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December 14, 2021
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 December 7, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the proclamation for Arbor Day in Brookline December 16, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proclamation for Arbor Day in Brookline December 16, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proclamation for Arbor Day in Brookline December 16, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a donation in the amount of $3,000 from the Trustees of the SYDA Foundation for the Town of Brookline General Fund, the Police Department, and the Fire Department
On motion it was, Voted to accept a donation in the amount of $3,000 from the Trustees of the SYDA Foundation for the Town of Brookline General Fund, the Police Department, and the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a donation in the amount of $3,000 from the Trustees of the SYDA Foundation for the Town of Brookline General Fund, the Police Department, and the Fire Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Director for Administration in the Administration Division of the Library Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Director for Administration in the Administration Division of the Library Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Director for Administration in the Administration Division of the Library Department. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Librarian I: Children's Services (K-06) in the Youth Services Division of the Library. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Librarian I: Children's Services (K-06) in the Youth Services Division of the Library
Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Librarian I: Children's Services (K-06) in the Youth Services Division of the Library.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Librarian I: Children's Services (K-06) in the Youth Services Division of the Library. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following candidate as an alternate manager for Sanctuary Medicinals: Michael Garrigan
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following candidate as an alternate manager for Sanctuary Medicinals: Michael Garrigan
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following candidate as an alternate manager for Sanctuary Medicinals: Michael Garrigan Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Execute easement allowing passage over Town property to access the 60-64 Harvard Street property
On motion it was, Voted to execute easement allowing passage over Town property to access the 60-64 Harvard Street property.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute easement allowing passage over Town property to access the 60-64 Harvard Street property. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the Polling locations as proposed by the Town Clerk: The Town Clerk is recommending the below polling locations for the May 2022 Annual Town Election
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Polling locations as proposed by the Town Clerk: The Town Clerk is recommending the below polling locations for the May 2022 Annual Town Election. Precinct 1 BU-Wheelock College, 43 Hawes Street, (Monmouth Street Entrance) Precinct 2 Ridley School, Gymnasium, (Stedman Street Entrance) Precinct 3 Morse Apartments, 90 Longwood Avenue Precinct 4 (Old) Lincoln School Gymnasium, 194 Boylston Street Precinct 5 (New) Lincoln School, 19 Kennard Road Precinct 6 BHS Schluntz Gymnasium, 115 Greenough Street Precinct 7 O'Shea House, 61 Park Street Precinct 8 Ridley School, Gymnasium, (Stedman Street Entrance) Precinct 9 Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street Precinct 10 Driscoll School, New Gymnasium Precinct 11 Driscoll School, New Gymnasium Precinct 12 Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance) Precinct 13 Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance) Precinct 14 Heath School Gymnasium, 100 Eliot Street Precinct 15 Fire Station #6 (rear), 962 Hammond Street Precinct 16 Putterham Library, 959 West Roxbury Parkway Precinct 17 Coolidge Corner Library, Community Room, 31 Pleasant Street
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Polling locations as proposed by the Town Clerk: The Town Clerk is recommending the below polling locations for the May 2022 Annual Town Election. Precinct 1 BU-Wheelock College, 43 Hawes Street, (Monmouth Street Entrance) Precinct 2 Ridley School, Gymnasium, (Stedman Street Entrance) Precinct 3 Morse Apartments, 90 Longwood Avenue Precinct 4 (Old) Lincoln School Gymnasium, 194 Boylston Street Precinct 5 (New) Lincoln School, 19 Kennard Road Precinct 6 BHS Schluntz Gymnasium, 115 Greenough Street Precinct 7 O'Shea House, 61 Park Street Precinct 8 Ridley School, Gymnasium, (Stedman Street Entrance) Precinct 9 Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street Precinct 10 Driscoll School, New Gymnasium Precinct 11 Driscoll School, New Gymnasium Precinct 12 Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance) Precinct 13 Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance) Precinct 14 Heath School Gymnasium, 100 Eliot Street Precinct 15 Fire Station #6 (rear), 962 Hammond Street Precinct 16 Putterham Library, 959 West Roxbury Parkway Precinct 17 Coolidge Corner Library, Community Room, 31 Pleasant Street Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorize the Chair to sign the letter to MassHousing conveying the Select Board's comments on the 845 Boylston Street application for project eligibility
On motion it was, Voted of authorizing the Chair to sign the letter to MassHousing conveying the Select Board's comments on the 845 Boylston Street application for project eligibility.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted of authorizing the Chair to sign the letter to MassHousing conveying the Select Board's comments on the 845 Boylston Street application for project eligibility. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Shawn O'Neal to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023, or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Shawn O'Neal to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023, or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Shawn O'Neal to the Housing 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.”
Approve an Entertainment license for NZ RFIC JFK LLC d/b/a Far Out Ice Cream at 419 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve an Entertainment license for NZ RFIC JFK LLC d/b/a Far Out Ice Cream at 419 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio from Sun - Sat 12:00pm - 7:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve an Entertainment license for NZ RFIC JFK LLC d/b/a Far Out Ice Cream at 419 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio from Sun - Sat 12:00pm - 7:00pm. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of a Change of LLC Manager from Edward Seeker to Tracy AndersonIngram for LLH, LLC d/b/a Trader Joe's #501 at 1309 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted approving the application of a Change of LLC Manager from Edward Seeker to Tracy AndersonIngram for LLH, LLC d/b/a Trader Joe's #501 at 1309 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approving the application of a Change of LLC Manager from Edward Seeker to Tracy AndersonIngram for LLH, LLC d/b/a Trader Joe's #501 at 1309 Beacon Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the entertainment licenses as presented
On motion it was, Voted to approve the entertainment licenses as presented. Note: All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2021, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the entertainment licenses as presented. Note: All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2021, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve all common victualler with alcohol renewal applications as presented. *condition: Sunset Cantina is withheld for further review
On motion it was, Voted to approve all common victualler with alcohol renewal applications as presented. *condition: Sunset Cantina is withheld for further review. All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2021, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve all common victualler with alcohol renewal applications as presented. *condition: Sunset Cantina is withheld for further review. All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2021, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the common victualler renewal applications as presented
On motion it was, Voted to approve the common victualler renewal applications as presented. All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2021, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the common victualler renewal applications as presented. All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2021, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the Food Vender renewal application as presented. *condition: Reef Kitchen is withheld for further review due to neighborhood complaints
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Food Vender renewal application as presented. *condition: Reef Kitchen is withheld for further review due to neighborhood complaints. All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2021, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Food Vender renewal application as presented. *condition: Reef Kitchen is withheld for further review due to neighborhood complaints. All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2021, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Comm Ave Canna, Inc. - 1030 Commonwealth Ave., 2nd Floor
On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Comm Ave Canna, Inc. - 1030 Commonwealth Ave., 2nd Floor.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Comm Ave Canna, Inc. - 1030 Commonwealth Ave., 2nd Floor. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Mission Cannabis, 1024B Commonwealth Ave
On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Mission Cannabis, 1024B Commonwealth Ave.
The roll call lists Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc and Miriam Aschkenasy twice and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Mission Cannabis, 1024B Commonwealth Ave. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Renewal the application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Sanctuary Medicinals, 1351 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to renewal the application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Sanctuary Medicinals, 1351 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to renewal the application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Sanctuary Medicinals, 1351 Beacon Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160 Washington Street, Chelsea Ekenseair, Director of Operational Compliance.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160 Washington Street, Chelsea Ekenseair, Director of Operational Compliance. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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