MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 9, 2024
8 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, Catherine Reid Dowd
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 14 Winslow Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 44 feet of conduit in 14 Winslow Road
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 44 feet of conduit in 14 Winslow Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 44 feet of conduit in 14 Winslow Road. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 503 High Rock Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in 503 High Rock Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in 503 High Rock Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in 503 High Rock Street. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Town Manager
Approve the revision of the ARPA Proposed Budget
The Select Board vote to approve the revision of the ARPA Proposed Budget.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve the revision of the ARPA Proposed Budget. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Approve the Charge and Composition of the Town By-Law and Charter Review Working Group
The Select Board vote to approve the Charge and Composition of the Town By-Law and Charter Review Working Group.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve the Charge and Composition of the Town By-Law and Charter Review Working Group. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Second: Mr. Keane Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Town Manager (continued)
Open the warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting
The Select Board vote to open the warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to open the warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
Board Discussion
Authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter to the Planning Board in support of the Needham Housing Authority's Request
The Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter to the Planning Board in support of the Needham Housing Authority's Request.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter to the Planning Board in support of the Needham Housing Authority's Request. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Nelson)
Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board enter into executive session
Enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the ITWA, NIPEA, Police Union, and Police Superior Officers Association, where...
The Select Board enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the ITWA, NIPEA, Police Union, and Police Superior Officers Association, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares and not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the ITWA, NIPEA, Police Union, and Police Superior Officers Association, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares and not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
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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