Marianne B. Cooley

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that this meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2021, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the meeting in this format. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian in recognition of Trader Joe's - Needham efforts to help keep Needham's seniors safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing and packing over 1,500 bags of groceries that we were able to deliver to this at-risk population. We thank you for your commitment to serving this community. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $3500 from JMS Family Foundation, Inc., $50 from Adam Raff, and $25 from Isaac Hughes. 2. Accept the following donation made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maintenance Donation Fund: $2000 from William Jones, Jr. and $40 from Jo- Ann & Rich Rosen. 3. Approve technical change from approval of 12/22/2020 agenda - Executive Session minutes of 11/1/2020 should be 11/24/2020. 4. Approve and sign application for recertification as Tree City USA for 2020. 5. Upon the recommendation of the Assistant Town Manager/Director of Finance, change the mileage reimbursement rate from 57.5 cents to 56 cents per mile consistent with the rate determined by the IRS. 6. Authorize to extend Free Parking Meter Parking for Two Hours through June 30, 2021. 7. Accept a $5,000 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services from the Highrock Metro West Church. These funds were raised by the Jog For Joy 5K held back in December 2020 in support of mental health awareness programs. 8. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1302. 9. Approve Open Session minutes of 12/22/2020, and minutes from 11/18/2020. 10. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of September 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020: John Comando gave the library a copy of his book, Walk by My Side ($7.99); Debra Doxer donated two copies of her book, Where Butterflies Go ($13.00 each); Elinor Brady donated a copy of Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents ($32.00); Emily Richmond Wheeler donated $55.00 that will be used to purchase a new book-on-CD; and Ellen Knizeski made a $200.00 donation for the purchase of new mystery books in memory of her parents Bernie and Eileen Ford. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 4 1/2 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 1681 Central Avenue, Needham. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Cooley)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to change the polling location for precincts E & H from the Public Services Administration Building to the Needham Golf Club, 49 Green Street for the September 1, 2020 and November 3, 2020 elections. Second: Mr. Matthews. Approved 4-1 by roll call vote. Mr. Bulian voted nay..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Matthews)

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