MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 13, 2025
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Heidi Frail, Catherine Reid Dowd, Joshua Levy, Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Works Week Proclamation
Approve and sign the 2025 Public Works Week Proclamation
The Board vote to approve and sign the 2025 Public Works Week Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to approve and sign the 2025 Public Works Week Proclamation. Second: Ms. Cooley. Mr. Keane noted that he had the opportunity to tour the Jack Cogswell Building and thanked DPW staff for the extent of their work in the Town. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Cooley)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 50 Brook Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 85 feet of conduit in Brook Road
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 85 feet of conduit in Brook Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 85 feet of conduit in Brook Road. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 60 Locust Lane
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Locust Lane
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Locust Lane.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Locust Lane. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Dowd)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 99 Whitman Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Whitman Road
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Whitman Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Whitman Road. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Cooley)
Public Hearing: Application for Multiple Amendments to an All-Alcohol License
Approve the application for multiple amendments to a Section 15 Package Store All-Alcohol License submitted by Needham Wine & Spirits, LLC, d/b/a Needham Wine & Spirits, and if so approved...
The Board vote to approve the application for multiple amendments to a Section 15 Package Store All-Alcohol License submitted by Needham Wine & Spirits, LLC, d/b/a Needham Wine & Spirits, and if so approved, forward the application to the ABCC for review and final approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to approve the application for multiple amendments to a Section 15 Package Store All-Alcohol License submitted by Needham Wine & Spirits, LLC, d/b/a Needham Wine & Spirits, and if so approved, forward the application to the ABCC for review and final approval. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
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. Dowd that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Cooley)
Transfer Equipment to Norfolk County
Authorize the Town Manager to transfer ownership of the weights and measures red light duty trailer with Proofer to Norfolk County for no fee
The Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to transfer ownership of the weights and measures red light duty trailer with Proofer to Norfolk County for no fee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to transfer ownership of the weights and measures red light duty trailer with Proofer to Norfolk County for no fee. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Board Discussion
Approve and sign the employment agreement between the Town of Needham and the Town Manager, Katie King, effective July 5, 2025
The Board vote to approve and sign the employment agreement between the Town of Needham and the Town Manager, Katie King, effective July 5, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to approve and sign the employment agreement between the Town of Needham and the Town Manager, Katie King, effective July 5, 2025. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
Adjourn
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 Board vote to 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 not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment.
The minutes name Heidi Frail as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to 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 not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: 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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