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April 15, 2026
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Heidi Frail, Joshua Levy, Kevin Keane, Catherine Reid Dowd, Bill Dermody
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Select Board Reorganization
Nominate Heidi Frail to continue as Chair for continuity purposes, Josh Levy as Vice Chair, and Kevin Keane as Clerk
Nominate Heidi Frail to continue as Chair for continuity purposes, Josh Levy as Vice Chair, and Kevin Keane as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd to nominate Heidi Frail to continue as Chair for continuity purposes, Josh Levy as Vice Chair, and Kevin Keane as Clerk. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Levy)
Nominate Myles Tucker for Committee Secretary and Susan Metropol for Recording Secretary
Nominate Myles Tucker for Committee Secretary and Susan Metropol for Recording Secretary.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy to nominate Myles Tucker for Committee Secretary and Susan Metropol for Recording Secretary. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Keane)
Approve the Select Board regular meeting schedule
The Board vote to approve the Select Board regular meeting schedule.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve the Select Board regular meeting schedule. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Levy)
Arbor Day Proclamation
Approve and sign the 2026 Arbor Day Proclamation
The Board vote to approve and sign the 2026 Arbor Day Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to approve and sign the 2026 Arbor Day Proclamation. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Keane)
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - 10 Tower Avenue
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately twelve feet of conduit in Tower Avenue
The Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately twelve feet of conduit in Tower Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately twelve feet of conduit in Tower Avenue. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Levy)
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - 26 Lawton Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately thirty-six feet of conduit in Lawton Road
The Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately thirty-six feet of conduit in Lawton Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately thirty-six feet of conduit in Lawton Road. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Dowd)
Approve the Sale of a State House Note (General Obligation Bond Anticipation
Approve the following motions: Motion A: Move to approve the sale of the $290,000 7.375 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Note") being issued as State House Note of the Town...
The Board vote to approve the following motions: Motion A: Move to approve the sale of the $290,000 7.375 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Note") being issued as State House Note of the Town dated April 22, 2026, and payable June 30, 2026, to Oppenheimer & Co, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $1.00. Motion B: Move that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 31, 2026, and the final Official Statement (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved, and adopted. Motion C: Move that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk, and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts, or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to approve the following motions: Motion A: Move to approve the sale of the $290,000 7.375 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Note") being issued as State House Note of the Town dated April 22, 2026, and payable June 30, 2026, to Oppenheimer & Co, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $1.00. Motion B: Move that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 31, 2026, and the final Official Statement (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved, and adopted. Motion C: Move that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk, and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts, or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Second: Mr. Dermody. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Dermody)
Local Law Enforcement's Role in Immigration
Adopt Select Board policy number SB-ADMIN-012, "Town Practices Applicable to Federal Immigration Law, and Town Engagement with Federal Immigration Officials and Enforcement."
The Board vote to adopt Select Board policy number SB-ADMIN-012, "Town Practices Applicable to Federal Immigration Law, and Town Engagement with Federal Immigration Officials and Enforcement."
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to adopt Select Board policy number SB-ADMIN-012, "Town Practices Applicable to Federal Immigration Law, and Town Engagement with Federal Immigration Officials and Enforcement." Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
The Board vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to approve the Consent Agenda. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Keane)
Town Manager
Approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and North Hill
The Board vote to approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and North Hill.
Yes: Dermody, Dowd, Frail, KeaneNo: Levy
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and North Hill. Second: Mr. Dermody. Approved 4-1, with Mr. Levy opposed..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dermody)
Approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Fire Union for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2029
The Board approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Fire Union for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Board approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Fire Union for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2029. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Levy)
Approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Building Custodian Trades Independent Association for Fiscal Year 2027
The Board approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Building Custodian Trades Independent Association for Fiscal Year 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Board approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Building Custodian Trades Independent Association for Fiscal Year 2027. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Keane)
Approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Union for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2029
The Board approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Union for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Union for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2029. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Superior Officers Association for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2029
The Board approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Superior Officers Association for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Police Superior Officers Association for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2029. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Board Discussion
Appoint Janice Benett as a Needham Housing Authority Commissioner to a five-year term, which will expire on April 15, 2031
The Board vote to appoint Janice Benett as a Needham Housing Authority Commissioner to a five-year term, which will expire on April 15, 2031.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Board vote to appoint Janice Benett as a Needham Housing Authority Commissioner to a five-year term, which will expire on April 15, 2031. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Keane)
May 11, 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the final May 11, 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant, subject to technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and/or Bond Counsel
The Board vote to approve the final May 11, 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant, subject to technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and/or Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to approve the final May 11, 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant, subject to technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and/or Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Keane)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Levy)
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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