Matthew D. Borrelli

“Motion by Mr. Handel that a) the Board vote to approve the Alteration of Premises application of Raji Spencer of French Press Bakery and Cafe to allow the service of wine and malt beverages on an outside patio consisting of 10 seats with proper barriers on a seasonal basis per local and state laws, and to sign and forward application to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Corporation for its review and approval, and b) that the Select Board determines that the premises are not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of the Good Shepherd Christian Fellowship (owns property located at 235 Garden Street), Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston (St. Joseph's), and First Parish of Needham Unitarian Universalist. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Approved 4-1. Mr. Matthews voted "Nay.".” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign an application for a Change in Hours to Raymond So for New Garden Restaurant, 40 Chestnut Place, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Handel. Motion failed 2-3. Mr. Matthews, Ms. Cooley, and Mr. Bulian voted "nay.".” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to reopen the warrant for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting for the purpose of inserting two additional financial warrant articles, and to close the warrant subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Handel. Approved 4-1. Mr. Borrelli voted "nay.".” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen deny the application for a change in License Category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcohol Retail Package Store License as under the Town of Needham Rules, Volante Farms, David Volante, Manager is not eligible as an applicant under the current Town of Needham food store regulation; and further because it is not in the interest of the Town of Needham to approve the application at this time. Second: Mr. Bulian. Approved 4-1. (Mr. Borrelli voted Nay).” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen deny the application for a new All Alcohol Retail Package Store License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable to Package Stores for Gordon's Fine Wines of Needham, Inc., d/b/a Gordon's Fine Wine, David Gordon, Manager as it is not in the interest of the Town of Needham to award the Town's one remaining All Alcohol Retail Package Store License at this time. Second: Mr. Handel. Approved 4-1. (Mr. Bulian voted Nay).” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Local Emergency Planning Committee See List at end of agenda. All terms expire 6/30/2021. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from Gregg Clickstein, $100 from Louise Condon, and $100 from Harry Carey, Jr. 2. Accept a $200 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Gift of Warmth Fund from Shahin Soli Sagafi. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Aging Services Account; $200- Suzanne Roklan; $40- Mary & Richard Johnson; and $19 from Fitzroy Danglad. 4. Accept a donation of a Ping Pong Table to the Needham Aging Services from Margaret Robbins, a Needham resident. The table is valued at $200. 5. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of July 1, 2018, to October 31, 2018: Maureen Fitzgerald donated the following puzzles: Smithsonian Hope Diamond ($11.00), Marinas, Finnmark, Norway ($15.00), Haberdashery Heaven ($23.00), Saturday Evening Post Busy Lunch Counter ($9.00), and Pomegranate, Mike Wilks, The Letter P ($18.00); Deborah Bassett gave the library a copy of the transcript of her father, long- time Needham resident, Norman Fay's official accounting of the activities of the 30th Division, Artillery during World War II. The book will be added to the library's Archives Collection (priceless); Faith Crisley donated a copy of Women I've Undressed by Hollywood designer Orry-Kelly ($27.00); Lu-Ann Caron-Leslie gave the library a copy of Boston Boy: A Greyhound Journey ($26.00); Maureen Davison donated copies of the following new books: House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea ($27.00); The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton ($26.99); Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng ($27.00); Kate Fitzpatrick donated a New Yorker cover puzzle, Shelved ($16.99); Ellen Moskowitz gave the library eight Brio trains ($20.00); Library Page Mary Lou Pierron arranged a grant from the Sisters of Loretto for a $3,000.00 donation for the purchase of World Language books; Emily Rude gave the library two puzzles for the circulating collection: Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts; The following people made donations in Memory of Emily M. Salaun: Lois and Bill Bacon ($25.00); Sandra E. Jaszek ($50.00); Ann MacFate ($50.00); Friends of the Needham Public Library ($150.00); Tom Harkins ($20.00); The following people made donations in memory of Cheryl Anne Miller Smith: Ann MacFate ($50.00), and Tom Harkins ($20.00); John T. Timmerman donated the following DVDs in memory of Robert T. Timmerman, Sr: Churchill: The Finest Hours ($50.00), and Darkest Hour ($15.00); The Needham Anime Club gave the library a $500.00 donation for the purchase of electronic games for the Community Room; Gerard Clifford donated a copy of R. Bruce Hoadley's book, Understanding Wood ($44.95); The following people made donations in memory of Roma Jean Brown: Lois and Bill Bacon ($25.00), Ann MacFate ($50.00), Linda and Paul Shaughnessy ($50.00), Friends of the Needham Public Library ($150.00), Beverly and Walter Pavasaris ($100.00), Tom Harkins ($20.00); Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell sent the library a copy of the publication, 225th Anniversary Commemoration: Notable Land Records Project; Rick Hardy donated a copy of the Farnsworth Art Museum's N.C. Wyeth: Poems of American Patriotism (from the exhibition) ($40.00); Keith McClelland gave the library a copy of his sister Ginger Bolton's latest book, Goodbye Cruller World ($15.95); Leigh Rudikoff gave the library a copy of Divorcing a Narcissist: Rebuilding after the Storm by Tina Swithin ($14.00); Nancy Herbstman donated $27.86; and Friends Gallery Exhibitor Marguerite Swartz sold a painting and donated a 10% commission to the library for the purchase of a book on art ($13.00). 6. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1263. 7. Approve Open Session minutes of October 23, 2018 and Executive Session minutes of October 9, 2018. 8. Approve request from Rabbi Mendel Krinsky from the Chabad Jewish Center to hold a Menorah lighting ceremony on the Town Common on Monday, December 3, 2018 starting at 6:00 pm. Garrity Way cannot be accessed until 5:00 pm. Festivities include use of a Needham Fire Truck to dispense gelt to the attendees. (Pending approval of the Needham Fire and Police.) 9. Approve a request from The James to extend its liquor license on December 31, 2018 until 1:00 a.m. The Police Department has approved this request. LEPC APPOINTEES REP LEVEL Eddie Sullivan Secondary Dennis Condon Primary Tiffany Zike Secondary John Schlittler Primary Debbie Anderson Primary Timothy McDonald Primary Shane Marchand Secondary John Regan Primary Robert Lewis Secondary Marc Mandel Primary Tatiana Swanson Secondary Barry Dulong Primary Christopher Coleman Secondary Richard Merson Primary Pam Sullivan Secondary David Davison Primary Justin McCullen Secondary Kate Fitzpatrick Primary Rebecca Ping Tertiary Barbara Singer Primary Tara Gurge Tertiary Dale Wise Primary Carys Lustig Tertiary Wolfgang Floitgraf Primary Michelle Vaillancourt Tertiary John Kraemer Secondary Sandy Cincotta Tertiary Donald Anastasi Secondary Keith Ford Tertiary Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..”

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for the Town of Needham to install (4) 1,000 gallon tanks that will store 4,000 gallons of propane fuel aboveground at 585 Central Avenue, Needham, MA for the new Sunita L. Williams Elementary School that is under construction. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..”

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that under M.G.L. Ch. 87 the Board vote to approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form for the removal of one 18-inch Norway Maple tree in front berm of 195 Harris Avenue. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..”

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to allow the Town Manager to prepare and send a letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen regarding the importance of House Bill 4948 to State Senators and to ask for their support. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..”

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen and the Commissioners of Trust Funds vote to appoint Daniel Burns to the Commissioners of Trust Funds until the next Town Election to be held on April 9, 2019. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 7-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)

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