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Matthew D. Borrelli
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
Matt Borrelli
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Borrelli voted the same way as…
- Marianne B. Cooley86% (6 of 7)
- Heidi Frail71% (5 of 7)
- Kevin Keane43% (3 of 7)
- Marcus Nelson14% (1 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Borrelli as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 29 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Sep 13, 2022 · Special: Absent
Every meeting (30)
- Apr 7, 2023 · Special: Present
- Apr 4, 2023 · Special: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2023 · Special: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2022 · Regular: Present (Mr. Borrelli departed the meeting due to a scheduling conflict.)
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Special: Absent
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jul 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Special: Present
- May 4, 2022 · Special: Present
- May 2, 2022 · Special: Present
- Apr 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 14Approve the Appointments as presented. 1. Alison Borrelli Single…Motion: the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments as presented. 1.…Passed 4–0 · Borrelli: Abstained
March 14, 2023: Approve the Appointments as presented. 1. Alison Borrelli Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 2. Adam Block Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term...
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments as presented. 1. Alison Borrelli Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 2. Adam Block Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Cooley, Frail, Keane, NelsonAbstained: Borrelli
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments as presented. 1. Alison Borrelli Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 2. Adam Block Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 Second: Mr. Keane. Approved 4-0-1. Mr. Borrelli abstained..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Jan 24Approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form…Motion: the Board vote to approve and sign the Public Shade Tree…Passed 4–1 · Borrelli: Yes
January 24, 2023: Approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form for the removal of three, Red Oak trees in the front berm of 1191 Greendale Ave
The Board vote to approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form for the removal of three, Red Oak trees in the front berm of 1191 Greendale Ave.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Frail, NelsonNo: Keane
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form for the removal of three, Red Oak trees in the front berm of 1191 Greendale Ave. Second: Mr. Nelson. Approved 4-1. Mr. Keane voted nay..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Nov 22Approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated November 18,…Motion: the Board approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated November 18,…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Borrelli: Not recorded
November 22, 2022: Approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated November 18, 2022
The Board approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated November 18, 2022.
Matthew D. Borrelli had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated November 18, 2022. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Nov 22Adopt the revised Fuel Storage Application Procedures Policy, dated…Motion: the Board vote to adopt the revised Fuel Storage Application Procedures…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Borrelli: Not recorded
November 22, 2022: Adopt the revised Fuel Storage Application Procedures Policy, dated November 22, 2022
The Board vote to adopt the revised Fuel Storage Application Procedures Policy, dated November 22, 2022.
Matthew D. Borrelli had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Board vote to adopt the revised Fuel Storage Application Procedures Policy, dated November 22, 2022. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
Oct 11Adopt ARTICLE 14: AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY ENERGY AGGREGATION in the…Motion: the Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 14: AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY ENERGY…Passed 4–1 · Borrelli: No
October 11, 2022: Adopt ARTICLE 14: AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY ENERGY AGGREGATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 14: AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY ENERGY AGGREGATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Voted: No
Yes: Cooley, Frail, Keane, NelsonNo: Borrelli
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 14: AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY ENERGY AGGREGATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Frail. Approved 4-1. Mr. Borrelli voted nay..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
Aug 9A dog by the name of "Axel" residing at…Motion: the Select Board vote that a dog by the name of…Passed 3–2 · Borrelli: No
August 9, 2022: A dog by the name of "Axel" residing at 233 West Street in Needham be euthanized and that the date be one month, with an order to be crafted by…
The Select Board vote that a dog by the name of "Axel" residing at 233 West Street in Needham be euthanized and that the date be one month, with an order to be crafted by Town Counsel to that effect and to be served by the Town Manager's office at the conclusion of the public hearing.
Voted: No
Yes: Frail, Keane, NelsonNo: Borrelli, Cooley
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote that a dog by the name of "Axel" residing at 233 West Street in Needham be euthanized and that the date be one month, with an order to be crafted by Town Counsel to that effect and to be served by the Town Manager's office at the conclusion of the public hearing. Second: Ms. Frail. Approved 3-2 by roll call vote. Mr. Borrelli and Ms. Cooley voted "no.".” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Aug 3The consent agenda and appointments be movedMotion: the consent agenda and appointments be moved.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Borrelli: Yes
August 3, 2022 (Special meeting): The consent agenda and appointments be moved
The consent agenda and appointments be moved.
Voted: Yes
Marianne B. Cooley had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the consent agenda and appointments be moved. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Jul 26Appoint Frederica Lalonde to the Park and Recreation Commission…Motion: the Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission vote to appoint…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Borrelli: Yes
July 26, 2022: Appoint Frederica Lalonde to the Park and Recreation Commission until the next Town Election to be held on April 11, 2023
The Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission vote to appoint Frederica Lalonde to the Park and Recreation Commission until the next Town Election to be held on April 11, 2023.
Voted: Yes
A joint vote of the Select Board and the Park and Recreation Commission ("Unanimously approved 6-0 by roll call vote."); the count includes the Park and Recreation Commission. The minutes call it unanimous, so each Select Board member present is shown voting yes. Kevin Keane stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Heidi Frail stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission vote to appoint Frederica Lalonde to the Park and Recreation Commission until the next Town Election to be held on April 11, 2023. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 6-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Borrelli)
May 2Support the Finance Committee's amendment to the Free Cash…Motion: the Board vote to support the Finance Committee's amendment to the…Passed 4–1 · Borrelli: Yes
May 2, 2022 (Special meeting): Support the Finance Committee's amendment to the Free Cash portion of the funding for the Emery Grover project from $4,500,000 to $2,250,000 and to increase the borrowing amount commensurately
The Board vote to support the Finance Committee's amendment to the Free Cash portion of the funding for the Emery Grover project from $4,500,000 to $2,250,000 and to increase the borrowing amount commensurately.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Frail, KeaneNo: Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support the Finance Committee's amendment to the Free Cash portion of the funding for the Emery Grover project from $4,500,000 to $2,250,000 and to increase the borrowing amount commensurately. Second: Ms. Frail. The motion carried 4 - 1 with Mr. Nelson voting no..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)
Apr 13Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the…Motion: the Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the…Passed 4–1 · Borrelli: Yes
April 13, 2022: Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Needham Police Union for FY2022 and FY 2023-2025
The Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Needham Police Union for FY2022 and FY 2023-2025.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Frail, KeaneNo: Nelson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Needham Police Union for FY2022 and FY 2023-2025. Second: Mr. Keane. Approved 4-1-0. Mr. Nelson voted nay..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Votes with no disagreement (181)
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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