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November 26, 2019
11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session
On motion it was, Voted to enter Executive Session.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter Executive Session. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a settlement agreement and change order #32 for the Coolidge Corner School Project contract between the Town of Brookline and Shawmut Design & Construction in the amount of $898,155.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve a settlement agreement and change order #32 for the Coolidge Corner School Project contract between the Town of Brookline and Shawmut Design & Construction in the amount of $898,155.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a settlement agreement and change order #32 for the Coolidge Corner School Project contract between the Town of Brookline and Shawmut Design & Construction in the amount of $898,155.00. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Change Order/Amendment Approval in the amount of $19,556,005 with Skanska Construction for the following work to perform in connection with the High School Expansion Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Change Order/Amendment Approval in the amount of $19,556,005 with Skanska Construction for the following work to perform in connection with the High School Expansion Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Change Order/Amendment Approval in the amount of $19,556,005 with Skanska Construction for the following work to perform in connection with the High School Expansion Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sale License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in connection with a Fundraiser to be held on Thursday December 5, 2019 from 5:30 pm - 10:30pm at 15...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sale License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in connection with a Fundraiser to be held on Thursday December 5, 2019 from 5:30 pm - 10:30pm at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sale License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in connection with a Fundraiser to be held on Thursday December 5, 2019 from 5:30 pm - 10:30pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of 8 Cypress Street LLC d/b/a Veggie Crust holder of a Common Victualler license at 8 Cypress Street for a New Entertainment License to include a television Monday - Sunday...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of 8 Cypress Street LLC d/b/a Veggie Crust holder of a Common Victualler license at 8 Cypress Street for a New Entertainment License to include a television Monday - Sunday 11:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of 8 Cypress Street LLC d/b/a Veggie Crust holder of a Common Victualler license at 8 Cypress Street for a New Entertainment License to include a television Monday - Sunday 11:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the authorization of the filling of a vacancy in the position of an Assistant Assessor /Field Appraiser (GN-10) in the Assessors Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization of the filling of a vacancy in the position of an Assistant Assessor /Field Appraiser (GN-10) in the Assessors Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization of the filling of a vacancy in the position of an Assistant Assessor /Field Appraiser (GN-10) in the Assessors Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Table this item until the Select Board could be sure that neighbors were notified of the change. 217 KENT STREET 40B PROJECT
On motion it was, Voted to table this item until the Select Board could be sure that neighbors were notified of the change. 217 KENT STREET 40B PROJECT
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 table this item until the Select Board could be sure that neighbors were notified of the change. 217 KENT STREET 40B PROJECT.”
Approve the letter with the appropriate amendment to the transportation line in the document and board authorizes the chair to sign
On motion it was, Voted to approve the letter with the appropriate amendment to the transportation line in the document and board authorizes the chair to sign.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the letter with the appropriate amendment to the transportation line in the document and board authorizes the chair to sign. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Appoint Malcolm Doldron to the Committee on Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Malcolm Doldron to the Committee on Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Malcolm Doldron to the Committee on Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed..”
Appoint Steven Laduzinski to the Committee on Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. (
Voted to appoint Steven Laduzinski to the Committee on Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. (
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Steven Laduzinski to the Committee on Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. (.”
Adopt a Charge for the Marijuana task Force as revised
On motion it was, Voted to adopt a Charge for the Marijuana task Force as revised.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adopt a Charge for the Marijuana task Force as revised. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstained: Nancy Heller.”
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