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June 11, 2020
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Postpone the Board's organizational meeting until after Town Meeting
On motion it was, Voted to postpone the Board's organizational meeting until after Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to postpone the Board's organizational meeting until after Town Meeting. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Adopt the Proclamation for PRIDE month and endorsing PRIDE Crosswalk near Town Hall
On motion it was, Voted to adopt the Proclamation for PRIDE month and endorsing PRIDE Crosswalk near Town Hall. SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE PROCLAMATION Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the Town of Brookline WHEREAS, the Town of Brookline has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) community and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity and equity for all people in the community; and WHEREAS, many of the residents, students, town employees, and business owners within the Town of Brookline who contribute to the enrichment of our Town are a part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community; and WHEREAS, various advancements have been made with respect to equitable treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning persons throughout the nation, but there continues to be discrimination against people from this community and around the world making it important for municipalities like Brookline to stand up and show support for our residents who are affected; and WHEREAS, several cities across the United States recognize and celebrate June as LGBTQ Pride Month; and WHEREAS, June has become a symbolic month in which lesbians, gay men, bisexual people, transgender, questioning persons, and supporters come together in various celebrations of pride; and WHEREAS, the rainbow flag, also known as the LGBTQ Pride flag or gay pride flag, has been used since the 1970s as a symbol of Lesbian,
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adopt the Proclamation for PRIDE month and endorsing PRIDE Crosswalk near Town Hall. SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE PROCLAMATION Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the Town of Brookline WHEREAS, the Town of Brookline has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) community and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity and equity for all people in the community; and WHEREAS, many of the residents, students, town employees, and business owners within the Town of Brookline who contribute to the enrichment of our Town are a part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community; and WHEREAS, various advancements have been made with respect to equitable treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning persons throughout the nation, but there continues to be discrimination against people from this community and around the world making it important for municipalities like Brookline to stand up and show support for our residents who are affected; and WHEREAS, several cities across the United States recognize and celebrate June as LGBTQ Pride Month; and WHEREAS, June has become a symbolic month in which lesbians, gay men, bisexual people, transgender, questioning persons, and supporters come together in various celebrations of pride; and WHEREAS, the rainbow flag, also known as the LGBTQ Pride flag or gay pride flag, has been used since the 1970s as a symbol of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning pride and LGBTQ social movements; and WHEREAS, painting the pride crosswalk at Town Hall further symbolizes the Town's celebration of diversity and support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning community. NOW THEREFORE, the Select Board of the Town of Brookline, Massachusetts does hereby proclaim the month of June as LGBTQ Pride month in the Town of Brookline, and invites everyone to reflect on ways we all can live and work together with a commitment to mutual respect and understanding, and further, recognizes Pride Month by painting an Inclusive Pride Crosswalk outside of Town Hall. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the 2020 Annual Town Meeting to be held through remote participation pursuant to and as described in section 8(a) of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
On motion it was, Voted to approve the 2020 Annual Town Meeting to be held through remote participation pursuant to and as described in section 8(a) of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the 2020 Annual Town Meeting to be held through remote participation pursuant to and as described in section 8(a) of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. On motion it was, Moved: That pursuant to Section 8(b) of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 and the June 8, 2020 written request of Town Moderator Edward N. Gadsby, Jr., the 2020 Annual Town Meeting shall be held remotely by means of the Zoom video conferencing platform combined with telephone conference calling as requested by the Moderator. Moved further: That pursuant to Section 8(c) of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 the following notice is, in consultation with the Moderator, hereby approved and issued: Notice of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting i. The 2020 Annual Town Meeting shall be held remotely by means of the Zoom video conferencing platform combined with telephone conference calling as requested by Town Moderator Edward N. Gadsby, Jr. in his June 8, 2020 request accompanying this notice. ii. p.m. The 2020 Annual Town Meeting shall be held remotely by such means on June 23, 2020 at 7:00 iii. The Moderator, Town Meeting Members, Town officials, and registered voters residing in the Town who have made prior arrangements to participate in the Meeting may access and witness the deliberations and actions taken at the Meeting by following the instructions provided to them in advance by the Town Clerk or the Moderator. Registered voters residing in the Town who wish to participate in the Meeting and have not made prior arrangements to access the Meeting must submit a request to the Town Clerk not later than 7:00 PM on June 21, 2020. All other interested members of the public may view the deliberations and actions taken at the Meeting via the live video streaming service provided by the Brookline Interactive Group at brooklineinteractive.org/live or on local access channels RCN Channel 15 or Comcast Channel 23. This notice shall be filed and posted in accordance with the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 10A of Chapter 39 of the General Laws, distributed to each Town Meeting member, and publicly posted no later than June 13, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Adopt the new temporary procedures for outdoor seating
On motion it was, Voted to adopt the new temporary procedures for outdoor seating.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adopt the new temporary procedures for outdoor seating. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve extending the Outdoor Seating Area for The Abbey Restaurant at 1657 Beacon Street. (no conditions)
On motion it was, Voted to approve extending the Outdoor Seating Area for The Abbey Restaurant at 1657 Beacon Street. (no conditions)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve extending the Outdoor Seating Area for The Abbey Restaurant at 1657 Beacon Street. (no conditions) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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