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December 6, 2022
17 recorded votes, 5 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 meeting minutes from November 29, 2022 and December 1, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from November 29, 2022 and December 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from November 29, 2022 and December 1, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Authorize the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland to utilize footage from the Brookline Holocaust Witness Project interview of Rena Chernoff for its upcoming special exhibit dedicated to the...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland to utilize footage from the Brookline Holocaust Witness Project interview of Rena Chernoff for its upcoming special exhibit dedicated to the memory of children imprisoned at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland to utilize footage from the Brookline Holocaust Witness Project interview of Rena Chernoff for its upcoming special exhibit dedicated to the memory of children imprisoned at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept grant in the amount of $19,180.00 from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety for speed enforcement measures
On motion it was, Voted to accept grant in the amount of $19,180.00 from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety for speed enforcement measures
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept grant in the amount of $19,180.00 from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety for speed enforcement measures Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $3,500 from the Brookline Community Foundation to be used for Hidden Brookline work
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $3,500 from the Brookline Community Foundation to be used for Hidden Brookline work
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $3,500 from the Brookline Community Foundation to be used for Hidden Brookline work Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
A 22% residential exemption, and a tax rate of 1.714
On the motion of a 22% residential exemption, and a tax rate of 1.714 it was, Voted 2-3 motion failed
Yes: Greene, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy, Hamilton, Sandman
From the minutes
“1. On the motion of a 22% residential exemption, and a tax rate of 1.714 it was, Voted 2-3 motion failed Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc Against: Heather Hamilton Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
On a 20% residential exemption
On motion it was, Voted on a 20% residential exemption
Yes: Aschkenasy, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocNo: Greene
From the minutes
“2. On motion it was, Voted on a 20% residential exemption Aye: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Against: Bernard Greene.”
On a tax rate of 1.745
Voted on a tax rate of 1.745
From the minutes
“Voted on a tax rate of 1.745 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a new Wine and Malt Package Store License for Getir Ma LLC d/b/a Getir Ma LLC at 9 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a new Wine and Malt Package Store License for Getir Ma LLC d/b/a Getir Ma LLC at 9 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Nicole Elizabeth Monteith.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a new Wine and Malt Package Store License for Getir Ma LLC d/b/a Getir Ma LLC at 9 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Nicole Elizabeth Monteith. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the common victualler renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and...
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, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Hamilton
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, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the Food Vendor renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Food Vendor renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, 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 Vendor renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the Alcohol renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Alcohol renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Alcohol renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the Entrainment renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Entrainment renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Entrainment renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the Secondhand Articles and Antiques renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Secondhand Articles and Antiques renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, 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 Secondhand Articles and Antiques renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the Class 1 and Class 2 Motor Vehicles renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Class 1 and Class 2 Motor Vehicles renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, 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 Class 1 and Class 2 Motor Vehicles renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the Innholder renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Innholder renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, 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 Innholder renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the lodging house renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the lodging house renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment *The code of conduct will be attached to the license and adhered to
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the lodging house renewal applications as presented *All establishments that have not submitted their renewal applications by December 31, 2022, the Town will consider them closed and will require them to reapply as a new establishment *The code of conduct will be attached to the license and adhered to Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Saralynn Allaire to the Commission on Disability for a term ending in 2024
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Saralynn Allaire to the Commission on Disability for a term ending in 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Saralynn Allaire to the Commission on Disability for a term ending in 2024. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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