Although the Select Board continues to meet as needed over the summer, it holds only one regular meeting each month, and July’s was packed. Newly appointed Town Manager Katie was officially sworn in, and the board tackled several key issues. They deliberated on how to enforce an alcohol license suspension for a local restaurant that served minors, seeking a balance between making a strong statement and avoiding undue harm to the business. The board also heard an update from the Stormwater Bylaw Working Group, which plans to hold a public hearing in early August.
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Agenda

1) Town Manager Oath of Office

2) Public Comment Period

3) Purple Heart Day Proclamation

4) Alcohol License Hearing – Henry Hospitality, LLC d/b/a The James

5) Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location
• 1166 Greendale Avenue

6) Approve Sale of Bond Anticipation Note

7) Communications and Community Engagement Update

8) Joint Meeting with Stormwater By-Law Working Group

9) Set Recycling and Transfer Station User Charges and Fees

10) Town Manager
• Update SB Meeting Calendar
• Needham Information Technology Strategic Plan FY2026-2028
• Conservation Restriction Grantee Assignment
• Select Board Goals Update & Planning
• Preliminary Discussion of October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting Articles
• Town Manager Report

11) Board Discussion
• Open Meeting Law Complaint
• Off-Leash Dog Pilot Proposal
• Committee Reports

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