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December 19, 2023
42 recorded votes, 36 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.
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Approve the following meeting minutes: November 28, 2023 December 5, 2023
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: November 28, 2023 December 5, 2023
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: November 28, 2023 December 5, 2023 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Authorization to Hire request from the Brookline Public Libraries: Librarian III - Branch Supervisor - Coolidge Corner (K-8)
Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Brookline Public Libraries: Librarian III - Branch Supervisor - Coolidge Corner (K-8)
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Brookline Public Libraries: Librarian III - Branch Supervisor - Coolidge Corner (K-8) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works: Water and Sewer Division Pipe-Layer/Laborer (LN-02) Highway and Sanitation Division Motor Equipment Repairperson...
Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works: Water and Sewer Division Pipe-Layer/Laborer (LN-02) Highway and Sanitation Division Motor Equipment Repairperson (LN-06) Motor Equipment Operator Grade 3 (LN-05) Mason (LN-3)
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works: Water and Sewer Division Pipe-Layer/Laborer (LN-02) Highway and Sanitation Division Motor Equipment Repairperson (LN-06) Motor Equipment Operator Grade 3 (LN-05) Mason (LN-3) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Authorization to Hire request from the Office of Town Counsel Associate Town Counsel (T-14)
Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Office of Town Counsel Associate Town Counsel (T-14)
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Office of Town Counsel Associate Town Counsel (T-14) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Authorization to Hire request from the Building Department: Operations Manager (T-10) Postponed Question of accepting and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the Housing Choice...
Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Building Department: Operations Manager (T-10) Postponed Question of accepting and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the Housing Choice Grant in the amount of $95,700 to partially fund the Town of Brookline Comprehensive Plan
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Building Department: Operations Manager (T-10) Postponed Question of accepting and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the Housing Choice Grant in the amount of $95,700 to partially fund the Town of Brookline Comprehensive Plan Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve final Amendment No. 1 for additional Construction Phase Services to Contract PW/21-11 with Kleinfelder Engineering in the amount of $115,396.00
Question of approving final Amendment No. 1 for additional Construction Phase Services to Contract PW/21-11 with Kleinfelder Engineering in the amount of $115,396.00.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving final Amendment No. 1 for additional Construction Phase Services to Contract PW/21-11 with Kleinfelder Engineering in the amount of $115,396.00. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Award contract PW/23-23 "Sewer System Repairs" with C. Naughton Corp. in the amount of $593,750.00
Question of awarding contract PW/23-23 "Sewer System Repairs" with C. Naughton Corp. in the amount of $593,750.00
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of awarding contract PW/23-23 "Sewer System Repairs" with C. Naughton Corp. in the amount of $593,750.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve Extra Work Order #1 with PW/23-07 "Courts, Boardwalk and Stairs Reconstruction" with NELM Corp. in the amount of $35,144.14
Question of approving Extra Work Order #1 with PW/23-07 "Courts, Boardwalk and Stairs Reconstruction" with NELM Corp. in the amount of $35,144.14.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Extra Work Order #1 with PW/23-07 "Courts, Boardwalk and Stairs Reconstruction" with NELM Corp. in the amount of $35,144.14. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve contract PW/24-07 "Water Meter Replacements Construction Administration Services" with Weston & Sampson Engineers, in the amount of $303,065
Question of approving contract PW/24-07 "Water Meter Replacements Construction Administration Services" with Weston & Sampson Engineers, in the amount of $303,065.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving contract PW/24-07 "Water Meter Replacements Construction Administration Services" with Weston & Sampson Engineers, in the amount of $303,065. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve contract PW/24-14 with Tighe and Bond, Inc. for professional survey, design and engineering services for the Upper Washington Street Corridor in the amount of $385,590
Question of approving contract PW/24-14 with Tighe and Bond, Inc. for professional survey, design and engineering services for the Upper Washington Street Corridor in the amount of $385,590.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving contract PW/24-14 with Tighe and Bond, Inc. for professional survey, design and engineering services for the Upper Washington Street Corridor in the amount of $385,590. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve contract PW/24-12 " I&I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation Design in Subarea NI-6 West" with Beta Group, Inc. in the amount of $305,230.00
Question of approving contract PW/24-12 " I&I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation Design in Subarea NI-6 West" with Beta Group, Inc. in the amount of $305,230.00.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving contract PW/24-12 " I&I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation Design in Subarea NI-6 West" with Beta Group, Inc. in the amount of $305,230.00. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve Amendment #1 with Cambridge Seven, for the "Renovations to Fire Stations #4 and #1" project in the amount of $165,015
Question of approving Amendment #1 with Cambridge Seven, for the "Renovations to Fire Stations #4 and #1" project in the amount of $165,015.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Amendment #1 with Cambridge Seven, for the "Renovations to Fire Stations #4 and #1" project in the amount of $165,015. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve contract PW/24-08 "Vision Zero Action Plan" with Toole Design Group in the amount of $198,000.00
Question of approving contract PW/24-08 "Vision Zero Action Plan" with Toole Design Group in the amount of $198,000.00
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving contract PW/24-08 "Vision Zero Action Plan" with Toole Design Group in the amount of $198,000.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve a renewal agreement with Lyft for Bluebikes
Question of approving a renewal agreement with Lyft for Bluebikes.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a renewal agreement with Lyft for Bluebikes. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the Building Department: From: 52002510 510101 Perm Full-time Public Buildings $37,925.00 To: 25002510 522400 Repair & Maint
Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Building Department: From: 52002510 510101 Perm Full-time Public Buildings $37,925.00 To: 25002510 522400 Repair & Maint. Town Hall Buildings $37,925.00 From: 25003430 510101 Perm. Full Time School Buildings $113,625.00 To: 25003430 522400 Repair & Maint. School Buildings $113,625.00
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Building Department: From: 52002510 510101 Perm Full-time Public Buildings $37,925.00 To: 25002510 522400 Repair & Maint. Town Hall Buildings $37,925.00 From: 25003430 510101 Perm. Full Time School Buildings $113,625.00 To: 25003430 522400 Repair & Maint. School Buildings $113,625.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve and executing a new lease purchase, under the master lease purchase agreement with Santander Bank
Question of approving and executing a new lease purchase, under the master lease purchase agreement with Santander Bank. The annual cost is $177,997.25 over a 3 year period, with a 5.477% interest rate, for a total of $506,743.61 consisting of 2 heavy duty trucks for the Department of Public Works Highway/Sanitation: Chevrolet Silverado with upfitting; Water and Sewer: Mack Granite 42BR Truck
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving and executing a new lease purchase, under the master lease purchase agreement with Santander Bank. The annual cost is $177,997.25 over a 3 year period, with a 5.477% interest rate, for a total of $506,743.61 consisting of 2 heavy duty trucks for the Department of Public Works Highway/Sanitation: Chevrolet Silverado with upfitting; Water and Sewer: Mack Granite 42BR Truck Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the updated Brookline Local Emergency Planning Committee as requested by Chief Sullivan, Emergency Management Director
Question of approving the updated Brookline Local Emergency Planning Committee as requested by Chief Sullivan, Emergency Management Director.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the updated Brookline Local Emergency Planning Committee as requested by Chief Sullivan, Emergency Management Director. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in the amount of $5,000.00 related to the new Hazardous Materials Plan and training
Question of accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in the amount of $5,000.00 related to the new Hazardous Materials Plan and training.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in the amount of $5,000.00 related to the new Hazardous Materials Plan and training. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve $800.00 in Sponsorship Funds from BCF to the ODICR for the upcoming annual MLK Day Celebration in January
Question of approving $800.00 in Sponsorship Funds from BCF to the ODICR for the upcoming annual MLK Day Celebration in January
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving $800.00 in Sponsorship Funds from BCF to the ODICR for the upcoming annual MLK Day Celebration in January Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve and executing an agreement with Civic Plus for their CivicClerk software program for agenda management in the amount of $11,423
Question of approving and executing an agreement with Civic Plus for their CivicClerk software program for agenda management in the amount of $11,423.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving and executing an agreement with Civic Plus for their CivicClerk software program for agenda management in the amount of $11,423. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve a Grant of Location request from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to construct and relocate such a line of wires, poles and other...
Question of approving a Grant of Location request from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to construct and relocate such a line of wires, poles and other such fixtures as may be necessary to protect the wires of the line, under, upon, along and across the following public way: Centre Street - relocate joint owned pole P.5 approximately 12 feet to the southeast from its existing location at 40 Centre Street on the southerly side of Centre Street
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a Grant of Location request from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to construct and relocate such a line of wires, poles and other such fixtures as may be necessary to protect the wires of the line, under, upon, along and across the following public way: Centre Street - relocate joint owned pole P.5 approximately 12 feet to the southeast from its existing location at 40 Centre Street on the southerly side of Centre Street Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve a Grant of Location request from Crown Castle NG East, LLC (Crown Castle) and Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits...
Question of approving a Grant of Location request from Crown Castle NG East, LLC (Crown Castle) and Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Hawes Street - Verizon conduit running northwesterly and northeasterly from existing manhole 215A a distance of about 148 feet to a new Crown Castle handhole. Crown Castle conduit running northeasterly and northwesterly
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a Grant of Location request from Crown Castle NG East, LLC (Crown Castle) and Verizon New England, Inc. (Verizon) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Hawes Street - Verizon conduit running northwesterly and northeasterly from existing manhole 215A a distance of about 148 feet to a new Crown Castle handhole. Crown Castle conduit running northeasterly and northwesterly Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from Dee Dee Heng Heng, Inc. d/b/a Love Bite Thai to Madras Curry, LLC. d/b/a Grand India at 1671 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from Dee Dee Heng Heng, Inc. d/b/a Love Bite Thai to Madras Curry, LLC. d/b/a Grand India at 1671 Beacon Street. Proposed manager will be Ganesh Ramaswamy. Proposed alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 1:00AM; Sunday 11:00AM - 10:00PM.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from Dee Dee Heng Heng, Inc. d/b/a Love Bite Thai to Madras Curry, LLC. d/b/a Grand India at 1671 Beacon Street. Proposed manager will be Ganesh Ramaswamy. Proposed alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 1:00AM; Sunday 11:00AM - 10:00PM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for a Common Victualler License for Madras Curry, LLC. d/b/a Grand India at 1671 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application for a Common Victualler License for Madras Curry, LLC. d/b/a Grand India at 1671 Beacon Street. Proposed operating hours of operation will Monday - Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00AM; Sunday 10:00AM - 10:00PM. The proposed seating is 25 seats.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for a Common Victualler License for Madras Curry, LLC. d/b/a Grand India at 1671 Beacon Street. Proposed operating hours of operation will Monday - Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00AM; Sunday 10:00AM - 10:00PM. The proposed seating is 25 seats. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for an Alternate Manager, Santosh Goud, Madras Curry, LLC. d/b/a Grand India at 1671 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Santosh Goud, Madras Curry, LLC. d/b/a Grand India at 1671 Beacon Street.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Santosh Goud, Madras Curry, LLC. d/b/a Grand India at 1671 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Sukhmani Bistro Inc. d/b/a SSaanjh at 1012 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Sukhmani Bistro Inc. d/b/a SSaanjh at 1012 Beacon Street. Proposed manager will be Ishaan Kaushal. Proposed alcoholic beverage service hours are Sunday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Monday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Sukhmani Bistro Inc. d/b/a SSaanjh at 1012 Beacon Street. Proposed manager will be Ishaan Kaushal. Proposed alcoholic beverage service hours are Sunday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Monday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for an Alternate Manager, Manju Kaushal, Sukhmani Bistro Inc. d/b/a SSaanjh at 1012 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Manju Kaushal, Sukhmani Bistro Inc. d/b/a SSaanjh at 1012 Beacon Street.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Manju Kaushal, Sukhmani Bistro Inc. d/b/a SSaanjh at 1012 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for Change of D/B/A from Sukhmani Bistro Inc d/b/a Punjabi by Naturee to Sukhmani Bistro Inc d/b/a SSaanjh at 1012 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application for Change of D/B/A from Sukhmani Bistro Inc d/b/a Punjabi by Naturee to Sukhmani Bistro Inc d/b/a SSaanjh at 1012 Beacon Street.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for Change of D/B/A from Sukhmani Bistro Inc d/b/a Punjabi by Naturee to Sukhmani Bistro Inc d/b/a SSaanjh at 1012 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a Change of Manager of Record from David Phillip Ferrando to Joseph P. Nadeau for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager of Record from David Phillip Ferrando to Joseph P. Nadeau for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager of Record from David Phillip Ferrando to Joseph P. Nadeau for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a Change of Officer, Director, LLC Manager, and Ownership Interest for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application of a Change of Officer, Director, LLC Manager, and Ownership Interest for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application of a Change of Officer, Director, LLC Manager, and Ownership Interest for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of an Alternate Manager of Shannon Baillie for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application of an Alternate Manager of Shannon Baillie for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application of an Alternate Manager of Shannon Baillie for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of an Alternate Manager of Gerry Camille for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application of an Alternate Manager of Gerry Camille for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application of an Alternate Manager of Gerry Camille for Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for a new lodging agent, Christopher Parks, at The Price Center d/b/a Humanity House located at 16 Williams St
Question of approving the application for a new lodging agent, Christopher Parks, at The Price Center d/b/a Humanity House located at 16 Williams St.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for a new lodging agent, Christopher Parks, at The Price Center d/b/a Humanity House located at 16 Williams St. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the 2024 license renewals as submitted with the related conditions
Vote to approve the 2024 license renewals as submitted with the related conditions.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the 2024 license renewals as submitted with the related conditions. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
That the Town adopts the following fee schedule for Marijuana Licenses under the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, Section 22F: Annual license fee: $20,000.00
On motion it was, Voted That the Town adopts the following fee schedule for Marijuana Licenses under the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, Section 22F: Annual license fee: $20,000.00
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted That the Town adopts the following fee schedule for Marijuana Licenses under the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, Section 22F: Annual license fee: $20,000.00 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Authorize the Town Administrator Carey to sign the final HCA documents for NETA, Mission Cannabis, and Sanctuary Medicinals
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town Administrator Carey to sign the final HCA documents for NETA, Mission Cannabis, and Sanctuary Medicinals.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town Administrator Carey to sign the final HCA documents for NETA, Mission Cannabis, and Sanctuary Medicinals. Voted to authorize Chair Greene to review the HCA documents related to Comm. Ave Canna and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign final documents. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Authorize Chair Greene to review the HCA documents related to Comm
Voted to authorize Chair Greene to review the HCA documents related to Comm. Ave Canna and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign final documents.
From the minutes
“Voted to authorize Chair Greene to review the HCA documents related to Comm. Ave Canna and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign final documents. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Comm Ave Canna, Inc. - 1030 Commonwealth Ave., 2nd Floor, with the understanding that...
Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Comm Ave Canna, Inc. - 1030 Commonwealth Ave., 2nd Floor, with the understanding that because conditions in the Host Community Agreement are relevant to the license and are still being finalized, the Board reserves its right to take this matter up again if a final Agreement cannot be reached.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Comm Ave Canna, Inc. - 1030 Commonwealth Ave., 2nd Floor, with the understanding that because conditions in the Host Community Agreement are relevant to the license and are still being finalized, the Board reserves its right to take this matter up again if a final Agreement cannot be reached. 2. Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Mission Cannabis, 1024B Commonwealth Ave. 3. Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Sanctuary Medicinals, 1351 Beacon Street. 4. Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160 Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Mission Cannabis, 1024B Commonwealth Ave
Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Mission Cannabis, 1024B Commonwealth Ave.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Mission Cannabis, 1024B Commonwealth Ave. 3. Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Sanctuary Medicinals, 1351 Beacon Street. 4. Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160 Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Sanctuary Medicinals, 1351 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Sanctuary Medicinals, 1351 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Sanctuary Medicinals, 1351 Beacon Street. 4. Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160 Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160...
Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“4. Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160 Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Transmit the following warrant articles as home rule petitions to the Brookline State Legislative Delegation: Warrant Article 16 - Rent Control
On motion it was, Voted to transmit the following warrant articles as home rule petitions to the Brookline State Legislative Delegation: Warrant Article 16 - Rent Control
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to transmit the following warrant articles as home rule petitions to the Brookline State Legislative Delegation: Warrant Article 16 - Rent Control Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Absent: Michael Sandman.”
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