MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 23, 2026
7 recorded votes, 2 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
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - 78 Birds Hill Avenue
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately six feet of conduit in Hillcrest Road
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately six feet of conduit in Hillcrest Road.
The minutes say "Approved 4-0 by roll call.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Heidi Frail, Joshua Levy, Kevin Keane, Catherine Reid Dowd and Bill Dermody). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately six feet of conduit in Hillcrest Road. Second: Ms. Dowd. Approved 4-0 by roll call..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Set Water & Sewer Rates
Approve the Water and Sewer Rates identified as Option 3 and that they be effective July 1, 2026; and that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons
The Select Board approve the Water and Sewer Rates identified as Option 3 and that they be effective July 1, 2026; and that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons.
Yes: Dermody, Dowd, Frail, KeaneNo: Levy
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board approve the Water and Sewer Rates identified as Option 3 and that they be effective July 1, 2026; and that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons. Second: Ms. Dowd. Approved 4-1, with Mr. Levy opposed..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Alternative Polling Locations
Change the following polling locations for the September 1, 2026, November 3, 2026, and April 13, 2027 elections: - Precinct A & B from the Center at the Heights to the former Hillside Elementary...
The Board vote to change the following polling locations for the September 1, 2026, November 3, 2026, and April 13, 2027 elections: - Precinct A & B from the Center at the Heights to the former Hillside Elementary School - Precinct C from the Newman Elementary School to the former Hillside Elementary School - Precinct D from the Newman Elementary School to the Public Safety Building, and - Precinct G from the Rosemary Recreation Complex to Town Hall
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Board vote to change the following polling locations for the September 1, 2026, November 3, 2026, and April 13, 2027 elections: - Precinct A & B from the Center at the Heights to the former Hillside Elementary School - Precinct C from the Newman Elementary School to the former Hillside Elementary School - Precinct D from the Newman Elementary School to the Public Safety Building, and - Precinct G from the Rosemary Recreation Complex to Town Hall Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Levy)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
The Board approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Appointment Process
Continue with reappointments of members to committees where the committee member wishes to continue and the committee Chair wishes the member to continue, while we pause on new appointments
The Select Board continue with reappointments of members to committees where the committee member wishes to continue and the committee Chair wishes the member to continue, while we pause on new appointments.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board continue with reappointments of members to committees where the committee member wishes to continue and the committee Chair wishes the member to continue, while we pause on new appointments. Second: Mr. Dermody. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Dermody)
Town Manager
Rescind special municipal employee designation for the following municipal employees, and for all those holding positions on the following Town entities: Envision Needham Center Working Group...
1. The Select Board vote to rescind special municipal employee designation for the following municipal employees, and for all those holding positions on the following Town entities: Envision Needham Center Working Group, Needham Branding and Town Seal Committee, and Tree Preservation Planning Committee and 2. The Select Board vote to place a list of special municipal employees, updated in accordance with its prior votes taken during this meeting, on file with the Town Clerk and to deliver a copy to the State Ethics Commission.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that 1. The Select Board vote to rescind special municipal employee designation for the following municipal employees, and for all those holding positions on the following Town entities: Envision Needham Center Working Group, Needham Branding and Town Seal Committee, and Tree Preservation Planning Committee and 2. The Select Board vote to place a list of special municipal employees, updated in accordance with its prior votes taken during this meeting, on file with the Town Clerk and to deliver a copy to the State Ethics Commission. Second: Mr. Dermody Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Dermody)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Levy)
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