September 9, 2026

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Needham Select Board, 9/8/26

The Needham Select Board met on August 11th with several items on the agenda. Most notably, Select Board Members listened to a presentation on the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Project Updates. They also heard an update regarding the Project Proposal at 193 Garden St 40B (Local Initiative Program). Board Members spoke with the Director of Communications and Community Development on an Update about Town Communications. And Members heard from the Deputy Town Manager and the Director of Economic Development who spoke about the Proposed Installation of The Accidental Artist – Public Mural which was among several other items on The Select Board’s agenda.
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Agenda:

1) Public Comment Period

2) 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation

3) Eversource Public Hearing:
• Grant of Location – 5 Grant Street

4) Public Hearing: Application for a Transfer of an All-Alcohol License
• Low & Zhang Corporation d/b/a Mandarin Cuisine

5) Public Hearing: Tree Protection and Preservation By-Law

6) Stephen Palmer Jurisdiction Memorandum of Agreement

7) Joint Meeting: Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission

8) Pollard Project Update

9) General Wetlands Protection By-Law

10) Town Manager
• Close October 19, 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant

• Select Board Goal Setting FY2027-2028
• Fiscal Year 2028 Budget Consultation
• Town Manager Report

11) Board Discussion:
• Town Manager Performance Evaluation

• Select Board Member Committee Appointments
• Committee Reports

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