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

Introduce Veronica Harvey 

• David Davison, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Finance 

2.

6:00

Recognition of Edward Olsen Receipt of 2023 Sports Turf Manager of the Year for the New England Sports Turf Managers Association

• Carys Lustig, Director of Public Works
• Edward Olsen, Parks & Forestry Superintendent

3.

6:00

Human Resources Recruitment Video Presentation

• Cyndi Roy Gonzalez, Public Information Officer

4.

6:00

Public Hearing: Grant of Location; 311 Charles River Street

• Joanne Callendar, Eversource Representative

5.

6:00

Public Hearing: Grant of Location; 94 Brookside Road 

• Joanne Callendar, Eversource Representative

6.

6:00

Public Hearing: Grant of Location; 78 Brookside Road

• Joanne Callendar, Eversource Representative 
• Mark Harding, Hoffer Construction 
• Joey Hoffer, Hoffer Construction 

7.

6:00

Public Hearing – Alteration of Premises for an All-Alcohol License in a Restaurant – Henry Hospitality Inc d/b/a The James

• Stuart Henry, Manager

8.

6:00

Public Hearing: Outdoor Dining License – Henry Hospitality Inc d/b/a The James

• Stuart Henry, Manager 

9.

6:00

Public Hearing Relative to Suspended Alcohol License – Poet King, LLC d/b/a Hungry Coyote

• Michael Magerer, Applicant Counsel 
• Nezahualcoyotl Leon, LLC Manager
• Leona Leon, Manager of Record

10.

6:00

Public Hearing: ABCC Amendment Application for Change of Officers and Change of Stock Interest – Poet King, LLC d/b/a Hungry Coyote

• Michael Magerer, Applicant Counsel 
• Nezahualcoyotl Leon, LLC Manager

11.

7:15

Town Manager

• Accept & Refer Zoning
• Close Annual Town Meeting Warrant 
• Town Manager Report

12.

7:45

Board Discussion

• Removal of the Police Department from Civil Service Ballot Question
• Sale of Alcohol Ballot Question
• Committee Reports 

13.

8:15

Executive Session Exception 3 – to discuss potential litigation to be filed on behalf of multiple Massachusetts cities and towns concerning changes to Massachusetts Water Resources Management Program regulations.  

1.

Matthew Zollner

Water and Sewer Rate Structure Committee

Term Exp: 6/30/2024

2.

Moe Handel

Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee

Term Exp: 6/30/2026

3.

Gloria Greis

Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee

Term Exp: 6/30/2026

4.

Don Lankiewicz

Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee

Term Exp: 6/30/2026

1.*

Approve minutes of January 10, 2023 (open session), January 24, 2023 (open session). 

2.

Approve a Mobile Food Vendor License for Cousins Maine Lobster to vend year-round, once weekly on Tuesdays during permitted hours in permitted Mobile Food Vendor spaces on First Street between A and B Streets.

3.

Accept the Needham Commission on Disabilities approved grant request of $480 for the Needham Community Council to purchase (3) three lightweight wheelchairs.

4.*

Approve a request from Jill Barber, Membership Director from the Charles River YMCA to hold the annual Independence Day 5K race in Needham.  The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation.

5.*

RATIFY a One Day Special License for Robert Timmerman of Needham Knights of Columbus for Sunday, February 12, 2023, 4:00-10:30PM for a Super Bowl Party for Seminarian Support. The event will be held at Needham Knights of Columbus Hall, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham.  All documents are in order.  Police Department approved the events.

6.*

Approve the proposed schedule of penalties for alcohol compliance check failures for the following license holders: Bertucci’s Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci’s, Ceed Corp d/b/a Cook Needham, Capella LLC d/b/a Cappella, Pancho's Taqueria Needham, LLC d/b/a Pancho's Taqueria, French Press LLC d/b/a French Press Bakery Café, PM Story Corp d/b/a Little Spoon, Needham Lending Company, LLC d/b/a Sheraton Needham Hotel, Lianos Liquors LLC, d/b/a Needham Center Fine Wines and Spirits, and Reveler Beverage Company LLC, d/b/a Reveler Beverage.

7.

Accept the following donation made to the Needham Public Health Division - Domestic Violence Action Committee; $200 from Jonathan and Jane Migdol. 

8.

Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $50 from Kate Carter.

9.

Approve a request from the Exchange Club of Needham to sponsor 4th of July fireworks and festivities on Monday, July 3, 2023, and a road race, flag raising, and parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  Coordination of all activities will be made with appropriate Town Departments.

10.

Accept the following donation made to Youth & Family Services Department; $250 from the Forde Family. 

11.

Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties:

Name

Address

Party Location

Party

Date

Party

Rain Date

Party

Time

Celia Carboni

42 Greenwood Avenue

Greenwood Ave.

7/15/23

7/16/23

4pm-11pm