MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
April 28, 2026
15 recorded votes, 4 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
Astronaut Day Proclamation
Approve and sign the 2026 Astronaut Day Proclamation
The Board vote to approve and sign the 2026 Astronaut Day Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve and sign the 2026 Astronaut Day Proclamation. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - 165 Bridle Trail Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 60 feet of conduit in Bridle Trail Road
The Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 60 feet of conduit in Bridle Trail Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 60 feet of conduit in Bridle Trail Road. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Levy)
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. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Public Hearing: Application for a Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer License
Approve and sign a Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer License for KGK Group, Inc
The Board vote to approve and sign a Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer License for KGK Group, Inc.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to approve and sign a Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer License for KGK Group, Inc. Second: Mr. Dermody. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Dermody)
Swale Rain Garden Program - Pilot
Postpone the funding of this project until a future Town Meeting and withdraw Article 7 from Town Meeting
The Board vote to postpone the funding of this project until a future Town Meeting and withdraw Article 7 from Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Board vote to postpone the funding of this project until a future Town Meeting and withdraw Article 7 from Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Levy)
Notice of Traffic Regulation - Garden Street
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #R26-04-28 requiring that left turns be prohibited on Garden Street southbound at Great Plain Avenue
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #R26-04-28 requiring that left turns be prohibited on Garden Street southbound at Great Plain Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #R26-04-28 requiring that left turns be prohibited on Garden Street southbound at Great Plain Avenue. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Levy)
Town Manager
Support Article 7 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Vote to support Article 7 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody vote to support Article 7 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Levy)
Support Article 11 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Vote to support Article 11 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody vote to support Article 11 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Keane)
Support Article 21 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Vote to support Article 21 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane vote to support Article 21 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Support Article 22 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Vote to support Article 22 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Dermody, Dowd, Frail, KeaneNo: Levy
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody vote to support Article 22 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Dowd. Approved 4-1, with Mr. Levy opposed..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Dowd)
Increase the amount of free cash with respect to Article 28 by $120,000 and reduce the borrowing by the same amount
The Board vote to increase the amount of free cash with respect to Article 28 by $120,000 and reduce the borrowing by the same amount.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to increase the amount of free cash with respect to Article 28 by $120,000 and reduce the borrowing by the same amount. Second: Mr. Dermody. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Dermody)
Support Articles 38, 39, and 40 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Vote to support Articles 38, 39, and 40 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Dermody, Dowd, Frail, KeaneNo: Levy
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd vote to support Articles 38, 39, and 40 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Dermody. Approved 4-1, with Mr. Levy opposed..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Dermody)
Not to support Article 42 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Vote not to support Article 42 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Dermody, Dowd, Frail, KeaneNo: Levy
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd vote not to support Article 42 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Dermody. Approved 4-1, with Mr. Levy opposed..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Dermody)
Support Article 14 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote to support Article 14 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Dermody, Frail, Keane, LevyAbstained: Dowd
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to support Article 14 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Approved 4-0-1, abstention by Ms. Dowd..” (Motion: Levy, second: Keane)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 7: M.G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a)(7) - to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid...
The Board vote to enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 7: M.G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a)(7) - to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, namely M.G.L. c.30A, Sections 22(a), (f) and (g), for the purposes of reviewing and approving executive session minutes and reviewing executive session minutes to determine whether continued nondisclosure is warranted; and b. To adjourn at the conclusion of the executive session without returning to open session.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to enter into executive session pursuant to Exception 7: M.G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a)(7) - to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, namely M.G.L. c.30A, Sections 22(a), (f) and (g), for the purposes of reviewing and approving executive session minutes and reviewing executive session minutes to determine whether continued nondisclosure is warranted; and b. To adjourn at the conclusion of the executive session without returning to open session. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call..” (Motion: Frail, 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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