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March 11, 2025
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Catherine Reid Dowd, Joshua Levy
Absent: Marianne B. Cooley
During the meeting:
- Mr. Keane recused himself from this item and Ms.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Proposed Warrant Articles - Plastics Ban
Close the Public Hearing
Close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail to close the Public Hearing. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 239 Manning Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 40' of conduit in Manning Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 40' of conduit in Manning Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 40' of conduit in Manning Street. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (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.
Kevin Keane stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 3-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Levy)
Town Manager
Accept the proposed zoning articles: Article 1: Amend Zoning By-Law - Flood Plain District Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Flood Plain District for referral to the Planning Board...
The Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles: Article 1: Amend Zoning By-Law - Flood Plain District Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Flood Plain District for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles: Article 1: Amend Zoning By-Law - Flood Plain District Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Flood Plain District for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Levy)
Call for and open the warrant for the May 12, 2025, Special Town Meeting
The Board vote to call for and open the warrant for the May 12, 2025, Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to call for and open the warrant for the May 12, 2025, Special Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Levy)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Exception 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
The Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Exception 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief); and Exception 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and 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 enter into Executive Session pursuant to Exception 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief); and Exception 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, and not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved by roll call vote: Keane - aye; Levy - aye; Frail - aye; and Dowd - aye; 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
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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