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Needham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

July 30, 2024

8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Catherine Reid Dowd, Marianne B. Cooley, Joshua Levy

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Proclamation: Purple Heart Day

Approve and sign the 2024 Purple Heart Day Proclamation

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The vote Board vote to approve and sign the 2024 Purple Heart Day Proclamation.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Frail that the vote Board vote to approve and sign the 2024 Purple Heart Day Proclamation. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 91 Winding River Road

Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6 feet of conduit in Winding River Road

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6 feet of conduit in Winding River Road.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6 feet of conduit in Winding River Road. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda

Approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Public Hearing: Application for a Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer License

Continue this public hearing until Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

The Board vote to continue this public hearing until Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m.

The minutes say "Unanimously approved 4-0.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Catherine Reid Dowd, Marianne B. Cooley and Joshua Levy). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to continue this public hearing until Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Frail)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Public Hearing: Application for a Fuel Storage License at 58 Woodbine Circle

Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for JP Development Properties to install a 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tank at 58 Woodbine Circle

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

The Board vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for JP Development Properties to install a 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tank at 58 Woodbine Circle.

The minutes say "Unanimously approved 4-0.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Catherine Reid Dowd, Marianne B. Cooley and Joshua Levy). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license for JP Development Properties to install a 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tank at 58 Woodbine Circle. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Non-Occupational Sick Leave Policy

Approve the revised Non- Occupational Sick Leave Policy

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board vote to approve the revised Non- Occupational Sick Leave Policy.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to approve the revised Non- Occupational Sick Leave Policy. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Public Hearing: Outdoor Dining License - Yeat Inc., d/b/a Sweet Basil

Approve an Outdoor Dining License for Yeat Inc., d/b/a Sweet Basil

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board vote to approve an Outdoor Dining License for Yeat Inc., d/b/a Sweet Basil.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve an Outdoor Dining License for Yeat Inc., d/b/a Sweet Basil. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Levy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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