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April 7, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of March 31,2020
On motion it was, Voted approving the minutes of March 31,2020
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approving the minutes of March 31,2020 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept the gift of an inclusive piece of play equipment from the Play Brigade to be used at the Longwood Playground/Lawrence Field
On motion it was, Voted to accept the gift of an inclusive piece of play equipment from the Play Brigade to be used at the Longwood Playground/Lawrence Field.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the gift of an inclusive piece of play equipment from the Play Brigade to be used at the Longwood Playground/Lawrence Field. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Renew the 2020 Seasonal Alcoholic Beverages License for Grill on the Green Inc. d/b/a VineRipe at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway
On motion it was, Voted to renew the 2020 Seasonal Alcoholic Beverages License for Grill on the Green Inc. d/b/a VineRipe at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to renew the 2020 Seasonal Alcoholic Beverages License for Grill on the Green Inc. d/b/a VineRipe at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Revise the composition of the MSBA Pierce School Building Committee to replace Ben Franco with Bernard Greene
On motion it was, Voted to revise the composition of the MSBA Pierce School Building Committee to replace Ben Franco with Bernard Greene.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to revise the composition of the MSBA Pierce School Building Committee to replace Ben Franco with Bernard Greene. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 18 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 18 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 18 as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 19 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 19 as submitted
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 19 as submitted Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
The following moratorium: TOWN OF BROOKLINE EMERGENCY ORDER PLACING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTION PROCEEDINGS
On motion it was, Voted the following moratorium: TOWN OF BROOKLINE EMERGENCY ORDER PLACING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTION PROCEEDINGS
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted the following moratorium: TOWN OF BROOKLINE EMERGENCY ORDER PLACING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTION PROCEEDINGS.”
Relay to the Transportation Board that the Select Board does not agree with strategies two and three but would like to review comments from the public and the Transportation Board after their...
Voted to relay to the Transportation Board that the Select Board does not agree with strategies two and three but would like to review comments from the public and the Transportation Board after their hearing April 8TH meeting.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to relay to the Transportation Board that the Select Board does not agree with strategies two and three but would like to review comments from the public and the Transportation Board after their hearing April 8TH meeting. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Indicate to the Transportation Board that the Select Board is favorable to strategy number one, and would like it to be accompanied with essential transportation and other activities in the...
Voted to indicate to the Transportation Board that the Select Board is favorable to strategy number one, and would like it to be accompanied with essential transportation and other activities in the expanded areas.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, HamiltonNo: Greene, Heller
From the minutes
“2.Voted to indicate to the Transportation Board that the Select Board is favorable to strategy number one, and would like it to be accompanied with essential transportation and other activities in the expanded areas. Aye: Benjamin Franco, , Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Against: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller.”
Direct Town Administrator Kleckner and Building Commission Bennett to draft t a letter to the Governor to impose a moratorium on construction to the end of the month due to concerns on the COVID19...
On motion it was, Voted to direct Town Administrator Kleckner and Building Commission Bennett to draft t a letter to the Governor to impose a moratorium on construction to the end of the month due to concerns on the COVID19 virus situation during the next few weeks.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to direct Town Administrator Kleckner and Building Commission Bennett to draft t a letter to the Governor to impose a moratorium on construction to the end of the month due to concerns on the COVID19 virus situation during the next few weeks. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 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, June 23, 2020, 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 vote to authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court for a special act providing that notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law or by-law to the contrary, all acts and proceedings taken by the town at its annual town meeting held by [videoconference] on [insert date], and special town meeting held by [videoconference] on [insert date], and all actions taken pursuant thereto, are hereby ratified, validated and confirmed to the same extent as if the said annual and special town meeting had been held in full compliance with the law, including any applicable by-law. Or act on anything relative hereto.
From the minutes
“1. VOTED: To call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 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 vote to authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court for a special act providing that notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law or by-law to the contrary, all acts and proceedings taken by the town at its annual town meeting held by [videoconference] on [insert date], and special town meeting held by [videoconference] on [insert date], and all actions taken pursuant thereto, are hereby ratified, validated and confirmed to the same extent as if the said annual and special town meeting had been held in full compliance with the law, including any applicable by-law. Or act on anything relative hereto. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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