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March 5, 2019
9 recorded votes, 1 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 26, 2019, as submitted
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 26, 2019, as submitted. GRANT
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 26, 2019, as submitted. GRANT.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $13,000.00 from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant to be used for Police overtime
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $13,000.00 from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant to be used for Police overtime.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $13,000.00 from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant to be used for Police overtime. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene , Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $5,500.00 from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for FY19 Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Grant Program to be used for Police overtime
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $5,500.00 from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for FY19 Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Grant Program to be used for Police overtime.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $5,500.00 from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for FY19 Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Grant Program to be used for Police overtime. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Invoke the Rule of Necessity under the State Ethics Law to allow the Select Board, four of whom are individually named defendants in the federal lawsuit Alston v
On motion it was, Voted to invoke the Rule of Necessity under the State Ethics Law to allow the Select Board, four of whom are individually named defendants in the federal lawsuit Alston v. Town of Brookline, et al, USDC 1:15-CV-13987 to act on matters pertaining to the lawsuit on behalf of the Town including, but not limited to, settlement discussions.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to invoke the Rule of Necessity under the State Ethics Law to allow the Select Board, four of whom are individually named defendants in the federal lawsuit Alston v. Town of Brookline, et al, USDC 1:15-CV-13987 to act on matters pertaining to the lawsuit on behalf of the Town including, but not limited to, settlement discussions. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene , Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the following positions in the Police Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following positions in the Police Department. Public Safety Dispatch - 2
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following positions in the Police Department. Public Safety Dispatch - 2 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene , Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the following position in the Finance Department Assistant Treasurer (T-7)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following position in the Finance Department Assistant Treasurer (T-7)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following position in the Finance Department Assistant Treasurer (T-7) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene , Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the following position in the Library Department: Children's Librarian II (K-07)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following position in the Library Department: Children's Librarian II (K-07)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following position in the Library Department: Children's Librarian II (K-07) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene , Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the following position within the Town Counsel department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the following position within the Town Counsel department. Paralegal Secretary (C-09)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the following position within the Town Counsel department. Paralegal Secretary (C-09) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene , Heather Hamilton.”
Sponsor Warrant Articles for the May 21, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, as proposed in Ms. Goff's memo dated March 1, 2019
On motion it was, Voted to sponsor Warrant Articles for the May 21, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, as proposed in Ms. Goff's memo dated March 1, 2019.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to sponsor Warrant Articles for the May 21, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, as proposed in Ms. Goff's memo dated March 1, 2019. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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