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March 2, 2021
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of February 16 and February 23, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 16 and February 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 16 and February 23, 2021. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept the following donations for the Fire Department: $500.00 from the Korean Church of Boston $100.00 from Brookline resident, Ms. Judith R. Sebestyen
On motion it was, Voted to accept the following donations for the Fire Department: $500.00 from the Korean Church of Boston $100.00 from Brookline resident, Ms. Judith R. Sebestyen
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the following donations for the Fire Department: $500.00 from the Korean Church of Boston $100.00 from Brookline resident, Ms. Judith R. Sebestyen Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the contract with CTA Construction Managers, LLC, for the Third Floor and Tappan Gym Renovation for the Brookline High School expansion project in the amount of $7,821,340
On motion it was, Voted to approve the contract with CTA Construction Managers, LLC, for the Third Floor and Tappan Gym Renovation for the Brookline High School expansion project in the amount of $7,821,340.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the contract with CTA Construction Managers, LLC, for the Third Floor and Tappan Gym Renovation for the Brookline High School expansion project in the amount of $7,821,340. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Maintenance Craftsperson/Carpenter (T209) in the Public Buildings Division of the Building Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Maintenance Craftsperson/Carpenter (T209) in the Public Buildings Division of the Building Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Maintenance Craftsperson/Carpenter (T209) in the Public Buildings Division of the Building Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Reappoint the Fire Chief, John Sullivan, and renewing the employment agreement
Question of reappointing the Fire Chief, John Sullivan, and renewing the employment agreement. Town Administrator Kleckner acknowledged the outstanding performance and contributions that Chief Sullivan has demonstrated, especially during this Covid pandemic. He gave a brief overview of the contract that includes a stipend related to his role as Emergency Management Director.
From the minutes
“Question of reappointing the Fire Chief, John Sullivan, and renewing the employment agreement. Town Administrator Kleckner acknowledged the outstanding performance and contributions that Chief Sullivan has demonstrated, especially during this Covid pandemic. He gave a brief overview of the contract that includes a stipend related to his role as Emergency Management Director. The Board spoke in favor of the contract and offered their accolades. On motion it was, MOVED: That the Select Board reappoints John F. Sullivan as Fire Chief for a three year period commencing on March 26, 2021 and approves the renewal of his Employment Agreement in the document attached; TOWN OF BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS FIRE CHIEF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT (3/26/2021 - 3/25/2024). Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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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