MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 15, 2023
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Marcus Nelson
Absent: Catherine Reid Dowd
Every vote, in order
Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation
Approve and sign a proclamation declaring August 31, 2023 as International Overdose Awareness Day in the Town of Needham
The Select Board approve and sign a proclamation declaring August 31, 2023 as International Overdose Awareness Day in the Town of Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board approve and sign a proclamation declaring August 31, 2023 as International Overdose Awareness Day in the Town of Needham. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Public Hearings - Eversource Energy Grant of Locations
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 14 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 14 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 14 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 7 feet of conduit in Briarwood Circle
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 7 feet of conduit in Briarwood Circle.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 7 feet of conduit in Briarwood Circle. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0.” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 15 feet of conduit in Chestnut Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 15 feet of conduit in Chestnut Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 15 feet of conduit in Chestnut Street. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
Set Recycling and Transfer Station User Fees and Charges
Approved the proposed rates identified on the Schedule effective September 1, 2023, with the exception of the Per Ton Scale Rate
The Select Board approved the proposed rates identified on the Schedule effective September 1, 2023, with the exception of the Per Ton Scale Rate.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board approved the proposed rates identified on the Schedule effective September 1, 2023, with the exception of the Per Ton Scale Rate. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Town Manager
Approve certain transfers within spending American Rescue Plan Act Funding categories: Increase Technology Improvements by $200,000 and decrease Rosemary Sluice Gate by $200,000
The Select Board vote to approve certain transfers within spending American Rescue Plan Act Funding categories: Increase Technology Improvements by $200,000 and decrease Rosemary Sluice Gate by $200,000.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to approve certain transfers within spending American Rescue Plan Act Funding categories: Increase Technology Improvements by $200,000 and decrease Rosemary Sluice Gate by $200,000. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Open the warrant for the October 30, 2023 Special Town Meeting
The Select Board vote to open the warrant for the October 30, 2023 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to open the warrant for the October 30, 2023 Special Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
The program name will be "Needham Power Choice" 2. That the program logo should be similar to the logo created for Sustainable Needham. 3. That the program default and names should be: Needham...
The Select Board vote: 1. That the program name will be "Needham Power Choice" 2. That the program logo should be similar to the logo created for Sustainable Needham. 3. That the program default and names should be: Needham Standard (some additional renewables) Needham 100% Green (100% green option) Needham Budget (basic option)
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote: 1. That the program name will be "Needham Power Choice" 2. That the program logo should be similar to the logo created for Sustainable Needham. 3. That the program default and names should be: Needham Standard (some additional renewables) Needham 100% Green (100% green option) Needham Budget (basic option) Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Approve the Composition & Committee Charge for the Needham Branding & Town Seal Committee
The Board vote to approve the Composition & Committee Charge for the Needham Branding & Town Seal Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve the Composition & Committee Charge for the Needham Branding & Town Seal Committee. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Board Discussion
Approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 8, 2023, and authorize the Chair to approve a merit award of up to $2,500 to the Town Manager, as provided for in...
The Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 8, 2023, and authorize the Chair to approve a merit award of up to $2,500 to the Town Manager, as provided for in Section 5.5 of the Employment Agreement between the Town and the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 8, 2023, and authorize the Chair to approve a merit award of up to $2,500 to the Town Manager, as provided for in Section 5.5 of the Employment Agreement between the Town and the Town Manager. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Approve the Town of Needham Community Standards for Municipal Workplaces
The Board vote to approve the Town of Needham Community Standards for Municipal Workplaces.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve the Town of Needham Community Standards for Municipal Workplaces. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
From the Needham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Archive Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Needham, “Needham Select Board, April 2026–April 2027” member sheet.
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