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January 27, 2026
4 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
Joint Meeting: Select Board and Board of Assessors
Defer filling the current vacancy on the Board of Assessors via an appointment process, pending confirmation that a candidate is successfully elected at the 2026 Annual Town Election
The Select Board and Board of Assessors defer filling the current vacancy on the Board of Assessors via an appointment process, pending confirmation that a candidate is successfully elected at the 2026 Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board and Board of Assessors defer filling the current vacancy on the Board of Assessors via an appointment process, pending confirmation that a candidate is successfully elected at the 2026 Annual Town Election. 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 Mr. Levy that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Keane)
Town Manager
Accept the proposed zoning articles: Article 1: Amend Zoning By-Law - Accessory Dwelling Units; and Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - A-2 Apartment Zoning District for referral to the Planning...
The Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles: Article 1: Amend Zoning By-Law - Accessory Dwelling Units; and Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - A-2 Apartment Zoning 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 - Accessory Dwelling Units; and Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - A-2 Apartment Zoning District for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Levy)
Adjourn
Enter into Executive Session 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...
The Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session 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 enter into Executive Session 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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