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December 11, 2018
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene
Absent: Heather Hamilton
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Approve the minutes of November 27, 2018 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of November 27, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of November 27, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the Chair, as Certifying Officer for the Responsible Entity, to execute two documents on behalf of the Brookline Housing Authority related to the use of Capital Funds administered by the...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair, as Certifying Officer for the Responsible Entity, to execute two documents on behalf of the Brookline Housing Authority related to the use of Capital Funds administered by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development: A) B) An Environmental Review Record A Request for Release of Funds and Certification
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair, as Certifying Officer for the Responsible Entity, to execute two documents on behalf of the Brookline Housing Authority related to the use of Capital Funds administered by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development: A) B) An Environmental Review Record A Request for Release of Funds and Certification Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Grant two (2) Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Dinner Reception to be held on Wednesday,...
On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Dinner Reception to be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 6:00pm-10:30pm. 2) For a Corporate Holiday Luncheon to be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 9:30am4:30pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Dinner Reception to be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 6:00pm-10:30pm. 2) For a Corporate Holiday Luncheon to be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 9:30am4:30pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Grant three (3) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non- Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Holiday Party to be held on Friday,...
On motion it was, Voted to grant three (3) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non- Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Holiday Party to be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm. 2) For a Corporate Holiday Party to be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm. 3) For a Holiday Party to be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 6:30pm11:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant three (3) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non- Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Holiday Party to be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm. 2) For a Corporate Holiday Party to be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm. 3) For a Holiday Party to be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 6:30pm11:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Grant two (2) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales Licenses to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Holiday Party to be held on Friday, December 14, 2018...
On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales Licenses to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Holiday Party to be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 7:00pm-10:30pm. 2) For a Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales Licenses to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: 1) For a Corporate Holiday Party to be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 7:00pm-10:30pm. 2) For a Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Boston University for a Cocktail Reception to be held on Thursday, January 17, 2018 at 43 Hawes Street from 4:30pm-7:00pm
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Boston University for a Cocktail Reception to be held on Thursday, January 17, 2018 at 43 Hawes Street from 4:30pm-7:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Boston University for a Cocktail Reception to be held on Thursday, January 17, 2018 at 43 Hawes Street from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $98,562.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation made possible by generous contributions from the public in order to fund the purchase of a bust of Martin Luther...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $98,562.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation made possible by generous contributions from the public in order to fund the purchase of a bust of Martin Luther King, Jr., sculpted by the late Brookline artist, John Wilson, to be permanently displayed in the Town Hall.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $98,562.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation made possible by generous contributions from the public in order to fund the purchase of a bust of Martin Luther King, Jr., sculpted by the late Brookline artist, John Wilson, to be permanently displayed in the Town Hall. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of two (2) Firefighter positions in the Fire Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of two (2) Firefighter positions in the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of two (2) Firefighter positions in the Fire Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the following two (2) position in the Library Department: Cataloger 1 (K-06) Library Assistant 1 (K-01)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following two (2) position in the Library Department: Cataloger 1 (K-06) Library Assistant 1 (K-01)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following two (2) position in the Library Department: Cataloger 1 (K-06) Library Assistant 1 (K-01) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the following position in the Building Department: Local Building Inspector (GN-12)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following position in the Building Department: Local Building Inspector (GN-12)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following position in the Building Department: Local Building Inspector (GN-12) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the Select Board's response to Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency's (MassHousing) request for comments relative to the application for a Project Eligibility Letter to apply for a...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Select Board's response to Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency's (MassHousing) request for comments relative to the application for a Project Eligibility Letter to apply for a Comprehensive Permit at 500 Harvard Street, and authorize the Chair to sign the letter.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Select Board's response to Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency's (MassHousing) request for comments relative to the application for a Project Eligibility Letter to apply for a Comprehensive Permit at 500 Harvard Street, and authorize the Chair to sign the letter. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Motion failed to support the Fossil Fuel amended language to Article 3 main motion, should the Baldwin School article pass
On motion it was, Voted 1-3 Motion failed to support the Fossil Fuel amended language to Article 3 main motion, should the Baldwin School article pass. Roll call:
Yes: HellerNo: Franco, Greene, Wishinsky
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 1-3 Motion failed to support the Fossil Fuel amended language to Article 3 main motion, should the Baldwin School article pass. Roll call: Aye: Nancy Heller Against: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
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