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Brookline Select Board
How the Brookline Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Neil Wishinsky chaired the board. MassVoter has loaded this board's minutes from January 2, 2018 on. Covers 21 meetings, January 2 to May 1, 2018.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Brookline ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
Benjamin FrancoMember · Elected townwide · at 21 of 21 meetings
Bernard GreeneMember · Elected townwide · at 21 of 21 meetingsHeather HamiltonMember · Elected townwide · at 21 of 21 meetingsNancy HellerMember · Elected townwide · at 21 of 21 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
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Loaded: Select Board minutes from January 2, 2018 through September 15, 2026, from the town’s CivicClerk meetings portal, which holds Select Board minutes back to 2005 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on). The minutes are typed files with a text layer. Not here: meetings with an agenda but no minutes online, including December 18, 2018; several May and June 2019 sessions; January, March and September 2020 special sessions; July 26 and 28, 2021; January 23, March 19, April 2, 9, 16 and 17, May 21 and 29, June 11 and December 10, 2024 (for January 23, May 21 and December 10, 2024 the portal holds a copy of another meeting’s minutes instead); November 14 and December 23, 2025; and meetings after September 15, 2026. The Select Board Licensing Hearing Panel (one board member and town staff, whose recommendations go to the full board) is not included. Brookline’s minutes record almost every vote as a roll call naming each member (“Aye: … Against: … Abstained: …”), so we show each member’s vote as recorded. Members listed as absent for a vote are left out of it. Where a roll call names a member the minutes do not show as present, lists a member twice, names someone who is not a board member, or does not match the count written in the minutes, we show the count only (or the result only when no count is written) and add a note. A few votes have no roll call or count written down; we show those as passed or failed with no count. The minutes rarely say who made or seconded a motion, so no mover is shown. Votes taken by other boards at joint meetings (School Committee, Advisory Committee, Library Trustees) are not included. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
May 1Approve Extra Work Order No. 7 in the amount…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No.…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 1, 2018: Approve Extra Work Order No. 7 in the amount of $161,000.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allessandro Corporation
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 7 in the amount of $161,000.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allessandro Corporation.
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 7 in the amount of $161,000.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allessandro Corporation. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No.…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 1, 2018: Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $28,649.38 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-01 School Grounds Maintenance with Park Landscape Associates, Inc
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $28,649.38 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-01 School Grounds Maintenance with Park Landscape Associates, Inc.
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $28,649.38 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-01 School Grounds Maintenance with Park Landscape Associates, Inc. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount…Motion: Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 1, 2018: Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $5,102.70 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-02 Repair and Installation of Chain Link Fencing with Green Acres Landscape and Construction…
Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $5,102.70 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-02 Repair and Installation of Chain Link Fencing with Green Acres Landscape and Construction Co., Inc.
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $5,102.70 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-02 Repair and Installation of Chain Link Fencing with Green Acres Landscape and Construction Co., Inc. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No.…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 1, 2018: Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $211,340.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-03 Upkeep of Trees and Related Work with North-Eastern Tree Services, Inc
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $211,340.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-03 Upkeep of Trees and Related Work with North-Eastern Tree Services, Inc.
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $211,340.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-03 Upkeep of Trees and Related Work with North-Eastern Tree Services, Inc. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Approve the following transfer within the Finance Department -…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 1, 2018: Approve the following transfer within the Finance Department - Treasury appropriation: From: 15001580 510101 Permanent Full Time, $3,500.00 To: 15001580 551099 Education/Training, $3,500.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Finance Department - Treasury appropriation: From: 15001580 510101 Permanent Full Time, $3,500.00 To: 15001580 551099 Education/Training, $3,500.00
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Finance Department - Treasury appropriation: From: 15001580 510101 Permanent Full Time, $3,500.00 To: 15001580 551099 Education/Training, $3,500.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Approve the following transfer within the Select Board appropriation:…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 1, 2018: Approve the following transfer within the Select Board appropriation: From: 12201220 510102 Permanent Part Time, $2,000.00 To: 12201220 531012 Office Supplies, $2,000.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Select Board appropriation: From: 12201220 510102 Permanent Part Time, $2,000.00 To: 12201220 531012 Office Supplies, $2,000.00
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Select Board appropriation: From: 12201220 510102 Permanent Part Time, $2,000.00 To: 12201220 531012 Office Supplies, $2,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 1, 2018: Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Corporate Gala to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400…
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Corporate Gala to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street.
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Corporate Gala to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 1, 2018: Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Reception to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at…
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Reception to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at 15 Newton Street.
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Reception to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine &…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 1, 2018: Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for a Cooking Class to be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 6:00pm8:00pm at 1426 Beacon…
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for a Cooking Class to be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 6:00pm8:00pm at 1426 Beacon Street.
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for a Cooking Class to be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 6:00pm8:00pm at 1426 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Authorize the filling of the following four (4) vacancies…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 1, 2018: Authorize the filling of the following four (4) vacancies within the Public Works Department: Pipelayer/Laborer (LN-2), 1 vacancy Administrative Assistant - Transportation (C-8), 1 vacancy Motor...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following four (4) vacancies within the Public Works Department: Pipelayer/Laborer (LN-2), 1 vacancy Administrative Assistant - Transportation (C-8), 1 vacancy Motor Equipment Operator #2, 2 vacancies
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following four (4) vacancies within the Public Works Department: Pipelayer/Laborer (LN-2), 1 vacancy Administrative Assistant - Transportation (C-8), 1 vacancy Motor Equipment Operator #2, 2 vacancies Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
From the Brookline Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk meetings portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Brookline.News (candidate profiles, 2024 and 2026) and the Michael Rubenstein for Brookline Select Board campaign website.
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