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March 26, 2019
29 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Heather Hamilton is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call:
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent for roll call: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of March 7, 2019 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 7, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 7, 2019 as amended. Question of approving the minutes of March 12, 2019 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $20,000.00 From Massachusetts Office of Disability to address curb cuts in Coolidge Corner
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $20,000.00 From Massachusetts Office of Disability to address curb cuts in Coolidge Corner.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $20,000.00 From Massachusetts Office of Disability to address curb cuts in Coolidge Corner. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $12,000.00 from MA Vest-A-Dog to support Comfort Dog/K9 officer
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $12,000.00 from MA Vest-A-Dog to support Comfort Dog/K9 officer.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $12,000.00 from MA Vest-A-Dog to support Comfort Dog/K9 officer. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute contract No.PW/19-18 "Essex St Cycle Track and Intersection Improvements" with Mario Susi & Son, Inc. of 36 Westwood Street, Dorchester, MA in the amount of $208,893.08
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute contract No.PW/19-18 "Essex St Cycle Track and Intersection Improvements" with Mario Susi & Son, Inc. of 36 Westwood Street, Dorchester, MA in the amount of $208,893.08.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute contract No.PW/19-18 "Essex St Cycle Track and Intersection Improvements" with Mario Susi & Son, Inc. of 36 Westwood Street, Dorchester, MA in the amount of $208,893.08. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Award and execute contract PW/19-15, in the amount of $20,800.00 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for lighting and Electrical Final Design Engineering Services on Carlton Street Footbridge...
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/19-15, in the amount of $20,800.00 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for lighting and Electrical Final Design Engineering Services on Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/19-15, in the amount of $20,800.00 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for lighting and Electrical Final Design Engineering Services on Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following four (4) Extra Work Orders related to snow and ice control under Massachusetts Chapter 44: Extra Work order No.9 in the amount of $175,000.00 for D'Allessandro Corporation...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following four (4) Extra Work Orders related to snow and ice control under Massachusetts Chapter 44: Extra Work order No.9 in the amount of $175,000.00 for D'Allessandro Corporation Extra Work Order No. 3 in the amount of $43,000.00 for North-Eastern Tree Service Extra Work order No. 3 in the amount of $10,800.00 for Park Landscape Associates Extra Work Order no. 3 in the amount of $15,000.00 for Green Acres landscape and Construction
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following four (4) Extra Work Orders related to snow and ice control under Massachusetts Chapter 44: Extra Work order No.9 in the amount of $175,000.00 for D'Allessandro Corporation Extra Work Order No. 3 in the amount of $43,000.00 for North-Eastern Tree Service Extra Work order No. 3 in the amount of $10,800.00 for Park Landscape Associates Extra Work Order no. 3 in the amount of $15,000.00 for Green Acres landscape and Construction Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Award and execute contract PW/19-23 "Pavement Management Maintenance & Support Services" to Stantec Consulting Services in the amount of $36,400.00
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/19-23 "Pavement Management Maintenance & Support Services" to Stantec Consulting Services in the amount of $36,400.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/19-23 "Pavement Management Maintenance & Support Services" to Stantec Consulting Services in the amount of $36,400.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Award and execute contract no
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract no. PW/18-24, reconstruction of Pearl Street with I.W. Harding Construction Co., of West Bridgewater, MA in the amount of $1,189,673.25.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract no. PW/18-24, reconstruction of Pearl Street with I.W. Harding Construction Co., of West Bridgewater, MA in the amount of $1,189,673.25. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve Contract No. PW/19-19 "Brookline Exterior Restoration" in the amount of $79,500.00 with Calhess Restoration and Weatherproofing Corp, of Westwood, MA
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract No. PW/19-19 "Brookline Exterior Restoration" in the amount of $79,500.00 with Calhess Restoration and Weatherproofing Corp, of Westwood, MA.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract No. PW/19-19 "Brookline Exterior Restoration" in the amount of $79,500.00 with Calhess Restoration and Weatherproofing Corp, of Westwood, MA. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize a change order in the credit amount of $(10,788.29) with Contractors Network Inc. Co. for UAB and Lynch Recreation Elevator Modifications
On motion it was, Voted to authorize a change order in the credit amount of $(10,788.29) with Contractors Network Inc. Co. for UAB and Lynch Recreation Elevator Modifications.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize a change order in the credit amount of $(10,788.29) with Contractors Network Inc. Co. for UAB and Lynch Recreation Elevator Modifications. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize and execute contract amendments for additional services - Additional test pits and Geotechnical Engineering for laser Survey of power lines in the amount of $49,940.00 in connection with...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute contract amendments for additional services - Additional test pits and Geotechnical Engineering for laser Survey of power lines in the amount of $49,940.00 in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute contract amendments for additional services - Additional test pits and Geotechnical Engineering for laser Survey of power lines in the amount of $49,940.00 in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize and execute contract amendments for additional services for Coolidge Corner Library Improvements, CBI Consulting for Asbestos Monitoring in the amount of $1,555.00
On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute contract amendments for additional services for Coolidge Corner Library Improvements, CBI Consulting for Asbestos Monitoring in the amount of $1,555.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute contract amendments for additional services for Coolidge Corner Library Improvements, CBI Consulting for Asbestos Monitoring in the amount of $1,555.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Original Gravity, Inc for an Opera Concert to be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at 17 Station Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Original Gravity, Inc for an Opera Concert to be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at 17 Station Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Original Gravity, Inc for an Opera Concert to be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at 17 Station Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Adopt the BHS Environmental Club's New Green Deal resolution, as amended
On motion it was, Voted to adopt the BHS Environmental Club's New Green Deal resolution, as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adopt the BHS Environmental Club's New Green Deal resolution, as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Enter into a friendly competition between Newton and Brookline, with the objective to get additional residents to opt up to 100% renewable electricity in the Brookline Green Electricity (community...
On motion it was, Voted to enter into a friendly competition between Newton and Brookline, with the objective to get additional residents to opt up to 100% renewable electricity in the Brookline Green Electricity (community choice aggregation) program.
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 enter into a friendly competition between Newton and Brookline, with the objective to get additional residents to opt up to 100% renewable electricity in the Brookline Green Electricity (community choice aggregation) program..”
Authorize the filling of the following position In the Health Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following position In the Health Department. Sr. Public Health Inspector - (GN-10)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following position In the Health Department. Sr. Public Health Inspector - (GN-10) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the following positions in Planning Department Zoning Coordinator - (GN-10)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following positions in Planning Department Zoning Coordinator - (GN-10)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following positions in Planning Department Zoning Coordinator - (GN-10) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
The sale of the $49,465,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated March 29, 2019 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial...
Voted: that the sale of the $49,465,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated March 29, 2019 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $53,001,537.48 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on March 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 $1,645,000 $1,640,000 $1,690,000 $1,735,000 $1,785,000 $1,840,000 $1,905,000 $1,970,000 $2,030,000 $2,100,000 $1,640,000 $1,705,000 $1,770,000 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 4.000% 4.000% 4.000% Year Amount Interest Rate 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 $1,835,000 $1,890,000 $1,950,000 $2,000,000 $2,060,000 $2,115,000 $2,185,000 $2,245,000 $2,315,000 $2,390,000 $2,465,000 $2,560,000 3.000% 3.000% 3.000% 3.000% 3.000% 3.125% 3.125% 3.250% 3.250% 3.250% 4.000% 3.375% Further Voted: to approve the sale of the $4,700,000 3.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated March 29, 2019, and payable March 27, 2020 (the "Notes"), to TD Securities (USA) LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $59,831.00. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary
From the minutes
“Voted: that the sale of the $49,465,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated March 29, 2019 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $53,001,537.48 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on March 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 $1,645,000 $1,640,000 $1,690,000 $1,735,000 $1,785,000 $1,840,000 $1,905,000 $1,970,000 $2,030,000 $2,100,000 $1,640,000 $1,705,000 $1,770,000 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 5.000% 4.000% 4.000% 4.000% Year Amount Interest Rate 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 $1,835,000 $1,890,000 $1,950,000 $2,000,000 $2,060,000 $2,115,000 $2,185,000 $2,245,000 $2,315,000 $2,390,000 $2,465,000 $2,560,000 3.000% 3.000% 3.000% 3.000% 3.000% 3.125% 3.125% 3.250% 3.250% 3.250% 4.000% 3.375% Further Voted: to approve the sale of the $4,700,000 3.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated March 29, 2019, and payable March 27, 2020 (the "Notes"), to TD Securities (USA) LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $59,831.00. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 13, 2019 and a final Official Statement dated March 19, 2019 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 13, 2019 and a final Official Statement dated March 19, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to review and update the Town's post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in consultation with bond counsel in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and Notes. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds or the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended..”
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.”
Favorable Action on Article 3 as revised by the Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3 as revised by the Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3 as revised by the Advisory Committee. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE NEWBURY COLLEGE CAMPUS BY THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE WHEREAS, Newbury College, situated in the Town of Brookline, announced on December 14, 2018, that it was closing its doors and was looking into selling its approximate 7.8-acre campus; and WHEREAS, the potential sale of the Newbury College campus provides a unique opportunity for the Town to acquire property that may be used to help meet a variety of current and future municipal and school needs, including open space, affordable housing and educational facilities, among other uses; and WHEREAS, the Select Board has been pursuing the possible purchase of the Newbury College campus and has been assessing the cost and benefits of such acquisition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Brookline Town Meeting believes it to be in the best interest of the Town that the Town acquire the Newbury College campus; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Brookline Town Meeting calls on the Select Board to work as quickly as is prudent and practicable with other Town boards and departments to: 1. Continue to pursue the purchase of the Newbury College campus, including consideration of the use of eminent domain authority; and 2. Consider appropriate financing strategies to effect the acquisition. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
No Action on Article 1 of the Special within the Special Town Meeting
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 1 of the Special within the Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 1 of the Special within the Special Town Meeting. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable Action on Article 20 as written
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 20 as written. That the Town amend its by-laws to improve gender equity in public toilet facilities by providing free menstrual hygiene products in restrooms serving the general public in its public buildings, as follows: 8.37 MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS ACCESS BY-LAW
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 20 as written. That the Town amend its by-laws to improve gender equity in public toilet facilities by providing free menstrual hygiene products in restrooms serving the general public in its public buildings, as follows: 8.37 MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS ACCESS BY-LAW SECTION 8.37.1 DEFINITIONS "Menstrual hygiene products" means tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle. "Restrooms serving the general public" mean restrooms established for use by members of the public (as differentiated from staff restroom facilities). "Public Building" for the purposes of this Warrant Article means any facility owned or leased by the Town of Brookline that contains restrooms for the general public and over which the Town has care, maintenance, custody, and/or control. This shall include, but not be limited to: Public Libraries, the Town Hall Complex (including the Public Health Bldg), the Public Safety Bldg, Recreational Facilities, and Parks. "Female-bodied" means any individual who experiences a menstrual cycle. SECTION 8.37.2 ACCESS TO MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS The Town of Brookline shall make available and accessible at no charge menstrual hygiene products (tampons and pads/napkins) in its public building restrooms that serve female-bodied members of the public. SECTION 8.37.3 MANNER OF DISPENSING Machine dispensers for menstrual hygiene products provided under this by-law shall be chosen in consultation with the Building Department and Department of Public Health, but must comply with ADA and other equity-of-access laws and considerations. Menstrual hygiene products made available at no charge from an employee, office, or other site in a public building upon in-person request does not constitute compliance with this by-law. SECTION 8.37.4 GREEN PRODUCTS Tampons with plastic applicators may not be provided under this by-law. SECTION 8.37.5 EFFECTIVE DATE This by-law shall take effect July 1, 2021. It will become effective for the Public Schools of Brookline upon adoption by the Brookline School Committee. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable Action on Article 3
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable Action on Article 4
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable Action on Article 4. Article 8 Doubling of Property Tax Exemptions (Elderly, etc) (Assessors)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable Action on Article 4. Article 8 Doubling of Property Tax Exemptions (Elderly, etc) (Assessors).”
Favorable Action on Article 8
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 8.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 8. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable action on Article 17 with the substitution of the language Board of Selectmen for Select Board
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 17 with the substitution of the language Board of Selectmen for Select Board. That the Town will (i) vote to amend Section 6.8.2 (A) of the Town's General by-laws, Naming Public Facilities - Review Committee, as follows (new language appearing in bold underline): Section 6.8.2 REVIEW COMMITTEE (A) Appointment - The Select Board shall appoint a Committee of not less than five nor more than seven members for staggered three year terms to review all proposals for naming public facilities except rooms and associated spaces under the jurisdiction of the School Committee and Library Trustees as specified above in Section 6.8.1. The Committee shall include one member of each of the Advisory Committee, the Park and Recreation Commission, the Preservation Commission, the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations and the School Committee. In addition, the Select Board may appoint one alternate member to the Committee. Such alternate shall be appointed for a three year term and shall be designated by the Chair of the Committee from time to time to take the place of any member who is absent or unable or unwilling to act for any reason. (ii) make such other changes to the composition to the Naming Public Facilities Review Committee as Town Meeting shall approve.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 17 with the substitution of the language Board of Selectmen for Select Board. That the Town will (i) vote to amend Section 6.8.2 (A) of the Town's General by-laws, Naming Public Facilities - Review Committee, as follows (new language appearing in bold underline): Section 6.8.2 REVIEW COMMITTEE (A) Appointment - The Select Board shall appoint a Committee of not less than five nor more than seven members for staggered three year terms to review all proposals for naming public facilities except rooms and associated spaces under the jurisdiction of the School Committee and Library Trustees as specified above in Section 6.8.1. The Committee shall include one member of each of the Advisory Committee, the Park and Recreation Commission, the Preservation Commission, the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations and the School Committee. In addition, the Select Board may appoint one alternate member to the Committee. Such alternate shall be appointed for a three year term and shall be designated by the Chair of the Committee from time to time to take the place of any member who is absent or unable or unwilling to act for any reason. (ii) make such other changes to the composition to the Naming Public Facilities Review Committee as Town Meeting shall approve. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable action on article 19
On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 favorable action on article 19.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 favorable action on article 19. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Abstain: Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable action on article 21 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on article 21 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on article 21 as submitted. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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