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March 16, 2021
24 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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 march 9, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of march 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of march 9, 2021. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Execute the Emergency Access Easement Agreement by and between the Town and ROSB Realty LLC for certain property at Hancock Village, as contemplated by Condition #28 of the Comprehensive Permit...
On motion it was, Voted to execute the Emergency Access Easement Agreement by and between the Town and ROSB Realty LLC for certain property at Hancock Village, as contemplated by Condition #28 of the Comprehensive Permit issued to the Owner and filed with the Town Clerk on February 20, 2015, as amended, contingent on a subsequent affirmative Town Meeting vote and delegating authority to execute the Easement Agreement to the chair.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute the Emergency Access Easement Agreement by and between the Town and ROSB Realty LLC for certain property at Hancock Village, as contemplated by Condition #28 of the Comprehensive Permit issued to the Owner and filed with the Town Clerk on February 20, 2015, as amended, contingent on a subsequent affirmative Town Meeting vote and delegating authority to execute the Easement Agreement to the chair. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Recreation Department: Aquatics Director Recreation Leader Assistant Director - Aquatics
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Recreation Department: Aquatics Director Recreation Leader Assistant Director - Aquatics
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Recreation Department: Aquatics Director Recreation Leader Assistant Director - Aquatics Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept a donation from The Library Foundation to the Public Library of Brookline for digital resources in the amount of $26,100
On motion it was, Voted to accept a donation from The Library Foundation to the Public Library of Brookline for digital resources in the amount of $26,100.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a donation from The Library Foundation to the Public Library of Brookline for digital resources in the amount of $26,100. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for Lodging House Agent Mr. Dana Hill for Pine Street Inn at 1017 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Lodging House Agent Mr. Dana Hill for Pine Street Inn at 1017 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Lodging House Agent Mr. Dana Hill for Pine Street Inn at 1017 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for a Food Vendor License for The Shared Tea Corp. d/b/a The Shared Tea at 229 Washington St. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Voted to approve the application for a Food Vendor License for The Shared Tea Corp. d/b/a The Shared Tea at 229 Washington St. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 9:00PM.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application for a Food Vendor License for The Shared Tea Corp. d/b/a The Shared Tea at 229 Washington St. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 9:00PM. 2. Voted to approve the application for an Entertainment License for The Shared Tea Corp. d/b/a The Shared Tea at 229 Washington St. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 9:00PM. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for an Entertainment License for The Shared Tea Corp. d/b/a The Shared Tea at 229 Washington St. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Sunday...
Voted to approve the application for an Entertainment License for The Shared Tea Corp. d/b/a The Shared Tea at 229 Washington St. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 9:00PM.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application for an Entertainment License for The Shared Tea Corp. d/b/a The Shared Tea at 229 Washington St. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 9:00PM. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of a Common Victualler license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Seating will consist of 25 inside seats and 12 outside.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Seating will consist of 25 inside seats and 12 outside. 2. Voted to approve the application of an Entertainment license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. 3. Voted to approve the application of an Outdoor-seating license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street. Seating will consist of 12 outdoor seats. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of an Entertainment license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of an Entertainment license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application of an Entertainment license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. 3. Voted to approve the application of an Outdoor-seating license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street. Seating will consist of 12 outdoor seats. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of an Outdoor-seating license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of an Outdoor-seating license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street. Seating will consist of 12 outdoor seats.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the application of an Outdoor-seating license for Heart Jr. LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen at 1659 Beacon Street. Seating will consist of 12 outdoor seats. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant...
Voted: That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund the Town's $11,025,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2011 Bonds dated February 15, 2011 maturing on February 15 in the years 2022 through 2031, inclusive (the "Refunded Bonds") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds. Further Voted: that the sale of the $159,520,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated March 24, 2021 (the "Bonds") to Bank of America Merrill Lynch at the price of $169,160,308.58 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on February 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 Amount $5,750,000 5,525,000 5,640,000 5,770,000 5,900,000 6,025,000 6,180,000 6,335,000 6,490,000 6,640,000 5,980,000 6,160,000 6,235,000 Interest Rate 4.00% 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.625 1.625 Year 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 Amount $6,315,000 6,395,000 6,345,000 6,445,000 6,545,000 6,645,000 6,755,000 6,860,0
From the minutes
“Voted: That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund the Town's $11,025,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2011 Bonds dated February 15, 2011 maturing on February 15 in the years 2022 through 2031, inclusive (the "Refunded Bonds") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds. Further Voted: that the sale of the $159,520,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated March 24, 2021 (the "Bonds") to Bank of America Merrill Lynch at the price of $169,160,308.58 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on February 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 Amount $5,750,000 5,525,000 5,640,000 5,770,000 5,900,000 6,025,000 6,180,000 6,335,000 6,490,000 6,640,000 5,980,000 6,160,000 6,235,000 Interest Rate 4.00% 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.625 1.625 Year 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 Amount $6,315,000 6,395,000 6,345,000 6,445,000 6,545,000 6,645,000 6,755,000 6,860,000 6,975,000 7,090,000 7,205,000 7,315,000 Interest Rate 1.625% 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Further Voted: to approve the sale of a $6,700,000 1.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note of the Town dated March 25, 2021 and payable March 25, 2022 (the "Notes") to TD Securities (USA) LLC at par and accrued interest plus a premium of $87,770.00. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated February 17, 2021 and a final Official Statement dated February 24, 2021 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated February 17, 2021 and a final Official Statement dated February 24, 2021, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow Agreement to be dated March 24, 2021 between the Town and U.S. Bank National Association, as Refunding Escrow Agent. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds and the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds or the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended, further suspended, supplemented or modified by the Executive Order of the Governor of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30A, §20 dated March 12, 2020.”
Appoint Dr. Rosemarie Roque Gordon to a full member of the Advisory Council on Public Health for a term ending 2024
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Dr. Rosemarie Roque Gordon to a full member of the Advisory Council on Public Health for a term ending 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Dr. Rosemarie Roque Gordon to a full member of the Advisory Council on Public Health for a term ending 2024..”
Appoint Dr. Natalia Linos to the Advisory Council on Public Health as an associate member for a term ending 2024. 700 BROOKLINE AVENUE - HILTON GARDEN RESTAURANT PUBLIC HEARING
Voted to appoint Dr. Natalia Linos to the Advisory Council on Public Health as an associate member for a term ending 2024. 700 BROOKLINE AVENUE - HILTON GARDEN RESTAURANT PUBLIC HEARING
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Dr. Natalia Linos to the Advisory Council on Public Health as an associate member for a term ending 2024. 700 BROOKLINE AVENUE - HILTON GARDEN RESTAURANT PUBLIC HEARING.”
Approve the application for a Change of Manager of record at 700 Brookline Ave. From: John Mitchell Jr. To: Jennifer Ziskin
Voted to approve the application for a Change of Manager of record at 700 Brookline Ave. From: John Mitchell Jr. To: Jennifer Ziskin
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application for a Change of Manager of record at 700 Brookline Ave. From: John Mitchell Jr. To: Jennifer Ziskin 2. Voted to approve the application for a Change of DBA at 700 Brookline Ave. From: Emerald Bar To: Punch Bowl 3. Voted to approve the application for a Change of Hours at 700 Brookline Ave. From: Monday - Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am To: Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am 4. Voted to approve the application for an Alteration of Premises to increase the licensed premises to include the hotel lobby, two (2) meeting rooms, outdoors space and all hotel guest rooms at 700 Brookline Ave, Brookline. 5. Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC to enter into a Management Agreement with J&J Restaurant Group 6. Voted to approve current manager of record John Mitchell Jr. to be the alternate manager. (paperwork is in order) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for a Change of DBA at 700 Brookline Ave. From: Emerald Bar To: Punch Bowl
Voted to approve the application for a Change of DBA at 700 Brookline Ave. From: Emerald Bar To: Punch Bowl
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application for a Change of DBA at 700 Brookline Ave. From: Emerald Bar To: Punch Bowl 3. Voted to approve the application for a Change of Hours at 700 Brookline Ave. From: Monday - Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am To: Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am 4. Voted to approve the application for an Alteration of Premises to increase the licensed premises to include the hotel lobby, two (2) meeting rooms, outdoors space and all hotel guest rooms at 700 Brookline Ave, Brookline. 5. Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC to enter into a Management Agreement with J&J Restaurant Group 6. Voted to approve current manager of record John Mitchell Jr. to be the alternate manager. (paperwork is in order) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for a Change of Hours at 700 Brookline Ave. From: Monday - Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am To: Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 am and Sunday...
Voted to approve the application for a Change of Hours at 700 Brookline Ave. From: Monday - Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am To: Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the application for a Change of Hours at 700 Brookline Ave. From: Monday - Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am To: Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 am and Sunday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am 4. Voted to approve the application for an Alteration of Premises to increase the licensed premises to include the hotel lobby, two (2) meeting rooms, outdoors space and all hotel guest rooms at 700 Brookline Ave, Brookline. 5. Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC to enter into a Management Agreement with J&J Restaurant Group 6. Voted to approve current manager of record John Mitchell Jr. to be the alternate manager. (paperwork is in order) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for an Alteration of Premises to increase the licensed premises to include the hotel lobby, two (2) meeting rooms, outdoors space and all hotel guest rooms at 700 Brookline...
Voted to approve the application for an Alteration of Premises to increase the licensed premises to include the hotel lobby, two (2) meeting rooms, outdoors space and all hotel guest rooms at 700 Brookline Ave, Brookline.
From the minutes
“4. Voted to approve the application for an Alteration of Premises to increase the licensed premises to include the hotel lobby, two (2) meeting rooms, outdoors space and all hotel guest rooms at 700 Brookline Ave, Brookline. 5. Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC to enter into a Management Agreement with J&J Restaurant Group 6. Voted to approve current manager of record John Mitchell Jr. to be the alternate manager. (paperwork is in order) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC to enter into a Management Agreement with J&J Restaurant Group
Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC to enter into a Management Agreement with J&J Restaurant Group
From the minutes
“5. Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC to enter into a Management Agreement with J&J Restaurant Group 6. Voted to approve current manager of record John Mitchell Jr. to be the alternate manager. (paperwork is in order) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve current manager of record John Mitchell Jr. to be the alternate manager. (paperwork is in order)
Voted to approve current manager of record John Mitchell Jr. to be the alternate manager. (paperwork is in order)
From the minutes
“6. Voted to approve current manager of record John Mitchell Jr. to be the alternate manager. (paperwork is in order) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approved the regulations as submitted with the following amendment: *That the existing nonconforming licensee with existing nonconforming structures may submit a plan to bring the structures into...
On motion it was, Voted to approved the regulations as submitted with the following amendment: *That the existing nonconforming licensee with existing nonconforming structures may submit a plan to bring the structures into compliance by January 1, 2022, if necessary in lieu of immediate compliance.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approved the regulations as submitted with the following amendment: *That the existing nonconforming licensee with existing nonconforming structures may submit a plan to bring the structures into compliance by January 1, 2022, if necessary in lieu of immediate compliance. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
No Action on Article 2
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 3
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 6
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 6
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 6 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action That the Town will vote (i) to appropriate $1,903,000, representing a portion of the net premium received upon the sale of the Town's $153,365,000 General Obligation Municipal...
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action That the Town will vote (i) to appropriate $1,903,000, representing a portion of the net premium received upon the sale of the Town's $153,365,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds dated March 19, 2020, to pay a $1,903,000 portion of the cost of the Driscoll School Reconstruction project authorized in the amount of $115,300,000 by a vote of the Town passed November 19, 2019 (Article 4), excluded from the limitations of Proposition 2½, so-called, on December 10, 2019 (Question 1) (the "Driscoll School Project"), thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for such project by a like amount, (ii) to appropriate $4,145,750, representing a portion of the net premium received upon the sale of the Town's $159,520,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds dated March 24, 2021, to pay a $4,145,750 portion of the cost of the Driscoll School Project, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for such project by a like amount
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action That the Town will vote (i) to appropriate $1,903,000, representing a portion of the net premium received upon the sale of the Town's $153,365,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds dated March 19, 2020, to pay a $1,903,000 portion of the cost of the Driscoll School Reconstruction project authorized in the amount of $115,300,000 by a vote of the Town passed November 19, 2019 (Article 4), excluded from the limitations of Proposition 2½, so-called, on December 10, 2019 (Question 1) (the "Driscoll School Project"), thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for such project by a like amount, (ii) to appropriate $4,145,750, representing a portion of the net premium received upon the sale of the Town's $159,520,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds dated March 24, 2021, to pay a $4,145,750 portion of the cost of the Driscoll School Project, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for such project by a like amount Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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