MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2024
5 recorded votes, 1 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
Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda as presented
The Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar 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 Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda as presented. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Babson College Scholarships
Award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: 1. Alberto Colon - Rising Junior, Renewal Recipient 2. Danielle Friedline - Rising Junior, Renewal Recipient 3. Rachel...
The Board votes to award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: 1. Alberto Colon - Rising Junior, Renewal Recipient 2. Danielle Friedline - Rising Junior, Renewal Recipient 3. Rachel Kuzmin - Admitted Freshman 4. Henry London - Part-Time Graduate Student, Babson Alumnus 5. Albina Miloshi - Rising Senior, Renewal Recipient
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board votes to award the Town of Needham Babson Scholarships to the following applicants: 1. Alberto Colon - Rising Junior, Renewal Recipient 2. Danielle Friedline - Rising Junior, Renewal Recipient 3. Rachel Kuzmin - Admitted Freshman 4. Henry London - Part-Time Graduate Student, Babson Alumnus 5. Albina Miloshi - Rising Senior, Renewal Recipient Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Town Manager
Amend the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and/or bond counsel
The Board vote to amend the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and/or bond counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to amend the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and/or bond counsel. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)
Close the warrant for the May 13, 2024 Special Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel
The Board close the warrant for the May 13, 2024 Special Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board close the warrant for the May 13, 2024 Special Town Meeting subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the ITWA and NIPEA, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
The Select Board enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the ITWA and NIPEA, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares [the chair so declares] and; Exception 6: To discuss the purchase of real property and not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the ITWA and NIPEA, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares [the chair so declares] and; Exception 6: To discuss the purchase of real property and not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
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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