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February 10, 2026
9 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
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - 184 Brookline Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 13 feet of conduit in Brookline Street
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 13 feet of conduit in Brookline Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 13 feet of conduit in Brookline Street. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
The Board vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve the Consent Agenda. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Cooley)
MWRA Grant/Loan Approval
Approve the motions as presented in the Agenda Packet
The Board vote to approve the motions as presented in the Agenda Packet.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve the motions as presented in the Agenda Packet. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Town Manager
Close the warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel
The Board vote to close the warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to close the warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Dowd)
Adopt the motions as listed in the Agenda Packet
The Board vote to adopt the motions as listed in the Agenda Packet.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to adopt the motions as listed in the Agenda Packet. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
Accept the proposed zoning articles: - Zoning Map Change - 888 Great Plain Avenue, Extend Center Business District; - Zoning Map Change - 888 Great Plain Avenue, Extend Needham Center Overlay...
The Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles: - Zoning Map Change - 888 Great Plain Avenue, Extend Center Business District; - Zoning Map Change - 888 Great Plain Avenue, Extend Needham Center Overlay District; and - Zoning By-Law Amendment, Section 4.4.12 for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles: - Zoning Map Change - 888 Great Plain Avenue, Extend Center Business District; - Zoning Map Change - 888 Great Plain Avenue, Extend Needham Center Overlay District; and - Zoning By-Law Amendment, Section 4.4.12 for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Dowd)
Accept the proposed zoning articles: - Article 1: Amend Zoning By-Law- Floor Area Ratio Requirement in the Single Residence B District - Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Lot Coverage Requirement...
The Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles: - Article 1: Amend Zoning By-Law- Floor Area Ratio Requirement in the Single Residence B District - Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Lot Coverage Requirement in the Single Residence B District - Article 3: Amend Zoning By-Law - Height Requirement in the Single Residence B District - Article 4: Amend Zoning By-Law - Front Yard Setback Requirement in the Single Residence B District for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles: - Article 1: Amend Zoning By-Law- Floor Area Ratio Requirement in the Single Residence B District - Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Lot Coverage Requirement in the Single Residence B District - Article 3: Amend Zoning By-Law - Height Requirement in the Single Residence B District - Article 4: Amend Zoning By-Law - Front Yard Setback Requirement in the Single Residence B District for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Keane)
Board Discussion
Adopt the revised Policy SB- ADMIN003 Protocol for Appointments Made by the Select Board as dated 2/10/2026
The Board vote to adopt the revised Policy SB- ADMIN003 Protocol for Appointments Made by the Select Board as dated 2/10/2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to adopt the revised Policy SB- ADMIN003 Protocol for Appointments Made by the Select Board as dated 2/10/2026. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Cooley)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Cooley)
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