September 19, 2023

“Question of approving the following authorization to hire requests for the Recreation Department: Golf Course Craftsperson Assistant Director Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Motor Equipment Operator III (LN5) in the Water & Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request within the Building Department budget for a total of $5,500: $5,500 from Personnel - Code Enforcement to Education/Training/Conferences. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of appointing Amy Ingles, Transportation Administrator, to the Massport Community Advisory Committee as a representative for the Town of Brookline. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the Project Funding Agreement with the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Pierce School project and delegating authority to the Town Administrator to execute and deliver the Agreement and any amendments. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving Kevin Lowenthal as the Manager of Record for Blue Squares Industries LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market at 318 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of a Common Victualler for Ziggy Bombs Boston, LLC. d/b/a Ziggy Bombs at 173 Amory Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM. Seating will consist of 50 seats. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of an Entertainment License for Ziggy Bombs Boston, LLC.. d/b/a Ziggy Bombs at 173 Amory Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM. Entertainment will consist of Radio, Taped music, and Televisions. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of a Common Victualler for Shojin Inc d/b/a Maluken and Sushi Express at 1038 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Thursday 11:30AM - 10:30 PM, Friday - Saturday 11:30AM - 11:00 PM. Seating will consist of 10 seats. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of an Entertainment License for Shojin Inc d/b/a Maluken and Sushi Express at 1038 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM. Entertainment will consist of televisions. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of a Common Victualler for BE Food Corp. d/b/a BE Pasta Bar at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm. Seating will consist of 1 seat reduced from 17 seats inside. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the petition for a Grant of Location request from Verizon New England, Inc. at Coolidge Street at Harvard Street: Place one (1) four-inch (4") conduit ±112'. Starting from existing manhole, MH38/168, located at the southeast corner of Harvard Street and Coolidge Street heading in a northwesterly direction for ±112' to Pole, P.85/1. Pole, P.85/1 is located on the westerly side of Coolidge Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in Jordan Road to provide new service to 249 Corey Road. Eversource is proposing to run new conduit in Jordan Road southerly from existing Pole 2036/2 approximately 125 feet southeast of Corey Road a distance of about 47 feet to 249 Corey Road. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving a petition from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in Harvard Street. Eversource has requested the location to provide electric service to 290 Harvard Street. Eversource is proposing to run new conduit in Harvard Street southeasterly from existing MH3559 approximately 26 feet northwest of Green Street a distance of about 80 feet to 290 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving a petition from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) to install underground conduit in Centre Street. Eversource has requested the location to provide electric service to 40 Centre Street. Eversource is proposing to run new conduit in Centre Street southeasterly from existing Pole 22/6 approximately 120 feet southeast of Wellman Street a distance of about 67 feet to 40 Centre Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Brookline High School for a High School Reunion to be held on October 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at 115 Greenough Street. 200 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, 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 Boston University Research Retreat to be held on September 20 & 21, 2023 from 8:30 AM-8:30 PM at 162 Goddard Ave. 70-80 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for Sukhmani Bistro Inc. d/b/a Punjabi by Naturee at 1012 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM. Seating will consist of 50 inside seats 25 patio seats. Voted to approve the application of an Entertainment License for Sukhmani Bistro Inc. d/b/a Punjabi by Naturee at 1012 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM. Entertainment will consist of Radio, Taped music, and Televisions. *with the following conditions: 1. All patio activity is concluded by 11:00pm, including cleanup (no customers allowed on the patio after such hours) 2. No music, televisions, or other noise-producing devices shall be permitted on the patio 3. Signs prohibiting smoking, vaping, or other electronic cigarette equivalents shall be installed and maintained on the patio 4. No paper plates, or p[plastic plates, cups, or utensils shall be served on the patio Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Voted to approve the application of an Entertainment License for Sukhmani Bistro Inc. d/b/a Punjabi by Naturee at 1012 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM. Entertainment will consist of Radio, Taped music, and Televisions. *with the following conditions: 1. All patio activity is concluded by 11:00pm, including cleanup (no customers allowed on the patio after such hours) 2. No music, televisions, or other noise-producing devices shall be permitted on the patio 3. Signs prohibiting smoking, vaping, or other electronic cigarette equivalents shall be installed and maintained on the patio 4. No paper plates, or p[plastic plates, cups, or utensils shall be served on the patio Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to allow 60 days to fulfill manager of record and alternate manager positions and holding in abeyance the 3-day suspension. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“1. Voted To call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 8:10 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: 1. To see if the Town will: WARRANT ARTICLE INCLUDED IN PACKET (228 pages) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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

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“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 8 as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 8 as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted: That the sum of $3,928,938.35 is hereby transferred from amounts previously authorized to be borrowed under the following warrant article and for the purpose set forth below: Amount to be Town Meeting Transferred Article $3,928,938.35 Article 8, Item 73 Devotion) School Renovation/Construction Date Authorized 05/05/2015 Purpose Ridley (formerly which amount is no longer needed to complete the project for which it was initially borrowed, to pay costs of the Pierce School Renovation/Addition Project and that the following authorized, but unissued borrowing balances are hereby rescinded: Amount to be Town Meeting Rescinded Article $265.00 Article 7, Item 73 $2,667,621.00 Article 8, Item 73 Devotion) School Renovation/Construction Date Authorized 05/23/2006 05/05/2015 Purpose Sewers Ridley (formerly Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Dana Teague to the Human Resources Board for a term ending August 31, 2026. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted the following slate for the Council on Aging as recommended by the Committee Chair and Director. Reappointment as Citizen Members: 1. Doris Toby Axelrod 2. Rita d'Entremont 3. Jean Doherty 4. Barbara Kean 5. Helen Lew 6. Yolanda Rodriguez - Chair 7. William Wong 8. Jackie Wright Terms ending August 31, 2026 Reappointment as Associate Members: 1. Paula Friedman 2. Rosaline Lowe 3. Joyce Wishnick Terms ending August 31, 2026 Promoted to Citizen Member: Fran Perler Term ending August 31, 2026 New Associate Members: 1. Susan Howards 2. Peggy Maguire 3. Kelley Pope Terms ending August 31, 2026 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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