July 25, 2023

“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to proclaim August 7, 2023 as Purple Heart Day in the Town of Needham. The Select Board encourages residents and businesses to display the American Flag and recognize Purple Heart recipients, honoring the service and sacrifice of our military personnel. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 1,391 feet of conduit and seven new utility holes in Canavan Circle, approximately 341 feet of conduit and two new utility holes in Standish Road, approximately 116 feet of conduit in Alden Road and approximately 25 feet of conduit in Stewart Road. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)

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“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to approve the Section 15 All Alcohol License transfer application submitted by Vinodivino3 LLC d/b/a Vinodivino including the appointment of Michael Mendes as Manager of Record, and if so approved forward the application to the ABCC for review and final approval. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENT CALENDAR 1. Election Workers for 2023-2024. See attached. 2. Elizabeth Kaponya Housing Needham Advisory Group Term Exp: 6/30/2024 3. Timothy Bulger Mobility Planning and Coordination Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 4. Paul Molta Mobility Planning and Coordination Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 5. Rick Zimbone Town Financed Community Housing Oversight Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 6. Rhonda Spector Town Financed Community Housing Oversight Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 7. Donna Mullin Traffic Safety Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 8. Rebecca Tarantino Traffic Safety Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 9. Barry McNeilly Traffic Safety Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2024 10. Tom Ryder Traffic Safety Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2024 11. Rhain Hoyland Traffic Safety Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2024 CONSENT AGENDA *Supporting Documents in Packet 1. Authorize the Town Manager to approve and file with the ABCC One-Day Special Alcohol Licenses on behalf of the Select Board in its role as Local Licensing Authority. 2.* In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt a revised classification and compensation plan (G Schedule) for FY2024. 3.* In accordance with M.G.L. c. 30B Section 16, determine that in the case of the proposed license of the parking lot associated with 870 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, advertising would not benefit the Town's interest because of the unique qualities of the location on the basis that the property abuts the municipal parking lot on Dedham Avenue. 4.* Approve open session minutes of June 27, 2023. 5. Approve a request from Allan Eyden, Road Coordinator of PanMass Challenge, to hold the road event "PanMassachusetts Challenge" in Needham. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2023, and Sunday, August 6, 2023, at 6:30 a.m. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, and Public Works. 6. Approve a request from Maura Holt-Ling, Development Associate for the Annual Bike-A-Thon, to hold the road event "Bikes Not Bombs: 36th Annual Bike-AThon." The road event will pass through Needham on Sunday, September 10, 2023, with a rain date of Sunday, September 24, 2023. The route was approved by the following departments: Public Works, Police, and Fire. 7.* Approve 20B Exemption for the following individual to engage in work with the Needham Park and Recreation Department: Chuck Dowe. 8. Approve a Taxi/Livery License application for a new Taxi/Livery service, Xplorean LLC, to conduct business in Needham. All required paperwork has been submitted. 9. Accept the following donations made to The Needham Free Public Library: Little Tail, Big Tails, by Bonnie Pandya (estimated value $27), gifted by the author, in honor of her daughter, Sunita Williams; from Keith and Lynn McClelland, Cinnamon Twisted, by Janet Bolin (estimated value $17); from Caryn Kovacs, 27 titles (estimated value $1,091); from Ann MacFate, $300 given in memory of Irene MacFate; from Lynn O'Leary on behalf of Helen Maxwell's book club, $100 in memory of Barbara Cusack; from Laurie Anello, $30 in memory of Barbara Cusack; from Dedham Savings Bank, $100 to purchase a Kindle Fire as a Grand Prize for the Children's Summer Reading Program; from Hong Zong, $150; from Lois and Bill Bacon, $100 in memory of Sam Stern; The Writings of Henry D. Thoreau (estimated value $23), anonymously given; a puzzle (estimated value $20), anonymously given; and from Tom and Barbara Harkins, $25 in memory of Barbara Cusack. 10. Accept the following donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services: $1,250 from the Becca Schmill Foundation. 11. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from The Rotary Club of Needham, $200 from Needham Open Studios, and $2000 from Mr. C. Bruce Johnstone. 12. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Town Hall display case: four painted wooden blocks with an estimated value of $20 each ($80 total) from Lisa Vergara. 13. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Public Health's Gift of Warmth Program: $50.00 from Claire Blum. 14. Ratify a One Day Special Wine & Malt Beverages License for Monique GoodrowTrach of Needham Pool and Racquet Club to serve and sell beer at the annual cornhole tournament for members on Saturday, July 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event was held at Needham Pool and Racquet Club, 1545 Central Avenue, Needham. 15. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Time Rain Date Katherine 9 Morton Street Morton Street 9/9/23 11am-3pm 9/16/23 Calzada Nicole Foster 38 Mayflower Mayflower Rd. 9/9/23 4pm-8pm 9/10/23 Rd. between GPA & Alden Rd Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)

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“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to: (1) Cancel the On-Premises Pouring Liquor License issued to Poet King Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a/ Hungry Coyote, 1185 Highland Avenue, Needham, for failing to operate a restaurant with alcohol service as outlined in its Section 12 liquor license, pursuant to G.L. c.138, § 77, and for failing to appoint a license manager, pursuant to G.L. c.138, §§23 and 64, effective 10:00 AM on July 28, 2023; (2) Order the Licensee to return its liquor license to the Select Board's office by 10:00 AM on said date; and (3) authorize the Town Manager to send notice of the cancellation to the Licensee and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Dowd)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to amend the main motion to reflect changes as stated above. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to call for a Special Town Meeting to be held on October 30, 2023 at Needham Town Hall. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)

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