MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 26, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Catherine Reid Dowd
Absent: Marcus Nelson
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing - Application for a Fuel Storage License at 360 1st Avenue
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for Boston Children's Hospital Corporation to install an 8,000- gallon underground diesel storage tank to serve the emergency generator on the...
The Select Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for Boston Children's Hospital Corporation to install an 8,000- gallon underground diesel storage tank to serve the emergency generator on the property of 260 1st Avenue in Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for Boston Children's Hospital Corporation to install an 8,000- gallon underground diesel storage tank to serve the emergency generator on the property of 260 1st Avenue in Needham. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
Public Hearing - Application for a Transfer of an All-Alcohol License - Latin-A
This public hearing to the Select Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The Select Board move this public hearing to the Select Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board move this public hearing to the Select Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
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 Ms. Dowd that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)
DPW Feasibility Study - Update
Designate Option 4 as the preferred design option relative to the 2023 DPW Feasibility Study
The Select Board designate Option 4 as the preferred design option relative to the 2023 DPW Feasibility Study.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board designate Option 4 as the preferred design option relative to the 2023 DPW Feasibility Study. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)
Town Manager
Close the warrant for the October 30, 2023, Special Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Council, and Bond Council
The Select Board vote to close the warrant for the October 30, 2023, Special Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Council, and Bond Council.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board vote to close the warrant for the October 30, 2023, Special Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Council, and Bond Council. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)
Board Discussion
Adopt its goal statement for FY2024-2025
The Select Board vote to adopt its goal statement for FY2024-2025.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to adopt its goal statement for FY2024-2025. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
Become a signatory to the ADL Open Letter to Combat Antisemitism and Fight Hate for Good
The Select Board vote to become a signatory to the ADL Open Letter to Combat Antisemitism and Fight Hate for Good.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board vote to become a signatory to the ADL Open Letter to Combat Antisemitism and Fight Hate for Good. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
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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