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October 5, 2021
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from the following Select Board Meetings: September 21, 2021 September 28, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from the following Select Board Meetings: September 21, 2021 September 28, 2021
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from the following Select Board Meetings: September 21, 2021 September 28, 2021 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the reestablishment of the SL02 Account, fund 298, for receiving gifts and grants for the Recreation Department
Voted to approve the reestablishment of the SL02 Account, fund 298, for receiving gifts and grants for the Recreation Department.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the reestablishment of the SL02 Account, fund 298, for receiving gifts and grants for the Recreation Department. 2. Voted to approve the following donations for the Recreation Therapy Division of the Recreation Department in the total amount of $145 - $50 from Bill and Sue Adams - $20 from Molly Adams - $50 from Michael and Susan Weiner - $25 from Zack Weiner 3. Voted to approve the acceptance of two EEC ARP Grants for the Soule Early Childhood Education ($85,080) and the Recreation Department's After School Program ($19,067) in the total amount of $104,147. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following donations for the Recreation Therapy Division of the Recreation Department in the total amount of $145 - $50 from Bill and Sue Adams - $20 from Molly Adams - $50 from Michael...
Voted to approve the following donations for the Recreation Therapy Division of the Recreation Department in the total amount of $145 - $50 from Bill and Sue Adams - $20 from Molly Adams - $50 from Michael and Susan Weiner - $25 from Zack Weiner
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the following donations for the Recreation Therapy Division of the Recreation Department in the total amount of $145 - $50 from Bill and Sue Adams - $20 from Molly Adams - $50 from Michael and Susan Weiner - $25 from Zack Weiner 3. Voted to approve the acceptance of two EEC ARP Grants for the Soule Early Childhood Education ($85,080) and the Recreation Department's After School Program ($19,067) in the total amount of $104,147. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the acceptance of two EEC ARP Grants for the Soule Early Childhood Education ($85,080) and the Recreation Department's After School Program ($19,067) in the total amount of $104,147
Voted to approve the acceptance of two EEC ARP Grants for the Soule Early Childhood Education ($85,080) and the Recreation Department's After School Program ($19,067) in the total amount of $104,147.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the acceptance of two EEC ARP Grants for the Soule Early Childhood Education ($85,080) and the Recreation Department's After School Program ($19,067) in the total amount of $104,147. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of a new alternate manager at NETA; Raesia Straker
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new alternate manager at NETA; Raesia Straker.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new alternate manager at NETA; Raesia Straker. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following alternate managers for Mission, Inc.: - Carlo Lookner - Kieondre Woody
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following alternate managers for Mission, Inc.: - Carlo Lookner - Kieondre Woody
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following alternate managers for Mission, Inc.: - Carlo Lookner - Kieondre Woody Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton street: Thursday, October 7, 2021 for Fundraiser 5:30PM - 9:00PM Saturday,...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton street: Thursday, October 7, 2021 for Fundraiser 5:30PM - 9:00PM Saturday, October 9, 2021 for Wedding Reception from 5:30PM - 11:00PM Wednesday, October 13, 2021 for Corporate Dinner Reception from 5:30PM - 10:30PM Thursday, October 14, 2021 for Corporate Team Building 12:00PM - 6:00PM
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton street: Thursday, October 7, 2021 for Fundraiser 5:30PM - 9:00PM Saturday, October 9, 2021 for Wedding Reception from 5:30PM - 11:00PM Wednesday, October 13, 2021 for Corporate Dinner Reception from 5:30PM - 10:30PM Thursday, October 14, 2021 for Corporate Team Building 12:00PM - 6:00PM Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: Friday, October 15, 2021 for Wedding Reception from 5:00PM - 11:00PM...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: Friday, October 15, 2021 for Wedding Reception from 5:00PM - 11:00PM Saturday, October 23, 2021 for Retirement Party 6:00PM - 11:00PM Saturday, October 30, 2021 for Wedding Reception 6:00PM - 11:00PM
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: Friday, October 15, 2021 for Wedding Reception from 5:00PM - 11:00PM Saturday, October 23, 2021 for Retirement Party 6:00PM - 11:00PM Saturday, October 30, 2021 for Wedding Reception 6:00PM - 11:00PM Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non Sales License to St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church to be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 for Wedding Reception 7:00PM - 11:00PM at 5...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non Sales License to St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church to be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 for Wedding Reception 7:00PM - 11:00PM at 5 Linden Place. 100 people expected to attend
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non Sales License to St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church to be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 for Wedding Reception 7:00PM - 11:00PM at 5 Linden Place. 100 people expected to attend Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Heart Jr, LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen to be held on Monday, October 11, 2021 for Marathon Route from 8:00AM - 4:00PM at 1659...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Heart Jr, LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen to be held on Monday, October 11, 2021 for Marathon Route from 8:00AM - 4:00PM at 1659 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Heart Jr, LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen to be held on Monday, October 11, 2021 for Marathon Route from 8:00AM - 4:00PM at 1659 Beacon Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint Kara Brewton as Director of Planning and Community Development, effective October 8, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint Kara Brewton as Director of Planning and Community Development, effective October 8, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint Kara Brewton as Director of Planning and Community Development, effective October 8, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Warrant Article 2 STM3: To appropriate, $4,900,000, to be expended under the direction of the Building Commission, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by...
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Warrant Article 2 STM3: To appropriate, $4,900,000, to be expended under the direction of the Building Commission, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board and the School Committee, to provide a fossil-fuel-free Ground Source Heat Pump system for the new Driscoll School, and to meet the appropriation authorize the Treasurer, with approval of the Select Board, to borrow $4,900,000 under General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7(1). Any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, provided that this appropriation shall be conditioned upon the town's request of the Department of Revenue to include the Town's additional borrowing authorization of $4,900,000 for the Driscoll School project as debt excluded from the provisions of Prop 2 1/2.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Warrant Article 2 STM3: To appropriate, $4,900,000, to be expended under the direction of the Building Commission, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board and the School Committee, to provide a fossil-fuel-free Ground Source Heat Pump system for the new Driscoll School, and to meet the appropriation authorize the Treasurer, with approval of the Select Board, to borrow $4,900,000 under General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7(1). Any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, provided that this appropriation shall be conditioned upon the town's request of the Department of Revenue to include the Town's additional borrowing authorization of $4,900,000 for the Driscoll School project as debt excluded from the provisions of Prop 2 1/2. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 5 as submitted by the petitioner
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 5 as submitted by the petitioner.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 5 as submitted by the petitioner. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 6 as submitted by the petitioner
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 6 as submitted by the petitioner.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 6 as submitted by the petitioner. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 18 as submitted by the petitioner
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 18 as submitted by the petitioner.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 18 as submitted by the petitioner. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Reappoint Fred Perry to the Brookline Village Parking Benefit District Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Fred Perry to the Brookline Village Parking Benefit District Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Fred Perry to the Brookline Village Parking Benefit District Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to appoint Emily Jacobson to the Brookline Village Parking Benefit District Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Emily Jacobson to the Brookline Village Parking Benefit District Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed
Voted to appoint Emily Jacobson to the Brookline Village Parking Benefit District Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Emily Jacobson to the Brookline Village Parking Benefit District Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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