MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 13, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Marianne B. Cooley, Joshua Levy
Absent: Catherine Reid Dowd
Every vote, in order
Proclamation: 2024 International Overdose Awareness Day
Approve and sign the 2024 International Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation
The Board vote to approve and sign the 2024 International Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and sign the 2024 International Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Needham Branding and Town Seal Committee Logo Recommendation
Approve the Town Branding Logo as recommended by the Needham Branding and Town Seal Committee
The Board vote to approve the Town Branding Logo as recommended by the Needham Branding and Town Seal Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve the Town Branding Logo as recommended by the Needham Branding and Town Seal Committee. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Frail)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 52 Plymouth Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 18 feet of conduit in Plymouth Road
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 18 feet of conduit in Plymouth Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 18 feet of conduit in Plymouth Road. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Levy)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 83 Elder Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 7 feet of conduit in Elder Road
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 7 feet of conduit in Elder Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 7 feet of conduit in Elder Road. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 131 Oxbow Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 38 feet of conduit in Oxbow Road
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 38 feet of conduit in Oxbow Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 38 feet of conduit in Oxbow Road. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda
The Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Frail)
Public Hearing: Removal of a Public Shade Tree at 239 Manning Street
Approve and sign the public shade tree removal form for the removal of one London Plane tree on the front berm of 239 Manning Street
The Board vote to approve and sign the public shade tree removal form for the removal of one London Plane tree on the front berm of 239 Manning Street.
Yes: Cooley, FrailNo: Keane, Levy
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and sign the public shade tree removal form for the removal of one London Plane tree on the front berm of 239 Manning Street. Second: Mr. Keane: Motion failed 2-2. Ms. Frail and Ms. Cooley voted for the motion. Mr. Keane and Mr. Levy voted against the opposition..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Keane)
Continue this hearing until September 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m
The Board vote to continue this hearing until September 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to continue this hearing until September 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Keane)
Public Hearing: Application for Multiple Amendments to an All-Alcohol License
Approve the application for multiple amendments to a Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License submitted by Blue Restaurant Needham, LLC d/b/a Blue on Highland, and if so approved, forward the...
Approve the application for multiple amendments to a Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License submitted by Blue Restaurant Needham, LLC d/b/a Blue on Highland, and if so approved, forward the application to the ABCC for review and final approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail to approve the application for multiple amendments to a Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License submitted by Blue Restaurant Needham, LLC d/b/a Blue on Highland, and if so approved, forward the application to the ABCC for review and final approval. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Levy)
Public Hearing: Verizon Grant of Location - Lawton Road
Approve and sign a petition from Verizon New England to install one (1) JO Pole, P.13 on the easterly side of Lawton Road, approximately 95 feet northwesterly from the centerline of South Street
The Board approve and sign a petition from Verizon New England to install one (1) JO Pole, P.13 on the easterly side of Lawton Road, approximately 95 feet northwesterly from the centerline of South Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board approve and sign a petition from Verizon New England to install one (1) JO Pole, P.13 on the easterly side of Lawton Road, approximately 95 feet northwesterly from the centerline of South Street. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Cooley)
Director of Public Works
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS24-08-13 requiring that Kearney Road be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Gould Street
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS24-08-13 requiring that Kearney Road be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Gould Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS24-08-13 requiring that Kearney Road be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Gould Street. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Frail)
Sign Notice of Traffic Regulation - George Aggott Road
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS24-08-13 requiring that George Aggott Road be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Dedham Avenue
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS24-08-13 requiring that George Aggott Road be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Dedham Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS24-08-13 requiring that George Aggott Road be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Dedham Avenue. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Cooley)
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS24-08-13 requiring that West Street be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Hillside Avenue
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS24-08-13 requiring that West Street be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Hillside Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS24-08-13 requiring that West Street be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of Hillside Avenue. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Town Manager
Support the concept of extending the Town Offices schedule to a year-round basis, and to extend the current shift through September 30, 2024 while the specifics of the proposal are worked out
The Board vote to support the concept of extending the Town Offices schedule to a year-round basis, and to extend the current shift through September 30, 2024 while the specifics of the proposal are worked out.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to support the concept of extending the Town Offices schedule to a year-round basis, and to extend the current shift through September 30, 2024 while the specifics of the proposal are worked out. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Cooley)
Call for and open the warrant for the October 21, 2024 Special Town Meeting
The Board vote to call for and open the warrant for the October 21, 2024 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to call for and open the warrant for the October 21, 2024 Special Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Frail)
Approve the charge and composition of the Needham Center Project Working Group
The Board vote to approve the charge and composition of the Needham Center Project Working Group.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve the charge and composition of the Needham Center Project Working Group. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Cooley)
Approve the requested reallocation of funding for the Town's State ARPA Allotment
The Board vote to approve the requested reallocation of funding for the Town's State ARPA Allotment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve the requested reallocation of funding for the Town's State ARPA Allotment. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Board Discussion
Adopt its goal statement for FY2025 - 2026
The Board vote to adopt its goal statement for FY2025 - 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to adopt its goal statement for FY2025 - 2026. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Frail)
Approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 6, 2024, and authorize the Chair to approve a merit award of up to $2,500 to the Town Manager, as provided for in...
The Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 6, 2024, and authorize the Chair to approve a merit award of up to $2,500 to the Town Manager, as provided for in Section 5.5 of the Employment Agreement between the Town and the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 6, 2024, and authorize the Chair to approve a merit award of up to $2,500 to the Town Manager, as provided for in Section 5.5 of the Employment Agreement between the Town and the Town Manager. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Cooley)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The Board adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Cooley)
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