MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
February 25, 2025
7 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
Close Public Hearing: Verizon Cable License Ascertainment
Close the public hearing relative to the ascertainment process for the potential renewal of the Verizon New England Inc cable license
The Board close the public hearing relative to the ascertainment process for the potential renewal of the Verizon New England Inc cable license.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board close the public hearing relative to the ascertainment process for the potential renewal of the Verizon New England Inc cable license. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)
Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda
The Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Mr. Levy noted that he was not present for two of the meetings for which minutes were included.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Mr. Levy noted that he was not present for two of the meetings for which minutes were included. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Frail)
WestMetro HOME Consortium Annual Action Plan - Needham
Approve the Town of Needham Template for WestMetro HOME Consortium FY2026 Annual Action Plan
The Board approve the Town of Needham Template for WestMetro HOME Consortium FY2026 Annual Action Plan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board approve the Town of Needham Template for WestMetro HOME Consortium FY2026 Annual Action Plan. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Cooley)
Needham Housing Authority Linden Street Redevelopment Project - Release of
Approve and sign the "Release of Restrictions" and the "Agreement Regarding Taxes and Payment in Lieu of Taxes, Linden Street and Chambers Street Properties Needham Housing Authority" to be...
The Board approve and sign the "Release of Restrictions" and the "Agreement Regarding Taxes and Payment in Lieu of Taxes, Linden Street and Chambers Street Properties Needham Housing Authority" to be provided to the Needham Housing Authority in connection with the Linden Street Redevelopment Project.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board approve and sign the "Release of Restrictions" and the "Agreement Regarding Taxes and Payment in Lieu of Taxes, Linden Street and Chambers Street Properties Needham Housing Authority" to be provided to the Needham Housing Authority in connection with the Linden Street Redevelopment Project. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
Town Manager
Approve and sign the amended Community Benefit Agreement between the Town of Needham and Sira Naturals, Inc
The Board vote to approve and sign the amended Community Benefit Agreement between the Town of Needham and Sira Naturals, Inc.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to approve and sign the amended Community Benefit Agreement between the Town of Needham and Sira Naturals, Inc. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Cooley)
Adopt the Stephen Palmer Development Review Committee Composition and Charge
The Board vote to adopt the Stephen Palmer Development Review Committee Composition and Charge.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to adopt the Stephen Palmer Development Review Committee Composition and Charge. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Frail)
Adjourn
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Exception 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Needham Police Union and to discuss strategy with respect to collective...
The Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Exception 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Needham Police Union and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all represented employees, 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 not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Exception 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Needham Police Union and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all represented employees, 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 not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Keane, second: Cooley)
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