October 2023 Special Town Meeting

2023 October Special Town Meeting

Monday, October 30, 2023
7:30 pm

JAMES HUGH POWERS HALL, NEEDHAM TOWN HALL

1471 HIGHLAND AVENUE

2023 October Special Town Meeting Warrant

Important Information for Town Meeting Members Regarding Needham's October 2023 Special Town Meeting

From the Moderator: Michael K. Fee

ARTICLE QUESTIONS?  EMAIL:  townmeeting@needhamma.gov
    Your question and answer will be posted. 

ARTICLE 1 : APPROPRIATE FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (EVERSOURCE)

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 1

ARTICLE 2 : APPROPRIATE FOR YOUTH HEALTH INITIATIVES (CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT PAYMENT) 

• Children's Hospital Host Community Agreement
• Memorandum to Select Board Re: Children's Health Initiatives
• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 2

ARTICLE 3: APPROPRIATE FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS (CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL)

• Children's Hospital Special Permit  - Note Section 3.3 (PDF Page 15) for Reference

ARTICLE 4: APPROPRIATE FOR OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND PLANNING

• Memorandum to Select Board Re: Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund Plan
• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 4

ARTICLE 5: AMEND THE FY2024 OPERATING BUDGET

ARTICLE 6: AMEND THE FY2024 SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 6

ARTICLE 7: AMEND THE FY2024 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 7

ARTICLE 8: APPROPRIATE FOR UNPAID BILLS OF A PRIOR YEAR

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 8

ARTICLE 9: APPROPRIATE FOR GENERAL FUND CASH CAPITAL

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 9

ARTICLE 10:  APPROPRIATE FOR SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND CASH CAPITAL

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 10

ARTICLE 11: APPROPRIATE FOR WATER ENTERPRISE FUND CASH CAPITAL

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 11

ARTICLE 12: TRANSFER OF SURPLUS BOND PROCEEDS

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 12

ARTICLE 13: RESCIND DEBT AUTHORIZATION

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 13

ARTICLE 14: AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS – NON-CRIMINAL DISPOSITION

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 14
• Red Line Mark-Up of Proposed Changes to By-Laws - Submitted by Select Board
• Summary of Proposed Changed - Submitted by Finance Committee

ARTICLE 15: AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS – SPECIALIZED ENERGY CODE

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 15
• Specialized Energy Code FAQs
• Net Zero Fact Sheet

ARTICLE 16: FOSTER PROPERTY OPEN SPACE ZONING NON-BINDING RESOLUTION

• Select Board Informational Slides - Article 16
• Town Webpage with Information About the Foster Property
• Letter to Select Board Regarding Article 16 - Submitted by Gary Ajamian, TMM - Precinct F
• Letter to Town Meeting Members Regarding Article 16 - Submitted by the Conservation Commission
• Letter to Town Meeting Members Regarding Article 16 - Submitted by the Foster Meadow Coalition
• Letter to Town Meeting Members Regarding Article 16 - Submitted by the Needham Land Trust