August 15, 2023

“Question of approving the Authorization to Hire Request from the Public Libraries: Librarian II - Cataloger Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the following authorization to hire requests in the Building Department: Deputy Director of Capital (T-17) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the authorization to hire for a full-time Administrative Assistant (C-8) in the office of the Select Board. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the Aquatics Supervisor (GN-07) in the Recreation Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Head Administrative Clerk (C-10) in the Department of Public Health and Human Services. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request within the budget of the Department of Planning and Community Development in the total amount of $9,220.50: $5,000 from Planning Personnel to Planning Capital $4,220.50 from Sustainability Personnel to Planning Capital Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of awarding and executing a contract with Griffin & Strong for a Disparity Study, from RFP 23-54 Disparity Study Services for the Town of Brookline and City of Somerville, for $253,648 from ARPA funds. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving payment to Brookline Interactive Group from the Select Board's ARPA contingency fund for hybrid Town Meeting work in the amount of $110,000. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“VOTED, to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Center for Restorative Justice at Suffolk University for the purposes outlined in the scope of work attached to the Town Administrator's memorandum of August 11, 2023, with an initial budget not to exceed $17,000.00, to be paid from funds in the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations budget ($5,000.00) and the Select Board's ARPA contingency funds ($12,000.00). Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of accepting a donation from the Town of Weston to support the Hidden Brookline walking tour program in the amount of $100. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of accepting the Assistance to Firefighters Grant awarded by FEMA for upgrades to the SelfContained Breathing Apparatus testing, repair and maintenance equipment, ice and water rescue equipment, and replacement of aging ventilation/forcible entry saws in the amount of $26,008.16. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of accepting the Caretaker's Agreements between The Country Club and the Town of Brookline for 21 Newton Street and 55 Newton Street respectively. Tabled Question of approving the transformer license agreements for the Webster Place/Kent Street and Fuller Street Parking Lots respectively. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the request to increase the contract amount with our design and engineering consultant, Weston and Sampson Engineers for the Robinson Playground Renovation project, in the total amount of $24,000.00. This amount is for the costs associated with drainage consulting and redesign. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of rescinding the vote of 11 July 2023 approving Gilbane Building Company Change Order #28 in the amount of $311,367.00 and to approve Change Order #28 in the revised amount of $210,752.00. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the following change orders for work on the Driscoll School project with Gilbane Building Company: Change Order #29 net increase $45,715.00 various scope changes to contract work as described in the packet Change Order #30, increase $100,615.00 changes to wall sections and exterior details as described in the packet Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for Wedding Anniversary Event to be held on September 2, 2023 from 3:00PM-12:00AM at 162 Goddard Ave. 150-175 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for the 2023 Cathedral Greek Festival to be held on September 8, 2023 3:00PM - 11:00PM September 9, 2023 11:00AM - 11:00PM and September 10, 2023 12:00PM - 8:00PM at 162 Goddard Ave. 1000 - 1500 people expected to attend Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Alma Hilton LLC d/b/a Thistle & Leek for Farm Dinner to be held on August 30, 2023 from 4:00PM-10:00PM at 259 Allandale Road. 120 people are expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Erik Auerbach d/b/a The Chubby Chick Pea for a Block Party to be held on August 31, 2023 from 5:00PM-8:00PM at Hancock Village. 300 people are expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“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 Reception to be held on September 3, 2023 from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 150 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to BrooklineCAN / Brookline Senior Center for the BrooklineCAN Annual Meeting to be held on September 7, 2023 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM at 93 Winchester Street. 100 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“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 Reception to be held on September 9, 2023 from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 80 people expected to attend. This is pending Police Department approval. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager of Record from David Ciccolo to Ailish Gilligan for Doolin Cottage Corp d/b/a The Publick House at 1648 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of a Change of Officer, Director, and LLC Manager for Doolin Cottage Corp d/b/a The Publick House at 1648 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of an Alteration of Premises to include the Outdoor Dining for Doolin Cottage Corp d/b/a The Publick House at 1648 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of a Common Victualler for Yesim Otsuz d/b/a Meet Point Patisserie at 3 Kendall Street. Hours of operations will be Monday - Sunday from 7:00AM - 10:00PM Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of an Entertainment for Yesim Otsuz d/b/a Meet Point Patisserie at 3 Kendall Street. Hours of operations 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, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Fire Department: Fire Apparatus Repair Foreman (GN10) (6) firefighter recruits Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to enter into negotiations related to Fire Chief John Sullivan's employment agreement. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to sign a letter to MassHousing conveying the Select Board's comments on the application to MassHousing for project eligibility relative to Chapter 40B. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Consensus proposal for Harvard Street and the M-District Plus includes everything except the Chestnut Hill Village. Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Against: John VanScoyoc.”

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“Voted to approve the backup warrant article should the consensus article fails, comprised of just the M District Plus (includes the Emerald Island and the Walnut/High Overlay District). Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Abstained: Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a transfer of Wine and Malt package store license from Vinodivino 2 LLC, d/b/a Vinodivino to MDM Wines3 LLC d/b/a Vinodivino at 1669 Beacon Street. Manager of Record will be Michael Mendes. Voted to approve the pledge of license with Middlesex Savings Bank as indicated in the application submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“Voted to approve the pledge of license with Middlesex Savings Bank as indicated in the application submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve a noise bylaw waiver request from GEI Consultants for work related to installing a test well for the Geothermal Well system at the Pierce School. The work is slated for August 28, 2023, through August 30, 2023, continuous for 48 hours Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve a noise bylaw waiver request from McCourt Construction and Eversource for splicing cables at the following locations: 400 Washington Street, 675 Washington Street, and 44 Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition for a Grant of Location request from NStar/Eversource for Centre Street - conduit running northwesterly from existing pole 22/13 approximately 285 feet northwest of Williams Street a distance of about 90 feet to 108 Centre Street Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve a petition from NStar/Eversource for a grant of location at Grove Street - conduit running northeasterly from existing MH20608 at the intersection with Russet Road a distance of about 345 feet to existing Pole 160/23 at the intersection of Bonad Road Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition from NStar/Eversource for a grant of location at Independence Drive - conduit running northeasterly from existing MH20610 at the intersection with Gerry Road a distance of about 268 feet to existing MH20609 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition from Cambridge Network Solutions for a grant of location at Cypress Street - underground fiber northerly from existing Eversource MH4697 at the intersection with Boylston Street a distance of about 97 feet within existing Eversource conduit to Pole 44/17 on the easterly side of Cypress Street; overhead fiber northerly from Pole 44/17 a distance of 22 feet to Pole 44/16A on the easterly side of Cypress Street, northwesterly from Pole 44/16A a distance of 49 feet to Pole 19 on the westerly side of Cypress Street, and northeasterly from Pole 16 a distance of 117 feet to Pole 15 on the westerly side of Cypress Street; underground fiber, northeasterly from Pole 15 a distance of about 2 feet within existing Eversource conduit to 22 Tappan Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve a petition from Cambridge Network Solutions for a grant of location at Washington Street - underground fiber northeasterly and northwesterly within existing Eversource conduit from existing Eversource manhole #5496 at the intersection with Boylston Street a distance of about 475 feet within existing Eversource conduit through existing Eversource manhole #3333, #7365, #14893, #14894 to #14895 approximately 27 feet southeast of Davis Avenue and underground conduit southwesterly and southeasterly from within existing Eversource conduit from existing Eversource manhole #14895 a distance of about 18 feet to an existing Cambridge Network Solutions manhole approximately 30 feet southeast of Davis Avenue Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to incorporate the Grants of Locations into the licensing hearings currently operated as a pilot program and continue those as a permanent part of the board's procedures. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Randolph Meiklejohn to the Trustees of Walnut Hills Cemetery for a term ending August 31, 2026. Planning Board On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Mark Zarillo to the Planning Board for a term ending August 31, 2027. Zoning Board of Appeals On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Randolph Meiklejohn to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending August 31, 2026, as Associate member. Committee of Seven for Designer Selection for Structural and Waterproofing Repairs to the Brookline High School Tunnel Project On motion it was, Voted to appoint John VanScoyoc to the Committee of Seven for Designer Selection for Structural and Waterproofing Repairs to the Brookline High School Tunnel Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Mark Zarillo to the Planning Board for a term ending August 31, 2027. Zoning Board of Appeals On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Randolph Meiklejohn to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending August 31, 2026, as Associate member. Committee of Seven for Designer Selection for Structural and Waterproofing Repairs to the Brookline High School Tunnel Project On motion it was, Voted to appoint John VanScoyoc to the Committee of Seven for Designer Selection for Structural and Waterproofing Repairs to the Brookline High School Tunnel Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Randolph Meiklejohn to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending August 31, 2026, as Associate member. Committee of Seven for Designer Selection for Structural and Waterproofing Repairs to the Brookline High School Tunnel Project On motion it was, Voted to appoint John VanScoyoc to the Committee of Seven for Designer Selection for Structural and Waterproofing Repairs to the Brookline High School Tunnel Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to appoint John VanScoyoc to the Committee of Seven for Designer Selection for Structural and Waterproofing Repairs to the Brookline High School Tunnel Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”

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