MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 24, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 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
During the meeting:
- Vice Chair Cathy Dowd joined via Zoom.
Every vote, in order
Kate Fitzpatrick Day Proclamation
Approve and sign the Kate Fitzpatrick Day Proclamation
The Board vote to approve and sign the Kate Fitzpatrick Day Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and sign the Kate Fitzpatrick Day Proclamation. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Trust Funds
Accept donations for the establishment of a new trust fund to be known as the Kathleen "Kate" P. Fitzpatrick Professional Development Fund and that the funds be transferred to the custody of the...
The Board accept donations for the establishment of a new trust fund to be known as the Kathleen "Kate" P. Fitzpatrick Professional Development Fund and that the funds be transferred to the custody of the Treasurer Collector and maintained by the Commissioners of Trust Funds. The funds may be expended at the discretion of the Town Manager on expenses for professional development for management-level Town employees but not the Town Manager. Expenses may include but are not strictly limited to conferences, seminar registration fees and travel expenses related to said conference or seminar. Use of the funds is allowed at times when the usual funding source cannot fully cover costs. Both principal and interest may be expended, but a permanent balance of $3,000 must be maintained.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board accept donations for the establishment of a new trust fund to be known as the Kathleen "Kate" P. Fitzpatrick Professional Development Fund and that the funds be transferred to the custody of the Treasurer Collector and maintained by the Commissioners of Trust Funds. The funds may be expended at the discretion of the Town Manager on expenses for professional development for management-level Town employees but not the Town Manager. Expenses may include but are not strictly limited to conferences, seminar registration fees and travel expenses related to said conference or seminar. Use of the funds is allowed at times when the usual funding source cannot fully cover costs. Both principal and interest may be expended, but a permanent balance of $3,000 must be maintained. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 36 Coulton Park
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6 feet of conduit in Coulton Park
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6 feet of conduit in Coulton Park.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6 feet of conduit in Coulton Park. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 9 Alden Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Alden Road
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Alden Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Alden Road. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Keane, second: Levy)
Set Water and Sewer Rates
Approve the water and sewer rates identified as Alternative 70 and that they be effective July 1, 2025; that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons
The Board approve the water and sewer rates identified as Alternative 70 and that they be effective July 1, 2025; that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board approve the water and sewer rates identified as Alternative 70 and that they be effective July 1, 2025; that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons. Unanimously approved 5-0.” (Motion: Levy)
Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 1
The Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 1.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 1. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Board Discussion
Authorize Town Counsel to prepare and submit a response to the Open Meeting Law complaint
The Board vote to authorize Town Counsel to prepare and submit a response to the Open Meeting Law complaint.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to authorize Town Counsel to prepare and submit a response to the Open Meeting Law complaint. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Keane)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
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