November 14, 2023

“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the Economic Development and Long Term Planner (T6) in the Economic Development Division of Planning and Community Development Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the following authorization to hire requests from the Department of Public Works: Engineering Division Director of Engineering and Transportation Highway and Sanitation Division Motor Equipment Operator Grade 2 (3) Motor Equipment Operator Grade 3 Water and Sewer Division Pipe layer (LN-2) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Public Libraries: Librarian II: Assistant Branch Supervisor (K-07) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of adopting the Town of Brookline 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented by the Office of Emergency Management. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Planning Study project plan. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the following alternate managers for Comm Ave. Canna: Frances Hauck Garrett Hauck John Hauck John Bryant Hauck Natalie Mitchell Christine Coates Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application for a change in D/B/A at 479 Harvard Street From Nexus Innovation of Boston, LLC. d/b/a Basil Rice to Nexus Innovation of Boston, LLC. d/b/a Basil Rice and Mojo Ramen. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving a Grant of Location request from Crown Castle NG East, and Verizon New England Inc. lay and maintain underground conduits, with the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface of the following public way or ways: Beacon Street: Place one new four-inch (4") conduit approximately 74' northeasterly from existing manhole, MH63 which is situated on the southerly side of Beacon Street to an existing handhole located on the southerly side of Beacon 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 Zaa'Tar Mediterranean Cuisine LLC at 10 Cypress Street DBA Zaa'Tar. Hours of operation will be Monday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM; Sunday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Seating will consist of 18. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application for a Change of Manager from Anita Thien My Le to Johnathan Hernandez for Reins International Massachusetts, Inc d/b/a Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ at 1002 Beacon Street. 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 Vic International LLC d/b/a Kyo Matcha at 1010 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Mon-Thu 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM; Fri - Sun 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM. Seating will consist of 13. * The outdoor seating is not approved at this time. Question of approving the application of an Entertainment for Vic International LLC d/b/a Kyo Matcha at 1010 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will Monday - Sunday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM. Entertainment will consist of Radio. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application for a new Lodging House of College Residence Halls at 400 Heath Street to the Trustee of Boston College d/b/a Boston College, formerly Pine Manor College. This location has four buildings and a total of 337 rooms. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the following authorization to hire request from the Police Department: Public Safety Dispatcher (2) Question of approving the appointment of three (3) probationary police officers: Kunga Choedzin John Armenti Ryan Cabezas Chief Paster reviewed the applicants and their qualifications. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted: I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Brookline, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held November 14, 2023, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $942,750 Sewer Bond of the Town dated December 4, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on November 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2024 $94,275 2029 $94,275 2025 94,275 2030 94,275 2026 94,275 2031 94,275 2027 94,275 2032 94,275 2028 94,275 2033 94,275 Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Voted: that the sale of the $942,750 Sewer Bond of the Town dated December 4, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on November 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2024 $94,275 2029 $94,275 2025 94,275 2030 94,275 2026 94,275 2031 94,275 2027 94,275 2032 94,275 2028 94,275 2033 94,275 Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request from Shawmut Design and Construction for work to be done at 850 Boylston Street, Saturday November 18, 2023 and Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 3:00 AM-10:00 PM to operate a crane inside the parking lot to lift and move materials. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 15. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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