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

Recognition of Accomplishment: Needham High School Boys Volleyball Team

2. 

6:00

Recognition of Service: David Roche

3.

6:00

Joint Meeting with Board of Assessors

• Appointment to Vacancy on Board of Assessors

4.

6:20

Weights & Measures Intergovernmental Agreement

• Katie King, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Operations
• David Roche, Building Commissioner

5.

6:30

General Update – Department of Public Works

• Carys Lustig, Director of Public Works

6.

6:45

Set Water and Sewer Rates

• Dave Davison, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Finance

7. 

7:00

Town Manager

• Downtown Streetscape Refresh Project Priority Setting
• American Rescue Plan Act Funding

8. 

7:15

Board Discussion

• Open Meeting Law Complaint
• Committee Reports

1.

Appoint the individuals listed in the supporting documents to respective committees and terms.

1.

Accept the following donation made to the Needham Public Health’s Gift of Warmth Program:  $300.00 from the Christ Episcopal Church in Needham.

2.

Approve a request from William Gallagher of Needham Running Club to hold the road event “Needham Backyard Ultra” in Needham. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 2023, 8:00 a.m. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, Public Works, and Park & Recreation.

3.

Approve a request from Hilary Ryan of Charles River Center to hold the road event “Charles River Center 5k Run/1 Mile Walk” in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 24, 2023, 9:00 a.m. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, and Public Works.

4.

Approve a request from Jennifer Shadrick of Three Squares New England to hold the road event “Ride for Food” in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 1, 2023, 8:00 a.m. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, and Public Works.

5.

Ratify a One Day Special Wine & Malt Beverages License for Elizabeth Kiraly of Bone Up Brewing Company to serve and sell beer at Invictus Boston Invitational on Saturday, June 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event was held at CrossFit One Nation - Needham, 10 Charles Street, Needham. 

6.

Authorize the placement of “Go Fourth” lawn signs at the Town Hall and Public Services Administration Building through July 4, 2023.

7.

Approve changes to vehicle expense reimbursement rates.

8.

In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt a revised classification and compensation plan (G Schedule) for FY2024.

9.

Approve open session minutes of April 12, 2023; April 25, 2023; May 9, 2023; May 23, 2023; and June 13, 2023 & executive session minutes of May 23, 2023.

10.

Approve a Common Victualler License for Hungry Poet King Restaurant Group, LLC. 

11. 

Approve Revision to the Quiet Zone Working Group Composition & Charge

12.

Approve 20B Exemptions for the following individuals to engage in work with the

Needham Park and Recreation Department: Natalia Rezende and Zoe Baker.