Calendar

6:00

Public Comment Period

Citizens are encouraged to inform the Office of the Town Manager in advance via email (OTM@needhamma.gov), telephone (781) 455-7500 extension 204, or in person by the end of the business day prior to the meeting of their intent to participate in the public comment period.  The Chair will first recognize those who have communicated in advance their desire to speak for up to three minutes. If time allows, others wishing to speak will be recognized in an order determined by the Chair for up to three minutes. The Board’s policy on public participation in meetings can be found here.

1.

6:00

Public Hearing Continued 12/06/22: Alteration of Premises – Needham Food and Beverage, LLC d/b/a The Heights 

• Brian Hughes, Applicant Counsel
• Jennifer Hartley, Manager

2.

6:00

Public Hearing: Removal of three (3) Public Shade trees at St. Sebastian’s Country Day School, 1191 Greendale Ave.

• Edward Olsen, Tree Warden, Parks & Forestry Superintendent 

3.

6:00

Public Hearing: ABCC Amendment Application for Change of Officers and Change of Stock Interest – Gordon’s Fine Wines of Needham, Inc. d/b/a Gordon’s Fine Wines

• Thomas Miller, Applicant Counsel  

4.

6:20

HRC Complaint Resolution

• Tina Burgos, Chair, Human Rights Committee
• Marlene Schultz, Member, Human Rights Committee

5.

6:40

Castle Farm/484 Charles River Street Project

• Jack Dawley, President, Northland Residential

6.

7:30

Town Manager

• Housing Plan Approval 
• Determination of Unique Status
• Budget Presentation 
• Town Manager Report

7.

8:00

Board Discussion

• Liberty Tree Vote
• FY2023 – FY2024 Goal Statement Revision
• Committee Reports

1.

Shane Mark, Assistant Director of Public Works 

PPBC User Representative, DPW Feasibility Study: Indefinite term

2.

Barry Dulong, Director of Building Maintenance

PPBC User Representative, DPW Feasibility Study: Indefinite term

1.

Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $$100 from Marcus Hughes, $400 from Edward & Carol De Lemos, and $3500 from Sullivan and Company, Inc.

2.*

Approve 20B Exemptions for the following individual to engage in work with the Needham Public Health Department; Carol Oberle. 

3.*

Approve a One Day Special License for Steve Volante of Volante Farms for Saturday, February 11, 2023, 12:00-4:00PM for a Grand Wine & Cheese Tasting event. The event will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham.  All documents are in order.  Police Department approved the events.

4.*

Approve a One Day Special License for Steve Volante of Volante Farms for Saturday, March 4, 2023, 12:00-4:00PM for a Grand Beer Tasting event. The event will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham.  All documents are in order.  Police Department approved the events.

5.*

Approve a request from Patrick DeMaio race coordinator from the Needham Athletic Booster Club, NHS Boosters Club Rocket Run to hold a race in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 19, 2023, 8:00am.  The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation

6.*

Approve a request from Jessica Rice race coordinator from the Jog Your Memory 5K Run to hold a race in Needham.  The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 10, 2023.  The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park 7 Recreation.

7.

Accept the following donations from The Needham Free Public Library; 

Fifteen Spanish language children’s books (estimated value $201), from Danielle Rodriguez on behalf of Lucas and Mateo Pacheco; $100 from Susan Kaplan;$500 from Heather & Andrew Marsh; and Magic Menorah, by Jane Breskin Zalben, Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare, Redfield Farm, by Judith Redline Coopey, and Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, by Eric Kimmel (total estimated value $44), from Linda and Bob Asher. 

8.

Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health’s Gift of Warmth Program; $100 from Ann MacFate, $750 from Michael Campanella (PEX Health & Fitness), $50 from Carol & Michael Abedon, $50 from Monica Granucci.

9.

Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health’s Domestic Violence Action Committee; $100 from Ann MacFate, $100 from the Blum Family. 

10.

Accept the following donation made to the Needham Public Health’s Traveling Meals Program; $300 from Ann MacFate. 

11.

Accept the following donation made to The Needham Aging Services Division; $100 from the Professional Musicians Club, Inc. 

12.

Upon the resignation of Walter F. McDonough, the Needham Select Board votes to direct the Town Clerk to place the position of Assessor on the April 11, 2023 Annual Town Election ballot for the unexpired term ending April 15, 2025.