MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 28, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 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
Public Hearing: Application for a New All-Alcoholic Beverages License - North
Continue the Public Hearing relative to the application for a new All-Alcoholic Beverages License for North Hill Needham, Inc. d/b/a North Hill to Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:20 p.m
The Board vote to continue the Public Hearing relative to the application for a new All-Alcoholic Beverages License for North Hill Needham, Inc. d/b/a North Hill to Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to continue the Public Hearing relative to the application for a new All-Alcoholic Beverages License for North Hill Needham, Inc. d/b/a North Hill to Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:20 p.m. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
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. Frail that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
Director of Public Works: Sign Notice of Needham Traffic Regulation Amendment
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P25-01-28 amending the Town of Needham Traffic Rules and Regulations by amending Article V, "Stopping, Standing, Parking," Section 5-7...
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P25-01-28 amending the Town of Needham Traffic Rules and Regulations by amending Article V, "Stopping, Standing, Parking," Section 5-7 "Parking Meter Locations and Regulations."
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P25-01-28 amending the Town of Needham Traffic Rules and Regulations by amending Article V, "Stopping, Standing, Parking," Section 5-7 "Parking Meter Locations and Regulations." Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Accept the proposed zoning articles: (1) Article 1: Amend Zoning By-Law - Multi-family Overlay District (Base Compliance Plan) (2) Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change for Multi-family...
The Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles: (1) Article 1: Amend Zoning By-Law - Multi-family Overlay District (Base Compliance Plan) (2) Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change for Multi-family Overlay District (Base Compliance Plan) For referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles: (1) Article 1: Amend Zoning By-Law - Multi-family Overlay District (Base Compliance Plan) (2) Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change for Multi-family Overlay District (Base Compliance Plan) For referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Frail)
Recommend approval of the Town Manager's Proposed Annual Budget for FY2026
The Board vote to recommend approval of the Town Manager's Proposed Annual Budget for FY2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to recommend approval of the Town Manager's Proposed Annual Budget for FY2026. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Dowd)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board Special Meeting of Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Special Meeting of Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Special Meeting of Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
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