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November 1, 2022
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman
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, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Program Division of the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader (GN-7)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Program Division of the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader (GN-7)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Program Division of the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader (GN-7) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works: Senior Landscape Planning / Architect (T-12)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works: Senior Landscape Planning / Architect (T-12)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works: Senior Landscape Planning / Architect (T-12) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Town Clerk's Office: Principal Clerk (C-07)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Town Clerk's Office: Principal Clerk (C-07)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Town Clerk's Office: Principal Clerk (C-07) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a rebate check from MassSave, an energy solutions implemented program, for the installation of Variable Frequency Drives on the three heating pumps in the boiler room at the Baker School in...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a rebate check from MassSave, an energy solutions implemented program, for the installation of Variable Frequency Drives on the three heating pumps in the boiler room at the Baker School in the amount of $7,800.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a rebate check from MassSave, an energy solutions implemented program, for the installation of Variable Frequency Drives on the three heating pumps in the boiler room at the Baker School in the amount of $7,800. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer request within the budget of the Town Clerk: $22,000 from 16201610 510101 Permanent Full Time to 16201630 531012 Elections Office Supplies
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer request within the budget of the Town Clerk: $22,000 from 16201610 510101 Permanent Full Time to 16201630 531012 Elections Office Supplies
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer request within the budget of the Town Clerk: $22,000 from 16201610 510101 Permanent Full Time to 16201630 531012 Elections Office Supplies Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a Jack & Jill Baby Shower to be held on...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a Jack & Jill Baby Shower to be held on November 5, 2022 from 4pm-11pm at 162 Goddard Ave. 100-120 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a Jack & Jill Baby Shower to be held on November 5, 2022 from 4pm-11pm at 162 Goddard Ave. 100-120 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Hold one public hearing on the four (4) NStar Grant of Location requests
Voted to hold one public hearing on the four (4) NStar Grant of Location requests.
From the minutes
“Voted to hold one public hearing on the four (4) NStar Grant of Location requests. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in Beacon Street for the purpose of system reliability and capital improvements in the area
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in Beacon Street for the purpose of system reliability and capital improvements in the area. New conduit in Beacon Street is proposed in front of 1038 Beacon Street from an existing manhole int he roadway gutter (MH#21247) 15 feet northerly to another existing manhole into the sidewalk (MH#17811).
From the minutes
“1. On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in Beacon Street for the purpose of system reliability and capital improvements in the area. New conduit in Beacon Street is proposed in front of 1038 Beacon Street from an existing manhole int he roadway gutter (MH#21247) 15 feet northerly to another existing manhole into the sidewalk (MH#17811). Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in Fisher AVneue to provide a new underground service to power #123-133 Fisher Avenue
On motion it was, Voted to approve a petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in Fisher AVneue to provide a new underground service to power #123-133 Fisher Avenue. New Conduit in Fisher Avenue is proposed to run northeasterly from Pole 161/12, approximately 302' northwest of Olmsted Road at a distance of about 48 feet to private property at #123-#133 Fisher Avenue.
From the minutes
“2. On motion it was, Voted to approve a petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in Fisher AVneue to provide a new underground service to power #123-133 Fisher Avenue. New Conduit in Fisher Avenue is proposed to run northeasterly from Pole 161/12, approximately 302' northwest of Olmsted Road at a distance of about 48 feet to private property at #123-#133 Fisher Avenue. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in St. Mary's Street, Euston Street, and Ivy Street for capital improvements and system...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in St. Mary's Street, Euston Street, and Ivy Street for capital improvements and system reliability.
From the minutes
“3. On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in St. Mary's Street, Euston Street, and Ivy Street for capital improvements and system reliability. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground conduit in Warren Street to provide electric service to #126-130 Warrant Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground conduit in Warren Street to provide electric service to #126-130 Warrant Street. New conduit in Warren Street is proposed to run southwesterly from pole 94/3, across from Welch Road, a distance of about 52 feet to private property at #126-130 Warrant Street.
From the minutes
“4. On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground conduit in Warren Street to provide electric service to #126-130 Warrant Street. New conduit in Warren Street is proposed to run southwesterly from pole 94/3, across from Welch Road, a distance of about 52 feet to private property at #126-130 Warrant Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from Northsiders, LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina to Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave...
Voted to approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from Northsiders, LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina to Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Catarina Chang. The proposed seating is 223 seats inside dining, 26 seats inside bar and 40 seats for private patio outdoor dining. Proposed Operating Hours are Tuesday - Thursday 4:00Ppm - 1:00am and Friday - Saturday 4:00pm - 2:00am and proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Tuesday - Thursday 4:00Ppm - 1:00am and Friday - Saturday 4:00pm - 2:00am.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from Northsiders, LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina to Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Catarina Chang. The proposed seating is 223 seats inside dining, 26 seats inside bar and 40 seats for private patio outdoor dining. Proposed Operating Hours are Tuesday - Thursday 4:00Ppm - 1:00am and Friday - Saturday 4:00pm - 2:00am and proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Tuesday - Thursday 4:00Ppm - 1:00am and Friday - Saturday 4:00pm - 2:00am. 2. Voted to approve the application a Common Victualler License for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Catarina Chang. The proposed seating is 223 seats inside dining, 26 seats inside bar and 40 seats for private patio outdoor dining. Proposed Operating Hours are Tuesday - Thursday 4:00Ppm - 1:00am and Friday - Saturday 4:00pm - 2:00am. 3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Jason Baustina , for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA 4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA. Entertainment consists of Radio, Recorded music, Juke Box, Television, Dancing, Instrumental Music and Vocal music. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application a Common Victualler License for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be
Voted to approve the application a Common Victualler License for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application a Common Victualler License for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be.”
Approve the application an Alternate Manager, Jason Baustina , for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA
Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Jason Baustina , for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Jason Baustina , for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA 4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA. Entertainment consists of Radio, Recorded music, Juke Box, Television, Dancing, Instrumental Music and Vocal music. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application an Entertainment for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA. Entertainment consists of Radio, Recorded music, Juke Box, Television,...
Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA. Entertainment consists of Radio, Recorded music, Juke Box, Television, Dancing, Instrumental Music and Vocal music.
From the minutes
“4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Sunset Group LLC. d/b/a Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA. Entertainment consists of Radio, Recorded music, Juke Box, Television, Dancing, Instrumental Music and Vocal music. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 9
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 9
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 9 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman Against: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 13
On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 Favorable Action on Article 13.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocNo: AschkenasyAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 Favorable Action on Article 13. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman Against: Miriam Aschkenasy Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable on the resolution version of article STM2 Article 3
On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 favorable on the resolution version of article STM2 Article 3
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocAbstained: Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 favorable on the resolution version of article STM2 Article 3 Abstained: Michael Sandman.”
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