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February 8, 2022
9 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
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the minutes from February 1, 2022 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from February 1, 2022 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from February 1, 2022 as amended. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a grant from the Brookline Commission for the Arts to the Parks Division of the Department of Public Works for arts initiatives in Brookline parks in the amount of $1,201
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Brookline Commission for the Arts to the Parks Division of the Department of Public Works for arts initiatives in Brookline parks in the amount of $1,201.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Brookline Commission for the Arts to the Parks Division of the Department of Public Works for arts initiatives in Brookline parks in the amount of $1,201. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a grant from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FY21 funding (CFDA#97.067) for the Town of Brookline Office of Emergency Management's continuation of the Emergency Preparedness Buddies...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FY21 funding (CFDA#97.067) for the Town of Brookline Office of Emergency Management's continuation of the Emergency Preparedness Buddies program in order to assist the elderly and adults with access and functional needs to prepare for and respond to emergency situations in the amount of $55,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FY21 funding (CFDA#97.067) for the Town of Brookline Office of Emergency Management's continuation of the Emergency Preparedness Buddies program in order to assist the elderly and adults with access and functional needs to prepare for and respond to emergency situations in the amount of $55,000. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FFY21 funding (CFDA#97.067) for the Town of Brookline Emergency Management's continuation of a Mass Notification System in order to...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FFY21 funding (CFDA#97.067) for the Town of Brookline Emergency Management's continuation of a Mass Notification System in order to maintain emergency communication with the residents of Brookline in the amount of $13,500.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FFY21 funding (CFDA#97.067) for the Town of Brookline Emergency Management's continuation of a Mass Notification System in order to maintain emergency communication with the residents of Brookline in the amount of $13,500. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on February 11, 2022 for Product Launch Cocktail Reception 6:30PM - 9:30PM at 15 Newton...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on February 11, 2022 for Product Launch Cocktail Reception 6:30PM - 9:30PM at 15 Newton Street. 50 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on February 11, 2022 for Product Launch Cocktail Reception 6:30PM - 9:30PM at 15 Newton Street. 50 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint the following 11 probationary firefighters: Grainne Maunsell Tyler Ierardi John Bianchi Paul Buckley Tyler Chu Christopher Marshall Dennis McMahon William Spinale Bruce Phok Declan Ward...
On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following 11 probationary firefighters: Grainne Maunsell Tyler Ierardi John Bianchi Paul Buckley Tyler Chu Christopher Marshall Dennis McMahon William Spinale Bruce Phok Declan Ward Ethan Hendrickson- Smith
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following 11 probationary firefighters: Grainne Maunsell Tyler Ierardi John Bianchi Paul Buckley Tyler Chu Christopher Marshall Dennis McMahon William Spinale Bruce Phok Declan Ward Ethan Hendrickson- Smith Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Extend the special outdoor seating license for Punch Bowl Restaurant (700 Brookline Ave) through November of 2022
On motion it was, Voted to extend the special outdoor seating license for Punch Bowl Restaurant (700 Brookline Ave) through November of 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to extend the special outdoor seating license for Punch Bowl Restaurant (700 Brookline Ave) through November of 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the appointment of Jesse Gray as the Chair of the Zero Emissions Advisory Board
On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 to approve the appointment of Jesse Gray as the Chair of the Zero Emissions Advisory Board.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Fernandez, Hamilton, VanScoyocAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 to approve the appointment of Jesse Gray as the Chair of the Zero Emissions Advisory Board. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy Abstained: Bernard Greene.”
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