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January 13, 2026
5 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
Every vote, in order
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 Mr. Levy that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Open the warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
The Board vote to open the warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to open the warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Approve the Select Board's FY2026-2027 Goals, as adopted on August 12, 2025, as its FY2027 budget priorities
The Board vote to approve the Select Board's FY2026-2027 Goals, as adopted on August 12, 2025, as its FY2027 budget priorities.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve the Select Board's FY2026-2027 Goals, as adopted on August 12, 2025, as its FY2027 budget priorities. Second: Ms. Dowd. Mr. Levy asked if Board members are open to adding affordability, specifically aiming not to have operating overrides and stay within capital policies. Discussion ensued regarding how these goals fit into existing goals to be economically vital and responsibly governed. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Board Discussion
Adopt the revised Stephen Palmer Development Review Committee
The Board move to adopt the revised Stephen Palmer Development Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board move to adopt the revised Stephen Palmer Development Review Committee. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Levy)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026 pursuant to Exception 6: to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open...
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026 pursuant to Exception 6: to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the Town; [and the Chair so declares]; and not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026 pursuant to Exception 6: to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the Town; [and the Chair so declares]; and not to return to Open Session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
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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