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January 30, 2024
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
Voted to enter into executive session.
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
“Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the meeting minutes from January 23, 2024
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from January 23, 2024.
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 meeting minutes from January 23, 2024. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Librarian II (K-07) Special Collections, Archivist in the Library
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Librarian II (K-07) Special Collections, Archivist in the Library.
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 for a Librarian II (K-07) Special Collections, Archivist in the Library. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Town Administrator for Operations (T-10) in the Select Board Office
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Town Administrator for Operations (T-10) in the Select Board Office.
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 for the Assistant Town Administrator for Operations (T-10) in the Select Board Office. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Sustainability Director in the Sustainability Division in the Department of Public Works
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Sustainability Director in the Sustainability Division in the Department of Public Works.
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 for a Sustainability Director in the Sustainability Division in the Department of Public Works. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works, Water & Sewer Division: General Foreperson (G13) Water Works Serviceperson (LN3)
Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works, Water & Sewer Division: General Foreperson (G13) Water Works Serviceperson (LN3)
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 following Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works, Water & Sewer Division: General Foreperson (G13) Water Works Serviceperson (LN3) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve a contract with GovHR, USA for professional services to conduct a classification and compensation study for the Department of Public Works in the amount of $41,000, and to authorize the...
Question of approving a contract with GovHR, USA for professional services to conduct a classification and compensation study for the Department of Public Works in the amount of $41,000, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the documents.
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 contract with GovHR, USA for professional services to conduct a classification and compensation study for the Department of Public Works in the amount of $41,000, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the documents. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve contract PW/23-14 "Large Water Meter Installation Services" with Hydro Utilities, LLC, in the amount of $484,995 for water meter installations
Question of approving contract PW/23-14 "Large Water Meter Installation Services" with Hydro Utilities, LLC, in the amount of $484,995 for water meter installations.
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/23-14 "Large Water Meter Installation Services" with Hydro Utilities, LLC, in the amount of $484,995 for water meter installations. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for the Beverly Shire to be held on February 4, 2024 for a Canasta card game event 1:00PM - 4:00PM at 1501 Beacon St
Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for the Beverly Shire to be held on February 4, 2024 for a Canasta card game event 1:00PM - 4:00PM at 1501 Beacon 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 a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for the Beverly Shire to be held on February 4, 2024 for a Canasta card game event 1:00PM - 4:00PM at 1501 Beacon St. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control Officer (ST-01) in the traffic division of the Police Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control Officer (ST-01) in the traffic division of the Police Department.
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 authorization to hire request for a School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control Officer (ST-01) in the traffic division of the Police Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following promotions in the Fire Department as presented by Chief Sullivan: Firefighter Edward D. Gilbert Jr. to Lieutenant Lieutenant Devin W. Ream to Captain Captain Patrick M....
On motion it was, Voted to approving the following promotions in the Fire Department as presented by Chief Sullivan: Firefighter Edward D. Gilbert Jr. to Lieutenant Lieutenant Devin W. Ream to Captain Captain Patrick M. Canney to Deputy Chief Deputy Chief David A. Randolph to the Chief of Operations/Executive Officer
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 approving the following promotions in the Fire Department as presented by Chief Sullivan: Firefighter Edward D. Gilbert Jr. to Lieutenant Lieutenant Devin W. Ream to Captain Captain Patrick M. Canney to Deputy Chief Deputy Chief David A. Randolph to the Chief of Operations/Executive Officer Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Set the hours and location for Early Voting for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election 2
On motion it was, Voted 1. To set the hours and location for Early Voting for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election 2. To assign police details for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election 3. To issue the Warrant for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
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 1. To set the hours and location for Early Voting for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election 2. To assign police details for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election 3. To issue the Warrant for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve the revised the departmental budget presentation guidance document
On motion it was, Voted to approve the revised the departmental budget presentation guidance document.
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 revised the departmental budget presentation guidance document. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Approve a town-wide Parking Meter Rate increase from $0.75/hr. to $2.00/hr. as recommended by the Transportation Board
On motion it was, Voted to approve a town-wide Parking Meter Rate increase from $0.75/hr. to $2.00/hr. as recommended by the Transportation Board.
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 a town-wide Parking Meter Rate increase from $0.75/hr. to $2.00/hr. as recommended by the Transportation Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, 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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