MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 25, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Marcus Nelson, Catherine Reid Dowd
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Arbor Day Proclamation
Approve and sign the Arbor Day Proclamation recognizing Friday, April 25, 2023 as Arbor Day in the Town of Needham
The Select Board vote to approve and sign the Arbor Day Proclamation recognizing Friday, April 25, 2023 as Arbor Day in the Town of Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Arbor Day Proclamation recognizing Friday, April 25, 2023 as Arbor Day in the Town of Needham. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Public Hearing - Crown Castle Grant of Location: 148 Chestnut St.
Approve and sign a petition from Crown Castle NG East LLC to install approximately 163 feet of communications conduit in Chestnut Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Crown Castle NG East LLC to install approximately 163 feet of communications conduit in Chestnut Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Crown Castle NG East LLC to install approximately 163 feet of communications conduit in Chestnut Street. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Director of Public Works
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #Z23-04-25 for the establishment of a school zone on Highland Avenue between Oakland Avenue and Rosemary Street, a distance of 780 feet
The Select Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #Z23-04-25 for the establishment of a school zone on Highland Avenue between Oakland Avenue and Rosemary Street, a distance of 780 feet.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #Z23-04-25 for the establishment of a school zone on Highland Avenue between Oakland Avenue and Rosemary Street, a distance of 780 feet. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve the calendar year 2023 Spring Licenses as follows. This approval is predicated on the receipt of all completed required paperwork. Establishment License Type Closet Exchange - Designer & Boutique Sale of Second Hand Articles Closet Exchange - Consignment Drop Off Sale of Second Hand Articles Crosby Jewelers, Inc. Sale of Second Hand Articles Segaloff's Jewelers Sale of Second Hand Articles 2nd Hand Rose of Needham Sale of Second Hand Articles Needham Bowlaway Bowling Alley Lt. Manson H. Carter Post 2498 VFW Pool Table Building Association, Inc. Go Green Airport Express LLC Taxi/Livery License 2. Approve a One Day Special License for Frederica LaLonde of the Mitchell PTC for Friday, May 5, 2023, 7:00-10:00 PM. The event will be held at the Rosemary Recreation Complex, pending Police Department review and approval. All documents are in order. 3. Accept the following donations made to The Needham Free Public Library: from Anne & Jay Kirby, $100 in memory of Barbara Cusack; from James Hunt, Enter the Realm of the Golden Eagle, by David H. Ellis (estimated value $60); from Ellen Grossman, Mexico: The Cookbook, by Margarita Currillo Arronte (estimated value $34); and from Anna Killelea, nine children's books (estimated total value $100). 4. Accept a donation made to The Needham Park and Recreation Department by Frankli
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve the calendar year 2023 Spring Licenses as follows. This approval is predicated on the receipt of all completed required paperwork. Establishment License Type Closet Exchange - Designer & Boutique Sale of Second Hand Articles Closet Exchange - Consignment Drop Off Sale of Second Hand Articles Crosby Jewelers, Inc. Sale of Second Hand Articles Segaloff's Jewelers Sale of Second Hand Articles 2nd Hand Rose of Needham Sale of Second Hand Articles Needham Bowlaway Bowling Alley Lt. Manson H. Carter Post 2498 VFW Pool Table Building Association, Inc. Go Green Airport Express LLC Taxi/Livery License 2. Approve a One Day Special License for Frederica LaLonde of the Mitchell PTC for Friday, May 5, 2023, 7:00-10:00 PM. The event will be held at the Rosemary Recreation Complex, pending Police Department review and approval. All documents are in order. 3. Accept the following donations made to The Needham Free Public Library: from Anne & Jay Kirby, $100 in memory of Barbara Cusack; from James Hunt, Enter the Realm of the Golden Eagle, by David H. Ellis (estimated value $60); from Ellen Grossman, Mexico: The Cookbook, by Margarita Currillo Arronte (estimated value $34); and from Anna Killelea, nine children's books (estimated total value $100). 4. Accept a donation made to The Needham Park and Recreation Department by Franklin Sports of four pickleball nets (estimated value $800). 5. Approve minutes for March 28, 2023 (open session), April 4, 2023, and April 7, 2023. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Town Manager
Adopt revised Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
The Select Board adopt revised Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board adopt revised Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Amend and adopt Article 37 - AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS - NON-CRIMINAL DISPOSITIONS in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to amend and adopt Article 37 - AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS - NON-CRIMINAL DISPOSITIONS in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to amend and adopt Article 37 - AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS - NON-CRIMINAL DISPOSITIONS in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Adopt Article 36 - TOWN HALL SATURDAY HOURS in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to adopt Article 36 - TOWN HALL SATURDAY HOURS in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adopt Article 36 - TOWN HALL SATURDAY HOURS in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
Withdraw Article 28 - APPROPRIATE FOR QUIET ZONE from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 28 - APPROPRIATE FOR QUIET ZONE from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Cooley, Dowd, Frail, KeaneNo: Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 28 - APPROPRIATE FOR QUIET ZONE from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Frail. Approved 4-1. Mr. Nelson voted nay..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Adopt Article 3 - AMEND THE FY2023 OPERATING BUDGET in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to adopt Article 3 - AMEND THE FY2023 OPERATING BUDGET in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to adopt Article 3 - AMEND THE FY2023 OPERATING BUDGET in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Amend and adopt Article 4 - APPROPRIATE TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to amend and adopt Article 4 - APPROPRIATE TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to amend and adopt Article 4 - APPROPRIATE TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
Withdraw Article 5 - APPROPRIATE TO CAPITAL FACILITY FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 5 - APPROPRIATE TO CAPITAL FACILITY FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 5 - APPROPRIATE TO CAPITAL FACILITY FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
Withdraw Article 6 - APPROPRIATE TO ATHLETIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENT FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 6 - APPROPRIATE TO ATHLETIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENT FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 6 - APPROPRIATE TO ATHLETIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENT FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Withdraw Article 7 - APPROPRIATE TO DEBT SERVICE STABILIZATION FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 7 - APPROPRIATE TO DEBT SERVICE STABILIZATION FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 7 - APPROPRIATE TO DEBT SERVICE STABILIZATION FUND in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Executive Session: Exception 3 (Potential Litigation)
Enter into Executive Session under Exception 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or...
The Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session under Exception 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. Not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment.
The minutes name Kevin Keane as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session under Exception 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. Not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment. Second: Ms. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Keane)
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