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Brookline Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

September 12, 2023

35 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into executive session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.”

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Approve the following meeting minutes: July 18, 2023 August 9, 2023 - Licensing Hearing August 15, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Question of approving the following meeting minutes: July 18, 2023 August 9, 2023 - Licensing Hearing August 15, 2023

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Question of approving the following meeting minutes: July 18, 2023 August 9, 2023 - Licensing Hearing August 15, 2023 Approved.”

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Approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Planning and Community Development Department: Community Planner (GN-11) Housing Project Planner (GN-11) Zoning...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Planning and Community Development Department: Community Planner (GN-11) Housing Project Planner (GN-11) Zoning Coordinator/Planner (GN-10)

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Planning and Community Development Department: Community Planner (GN-11) Housing Project Planner (GN-11) Zoning Coordinator/Planner (GN-10) Approved.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Public Health Inspector (GN-10) in the Environmental Health Division of the Department of Public Health and Human Services

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Senior Public Health Inspector (GN-10) in the Environmental Health Division of the Department of Public Health and Human Services.

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

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“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Senior Public Health Inspector (GN-10) in the Environmental Health Division of the Department of Public Health and Human Services. Approved.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire request for the following Library positions: Custodian (T203) Reference Librarian I (T304)

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the following Library positions: Custodian (T203) Reference Librarian I (T304)

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the following Library positions: Custodian (T203) Reference Librarian I (T304) Approved.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire request for 2 firefighters in the Fire Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Question of approving the authorization to hire request for 2 firefighters in the Fire Department.

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for 2 firefighters in the Fire Department. Approved.”

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Approve the authorization to hire for a Civil Service Sergeant in the Police Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Question of approving the authorization to hire for a Civil Service Sergeant in the Police Department.

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Question of approving the authorization to hire for a Civil Service Sergeant in the Police Department. Approved.”

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Accept a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to acquire a two-factor authentication application for the Police Department in the amount of $60,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Question of accepting a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to acquire a two-factor authentication application for the Police Department in the amount of $60,000.

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Question of accepting a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to acquire a two-factor authentication application for the Police Department in the amount of $60,000. Approved.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign letters from multiple municipalities regarding DPU Community Aggregation guidelines and support for proposed legislation (H.3852) to reduce DPU review time...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Question of authorizing the Select Board Chair to sign letters from multiple municipalities regarding DPU Community Aggregation guidelines and support for proposed legislation (H.3852) to reduce DPU review time of Community Aggregation plans.

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Question of authorizing the Select Board Chair to sign letters from multiple municipalities regarding DPU Community Aggregation guidelines and support for proposed legislation (H.3852) to reduce DPU review time of Community Aggregation plans. Approved.”

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Approve the caretaker's agreement for 55 Newton Street for 5 years

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Voted to approve the caretaker's agreement for 55 Newton Street for 5 years.

Yes: Aschkenasy, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Greene, Sandman

From the minutes

“Voted to approve the caretaker's agreement for 55 Newton Street for 5 years. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Against: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman.”

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Approve the amended caretaker's agreement for 55 Newton Street from ten years to 5 years, and approve the caretaker's agreement for 21 Newton Street as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Voted to approve the amended caretaker's agreement for 55 Newton Street from ten years to 5 years, and approve the caretaker's agreement for 21 Newton Street as presented.

Yes: Aschkenasy, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Greene

From the minutes

“Voted to approve the amended caretaker's agreement for 55 Newton Street from ten years to 5 years, and approve the caretaker's agreement for 21 Newton Street as presented. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Abstained: Bernard Greene.”

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Approve the Opening Plan for Comm Ave Canna

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the Opening Plan for Comm Ave Canna.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Opening Plan for Comm Ave Canna. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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Approve the Moderator's request for a hybrid Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the Moderator's request for a hybrid Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

From the minutes

“1. Voted to approve the Moderator's request for a hybrid Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. 2. Voted to execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Fall Special Town Meeting. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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Execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Fall Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Fall Special Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“2. Voted to execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Fall Special Town Meeting. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium and via Zoom; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws;...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

VOTED: To call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium and via Zoom; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws; to open and close the Warrant; and to insert in the said Warrant the following article: ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will: A) Appropriate additional funds to the various accounts in the fiscal year 2024 budget or transfer funds between said accounts; B) And determine whether such appropriations shall be raised by taxation, transferred from available funds, provided by borrowing or provided by any combination of the foregoing; and authorize the Select Board, except in the case of the School Department Budget, and with regard to the School Department, the School Committee, to apply for, accept and expend grants and aid from both federal and state sources and agencies for any of the purposes aforesaid. C) Appropriate $126,824, to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works, to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure.

From the minutes

“1. VOTED: To call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium and via Zoom; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws; to open and close the Warrant; and to insert in the said Warrant the following article: ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will: A) Appropriate additional funds to the various accounts in the fiscal year 2024 budget or transfer funds between said accounts; B) And determine whether such appropriations shall be raised by taxation, transferred from available funds, provided by borrowing or provided by any combination of the foregoing; and authorize the Select Board, except in the case of the School Department Budget, and with regard to the School Department, the School Committee, to apply for, accept and expend grants and aid from both federal and state sources and agencies for any of the purposes aforesaid. C) Appropriate $126,824, to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works, to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure. 2. VOTED: To execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Second Special Town Meeting. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Second Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

VOTED: To execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Second Special Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“2. VOTED: To execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Second Special Town Meeting. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. at the High School Auditorium and via Zoom; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws;...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

VOTED: To call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. at the High School Auditorium and via Zoom; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws; to open and close the Warrant; and to insert in the said Warrant the following article:

From the minutes

“1. VOTED: To call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. at the High School Auditorium and via Zoom; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws; to open and close the Warrant; and to insert in the said Warrant the following article: 2. VOTED: To execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Third Special Town Meeting. As indicated in Ms. Goff's memo dated 9.12.23 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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Execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Third Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

VOTED: To execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Third Special Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“2. VOTED: To execute the Warrant for the November 14, 2023 Third Special Town Meeting. As indicated in Ms. Goff's memo dated 9.12.23 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

No Action on Article 1

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 1.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 1. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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Favorable Action on Article 7

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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Favorable Action 11

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action 11.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action 11. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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Reappoint Neil Wishinsky to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending August 31, 2026

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Neil Wishinsky to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending August 31, 2026.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Neil Wishinsky to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending August 31, 2026. Voted to reappoint Johanna Schneider to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending August 31, 2026 Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Kimberley Richardson to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Paul Yee to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026 Conservation Commission On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Marcus Quigley to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2024 Voted to reappoint Will Corrdin to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Werner Lohe to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Pallavi Mande to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Preservation Commission Voted to reappoint David Jack to the Preservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Commission on Disability Voted to reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Reappoint Johanna Schneider to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending August 31, 2026 Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Johanna Schneider to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending August 31, 2026 Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Johanna Schneider to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending August 31, 2026 Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Kimberley Richardson to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Paul Yee to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026 Conservation Commission On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Marcus Quigley to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2024 Voted to reappoint Will Corrdin to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Werner Lohe to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Pallavi Mande to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Preservation Commission Voted to reappoint David Jack to the Preservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Commission on Disability Voted to reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Reappoint Kimberley Richardson to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Kimberley Richardson to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Kimberley Richardson to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Paul Yee to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026 Conservation Commission On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Marcus Quigley to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2024 Voted to reappoint Will Corrdin to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Werner Lohe to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Pallavi Mande to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Preservation Commission Voted to reappoint David Jack to the Preservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Commission on Disability Voted to reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Reappoint Paul Yee to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026 Conservation Commission

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Paul Yee to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026 Conservation Commission

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Paul Yee to the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026 Conservation Commission On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Marcus Quigley to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2024 Voted to reappoint Will Corrdin to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Werner Lohe to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Pallavi Mande to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Preservation Commission Voted to reappoint David Jack to the Preservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Commission on Disability Voted to reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Reappoint Marcus Quigley to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2024

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Marcus Quigley to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2024

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Marcus Quigley to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2024 Voted to reappoint Will Corrdin to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Werner Lohe to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Pallavi Mande to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Preservation Commission Voted to reappoint David Jack to the Preservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Commission on Disability Voted to reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Reappoint Will Corrdin to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Will Corrdin to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Will Corrdin to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Werner Lohe to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Pallavi Mande to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Preservation Commission Voted to reappoint David Jack to the Preservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Commission on Disability Voted to reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Reappoint Werner Lohe to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Werner Lohe to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Werner Lohe to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Pallavi Mande to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Preservation Commission Voted to reappoint David Jack to the Preservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Commission on Disability Voted to reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Reappoint Pallavi Mande to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Preservation Commission

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Pallavi Mande to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Preservation Commission

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Pallavi Mande to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Preservation Commission Voted to reappoint David Jack to the Preservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Commission on Disability Voted to reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Reappoint David Jack to the Preservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Commission on Disability

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint David Jack to the Preservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Commission on Disability

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint David Jack to the Preservation Commission for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Commission on Disability Voted to reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Henry Winkelman to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Elaine Ober to the Commission on Disability for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Small Business Development Committee Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Allish Gilligan to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Melissa Tapper Goldman to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending on August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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