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Members nominated Rona for secretary; the motion was seconded and approved by unanimous voice vote. Kavita was nominated and confirmed to continue as treasurer. Abby was nominated and elected chair. The meeting included informal discussion about staggering chair terms or adding a vice chair to improve continuity and distribute workload in future years.

Council members discussed succession planning and possible job-function splits (for example: grants, town communications/finance liaison, community outreach) to reduce single-person burdens. No additional formal votes were recorded for vice-chair or co-chair positions; members agreed to revisit committee structure in the fall and to coach incoming officers over the summer.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council for Arts and Culture 05/20/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 20 meeting the council elected Rona as secretary and Abby as chair; Kavita agreed to continue as treasurer.","taxTitle","Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",54445,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228978,"Needham arts council lays out plans for grantee celebration; organizers set slide loop, signage and performer details",306,1364000,1670000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3465368-cd0ed4f132679803fc449c13f7afcd3d&start=1364&end=1670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3465368-cd0ed4f132679803fc449c13f7afcd3d/thumbnail_1364000.jpg","/articles/6228978/Town-of-Needham/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Needham-arts-council-lays-out-plans-for-grantee-celebration-organizers-set-slide-loop-signage-and-performer-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228978-7c6528cf722adb1c3be9476585f6e61b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188437&Signature=ayWeGCcMrrp65aDhL06xKK2afy9EIFgVIb9SZxmUbnX0IB931q~4hXXaGmh3ROTk0A-u27uE65E5bijQ2PqEocIb1cqtp3wqkvnvngnSRfNYESnrLuVuQ7o8yuAoQZemWsQ2TC8pCxGH4eT4TxBL2ju3Ruvu6GZnvgSCi2rAKLRosoW-J0unRL90lL0E0~3K9qm3uYTszAFdKozGE8wjL4nXB0gGJZ~IhKAx1uS1Y0~bm51kZPBOGJVaGdbtM-DlE5IUMVgt-fdUyvdo4dDPPlGWM3UcMT52AeAbcAyRxuQJTd1ywAE6dKgX1fzp8K0KZCK7iy1bm1AOQm8uCsG81g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 20 meeting, the Needham Council for Arts and Culture planned logistics for its upcoming grantee celebration and year-end event scheduled for June.

Council members agreed to compile images and short reels from grantees to run on a loop on a monitor or projector during the reception. Organizers asked grantees to submit photos and short visuals to Shona by a specified date so a PowerPoint or USB-based slideshow can be prepared; the council suggested re-using previously submitted images where possible. Volunteers offered to collect images from a grants folder on Google Drive and assemble a display.

Members discussed program format: a short welcome and a brief slate of speakers (one- to two-minute remarks), a rotating slide deck of grantee images, and the option to pause the slideshow for brief live remarks. The council also discussed inviting grantees to speak briefly at the event and limiting individual remarks to keep the program concise.

Organizers raised signage and wayfinding concerns after last year’s room change. They asked staff to confirm exterior signage and maps to direct visitors to the lower-level art studios (the event entry is near a greenhouse off Bayview Road). Chrissy was asked to coordinate event signage.

Council members also discussed hospitality details: Wen Li (a new member) was expected to provide background music and possibly a small ensemble; members requested confirmation of how many musicians and any equipment needs. The council discussed alcohol service rules: because the event may include high-school–age participants, members noted that serving alcohol without a bartender or appropriate controls could create liability issues. They agreed to follow venue rules and, if necessary, keep portions of the event dry when minors are present.

No formal votes were taken; members agreed to proceed with the slideshow plan, collect images, finalize signage and confirm performers and any food or beverage arrangements before the event.","The council discussed logistics for a June grantee celebration including a slideshow of grantee images, a monitor hookup, signage for the event location, music from Wen Li, and alcohol service rules for events with minors.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228982,"After mural celebration, Needham arts council discusses new Grosman building mural and funding options",2829,702000,3531000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3465368-cd0ed4f132679803fc449c13f7afcd3d&start=702&end=3531","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3465368-cd0ed4f132679803fc449c13f7afcd3d/thumbnail_702000.jpg","/articles/6228982/Town-of-Needham/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/After-mural-celebration-Needham-arts-council-discusses-new-Grosman-building-mural-and-funding-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228982-34e86f304d166456a8fc482f1e9b37e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188437&Signature=H6c5xNBJ5Q6rUT6-Jflu8UnS7y7k9k9nRifct0o3e5uKIpbLZrrENjHrBhMrgV7jjCGB27yzzIYYU7J044Zy92O6RkAoJv3vZpFAmZ7B02jaLKG2hksiS-Twqj6HGLQmz4jCQkL543~vIsDRPfgnwaJsbpDBLaUAPgsf6naQTO9WYZYKZnukkL30OPnjY8bAYp~o1kJ3dE81fhrj18AZM4pv8PwvCdnsZohtV4Pij50GqQTioY6Hos-C0cejr2BaTgnJqSvwH8NCTyGWYLnQ0WfaTRW623xpLCQejduduPe9hsTT9wTJE2FoZMV1i6d4BYlOP8K16MO4WFO6J5aXyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Needham Council for Arts and Culture on May 20 reviewed its recent mural celebration and discussed a separate proposal from the Grosman family to host a new mural on a Highland Avenue plaza wall.

Council members described the most recent mural event as well attended and praised the artist, Mia, for the installation and community engagement at the celebration. David Slattery of the Mass Cultural Council attended and expressed support for the project, according to attendees. The council distributed takeaways at the event — including packets of birdseed tied to imagery in the mural — and described positive interactions with nearby businesses.

Separately, the council discussed an offer from the family that owns a retail plaza on Highland Avenue (the building is adjacent to a barbershop and across from a small restaurant) to host another mural. The property owner indicated the wall would be ready toward the end of the summer and the developer approval through the town’s design review board is in place for the plaza improvements. Council members noted the wall for the Grosman-family site appears smaller than prior alleyway murals and may be more visible from the street, but they recommended verifying final wall dimensions after the property’s renovation work is complete.

Members discussed funding models for a new mural: shared-cost arrangements in which private building owners contribute some portion of the artist stipend and the council covers the remainder were described as the likeliest path. Council members referenced recent mural costs: the alleyway mural and a wraparound mural previously commissioned cost in the range of several thousand dollars; one earlier alleyway work had project costs around $7,500 (not including design fees and stipends). The council discussed offering a design stipend for applicants (the group has used a $300 stipend for design proposals in the past) and opening a request-for-proposals process managed by the council.

Council members said the town’s select board and the design review board would need to approve the final mural plan and that a subcommittee could be convened over the summer to expedite the procurement if the property owner wants an earlier start. No formal financial commitment or vote to allocate funds for the Grosman building wall was recorded; members said they would return in the fall with measurements, confirm the owner’s willingness to contribute, and determine a budget before approving a council contribution.","Council members recapped a recent mural celebration and discussed a possible new mural on a Grosman-family–owned Highland Avenue building; they considered funding models, approvals and an August timeline but stressed more measurement and stakeholder coordination are needed.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228985,"Needham arts council reports $8,014 in town grant funds remaining ahead of June deadline",55,99000,154000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3465368-cd0ed4f132679803fc449c13f7afcd3d&start=99&end=154","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3465368-cd0ed4f132679803fc449c13f7afcd3d/thumbnail_99000.jpg","/articles/6228985/Town-of-Needham/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Needham-arts-council-reports-8014-in-town-grant-funds-remaining-ahead-of-June-deadline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228985-aa733ba5a344fdd75c1322dfbaa2f55a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188437&Signature=GMScOVNeECTIHZDSflDca4Fr-DC7gLYS8scgr~yrlkTgCZ92YesXk237bepGS7Iz-T6SdVAegh7ZLwYUkBW1Tim8vkMMspRVGuFtfgWaVY5f57RZjISiQ9bmHK-cqQ1MBnfV9GOpa0nBDxaF0AMANso0jd25JhAmymdM484Vme-SFIZyismufdYN~3rJ9HG0J9KC8ZtBPqtqkV2Liio4BrPMnIDacdDeWCErpQJCn2y1P084l0P2~YClT66yV3UcuDQOK~7bl-RmwqBzjsBr1iKvE8E85r2d67OD-x4IHN860oUmfezlc0WEvJu7fCNRCSfU5Z87ECtNN4CWGjhsPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its May 20 meeting, the Needham Council for Arts and Culture heard a financial update showing remaining town grant funds must be spent or encumbered before June 30.

Kavita, who ran the treasurer’s update, said the council budget for fiscal year 02/24–25 allocated $15,284 for grant reimbursements tied to murals and other programs. Reimbursements already processed total $7,270, leaving $8,014 in available town funds that will expire on June 30, 2025. Separately, the council has $9,400 in Massachusetts Cultural Council funds that became available in April and expire Dec. 31, 2025.

The treasurer said recent reimbursements include a replaced check for the River Symphony and the Arlequin Players' payment, and she has followed up with grantees who had not yet submitted receipts. Two recent events — a Chinese New Year celebration and an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) event — were identified as likely to consume a “big chunk” of the remaining town funds when their reimbursements are submitted.

Council members discussed practical steps to use encumbered funds: because the council operates on a reimbursement model, payments arrive to the council only after grantees submit documentation. The treasurer said the town can open a purchase order (PO) for upcoming events or process journal entries to preserve funding for late-scheduled activities, and that ARPA and Mass Cultural Council funds follow different rules from town funds.

Council members agreed to follow up with grantees who have not yet turned in reimbursement paperwork and to send a second reminder. They also discussed reversing the order of drawdown next fiscal year — drawing town funds first and then MCC funds — to simplify accounting depending on the year the funds were allocated.

The council moved to accept the treasurer’s report during the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote.","Treasurer Kavita reported the council has $8,014 in town grant funds and $9,400 in Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) funds still available, with town funds expiring June 30 and MCC funds expiring Dec. 31.","actionData","errors"]

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