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October 30, 2018
18 recorded votes, 2 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
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. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of October 16, 2018 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of October 16, 2018 as submitted.
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of October 16, 2018 as submitted. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Abstained: Bernard Greene.”
Approve Change Order No. 28 in the amount $51,060.85 to the contract with Shawmut Design & Construction in connection to the Coolidge Corner School project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 28 in the amount $51,060.85 to the contract with Shawmut Design & Construction in connection to the Coolidge Corner School project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 28 in the amount $51,060.85 to the contract with Shawmut Design & Construction in connection to the Coolidge Corner School project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept an EARMARK State Grant in the amount of $15,000.00 to support the Alzheimer's Caregivers Respite Program
On motion it was, Voted to accept an EARMARK State Grant in the amount of $15,000.00 to support the Alzheimer's Caregivers Respite Program.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept an EARMARK State Grant in the amount of $15,000.00 to support the Alzheimer's Caregivers Respite Program. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Adopt a proclamation in recognition of the 65th Anniversary of the Korean Church Of Boston and the Korean Cultural Festival to be held on November 3, 2018
On motion it was, Voted to adopt a proclamation in recognition of the 65th Anniversary of the Korean Church Of Boston and the Korean Cultural Festival to be held on November 3, 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adopt a proclamation in recognition of the 65th Anniversary of the Korean Church Of Boston and the Korean Cultural Festival to be held on November 3, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for an Executive Assistants Private Event to be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:30pm at 1426 Beacon...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for an Executive Assistants Private Event to be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:30pm at 1426 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for an Executive Assistants Private Event to be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:30pm at 1426 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Boston University for a Banquet Fundraiser to be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at 43 Hawes Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Boston University for a Banquet Fundraiser to be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at 43 Hawes Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Boston University for a Banquet Fundraiser to be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at 43 Hawes Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant two (2) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018...
On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 6:00pm-10:00pm. 2) For a Product Launch to be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 6:30pm-9:30pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 6:00pm-10:00pm. 2) For a Product Launch to be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Book-Signing Reception to be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at 15 Newton Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Book-Signing Reception to be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Book-Signing Reception to be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Kayuga, Inc. d/b/a Kayuga Japanese Restaurant, at 1020 Commonwealth Avenue, for the following Alternate Manager: Soo Kim Wang
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Kayuga, Inc. d/b/a Kayuga Japanese Restaurant, at 1020 Commonwealth Avenue, for the following Alternate Manager: Soo Kim Wang.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Kayuga, Inc. d/b/a Kayuga Japanese Restaurant, at 1020 Commonwealth Avenue, for the following Alternate Manager: Soo Kim Wang. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the Host Community Agreements with the following Marijuana Establishments: - Comm Ave Canna, Inc.- 1030 Commonwealth Avenue (2nd Floor) - Mission MA, Inc.-1024 Commonwealth Avenue -...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Host Community Agreements with the following Marijuana Establishments: - Comm Ave Canna, Inc.- 1030 Commonwealth Avenue (2nd Floor) - Mission MA, Inc.-1024 Commonwealth Avenue - Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc.- 1351 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Host Community Agreements with the following Marijuana Establishments: - Comm Ave Canna, Inc.- 1030 Commonwealth Avenue (2nd Floor) - Mission MA, Inc.-1024 Commonwealth Avenue - Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc.- 1351 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the Chair to sign a letter to the Department of Housing and Community Development to request certification for compliance with the Housing Production Plan
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to sign a letter to the Department of Housing and Community Development to request certification for compliance with the Housing Production Plan.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to sign a letter to the Department of Housing and Community Development to request certification for compliance with the Housing Production Plan. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Reins International Massachusetts, Inc., d/b/a GyuKaku Japanese BBQ, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 1002 Beacon...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Reins International Massachusetts, Inc., d/b/a GyuKaku Japanese BBQ, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 1002 Beacon Street, for a Change of Manager from Dennis Mannefuangfoo to Anita Le.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Reins International Massachusetts, Inc., d/b/a GyuKaku Japanese BBQ, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 1002 Beacon Street, for a Change of Manager from Dennis Mannefuangfoo to Anita Le. Voted to approve the application of Reins International Massachusetts, Inc., d/b/a Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 1002 Beacon Street, for a Change of Beneficial Interest, removing Akitsugu Yamaguchi and Hiratsugu and appointing Peter M. Potente. Reins International USA CO. Ltd retains 100% of stock. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Reins International Massachusetts, Inc., d/b/a Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 1002 Beacon...
Voted to approve the application of Reins International Massachusetts, Inc., d/b/a Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 1002 Beacon Street, for a Change of Beneficial Interest, removing Akitsugu Yamaguchi and Hiratsugu and appointing Peter M. Potente. Reins International USA CO. Ltd retains 100% of stock.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of Reins International Massachusetts, Inc., d/b/a Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 1002 Beacon Street, for a Change of Beneficial Interest, removing Akitsugu Yamaguchi and Hiratsugu and appointing Peter M. Potente. Reins International USA CO. Ltd retains 100% of stock. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Charlestown Chiefs, LLC d/b/a Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, Noah Eisendrath, Manager, for a Pledge of License to Eastern Bank
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Charlestown Chiefs, LLC d/b/a Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, Noah Eisendrath, Manager, for a Pledge of License to Eastern Bank. Charlestown Chiefs, LLC is a 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 307 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Charlestown Chiefs, LLC d/b/a Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, Noah Eisendrath, Manager, for a Pledge of License to Eastern Bank. Charlestown Chiefs, LLC is a 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 307 Harvard Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
No Action on Article 2
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Reconsider Article 17
Voted 1-4 to reconsider Article 17. Motion failed.
Yes: HamiltonNo: Franco, Greene, Heller, Wishinsky
From the minutes
“Voted 1-4 to reconsider Article 17. Motion failed. Aye: Heather Hamilton Against: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene.”
Call a Special Town Meeting for Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.; waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.3 of the Town's By-Laws; open and close the Warrant; and include in...
VOTED: To call a Special Town Meeting for Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.; waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.3 of the Town's By-Laws; open and close the Warrant; and include in the warrant the articles proposed for the Driscoll and Baldwin School projects and an article for potential collective bargaining agreements.
From the minutes
“VOTED: To call a Special Town Meeting for Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.; waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.3 of the Town's By-Laws; open and close the Warrant; and include in the warrant the articles proposed for the Driscoll and Baldwin School projects and an article for potential collective bargaining agreements. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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