MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 14, 2023
6 recorded votes, 4 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
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 920 South Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 45 feet of conduit in South Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 45 feet of conduit in South Street.
The minutes say "Unanimously approved 4-0.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Marcus Nelson and Catherine Reid Dowd). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 45 feet of conduit in South Street. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 52 La Salle Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in La Salle Road
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in La Salle Road.
The minutes say "Unanimously approved 4-0.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Marcus Nelson and Catherine Reid Dowd). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in La Salle Road. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)
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.
The minutes say "Unanimously approved 4-0.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Marcus Nelson and Catherine Reid Dowd). Showing the count only.
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)
Application for a Change of Manager for an All-Alcohol License - Needham
Approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager to Brian McGrath for Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot Street, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval
The Select Board, as Liquor Licensing Authority, approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager to Brian McGrath for Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot Street, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval.
The minutes say "Unanimously approved 4-0.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Marcus Nelson and Catherine Reid Dowd). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board, as Liquor Licensing Authority, approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager to Brian McGrath for Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot Street, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
Board Discussion
Approve the draft introductory letter for inclusion in the Climate Action Plan
The Select Board vote to approve the draft introductory letter for inclusion in the Climate Action Plan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve the draft introductory letter for inclusion in the Climate Action Plan. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (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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