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October 3, 2023
12 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael Sandman is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023
Question of approving the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire for a Payroll Coordinator in the Finance Department
Question of approving the authorization to hire for a Payroll Coordinator in the Finance Department.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire for a Payroll Coordinator in the Finance Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve Change Order #31 for the Driscoll School Project with Gilbane Building Company for various changes to contract work in the amount of $189,914
Question of approving Change Order #31 for the Driscoll School Project with Gilbane Building Company for various changes to contract work in the amount of $189,914.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Change Order #31 for the Driscoll School Project with Gilbane Building Company for various changes to contract work in the amount of $189,914. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve Contract Amendment #33 with William Rawn Architects for the redesign of Tappan Street Reconstruction to eliminate the contra flow bike lane at the direction of the Department of Public...
Question of approving Contract Amendment #33 with William Rawn Architects for the redesign of Tappan Street Reconstruction to eliminate the contra flow bike lane at the direction of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $2,200.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Contract Amendment #33 with William Rawn Architects for the redesign of Tappan Street Reconstruction to eliminate the contra flow bike lane at the direction of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $2,200. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve the contract with Cambridge Seven Associations for the renovations to Fire Stations 4 and 1 for design and construction administration in the amount of $1,552,120
Question of approving the contract with Cambridge Seven Associations for the renovations to Fire Stations 4 and 1 for design and construction administration in the amount of $1,552,120.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the contract with Cambridge Seven Associations for the renovations to Fire Stations 4 and 1 for design and construction administration in the amount of $1,552,120. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve the appointment of the following student officers as probationary police officers after graduation from the Lowell Police Academy on October 5, 2023: Joseph Canavan Ryan McCarthy Marc...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the appointment of the following student officers as probationary police officers after graduation from the Lowell Police Academy on October 5, 2023: Joseph Canavan Ryan McCarthy Marc Constantin
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the appointment of the following student officers as probationary police officers after graduation from the Lowell Police Academy on October 5, 2023: Joseph Canavan Ryan McCarthy Marc Constantin Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve the lateral transfer of the following officer from the Dedham Police Department: Jonathan Dillon
Voted to approve the lateral transfer of the following officer from the Dedham Police Department: Jonathan Dillon
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the lateral transfer of the following officer from the Dedham Police Department: Jonathan Dillon Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Reappoint Clint Richmond to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Clint Richmond to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31,
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Clint Richmond to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026. Voted to reappoint Chris Dempsey to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026. Voted to reappoint Susan Rittling to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026. Voted to appoint Geri Lambert to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2027. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Paul Warren.”
Reappoint Chris Dempsey to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31
Voted to reappoint Chris Dempsey to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31,
From the minutes
“2026. Voted to reappoint Chris Dempsey to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026. Voted to reappoint Susan Rittling to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026. Voted to appoint Geri Lambert to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2027. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Paul Warren.”
Reappoint Susan Rittling to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31
Voted to reappoint Susan Rittling to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31,
From the minutes
“2026. Voted to reappoint Susan Rittling to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2026. Voted to appoint Geri Lambert to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2027. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Paul Warren.”
Appoint Geri Lambert to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2027
Voted to appoint Geri Lambert to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“2026. Voted to appoint Geri Lambert to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2027. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Paul Warren.”
From the Brookline Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk meetings portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Brookline.News (candidate profiles, 2024 and 2026) and the Michael Rubenstein for Brookline Select Board campaign website.
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