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October 9, 2018
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of September 27, 2018, as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of September 27, 2018, as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of September 27, 2018, as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve a Draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Letter to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Letter to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Letter to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to the Coolidge Corner School for Fallcoming to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 7:30pm-10:00pm at 345 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to the Coolidge Corner School for Fallcoming to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 7:30pm-10:00pm at 345 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to the Coolidge Corner School for Fallcoming to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 7:30pm-10:00pm at 345 Harvard Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant three (3) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto M 15 Newton Street as follows: 1
On motion it was, Voted to grant three (3) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto M 15 Newton Street as follows: 1. For a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 5:00pm-11:00pm 2. For an Annual Club Dinner to be held on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm 3. For a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 4:30pm-11:00pm
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant three (3) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto M 15 Newton Street as follows: 1. For a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 5:00pm-11:00pm 2. For an Annual Club Dinner to be held on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm 3. For a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 4:30pm-11:00pm Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Boston University for a Banquet Reception to be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 4:00pm-7:30pm at 43 Hawes Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Boston University for a Banquet Reception to be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 4:00pm-7:30pm at 43 Hawes Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Boston University for a Banquet Reception to be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 4:00pm-7:30pm at 43 Hawes Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales license to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales license to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales license to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant two (2) Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales Licenses to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Dinner Event to be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from...
On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales Licenses to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Dinner Event to be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 6:00pm9:00pm. 2) For a Birthday Party to be held on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales Licenses to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Dinner Event to be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 6:00pm9:00pm. 2) For a Birthday Party to be held on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the Lead Teacher (GN-4) vacancy in the Recreation Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Lead Teacher (GN-4) vacancy in the Recreation Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Lead Teacher (GN-4) vacancy in the Recreation Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
No Action on Article 17
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 17.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyNo: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 17. Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Against: Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable action on article 23
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on article 23.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on article 23. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant the application of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, for a Transfer of the Liquor License from Cousins Restaurant Corporation d/b/a The Family Restaurant, holder of a Seven-Day Wine and Malt...
Voted to grant the application of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, for a Transfer of the Liquor License from Cousins Restaurant Corporation d/b/a The Family Restaurant, holder of a Seven-Day Wine and Malt Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 305 Washington Street. Proposed Hours of Operation are Mon-Sat 8:00am-1:00am and Sun 8:00am11:00pm. Proposed Alcohol Service Hours are Mon-Sat 10:00am-1:00am and Sunday 12:00pm-11:00pm. Current Hours of Operation are Sun-Sat 6:00am-1:00am. Current Alcohol Service Hours are Mon-Sat 10:00am-1:00am and Sunday 12:00pm-11:00pm.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to grant the application of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, for a Transfer of the Liquor License from Cousins Restaurant Corporation d/b/a The Family Restaurant, holder of a Seven-Day Wine and Malt Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 305 Washington Street. Proposed Hours of Operation are Mon-Sat 8:00am-1:00am and Sun 8:00am11:00pm. Proposed Alcohol Service Hours are Mon-Sat 10:00am-1:00am and Sunday 12:00pm-11:00pm. Current Hours of Operation are Sun-Sat 6:00am-1:00am. Current Alcohol Service Hours are Mon-Sat 10:00am-1:00am and Sunday 12:00pm-11:00pm. 2. Voted to approve the application of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio, Taped Music, Television) License at 305 Washington Street. Inside seating capacity is 60. Proposed Hours of Operation are MonSat 8:00am-1:00am and Sun 8:00am-11:00pm. 3. Voted to approve the applications of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, at 305 Washington Street, for the following Alternate Managers: Ali Zadeh, and Arman Manshadi. Manager: Azadeh Zadeh * It was noted that should they take over the Common Victualler license, they cannot use the current liquor license; they will wait for approval of their application from the ABCC. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio, Taped Music, Television) License at 305 Washington Street
Voted to approve the application of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio, Taped Music, Television) License at 305 Washington Street. Inside seating capacity is 60. Proposed Hours of Operation are MonSat 8:00am-1:00am and Sun 8:00am-11:00pm.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio, Taped Music, Television) License at 305 Washington Street. Inside seating capacity is 60. Proposed Hours of Operation are MonSat 8:00am-1:00am and Sun 8:00am-11:00pm. 3. Voted to approve the applications of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, at 305 Washington Street, for the following Alternate Managers: Ali Zadeh, and Arman Manshadi. Manager: Azadeh Zadeh * It was noted that should they take over the Common Victualler license, they cannot use the current liquor license; they will wait for approval of their application from the ABCC. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the applications of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, at 305 Washington Street, for the following Alternate Managers: Ali Zadeh, and Arman Manshadi
Voted to approve the applications of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, at 305 Washington Street, for the following Alternate Managers: Ali Zadeh, and Arman Manshadi. Manager: Azadeh Zadeh * It was noted that should they take over the Common Victualler license, they cannot use the current liquor license; they will wait for approval of their application from the ABCC.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the applications of Farvahar, LLC d/b/a Saffron, at 305 Washington Street, for the following Alternate Managers: Ali Zadeh, and Arman Manshadi. Manager: Azadeh Zadeh * It was noted that should they take over the Common Victualler license, they cannot use the current liquor license; they will wait for approval of their application from the ABCC. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Cleveland Road - conduit northwesterly from existing manhole 17043 at the intersection with Eliot Street thence turning and running westerly a distance of about 521 feet and two new manholes 30586 and 30587
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Cleveland Road - conduit northwesterly from existing manhole 17043 at the intersection with Eliot Street thence turning and running westerly a distance of about 521 feet and two new manholes 30586 and 30587 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Heath Street - conduit southwesterly from existing manhole 20664 approximately 270 feet southwest of Hammond Street a distance of about 121 feet and one new manhole 30225
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Heath Street - conduit southwesterly from existing manhole 20664 approximately 270 feet southwest of Hammond Street a distance of about 121 feet and one new manhole 30225 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Laurel Road - conduit northwesterly from pole 225/10 approximately 178 feet northwest of Cedar Road a distance of about 74 feet to 76 Laurel Road.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Laurel Road - conduit northwesterly from pole 225/10 approximately 178 feet northwest of Cedar Road a distance of about 74 feet to 76 Laurel Road. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: St. Paul Street - conduit easterly from existing manhole 3652 at the intersection with Beacon Street thence turning and running northerly a distance of about 147 feet to new manhole 30417
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: St. Paul Street - conduit easterly from existing manhole 3652 at the intersection with Beacon Street thence turning and running northerly a distance of about 147 feet to new manhole 30417 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable Action on Article 10 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable Action on Article 10 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable Action on Article 10 as submitted. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint the above members to the Land Bank Study Committee
On motion it was, Voted to appoint the above members to the Land Bank Study Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the above members to the Land Bank Study Committee. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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