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November 15, 2022
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the following meeting minutes: October 25, 2022 November 1, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: October 25, 2022 November 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: October 25, 2022 November 1, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a Community Grant in the amount of $6,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation to be used by the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations to pay the cost of acquiring an...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a Community Grant in the amount of $6,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation to be used by the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations to pay the cost of acquiring an AAPI book collection for Brookline Public Schools as recommended by the Brookline Asian American Family Network.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a Community Grant in the amount of $6,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation to be used by the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations to pay the cost of acquiring an AAPI book collection for Brookline Public Schools as recommended by the Brookline Asian American Family Network. On motion it was, Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept $5,000 in funding as part of the FY 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant/Citizen Corps Programs from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
On motion it was, Voted to accept $5,000 in funding as part of the FY 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant/Citizen Corps Programs from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. The Brookline Police Department will utilize these funds to provide its basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program for new CERT and Jr CERT volunteers.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept $5,000 in funding as part of the FY 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant/Citizen Corps Programs from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. The Brookline Police Department will utilize these funds to provide its basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program for new CERT and Jr CERT volunteers. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the Library Division: Custodian (T203-1)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the Library Division: Custodian (T203-1)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the Library Division: Custodian (T203-1) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Temporary Beer and Wine Beverages Sales License to Orly Mishan d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Bar Mitzvah to be held on November 26, 2022 from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Beer and Wine Beverages Sales License to Orly Mishan d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Bar Mitzvah to be held on November 26, 2022 from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 100 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Beer and Wine Beverages Sales License to Orly Mishan d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Bar Mitzvah to be held on November 26, 2022 from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 100 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire requests within the Police Department: Full-time civilian crime analyst (1)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Authorization to Hire requests within the Police Department: Full-time civilian crime analyst (1)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Authorization to Hire requests within the Police Department: Full-time civilian crime analyst (1) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire requests within the Police Department: Police Officer (10)
Voted to approve the following Authorization to Hire requests within the Police Department: Police Officer (10)
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the following Authorization to Hire requests within the Police Department: Police Officer (10) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the request for authorization to hire and the following promotions in the Police Department: Lieutenant Russell O'Neill to Deputy Superintendent (Patrol Division) Lieutenant Michael Murphy...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request for authorization to hire and the following promotions in the Police Department: Lieutenant Russell O'Neill to Deputy Superintendent (Patrol Division) Lieutenant Michael Murphy to deputy Superintendent (Traffic Division)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request for authorization to hire and the following promotions in the Police Department: Lieutenant Russell O'Neill to Deputy Superintendent (Patrol Division) Lieutenant Michael Murphy to deputy Superintendent (Traffic Division) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
No Action on Article 14
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 No Action on Article 14.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy, Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 No Action on Article 14. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc Against: Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
No Action on Article 36
Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 36.
From the minutes
“Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 36. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager Sean Favreau for WBUR Cityspace. d/b/a WBUR Cityspace at 890 Commonwealth Ave
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Sean Favreau for WBUR Cityspace. d/b/a WBUR Cityspace at 890 Commonwealth Ave.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Sean Favreau for WBUR Cityspace. d/b/a WBUR Cityspace at 890 Commonwealth Ave. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager James Ravn for WBUR Cityspace. d/b/a WBUR Cityspace at 890 Commonwealth Ave
Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager James Ravn for WBUR Cityspace. d/b/a WBUR Cityspace at 890 Commonwealth Ave.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager James Ravn for WBUR Cityspace. d/b/a WBUR Cityspace at 890 Commonwealth Ave. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a transfer of a Wine and Malt Beverages Restaurant License from P&L Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi to J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street...
Voted to approve the application for a transfer of a Wine and Malt Beverages Restaurant License from P&L Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi to J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Jin Lei. The proposed seating is 32 seats. Proposed Operating Hours and proposed Alcoholic are Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 11:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm - 10:00pm.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application for a transfer of a Wine and Malt Beverages Restaurant License from P&L Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi to J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Jin Lei. The proposed seating is 32 seats. Proposed Operating Hours and proposed Alcoholic are Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 11:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm - 10:00pm. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application a Common Victualler License for J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application a Common Victualler License for J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street. Proposed manager of record is Jin Lei. Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 11:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm - 10:00pm. The proposed seating is 32 seats.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application a Common Victualler License for J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street. Proposed manager of record is Jin Lei. Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 11:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm - 10:00pm. The proposed seating is 32 seats. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application an Alternate Manager, Daiwen Lin, for J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Daiwen Lin, for J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Daiwen Lin, for J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application an Entertainment for J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music and Television Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 11:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm - 10:00pm.
From the minutes
“4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi at 187 Harvard Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music and Television Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 11:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm - 10:00pm. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a transfer of a Wine and Malt Beverages Restaurant License from Singh Food Li Inc. d/b/a Curry House to Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell Cantina at 276 - 278...
Voted to approve the application for a transfer of a Wine and Malt Beverages Restaurant License from Singh Food Li Inc. d/b/a Curry House to Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell Cantina at 276 - 278 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Arturo Elescano Meza, Jr. The seating is 34 seats. Proposed Operating Hours are Sunday - Thursday 8:00am - 1:00am and Friday - Saturday 8:00am - 2:00am and proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Sunday Thursday 11:00am - 1:00am and Friday - Saturday 11:00am - 2:00am.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application for a transfer of a Wine and Malt Beverages Restaurant License from Singh Food Li Inc. d/b/a Curry House to Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell Cantina at 276 - 278 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Arturo Elescano Meza, Jr. The seating is 34 seats. Proposed Operating Hours are Sunday - Thursday 8:00am - 1:00am and Friday - Saturday 8:00am - 2:00am and proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Sunday Thursday 11:00am - 1:00am and Friday - Saturday 11:00am - 2:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application an Alternate Manager, Eric Brookes, for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell Cantina at 276 - 278 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Eric Brookes, for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell Cantina at 276 - 278 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Eric Brookes, for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell Cantina at 276 - 278 Harvard Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Dee Dee Heng Heng Inc. d/b/a Love Bite Thai Kitchen and Bar at 1671 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Dee Dee Heng Heng Inc. d/b/a Love Bite Thai Kitchen and Bar at 1671 Beacon Street. Proposed manager will be Pisutkan Sanemuang. The proposed seating is 72 inside seats 12 outside. Proposed Operating Hours and proposed Alcoholic are Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 1:00am.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Dee Dee Heng Heng Inc. d/b/a Love Bite Thai Kitchen and Bar at 1671 Beacon Street. Proposed manager will be Pisutkan Sanemuang. The proposed seating is 72 inside seats 12 outside. Proposed Operating Hours and proposed Alcoholic are Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 1:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application an Alternate Manager, Manunya Polboonsri, for Dee Dee Heng Heng Inc. d/b/a Love Bite Thai Kitchen and Bar at 1671 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Manunya Polboonsri, for Dee Dee Heng Heng Inc. d/b/a Love Bite Thai Kitchen and Bar at 1671 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Manunya Polboonsri, for Dee Dee Heng Heng Inc. d/b/a Love Bite Thai Kitchen and Bar at 1671 Beacon Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the change of D/B/A from Is original Thai to Love Bite Thai Kitchen and Bar at 1671 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the change of D/B/A from Is original Thai to Love Bite Thai Kitchen and Bar at 1671 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the change of D/B/A from Is original Thai to Love Bite Thai Kitchen and Bar at 1671 Beacon Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Paul McLean to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2025
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Paul McLean to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2025.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Paul McLean to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2025. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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