March 28, 2023

“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: Applicant Enrollment Status 1. Alberto Colon Figueroa Rising Sophomore, Returning Recipient, and NHS Graduate 2. Danielle Freidline Rising Sophomore, Returning Recipient, and NHS Graduate 3. Albina Miloshi Rising Junior, Returning Recipient, and NHS Graduate 4. Constantinos Tsitsas Rising Senior, Returning Recipient, and NHS Graduate Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for American Tower Corporation to install a 1,000- gallon, double-walled above ground storage tank and an associated 575-gallon double-walled fuel oil tank on the property of 350 Cedar Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated March 28, 2023 to include a second Walker Pond application for County funding. 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 School Board be allowed to submit the SOI as follows: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on March 28, 2023, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Needham, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 7, 2023 for the Pollard School located at 200 Harris Avenue, Needham MA 02492, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Pollard School 2. Elimination of existing severe overcrowding. The Pollard School is undersized for the current and projected student populations, in both the size and number of core educational spaces; 5. Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility. The Pollard School will be required to bring all of the existing envelope, structural and HVAC systems up to contemporary building and energy codes with a major addition/renovation project; 7. Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements. The educational program at the Pollard Middle School is impeded by the building's many deficiencies, including: the inadequate size and obsolete configuration of the educational spaces, particularly the science classrooms; the end-of-life condition of the modular classrooms; the deficiencies in many building systems; and the building's poor energy performance; And hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Needham to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the School Board be allowed to submit the SOI as follows: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on March 28, 2023, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Needham, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 7, 2023 for the Mitchell School located at 187 Brookline Street, Needham MA 02492, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Mitchell School 2. Elimination of existing severe overcrowding. The Mitchell School is undersized for the current and projected student populations, in both the size and number of core educational spaces; 7. Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements. The Mitchell School is in need of a comprehensive renovation/ replacement project, due to the age of the building, inaccessibility of the teaching spaces for disabled students and staff, noted deficiencies and/or end-of-life conditions in most building systems, and poor energy performance; And hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Needham to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. 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 - No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $325 from French Press Bakery & Café for the Tiger Okoshi Mural, $1295 from Bailit Health Purchasing LLC. 2. Accept the following donations made to The Needham Free Public Library: from Victoria Ferstler and friends at Heath School, $30 in memory of Barbara Cusack; from Mary Sodano, $50 in honor of Linda Goldman on the occasion of her birthday; from Mary and Bill Supple, $50 in memory of Barbara Cusack; from Laurie Bogdan, $50 for art books; Read Me a Story, by Carol Rossetti (estimate value $22), donated by the illustrator, Nancy-Lee Mauger; and three copies of A Parent's Guide to Phonics, by Ann Sullivan (estimated total value $11), from Jennifer Newman. 3. Accept the following donation made to the Town of Needham: A plaque valued at $695 from the Needham Exchange Club to commemorate the dedication of the Liberty Elm on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Exchange Club. 4. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Public Health's Gift of Warmth Program: $759.50 from the First Parish Church in Needham. 5. Approve the Race Amity Day Celebration by the Needham Human Rights Committee to be held on Sunday, June 11, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Amity Path. 6. Approve the Pansy Festival by the Needham Council on Arts and Culture to be held on Saturday, April 22 (rain date Sunday, April 23), 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Heights Common. 7. Approve a Seven-Day Entertainment License for calendar year 2023 for Pancho's Taqueria Needham, LLC d/b/a Pancho's Taqueria. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 39 - AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS/CONSTABLES, COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS, & BOARD OF ASSESSORS and Article 40 - AMEND CHARTER/CONSTABLES, COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS, & BOARD OF ASSESSORS from the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to amend the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant regarding removal of Linden Chambers, as presented and discussed by the Board's actions. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to close the warrant for the May 8, 2023 Special Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)

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