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November 5, 2019
17 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve and execute the Proclamation recognizing Saturday November 30, 2019 as Small Business Saturday
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute the Proclamation recognizing Saturday November 30, 2019 as Small Business Saturday.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute the Proclamation recognizing Saturday November 30, 2019 as Small Business Saturday. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Pre GMP Change Order/Amendment #10 in the amount of $4,297,106 (per request of Ray Masak) with Skanska USA Building, Inc. in connection with the High School Expansion Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Pre GMP Change Order/Amendment #10 in the amount of $4,297,106 (per request of Ray Masak) with Skanska USA Building, Inc. in connection with the High School Expansion Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Pre GMP Change Order/Amendment #10 in the amount of $4,297,106 (per request of Ray Masak) with Skanska USA Building, Inc. in connection with the High School Expansion Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages (Non-Sales) License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Saturday November 19, 2019 for a Product Launch from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m....
On motion it was, Voted to approve approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages (Non-Sales) License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Saturday November 19, 2019 for a Product Launch from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages (Non-Sales) License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Saturday November 19, 2019 for a Product Launch from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant the temporary Wine and Malt Beverages (Non-Sales) License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Product Launch and temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages (Sales) License to Brookline...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the temporary Wine and Malt Beverages (Non-Sales) License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Product Launch and temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages (Sales) License to Brookline Food Pantry for a Fundraiser Reception.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the temporary Wine and Malt Beverages (Non-Sales) License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Product Launch and temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages (Sales) License to Brookline Food Pantry for a Fundraiser Reception. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant the approval of 1032 Beacon Street d/b/a/ Bar 'Cino holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages License as a Common Victualler at 1032 Beacon Street for the appointment of Samantha Leak...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the approval of 1032 Beacon Street d/b/a/ Bar 'Cino holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages License as a Common Victualler at 1032 Beacon Street for the appointment of Samantha Leak and Anthony Doherty as Alternate Managers.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the approval of 1032 Beacon Street d/b/a/ Bar 'Cino holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages License as a Common Victualler at 1032 Beacon Street for the appointment of Samantha Leak and Anthony Doherty as Alternate Managers. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Execute the Warrant for the December 10, 2019 Special Town Election
On motion it was, Voted to Execute the Warrant for the December 10, 2019 Special Town Election
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to Execute the Warrant for the December 10, 2019 Special Town Election Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstain: Nancy Heller.”
Modify the Electronic Communication Review Committee charge to increase the number of appointments to 6 and extend the reporting deadline date to July 2020
On motion it was, Voted to modify the Electronic Communication Review Committee charge to increase the number of appointments to 6 and extend the reporting deadline date to July 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to modify the Electronic Communication Review Committee charge to increase the number of appointments to 6 and extend the reporting deadline date to July 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Appoint the following members to the Electronic Communication Review Committee: Scott Ananian John Doggett Dennis Doughty Neil Gordon Tracy Schroder Benjamin Franco, Select Board Representative
On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following members to the Electronic Communication Review Committee: Scott Ananian John Doggett Dennis Doughty Neil Gordon Tracy Schroder Benjamin Franco, Select Board Representative
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following members to the Electronic Communication Review Committee: Scott Ananian John Doggett Dennis Doughty Neil Gordon Tracy Schroder Benjamin Franco, Select Board Representative Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the Charge of the Parking Benefit District Advisory Board for Brookline Village, to include the addition of non-profit business in the district of said board
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Charge of the Parking Benefit District Advisory Board for Brookline Village, to include the addition of non-profit business in the district of said board.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Charge of the Parking Benefit District Advisory Board for Brookline Village, to include the addition of non-profit business in the district of said board. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the establishment of a Cannabis Advisory Board
On motion it was, Voted to approve the establishment of a Cannabis Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the establishment of a Cannabis Advisory Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Refer Warrant Article 24 to the Diversity Inclusion Community Relations Commission (DICR) for review of the DICR existing complaint policy, with Petitioner Arthur Conquest and/or a designee, and...
On motion it was, Voted to refer Warrant Article 24 to the Diversity Inclusion Community Relations Commission (DICR) for review of the DICR existing complaint policy, with Petitioner Arthur Conquest and/or a designee, and the Chief Diversity Officer, and the Director of Human Resources for the purpose of improving the regulations and effectiveness of the current citizen complaint process.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to refer Warrant Article 24 to the Diversity Inclusion Community Relations Commission (DICR) for review of the DICR existing complaint policy, with Petitioner Arthur Conquest and/or a designee, and the Chief Diversity Officer, and the Director of Human Resources for the purpose of improving the regulations and effectiveness of the current citizen complaint process. Voted, 5-0 referral of Article 24 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Referral of Article 24
Voted, 5-0 referral of Article 24
From the minutes
“Voted, 5-0 referral of Article 24 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 17
Voted, 4-0-1 favorable action on Article 17.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HellerAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“Voted, 4-0-1 favorable action on Article 17. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Raul Fernandez Abstain: Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable action on Article 21
Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 21.
From the minutes
“Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 21. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 29
Voted, 3-2 favorable action on Article 29
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, HamiltonNo: Franco, Heller
From the minutes
“Voted, 3-2 favorable action on Article 29 Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Nay: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller.”
Favorable action on Article 33
Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 33
From the minutes
“Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 33 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 34
Voted, 3-0-2 favorable action on Article 34
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Franco, Heller
From the minutes
“Voted, 3-0-2 favorable action on Article 34 Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstain: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller,.”
From the Brookline Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk meetings portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Brookline.News (candidate profiles, 2024 and 2026) and the Michael Rubenstein for Brookline Select Board campaign website.
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