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October 6, 2022
11 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes from September 8, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from September 8, 2022
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from September 8, 2022 Voted to approve the minutes from September 28, 2022 as amended Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the minutes from September 28, 2022 as amended
Voted to approve the minutes from September 28, 2022 as amended
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes from September 28, 2022 as amended Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve an agreement between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Town to accept up to $200,000 in a Bottleneck Grant to cover the cost of Traffic Signal System timing...
On motion it was, Voted to approve an agreement between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Town to accept up to $200,000 in a Bottleneck Grant to cover the cost of Traffic Signal System timing improvements along the Beacon Street Corridor.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve an agreement between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Town to accept up to $200,000 in a Bottleneck Grant to cover the cost of Traffic Signal System timing improvements along the Beacon Street Corridor. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve an agreement between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Town to accept $310,150 in Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) funding to address winter related impacts...
On motion it was, Voted to approve an agreement between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Town to accept $310,150 in Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) funding to address winter related impacts on our pubic ways.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve an agreement between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Town to accept $310,150 in Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) funding to address winter related impacts on our pubic ways. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the 2023 Outdoor Dining Program Regulations and Fees as presented by the Economic Development Director
On motion it was, Voted to approve the 2023 Outdoor Dining Program Regulations and Fees as presented by the Economic Development Director.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the 2023 Outdoor Dining Program Regulations and Fees as presented by the Economic Development Director. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following promotions within the Fire Department: 1 Captain 1 Lieutenant
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following promotions within the Fire Department: 1 Captain 1 Lieutenant
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following promotions within the Fire Department: 1 Captain 1 Lieutenant Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
No Action on Warrant Article 2 of the Special within the Special Town Meeting
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Warrant Article 2 of the Special within the Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Warrant Article 2 of the Special within the Special Town Meeting. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Adopt the Select Board Public Notice Policy as presented
On motion it was, Voted to adopt the Select Board Public Notice Policy as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adopt the Select Board Public Notice Policy as presented. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Expand the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee to seven (7) members
On motion it was, Voted to expand the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee to seven (7) members.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Hamilton, SandmanNo: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to expand the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee to seven (7) members. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Against: John VanScoyoc.”
Appoint Karen Ambrose to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Karen Ambrose to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Karen Ambrose to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Scott Ananian to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee
Voted to appoint Scott Ananian to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee
Yes: Aschkenasy, Hamilton, SandmanAbstained: Greene, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Scott Ananian to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee Aye: Heather Hamilton, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael sandman Abstained: Bernard Greene, 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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