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February 27, 2018
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of February 20, 2018 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 20, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 20, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a temporary Extension of Hours to Vine Ripe Grill from 11:00pm to 11:30pm for a Birthday Party to be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway
On motion it was, Voted granting a temporary Extension of Hours to Vine Ripe Grill from 11:00pm to 11:30pm for a Birthday Party to be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted granting a temporary Extension of Hours to Vine Ripe Grill from 11:00pm to 11:30pm for a Birthday Party to be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Center Makor for a Fundraising Masquerade to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 7:30pm-11:30pm at 384 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Center Makor for a Fundraising Masquerade to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 7:30pm-11:30pm at 384 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Center Makor for a Fundraising Masquerade to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 7:30pm-11:30pm at 384 Harvard Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Center Makor for a Fundraising Masquerade to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 7:30pm-11:30pm at 384 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Center Makor for a Fundraising Masquerade to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 7:30pm-11:30pm at 384 Harvard Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant three (3) temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Allium Market at 1330 Beacon Street as follows: b
On motion it was, Voted to grant three (3) temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Allium Market at 1330 Beacon Street as follows: b. For a Pop-up Dinner to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 6:00pm-9:30pm. c. For a Cheese and Cider Class to be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 7:30pm9:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant three (3) temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Allium Market at 1330 Beacon Street as follows: b. For a Pop-up Dinner to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 6:00pm-9:30pm. c. For a Cheese and Cider Class to be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 7:30pm9:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant three (3) Permits to Serve All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages (Sales) to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: a
On motion it was, Voted to grant three (3) Permits to Serve All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages (Sales) to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: a. For a Bridal Shower to be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 11:00am2:00pm. b. For a Bat Mitzvah to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm. c. For a Bat Mitzvah to be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant three (3) Permits to Serve All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages (Sales) to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: a. For a Bridal Shower to be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 11:00am2:00pm. b. For a Bat Mitzvah to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm. c. For a Bat Mitzvah to be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Gensouen Brookline, LLC, d/b/a Gen Sou En, Haruo Abe, Owner and Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages as Seven Day...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Gensouen Brookline, LLC, d/b/a Gen Sou En, Haruo Abe, Owner and Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages as Seven Day Common Victualler at 299 Harvard Street for one (1) Alternate Manager: Joseph Cammarata.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Gensouen Brookline, LLC, d/b/a Gen Sou En, Haruo Abe, Owner and Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages as Seven Day Common Victualler at 299 Harvard Street for one (1) Alternate Manager: Joseph Cammarata. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the schematic design for the Brookline High School Expansion Project as formulated by the architect William Rawn Associates and the overall project costs of $205.6 million for the...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the schematic design for the Brookline High School Expansion Project as formulated by the architect William Rawn Associates and the overall project costs of $205.6 million for the Brookline High School Expansion Project as voted and recommended by the High School Building Committee. Roll call Select Board:
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the schematic design for the Brookline High School Expansion Project as formulated by the architect William Rawn Associates and the overall project costs of $205.6 million for the Brookline High School Expansion Project as voted and recommended by the High School Building Committee. Roll call Select Board: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Adjourn the joint meeting, the Select Board will reconvene their meeting
On motion it was, Voted to adjourn the joint meeting, the Select Board will reconvene their meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adjourn the joint meeting, the Select Board will reconvene their meeting. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Cousins Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a The Family Restaurant, Ziya Canca, Treasurer, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages as a...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Cousins Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a The Family Restaurant, Ziya Canca, Treasurer, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages as a Seven Day Common Victualler License at 305 Washington Street for a Change of d/b/a to Anatolian Buffet and Kebob House.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Cousins Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a The Family Restaurant, Ziya Canca, Treasurer, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages as a Seven Day Common Victualler License at 305 Washington Street for a Change of d/b/a to Anatolian Buffet and Kebob House. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Ritz Asia, Inc., d/b/a Takusan Sushi, Xue Yuan Zheng, Corporate Secretary, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages as Seven Day...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Ritz Asia, Inc., d/b/a Takusan Sushi, Xue Yuan Zheng, Corporate Secretary, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages as Seven Day Common Victualler at 1223 Beacon Street for a Change of d/b/a to Xiang Yu China Bistro.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Ritz Asia, Inc., d/b/a Takusan Sushi, Xue Yuan Zheng, Corporate Secretary, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages as Seven Day Common Victualler at 1223 Beacon Street for a Change of d/b/a to Xiang Yu China Bistro. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, David Ferrando, Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio, Juke Box, TV and Dancing) License at 1366 Beacon...
On motion it was, Voted to of approve the application of Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, David Ferrando, Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio, Juke Box, TV and Dancing) License at 1366 Beacon Street. Seating capacity of 130 (occupancy 150) Hours of operation are Sunday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am. Liquor Hours will be the same. Previous hours were Sunday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am with Liquor Hours of Sunday 12:00pm-1:00am and Monday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am. Previous seating capacity was 133.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to of approve the application of Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, David Ferrando, Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio, Juke Box, TV and Dancing) License at 1366 Beacon Street. Seating capacity of 130 (occupancy 150) Hours of operation are Sunday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am. Liquor Hours will be the same. Previous hours were Sunday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am with Liquor Hours of Sunday 12:00pm-1:00am and Monday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am. Previous seating capacity was 133. Voted to approve the application of CW Group, Inc., d/b/a Ginger Tree, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverage to Be Drunk on the Premises as Seven Day Common Victualler at 1366 Beacon Street for a transfer of said license to Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, David Ferrando, Manager, with seating capacity of 130 (occupancy 150). Hours of operation are Sunday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am. Liquor Hours will be the same. Previous hours were Sunday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am with Liquor Hours of Sunday 12:00pm-1:00am and Monday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am. Previous seating capacity was 133. This license will be pledged to C & W Group, Inc. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of CW Group, Inc., d/b/a Ginger Tree, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverage to Be Drunk on the Premises as Seven Day...
Voted to approve the application of CW Group, Inc., d/b/a Ginger Tree, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverage to Be Drunk on the Premises as Seven Day Common Victualler at 1366 Beacon Street for a transfer of said license to Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, David Ferrando, Manager, with seating capacity of 130 (occupancy 150). Hours of operation are Sunday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am. Liquor Hours will be the same. Previous hours were Sunday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am with Liquor Hours of Sunday 12:00pm-1:00am and Monday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am. Previous seating capacity was 133.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of CW Group, Inc., d/b/a Ginger Tree, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverage to Be Drunk on the Premises as Seven Day Common Victualler at 1366 Beacon Street for a transfer of said license to Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, David Ferrando, Manager, with seating capacity of 130 (occupancy 150). Hours of operation are Sunday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am. Liquor Hours will be the same. Previous hours were Sunday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am with Liquor Hours of Sunday 12:00pm-1:00am and Monday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am. Previous seating capacity was 133. This license will be pledged to C & W Group, Inc. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Mandarin Group, Ltd., d/b/a Mandarin Gourmet, holder of a License To Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises as a...
Voted to approve the application of Mandarin Group, Ltd., d/b/a Mandarin Gourmet, holder of a License To Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day Common Victualler at 1020 West Roxbury Parkway for a Change of Manager and Change in Beneficial Interest as follows: Change of Manger from Shang Wu to Justina Lo. Change in Beneficial Interest from Shang Wu (100%) to Justina Lo (100%).
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of Mandarin Group, Ltd., d/b/a Mandarin Gourmet, holder of a License To Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day Common Victualler at 1020 West Roxbury Parkway for a Change of Manager and Change in Beneficial Interest as follows: Change of Manger from Shang Wu to Justina Lo. Change in Beneficial Interest from Shang Wu (100%) to Justina Lo (100%). Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Voted to approve the application of Mandarin Group, Ltd., d/b/a Mandarin Gourmet, holder of a License To Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day Common Victualler at 1020 West Roxbury Parkway for an Alternate Manager, Shang Wu.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application of Mandarin Group, Ltd., d/b/a Mandarin Gourmet, holder of a License To Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day Common Victualler at 1020 West Roxbury Parkway for an Alternate Manager, Shang Wu. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of CCLLH, LLC, d/b/a Holiday Inn Boston Brookline, holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages license, Common Victualler and Entertainment license at 1200 Beacon Street...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of CCLLH, LLC, d/b/a Holiday Inn Boston Brookline, holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages license, Common Victualler and Entertainment license at 1200 Beacon Street for a Change of Manager as follows: From: Robert Castello To: Mauricio Patino
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of CCLLH, LLC, d/b/a Holiday Inn Boston Brookline, holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages license, Common Victualler and Entertainment license at 1200 Beacon Street for a Change of Manager as follows: From: Robert Castello To: Mauricio Patino Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Ganko Group, LLC, d/b/a Ganko Ittetsu Ramen, holder of a License To Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Ganko Group, LLC, d/b/a Ganko Ittetsu Ramen, holder of a License To Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day Common Victualler at 318 Harvard Street for a Change of Manager as follows: From: Mayumi Sengoku To: Xin Qi Wu *pending police approval
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Ganko Group, LLC, d/b/a Ganko Ittetsu Ramen, holder of a License To Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day Common Victualler at 318 Harvard Street for a Change of Manager as follows: From: Mayumi Sengoku To: Xin Qi Wu *pending police approval Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Frances Kolenik, Owner, d/b/a Drive-by Pies, for a Food Vendor License at 248 Cypress Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Frances Kolenik, Owner, d/b/a Drive-by Pies, for a Food Vendor License at 248 Cypress Street. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00am5:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm. This location is currently Cakes to Remember.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Frances Kolenik, Owner, d/b/a Drive-by Pies, for a Food Vendor License at 248 Cypress Street. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00am5:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm. This location is currently Cakes to Remember. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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