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Absent: None
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Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonNancy Heller is listed as absent for this vote.
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Absent for roll call: Nancy Heller.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $240,966.00 from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division, to fund LED lighting projects, and to authorize the Town Administrator to...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $240,966.00 from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division, to fund LED lighting projects, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the documents on behalf of the Board.
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $240,966.00 from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division, to fund LED lighting projects, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the documents on behalf of the Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $146,328.00 from Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) for Professional Development training
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $146,328.00 from Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) for Professional Development training.
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $146,328.00 from Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) for Professional Development training. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston to be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 for a Birthday Party from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 162 Goddard Ave
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston to be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 for a Birthday Party from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 162 Goddard Ave.
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston to be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 for a Birthday Party from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 162 Goddard Ave. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pennypackers Fine Food to be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 10:00PM at 382 Walnut Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pennypackers Fine Food to be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 10:00PM at 382 Walnut Street.
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pennypackers Fine Food to be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 10:00PM at 382 Walnut Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College, 400 Heath Street: Sunday, November 10, 2019 for a Wedding from 4:30PM - 8:30PM Sunday, December 6, 2019 for...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College, 400 Heath Street: Sunday, November 10, 2019 for a Wedding from 4:30PM - 8:30PM Sunday, December 6, 2019 for a 50th Anniversary Party from 5:00PM - 10:30PM
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College, 400 Heath Street: Sunday, November 10, 2019 for a Wedding from 4:30PM - 8:30PM Sunday, December 6, 2019 for a 50th Anniversary Party from 5:00PM - 10:30PM Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager Joseph Gionet, Jason Anthony Knight, Steven Arduino, and Nicole Tierney for Trader Joe's 501 d/b/a Trader Joe's located at 1317 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Joseph Gionet, Jason Anthony Knight, Steven Arduino, and Nicole Tierney for Trader Joe's 501 d/b/a Trader Joe's located at 1317 Beacon Street.
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Joseph Gionet, Jason Anthony Knight, Steven Arduino, and Nicole Tierney for Trader Joe's 501 d/b/a Trader Joe's located at 1317 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the filling of the following four (4) vacancies within the Library Department: Library Business Manager (KA-05) Library Assistant 2: Youth Services (K-02) Librarian 3: Branch Supervisor...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of the following four (4) vacancies within the Library Department: Library Business Manager (KA-05) Library Assistant 2: Youth Services (K-02) Librarian 3: Branch Supervisor (K-08) Library Assistant 3: Youth Services (K-03)
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of the following four (4) vacancies within the Library Department: Library Business Manager (KA-05) Library Assistant 2: Youth Services (K-02) Librarian 3: Branch Supervisor (K-08) Library Assistant 3: Youth Services (K-03) Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the filling of the following eleven (11) vacancies within the Police Department: Police Officers (8) (P-1) Police Lieutenant (1) (P-03) Police Sergeant (1) (P-02) E911 Dispatcher (1) (ETD)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of the following eleven (11) vacancies within the Police Department: Police Officers (8) (P-1) Police Lieutenant (1) (P-03) Police Sergeant (1) (P-02) E911 Dispatcher (1) (ETD)
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of the following eleven (11) vacancies within the Police Department: Police Officers (8) (P-1) Police Lieutenant (1) (P-03) Police Sergeant (1) (P-02) E911 Dispatcher (1) (ETD) Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the filling of the following vacancy within the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader II (GN-8)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancy within the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader II (GN-8)
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancy within the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader II (GN-8) Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Appoint the proposed membership to the Newbury College Zoning Committee
On motion it was, Voted to appoint the proposed membership to the Newbury College Zoning Committee. Nancy Heller, Chair, Helen Charlupski, Derrick Choi, Janet Fierman, Michael Glover, Bernard Greene, Steve Heikin, Georgia Johnson, Roger Lipson, Carlos Ridruejo, Paul Saner, Kathy Spiegelman, Neil Wishinsky
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the proposed membership to the Newbury College Zoning Committee. Nancy Heller, Chair, Helen Charlupski, Derrick Choi, Janet Fierman, Michael Glover, Bernard Greene, Steve Heikin, Georgia Johnson, Roger Lipson, Carlos Ridruejo, Paul Saner, Kathy Spiegelman, Neil Wishinsky Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Appoint the following member to the Small Business Development Committee: Debbie Good Miller, Anne Meyers, David Leschinsky, Melissa Tapper Goldman, Mark Barer Raj Dhanda, Debbie Raisner Thompson,...
On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following member to the Small Business Development Committee: Debbie Good Miller, Anne Meyers, David Leschinsky, Melissa Tapper Goldman, Mark Barer Raj Dhanda, Debbie Raisner Thompson, Elias Audy, Annika Sarin, Steve Silverman, Sam Glasgow, Sandy Machado, Talia Glass
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following member to the Small Business Development Committee: Debbie Good Miller, Anne Meyers, David Leschinsky, Melissa Tapper Goldman, Mark Barer Raj Dhanda, Debbie Raisner Thompson, Elias Audy, Annika Sarin, Steve Silverman, Sam Glasgow, Sandy Machado, Talia Glass Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
No Action on Article 1
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 1.
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 1. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
No Action on Article 2
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2.
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable Action on Article 10
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 10.
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 10. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 32
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 32.
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 32. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws; to open and...
VOTED: To call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws; to open and close the Warrant; and to insert in the said Warrant the following article: ARTICLE 1 To see if the Town will request that the Select Board file a Home Rule Petition to allow any citizens in the Town of Brookline, notwithstanding the provisions of G.L. 51, Sections 1 and Section 47A, who have reached the age of 16 or older, to register and vote in municipal elections within the Town, or to take any other action relative thereto.
“VOTED: To call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws; to open and close the Warrant; and to insert in the said Warrant the following article: ARTICLE 1 To see if the Town will request that the Select Board file a Home Rule Petition to allow any citizens in the Town of Brookline, notwithstanding the provisions of G.L. 51, Sections 1 and Section 47A, who have reached the age of 16 or older, to register and vote in municipal elections within the Town, or to take any other action relative thereto. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Noise Bylaw Waiver request from Skanska USA Building, for work to be performed at the Unified Arts Building parking lot on the following dates: September 16th and September 17th...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Noise Bylaw Waiver request from Skanska USA Building, for work to be performed at the Unified Arts Building parking lot on the following dates: September 16th and September 17th September 20th and September 23rd
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Noise Bylaw Waiver request from Skanska USA Building, for work to be performed at the Unified Arts Building parking lot on the following dates: September 16th and September 17th September 20th and September 23rd Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a transfer of ownership of a license for Janice Hoffman to conduct and maintain an open-air parking lot with an area of about 10,240 square feet at 195 Rawson Street, Brookline, MA for 20...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a transfer of ownership of a license for Janice Hoffman to conduct and maintain an open-air parking lot with an area of about 10,240 square feet at 195 Rawson Street, Brookline, MA for 20 (Twenty) automobiles. *subject to Police Department approval.
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a transfer of ownership of a license for Janice Hoffman to conduct and maintain an open-air parking lot with an area of about 10,240 square feet at 195 Rawson Street, Brookline, MA for 20 (Twenty) automobiles. *subject to Police Department approval. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of a New Common Victualler for Vancarelle Corporation d/b/a Bottega Fiorentina at 313 B Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a New Common Victualler for Vancarelle Corporation d/b/a Bottega Fiorentina at 313 B Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday to Sunday 11:00AM - 9:00PM. Seating for 12 seats.
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a New Common Victualler for Vancarelle Corporation d/b/a Bottega Fiorentina at 313 B Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday to Sunday 11:00AM - 9:00PM. Seating for 12 seats. Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Vancarelle Corporation d/b/a Bottega Fiorentina at 313 B Harvard Street. Radio 7 days a week. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Vancarelle Corporation d/b/a Bottega Fiorentina at 313 B Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Vancarelle Corporation d/b/a Bottega Fiorentina at 313 B Harvard Street. Radio 7 days a week.
“Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Vancarelle Corporation d/b/a Bottega Fiorentina at 313 B Harvard Street. Radio 7 days a week. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of a New All Kinds Common Victualler license under Chapter 268 Acts of 2018 for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a New All Kinds Common Victualler license under Chapter 268 Acts of 2018 for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street. Proposed manager of record is Hanks Lee Lin. Hours of operation will be Monday to Sunday 11:00am - 1:00am. Hours of alcohol service Monday to Saturday 11:00am - 1:00am, Sunday 12:00pm - 1:00am. Seating for 40 seats.
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a New All Kinds Common Victualler license under Chapter 268 Acts of 2018 for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street. Proposed manager of record is Hanks Lee Lin. Hours of operation will be Monday to Sunday 11:00am - 1:00am. Hours of alcohol service Monday to Saturday 11:00am - 1:00am, Sunday 12:00pm - 1:00am. Seating for 40 seats. Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Henderson Li for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street. Voted to approve the application for outdoor seating for 18 seats Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street. Radio playing Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 1:00am * with the condition That the delivery vehicles can't park on the travel lane on Washington St. or Station St. They will have to use metered spaces or the designated loading spot near White Place on Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager Henderson Li for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street
Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Henderson Li for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street.
“Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Henderson Li for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street. Voted to approve the application for outdoor seating for 18 seats Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street. Radio playing Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 1:00am * with the condition That the delivery vehicles can't park on the travel lane on Washington St. or Station St. They will have to use metered spaces or the designated loading spot near White Place on Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application for outdoor seating for 18 seats
Voted to approve the application for outdoor seating for 18 seats
“Voted to approve the application for outdoor seating for 18 seats Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street. Radio playing Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 1:00am * with the condition That the delivery vehicles can't park on the travel lane on Washington St. or Station St. They will have to use metered spaces or the designated loading spot near White Place on Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street
Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street. Radio playing Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 1:00am * with the condition That the delivery vehicles can't park on the travel lane on Washington St. or Station St. They will have to use metered spaces or the designated loading spot near White Place on Washington Street.
“Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Brookline Sky, Inc. d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street. Radio playing Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 1:00am * with the condition That the delivery vehicles can't park on the travel lane on Washington St. or Station St. They will have to use metered spaces or the designated loading spot near White Place on Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of Change of D/B/A from Three Treasures Concept D/B/A Gourmet Garden to Three Treasures Concept D/B/A Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, 1032 Commonwealth Ave
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Change of D/B/A from Three Treasures Concept D/B/A Gourmet Garden to Three Treasures Concept D/B/A Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, 1032 Commonwealth Ave.
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Change of D/B/A from Three Treasures Concept D/B/A Gourmet Garden to Three Treasures Concept D/B/A Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, 1032 Commonwealth Ave. Voted to approve the application of Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, 1032 Commonwealth Ave., for a Change of Proposed Officers, Stock or Ownership Interest Voted to approve the application from Xiang's Hunan Kitchen for a change of manager from Haorong Xu to Zhichio Chang, and approving the application of Alternate Manager Kadder Baldassarre for Three Treasures Concept d/b/a Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, 1032 Commonwealth Ave. Voted to approve the application from Xiang's Hunan Kitchen for a change of hours From: Monday-Saturday 11:30am-12:30am Sunday-12N-12:30am To: Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Sat 11am- 11pm All days closed 3:30pm- 4:30pm Alcohol Serving Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Sat 11am- 11pm Sunday 12noon - 10pm Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, 1032 Commonwealth Ave., for a Change of Proposed Officers, Stock or Ownership Interest
Voted to approve the application of Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, 1032 Commonwealth Ave., for a Change of Proposed Officers, Stock or Ownership Interest
“Voted to approve the application of Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, 1032 Commonwealth Ave., for a Change of Proposed Officers, Stock or Ownership Interest Voted to approve the application from Xiang's Hunan Kitchen for a change of manager from Haorong Xu to Zhichio Chang, and approving the application of Alternate Manager Kadder Baldassarre for Three Treasures Concept d/b/a Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, 1032 Commonwealth Ave. Voted to approve the application from Xiang's Hunan Kitchen for a change of hours From: Monday-Saturday 11:30am-12:30am Sunday-12N-12:30am To: Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Sat 11am- 11pm All days closed 3:30pm- 4:30pm Alcohol Serving Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Sat 11am- 11pm Sunday 12noon - 10pm Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application from Xiang's Hunan Kitchen for a change of manager from Haorong Xu to Zhichio Chang, and approving the application of Alternate Manager Kadder Baldassarre for Three...
Voted to approve the application from Xiang's Hunan Kitchen for a change of manager from Haorong Xu to Zhichio Chang, and approving the application of Alternate Manager Kadder Baldassarre for Three Treasures Concept d/b/a Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, 1032 Commonwealth Ave.
“Voted to approve the application from Xiang's Hunan Kitchen for a change of manager from Haorong Xu to Zhichio Chang, and approving the application of Alternate Manager Kadder Baldassarre for Three Treasures Concept d/b/a Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, 1032 Commonwealth Ave. Voted to approve the application from Xiang's Hunan Kitchen for a change of hours From: Monday-Saturday 11:30am-12:30am Sunday-12N-12:30am To: Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Sat 11am- 11pm All days closed 3:30pm- 4:30pm Alcohol Serving Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Sat 11am- 11pm Sunday 12noon - 10pm Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application from Xiang's Hunan Kitchen for a change of hours From: Monday-Saturday 11:30am-12:30am Sunday-12N-12:30am To: Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday &...
Voted to approve the application from Xiang's Hunan Kitchen for a change of hours From: Monday-Saturday 11:30am-12:30am Sunday-12N-12:30am To: Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Sat 11am- 11pm All days closed 3:30pm- 4:30pm Alcohol Serving Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Sat 11am- 11pm Sunday 12noon - 10pm
“Voted to approve the application from Xiang's Hunan Kitchen for a change of hours From: Monday-Saturday 11:30am-12:30am Sunday-12N-12:30am To: Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Sat 11am- 11pm All days closed 3:30pm- 4:30pm Alcohol Serving Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Sat 11am- 11pm Sunday 12noon - 10pm Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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