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July 25, 2023
32 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren
Absent: None
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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: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the meeting minutes from July 11, 2023
Question of approving the meeting minutes from July 11, 2023.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the meeting minutes from July 11, 2023. Approved as amended Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the licensing meeting minutes from 6.27.23 and 7.19.23
Question of approving the licensing meeting minutes from 6.27.23 and 7.19.23
From the minutes
“Question of approving the licensing meeting minutes from 6.27.23 and 7.19.23 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a stipulation to extend the time to hold a hearing regarding an appeal from a decision of the Transportation Board, and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute it
Question of approving a stipulation to extend the time to hold a hearing regarding an appeal from a decision of the Transportation Board, and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute it.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a stipulation to extend the time to hold a hearing regarding an appeal from a decision of the Transportation Board, and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute it. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following authorization to hire requests for 5 positions in the Department of Public Works: Highway and Sanitation Division Assistant Recycling Coordinator Operations Manager Motor...
Question of approving the following authorization to hire requests for 5 positions in the Department of Public Works: Highway and Sanitation Division Assistant Recycling Coordinator Operations Manager Motor Equipment Operator Grade II Water and Sewer Division Carpenter/Laborer Parks and Open Space Division Park and Maintenance Craftsperson
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following authorization to hire requests for 5 positions in the Department of Public Works: Highway and Sanitation Division Assistant Recycling Coordinator Operations Manager Motor Equipment Operator Grade II Water and Sewer Division Carpenter/Laborer Parks and Open Space Division Park and Maintenance Craftsperson Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the First Assistant Town Counsel (T-15) in the Town Counsel's Office
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the First Assistant Town Counsel (T-15) in the Town Counsel's Office.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the First Assistant Town Counsel (T-15) in the Town Counsel's Office. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control (ST-01) in the Traffic Division of the Police Department
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control (ST-01) in the Traffic Division of the Police Department.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control (ST-01) in the Traffic Division of the Police Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (T-4) in the recreation therapy division of the Recreation Department
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (T-4) in the recreation therapy division of the Recreation Department.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (T-4) in the recreation therapy division of the Recreation Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Health and Human Services for the following positions: Public Health Sanitarian (GN11) Senior Public Health Inspector (GN-10)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Health and Human Services for the following positions: Public Health Sanitarian (GN11) Senior Public Health Inspector (GN-10)
From the minutes
“Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Health and Human Services for the following positions: Public Health Sanitarian (GN11) Senior Public Health Inspector (GN-10) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Accept the Jail Diversion Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, in the amount of $301, 039 to support the Brookline Police Department's Jail Diversion Program
Question of accepting the Jail Diversion Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, in the amount of $301, 039 to support the Brookline Police Department's Jail Diversion Program.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting the Jail Diversion Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, in the amount of $301, 039 to support the Brookline Police Department's Jail Diversion Program. Chair Green spoke briefly on this important program that supports youth in the community and helps provide a better path for them. Chief Paster reviewed that this is a continuation of this program that is supported with grant funds. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren..”
Approve the request from the Coolidge Corner Merchants Association for the annual sidewalk sale scheduled for Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the Coolidge Corner...
Question of approving the request from the Coolidge Corner Merchants Association for the annual sidewalk sale scheduled for Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the Coolidge Corner area on Harvard and Beacon Streets.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the request from the Coolidge Corner Merchants Association for the annual sidewalk sale scheduled for Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the Coolidge Corner area on Harvard and Beacon Streets. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding to be held on August 12, 2023 from 5:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton...
Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding to be held on August 12, 2023 from 5:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 120 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding to be held on August 12, 2023 from 5:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 120 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a Common Victualler for 24 Brookline Village, LLC. d/b/a Café Itadaki at 24 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application of a Common Victualler for 24 Brookline Village, LLC. d/b/a Café Itadaki at 24 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday from 7:00AM - 10:00PM. Seating will consist of 42 seats.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application of a Common Victualler for 24 Brookline Village, LLC. d/b/a Café Itadaki at 24 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday from 7:00AM - 10:00PM. Seating will consist of 42 seats. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of an Entertainment License for 24 Brookline Village, LLC. d/b/a Café Itadaki at 24 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application of an Entertainment License for 24 Brookline Village, LLC. d/b/a Café Itadaki at 24 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday from 7:00AM - 10:00PM. Entertainment will consist of Radio and Recorded music.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application of an Entertainment License for 24 Brookline Village, LLC. d/b/a Café Itadaki at 24 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday from 7:00AM - 10:00PM. Entertainment will consist of Radio and Recorded music. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will Joshua Nakama. Proposed alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will Joshua Nakama. Proposed alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for a Common Victualler License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application for a Common Victualler License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Proposed hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The proposed seating is 65 seats.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for a Common Victualler License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Proposed hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The proposed seating is 65 seats. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for an Entertainment License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application for an Entertainment License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Entertainment consists of Radio and Recorded music Monday - Sunday 10:00 AM 10:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for an Entertainment License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Entertainment consists of Radio and Recorded music Monday - Sunday 10:00 AM 10:00 PM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager Phillipe Kato for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager Phillipe Kato for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager Phillipe Kato for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a Change of Manager of Record from Josh Nakama to Xiao Shao for Fuji Mart Corp d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli at 306 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager of Record from Josh Nakama to Xiao Shao for Fuji Mart Corp d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli at 306 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager of Record from Josh Nakama to Xiao Shao for Fuji Mart Corp d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli at 306 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for a Change of Location from 299 Harvard Street to 306 Harvard Street for Fuji Mart Corp d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli
Question of approving the application for a Change of Location from 299 Harvard Street to 306 Harvard Street for Fuji Mart Corp d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for a Change of Location from 299 Harvard Street to 306 Harvard Street for Fuji Mart Corp d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for a Change of D/B/A at 306 Harvard Street from Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Fuji Mart Corp to Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli
Question of approving the application for a Change of D/B/A at 306 Harvard Street from Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Fuji Mart Corp to Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for a Change of D/B/A at 306 Harvard Street from Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Fuji Mart Corp to Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager Alex Nampanya for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli at 306 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager Alex Nampanya for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli at 306 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager Alex Nampanya for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli at 306 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Package Store License from Sorriso Vino Brookline LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market to Blue Squares Industries LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market at 27...
Question of approving the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Package Store License from Sorriso Vino Brookline LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market to Blue Squares Industries LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market at 27 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Nick Lisotto and the proposed alternate manager is Albert Greenhut.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Package Store License from Sorriso Vino Brookline LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market to Blue Squares Industries LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market at 27 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Nick Lisotto and the proposed alternate manager is Albert Greenhut. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Package Store License from Sorriso Arcade LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market to Blue Squares Industries LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market at 318 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Package Store License from Sorriso Arcade LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market to Blue Squares Industries LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market at 318 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Kevin S Lowenthal and the proposed alternate manager is Albert Greenhut.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Package Store License from Sorriso Arcade LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market to Blue Squares Industries LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market at 318 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Kevin S Lowenthal and the proposed alternate manager is Albert Greenhut. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following alternate manager application for New England Treatment Access (NETA): Crystal De La Cruz
Question of approving the following alternate manager application for New England Treatment Access (NETA): Crystal De La Cruz
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following alternate manager application for New England Treatment Access (NETA): Crystal De La Cruz Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application to increase the seating capacity for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application to increase the seating capacity for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street. Seating will increase from 12 seats to 16 seats.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application to increase the seating capacity for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street. Seating will increase from 12 seats to 16 seats. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of adding Patio seating for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application of adding Patio seating for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street. Patio seating will consist of 16 seats.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of adding Patio seating for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street. Patio seating will consist of 16 seats. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the grant of location request from Crown Castle and Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from Crown Castle and Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Beech Road - Verizon conduit running northeasterly from existing manhole# MH132 at the intersection with Kent Street a distance of about 233 feet thence turning and running northwesterly a distance of about 2 feet to a new Crown Castle handhole on the northerly side of Beech Road. Crown Castle conduit running northwesterly a distance of about 2 feet thence turning and running northeasterly a distance of about 5 feet from the new handhole to an existing handhole.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from Crown Castle and Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Beech Road - Verizon conduit running northeasterly from existing manhole# MH132 at the intersection with Kent Street a distance of about 233 feet thence turning and running northwesterly a distance of about 2 feet to a new Crown Castle handhole on the northerly side of Beech Road. Crown Castle conduit running northwesterly a distance of about 2 feet thence turning and running northeasterly a distance of about 5 feet from the new handhole to an existing handhole. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the grant of location request from National Grid for work at Newton Street - gas main running westerly and northwesterly from West Roxbury Parkway thence turning and running northeasterly...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from National Grid for work at Newton Street - gas main running westerly and northwesterly from West Roxbury Parkway thence turning and running northeasterly a distance of about 60 feet to a new pressure relief valve station next to an existing regulator station. In addition to a new below-grade vault, new above-grade equipment in the median will consist of a 5" diameter, 4' tall vent post painted green and a 12" diameter, 10' tall vent stack painted gray.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from National Grid for work at Newton Street - gas main running westerly and northwesterly from West Roxbury Parkway thence turning and running northeasterly a distance of about 60 feet to a new pressure relief valve station next to an existing regulator station. In addition to a new below-grade vault, new above-grade equipment in the median will consist of a 5" diameter, 4' tall vent post painted green and a 12" diameter, 10' tall vent stack painted gray. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a grant of location request from Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for Chestnut Hill Avenue - conduit running southeasterly from the Town line with Boston a distance of about 88 feet...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant of location request from Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for Chestnut Hill Avenue - conduit running southeasterly from the Town line with Boston a distance of about 88 feet thence turning and running southerly a distance of about 14 feet to existing manhole #38/502A.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant of location request from Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for Chestnut Hill Avenue - conduit running southeasterly from the Town line with Boston a distance of about 88 feet thence turning and running southerly a distance of about 14 feet to existing manhole #38/502A. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the grant of location request from Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for Warren Street - conduit running southeasterly from existing pole 9/43 across from Welch Road a distance of about...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for Warren Street - conduit running southeasterly from existing pole 9/43 across from Welch Road a distance of about 50 feet to 126 Warren Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for Warren Street - conduit running southeasterly from existing pole 9/43 across from Welch Road a distance of about 50 feet to 126 Warren Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a grant of location request from NStar Electric/Eversource to provide approximately 97 feet of conduit to provide new underground electric service to a new Electric Vehicle charging...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant of location request from NStar Electric/Eversource to provide approximately 97 feet of conduit to provide new underground electric service to a new Electric Vehicle charging station at the Fuller Street parking lot.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant of location request from NStar Electric/Eversource to provide approximately 97 feet of conduit to provide new underground electric service to a new Electric Vehicle charging station at the Fuller Street parking lot. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
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