one given by the author and the other given by the Friends of the Needham Free Public Library; and Precipice, by Paul Doiron (estimated value $18), Swagger, by Jimmy Johnson (estimated value $28), The Marriage Portrait, by Maggie O'Farrell (estimated value $28), and 8 Rules of Love, by Jay Shetty (estimated value $29), all given anonymously. 7. With the approval of the Superintendent of Schools and the Principal of the Pollard School, the Board votes to authorize off-lease use of the Pollard tennis courts until 7:20 a.m. daily, subject to any exceptions deemed necessary by the Pollard School Principal. 8. Approve a One Day Special License for Suzanne Baker of Needham Community Council for Saturday, March 11, 2023, 5:00PM-10:00PM for Party for the Pantry, Fundraising event to benefit the Needham Community Council. The event will be held at the Memorial Park Field House, 92 Rosemary Street, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department approved the events. 9. Approve a One Day Special License for Sandra Rizkallah of Plugged In Band Program for Sunday, April 30, 2023, 5:00PM-8:00PM for Let's Rock 'n Roll Fundraiser for Plugged In Band Program. The event will be held at the Needham History Center and Museum, 1147 Central Avenue, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department approved the events. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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