June 13, 2023

“Motion by Mr. Nelson that June 19th, 2023 be declared Juneteenth in the Town of Needham and that all residents be encouraged to observe Juneteenth as a celebration of the resilience of Black Americans and an opportunity for education about the true history of this country. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Dowd)

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“Motion by Mr. Nelson that June 2023 be declared Pride Month in the Town of Needham and that all residents be encouraged to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ members of our community as we continue to advance the principles of liberty, equality, inclusivity, and justice for all. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Dowd)

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“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Verizon New England and Eversource Energy to place one pole approximately 353 feet westerly of the centerline of Third Avenue and approximately 65 feet easterly from existing pole, P.35/16A. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Kendrick Street. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Dowd)

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“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 82 feet of conduit in Chestnut Street. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Dowd)

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“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 14 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane 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 a one-day license suspension as penalty for an alcohol compliance check failure on April 12, 2023 by Ceed Corp d/b/a Cook Needham. 2. Approve Executive Session Minutes of May 23, 2023. 3. Authorize the placement of Pride Month lawn signs at the Town Hall and Public Services Administration Building through June 30, 2023. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from The Exchange Club of Needham and $325 from Hearth Pizzeria. 5. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Paty Party Location Date Time Rain Date Ratify - Ari Cohen 32 Virginia Rd. Virginia Rd 6/3/23 2-6pm N/A 38, 33, 32, 26, 23, & 20 Ratify - Rebecca 17 Hollow Ridge Hollow Ridge 6/10/23 5-9pm 6/16/23 Carrier Road Road Janine 158 MeadowbrookNewell Ave 9/9/23 3:30- 9/10/23 Helwig Road. & Prospect St. intersection 8:30 pm Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that: 1. a. The Select Board finds sufficient evidence that, on April 12, 2023, Pancho's Taqueria Needham LLC d/b/a Pancho's Taqueria violated 204 CMR 2.05(2) permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: Chapter 138, Section 34, sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty-one years of age; and b. That the Select Board suspend Pancho's Taqueria Needham LLC d/b/a Pancho's Taqueria Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Liquor License for a period of 3 day(s) to be served consecutively on set dates in the future; and c. That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to draft and send notice of the Select Board's decision to the Licensee and to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. And 2. a. That the Select Board finds sufficient evidence that, on April 12, 2023, Pancho's Taqueria Needham LLC d/b/a Pancho's Taqueria violated Town of Needham Alcohol Regulations (Revised July 26, 2022): Section 4.6.11 relative to training required by staff who serve alcoholic beverages; and b. That the Select Board suspend Pancho's Taqueria Needham LLC d/b/a Pancho's Taqueria Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Liquor License for a period of 1 day to be served consecutively on set dates in the future; and c. That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to draft and send notice of the Select Board's decision to the Licensee and to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adopt the Housing Needham (HONE) Advisory Group Composition and Charge. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Board vote to adopt the composition and charge for the Mobility Planning Coordinating Committee. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to adopt the composition and charge for the Quiet Zone Working Group. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to adopt the composition and charge for the Town-Financed Community Housing Oversight Committee (T- CHOC). Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)

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