Needham Special Town Meeting, 10/30/23

Sixteen articles were on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, but only four of them generated any discussion by Town Meeting members. Those four, however, brought comments and questions full of insight opinion and passion. The representatives were engaged and eager to have their voices heard on not only what the Town should do, but how they goes about doing it. This session is currently available for streaming in the window below:

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Needham Special Town Meeting

Passed by Unanimous Consent:
Article 1: APPROPRIATE FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (EVERSOURCE)
Article 5: AMEND THE FY2024 OPERATING BUDGET
Article 6: AMEND THE FY2024 SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET
Article 7: AMEND THE FY2024 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET
Article 8: UNPAID BILLS OF A PRIOR YEAR
Article 9: APPROPRIATE FOR GENERAL FUND CASH CAPITAL
Article 10: APPROPRIATE FOR SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND CASH CAPITAL
Article 11: APPROPRIATE FOR WATER ENTERPRISE FUND CASH CAPITAL
Article 12: TRANSFER OF SURPLUS BOND PROCEEDS
Article 13: RESCIND DEBT AUTHORIZATION

Withdrawn Article: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

Passed After Discussion (click link to go to video in another tab):
Article 2: APPROPRIATE FOR YOUTH HEALTH INITIATIVES
(CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT PAYMENT)
Article 4: APPROPRIATE FOR COMMUNITY OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND PLANNING
Article 14: AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS – NON-CRIMINAL DISPOSITIONS
Article 15: AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS/SPECIALIZED ENERGY CODE
Article 16: FOSTER PROPERTY OPEN SPACE ZONING NON-BINDING RESOLUTION

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