MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 21, 2026
11 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
2026 Purple Heart Day Proclamation
Approve and sign the 2026 Purple Heart Day Proclamation
The Board approve and sign the 2026 Purple Heart Day Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Board approve and sign the 2026 Purple Heart Day Proclamation. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Keane)
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - 132 Lincoln Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately twenty-three feet of conduit in Lincoln Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately twenty-three feet of conduit in Lincoln Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately twenty-three feet of conduit in Lincoln Street. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Levy)
Application for Amendment to an All-Alcohol Innholders License - 365
Approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager for Residence Inn by Marriott, 80 B Street, and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval
The Select Board, as Local Licensing Authority, approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager for Residence Inn by Marriott, 80 B Street, and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board, as Local Licensing Authority, approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager for Residence Inn by Marriott, 80 B Street, and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Levy)
Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
The Board approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Levy)
Public Hearing: Application for a Transfer of an All-Alcohol License - Low &
Continue the hearing at its meeting on August 11, 2026
The Select Board continue the hearing at its meeting on August 11, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board continue the hearing at its meeting on August 11, 2026. Second: Mr. Dermody. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dermody)
Stormwater By-Law Regulations
Approve and adopt the Stormwater By-Law Regulations
The Select Board approve and adopt the Stormwater By-Law Regulations.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board approve and adopt the Stormwater By-Law Regulations. Second: Mr. Dermody. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dermody)
Set Recycling and Transfer Station User Charges and Fees
Approve the proposed changes to the pay-to-throw bags and that the new charge be effective October 1, 2026
The Board approve the proposed changes to the pay-to-throw bags and that the new charge be effective October 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Board approve the proposed changes to the pay-to-throw bags and that the new charge be effective October 1, 2026. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Levy)
Town Manager
Dissolve the Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee and that the Board dissolve the Stephen Palmer Development Review Committee at the conclusion of its next meeting
The Select Board dissolve the Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee and that the Board dissolve the Stephen Palmer Development Review Committee at the conclusion of its next meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board dissolve the Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee and that the Board dissolve the Stephen Palmer Development Review Committee at the conclusion of its next meeting. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Levy)
Approve SB-ADMIN-003 Appointment Protocol, as amended
The Select Board approve SB-ADMIN-003 Appointment Protocol, as amended.
Yes: Dermody, Dowd, Frail, KeaneNo: Levy
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Select Board approve SB-ADMIN-003 Appointment Protocol, as amended. Second: Ms. Dowd. Approved 4-1, with Mr. Levy opposed..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Dowd)
Board Discussion
Appoint the following individuals to be listed committees and terms
The Select Board appoint the following individuals to be listed committees and terms.
Yes: Dermody, Dowd, Frail, KeaneNo: Levy
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board appoint the following individuals to be listed committees and terms. Second: Mr. Dermody. Approved 4-1, with Mr. Levy opposed..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Dermody)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Select Board adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dermody that the Select Board adjourn the Select Board Meeting of Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dermody, second: Dowd)
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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