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February 24, 2026
8 recorded votes, 3 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
Application for Amendment to an All-Alcohol Restaurant License - Ceed Corp,
Approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager for Cook Needham, 109 Chapel Street, and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval
The Board, as Local Licensing Authority, approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager for Cook Needham, 109 Chapel Street, and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board, as Local Licensing Authority, approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager for Cook Needham, 109 Chapel Street, and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Golf Course Crossing Seasonal Closure (Quiet Zone)
Approve a pilot to close the at- grade railroad crossing at the Needham Golf Club, seasonally from December 1 through March 1, beginning December 1, 2026 subject to a final agreement with the MBTA
The Board vote to approve a pilot to close the at- grade railroad crossing at the Needham Golf Club, seasonally from December 1 through March 1, beginning December 1, 2026 subject to a final agreement with the MBTA.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve a pilot to close the at- grade railroad crossing at the Needham Golf Club, seasonally from December 1 through March 1, beginning December 1, 2026 subject to a final agreement with the MBTA. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Keane, second: Cooley)
0 Cartwright Road Acquisition
Determine that in the case of the proposed acquisition of a portion of 0 Cartwright Road (Assessors' Parcel 2190019), containing approximately 10 acres, advertising will not benefit the Town's...
The Board vote to determine that in the case of the proposed acquisition of a portion of 0 Cartwright Road (Assessors' Parcel 2190019), containing approximately 10 acres, advertising will not benefit the Town's interest because of the unique qualities and location of the property needed. This determination is made on the basis that the property is large, currently undeveloped, can be used as conservation land and open space, and is contiguous to the Town's existing Ridge Hill Reservation and can be added to that property once acquired and that the Board vote to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Marjorie Pine.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to determine that in the case of the proposed acquisition of a portion of 0 Cartwright Road (Assessors' Parcel 2190019), containing approximately 10 acres, advertising will not benefit the Town's interest because of the unique qualities and location of the property needed. This determination is made on the basis that the property is large, currently undeveloped, can be used as conservation land and open space, and is contiguous to the Town's existing Ridge Hill Reservation and can be added to that property once acquired and that the Board vote to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Marjorie Pine. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Keane, second: Cooley)
Consent Agenda
Approve Consent Agenda
The Board vote to approve Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve Consent Agenda. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Keane, second: Levy)
Board Discussion
Approve the minutes from November 12, 2025 unamended
The Board vote to approve the minutes from November 12, 2025 unamended.
Yes: Cooley, Dowd, Frail, KeaneNo: Levy
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve the minutes from November 12, 2025 unamended. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote, with Mr. Levy opposed..” (Motion: Keane, second: Cooley)
Approve the minutes from November 25, 2025 unamended
The Board vote to approve the minutes from November 25, 2025 unamended.
Yes: Cooley, Dowd, Frail, KeaneNo: Levy
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve the minutes from November 25, 2025 unamended. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote, with Mr. Levy opposed..” (Motion: Keane, second: Cooley)
Approve the minutes from December 16, 2026 unamended
The Board vote to approve the minutes from December 16, 2026 unamended.
Yes: Cooley, Dowd, Frail, KeaneNo: Levy
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve the minutes from December 16, 2026 unamended. Second: Ms. Cooley. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote, with Mr. Levy opposed..” (Motion: Keane, second: Cooley)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 pursuant to Exception 3: To discuss In the matter of Needham Department of Public Works, Massachusetts Department of Environmental...
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 pursuant to Exception 3: To discuss In the matter of Needham Department of Public Works, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Office of Appeals and Dispute Resolution Docket No. 2023-014, 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 b. Exception 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Needham Firefighters Local 1706, Needham Police Union, the Police Superior Officers Association, and the Needham Building Custodian Trades Independent Association, where the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body [and the Chair so declares]; and to adjourn at the conclusion of the executive session without returning to open session.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 pursuant to Exception 3: To discuss In the matter of Needham Department of Public Works, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Office of Appeals and Dispute Resolution Docket No. 2023-014, 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 b. Exception 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Needham Firefighters Local 1706, Needham Police Union, the Police Superior Officers Association, and the Needham Building Custodian Trades Independent Association, where the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body [and the Chair so declares]; and to adjourn at the conclusion of the executive session without returning to open session. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call..” (Motion: Keane, second: Cooley)
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