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September 9, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 10 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Needham Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Heidi Frail, Catherine Reid Dowd, Joshua Levy, Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane
Absent: None
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Approve and sign the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
The Board vote to approve and sign the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and sign the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
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. Cooley that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Dowd)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 1092 Highland Avenue
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Carey Road
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Carey Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Carey Road. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Levy)
Massachusetts Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE)
Pursuant to M.G.L. c.23M to authorize the Town of Needham to participate in the Massachusetts Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE Massachusetts), and to approve and adopt the resolution...
The Board vote pursuant to M.G.L. c.23M to authorize the Town of Needham to participate in the Massachusetts Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE Massachusetts), and to approve and adopt the resolution to that effect as published in the Select Board's meeting materials.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote pursuant to M.G.L. c.23M to authorize the Town of Needham to participate in the Massachusetts Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE Massachusetts), and to approve and adopt the resolution to that effect as published in the Select Board's meeting materials. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
Sign Notice of Traffic Regulation - George Aggott Road and Sutton Road
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P25-09-09 for George Aggott Road and a portion of Sutton Road, Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours, Both Sides, Monday - Friday 2:00...
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P25-09-09 for George Aggott Road and a portion of Sutton Road, Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours, Both Sides, Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P25-09-09 for George Aggott Road and a portion of Sutton Road, Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours, Both Sides, Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Town Manager
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Elizabeth LaRosee as Deputy Town Manager in accordance with Section 20(c) of the Town Charter
The Board vote to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Elizabeth LaRosee as Deputy Town Manager in accordance with Section 20(c) of the Town Charter.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Elizabeth LaRosee as Deputy Town Manager in accordance with Section 20(c) of the Town Charter. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Superior Officers Association for fiscal year 2026
The Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Superior Officers Association for fiscal year 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Superior Officers Association for fiscal year 2026. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Cooley)
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Union for fiscal year 2026
The Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Union for fiscal year 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Union for fiscal year 2026. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Close the warrant for the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel with the removal of Articles...
The Board vote to close the warrant for the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel with the removal of Articles 14 and 15 from the warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to close the warrant for the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel with the removal of Articles 14 and 15 from the warrant. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Dowd)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 3: to discuss Springfield Water and Sewer Commission and others v. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Appeals Court Case No....
The Board vote to enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 3: to discuss Springfield Water and Sewer Commission and others v. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Appeals Court Case No. 2024-P-0931, where the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body [The Chair so declares.] and pursuant to Exception 6: to discuss the purchase, lease and value of real property, in particular the residential dwelling units located at the Stephen Palmer Building, 83 Pickering Street, Needham, MA, where the Chair declares that an open meeting on both of these items may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body [The Chair so declares.] and to adjourn at the conclusion of the executive session without returning to open session.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 3: to discuss Springfield Water and Sewer Commission and others v. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Appeals Court Case No. 2024-P-0931, where the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body [The Chair so declares.] and pursuant to Exception 6: to discuss the purchase, lease and value of real property, in particular the residential dwelling units located at the Stephen Palmer Building, 83 Pickering Street, Needham, MA, where the Chair declares that an open meeting on both of these items may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body [The Chair so declares.] and to adjourn at the conclusion of the executive session without returning to open session. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Needham Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Heidi Frail, Catherine Reid Dowd, Joshua Levy, Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane
Absent: None
0 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
No recorded votes.
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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