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February 6, 2024
13 recorded votes, 2 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
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the meeting minutes from: January 26, 2024 January 30, 2024
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from: January 26, 2024 January 30, 2024
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from: January 26, 2024 January 30, 2024 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Abstained: Michael Sandman.”
Accept a grant award from the US Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Security Initiative, in the amount of $13,500.00 to be used for Active Shooter training exercises and supplies, and...
Question of accepting a grant award from the US Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Security Initiative, in the amount of $13,500.00 to be used for Active Shooter training exercises and supplies, and conference attendance for public safety employees.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting a grant award from the US Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Security Initiative, in the amount of $13,500.00 to be used for Active Shooter training exercises and supplies, and conference attendance for public safety employees. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Question of sending a letter to Brookline's state legislators in favor of H.823/S.551 An Act Relative to Paint Recycling and S.542 An Act Establishing Safe Paint Stewardship as recommended by the...
Question of sending a letter to Brookline's state legislators in favor of H.823/S.551 An Act Relative to Paint Recycling and S.542 An Act Establishing Safe Paint Stewardship as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Question of sending a letter to Brookline's state legislators in favor of H.823/S.551 An Act Relative to Paint Recycling and S.542 An Act Establishing Safe Paint Stewardship as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the International Day of Happiness Proclamation to be celebrated on March 20, 2024
Question of approving the International Day of Happiness Proclamation to be celebrated on March 20, 2024
From the minutes
“Question of approving the International Day of Happiness Proclamation to be celebrated on March 20, 2024 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a Proclamation recognizing National Black History Month
Question of approving a Proclamation recognizing National Black History Month.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a Proclamation recognizing National Black History Month. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the request to appoint the following probationary firefighters: Jonathan Chase Paul Corcoran Ryan Dando Stephen Folan Haralambos Hatzieleftheriadis Travis James Kevin Nealon Shane Walsh
Question of approving the request to appoint the following probationary firefighters: Jonathan Chase Paul Corcoran Ryan Dando Stephen Folan Haralambos Hatzieleftheriadis Travis James Kevin Nealon Shane Walsh
From the minutes
“Question of approving the request to appoint the following probationary firefighters: Jonathan Chase Paul Corcoran Ryan Dando Stephen Folan Haralambos Hatzieleftheriadis Travis James Kevin Nealon Shane Walsh Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the MBTA on the Bus Transit Signal and Priority Lanes Pilot Program for Gateway East
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the MBTA on the Bus Transit Signal and Priority Lanes Pilot Program for Gateway East.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the MBTA on the Bus Transit Signal and Priority Lanes Pilot Program for Gateway East. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application submitted by Crown Castle for modification to nineteen (19) existing DAS Nodes (5G Upgrades)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application submitted by Crown Castle for modification to nineteen (19) existing DAS Nodes (5G Upgrades)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application submitted by Crown Castle for modification to nineteen (19) existing DAS Nodes (5G Upgrades) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the patio seating at 1004-1017 Beacon Street as follows: Sushi Jiro: 60 Ssaanjh: 28 Kyo Matcha: 23 Kyuramen: 26 Baby Café: 33 Liyin Rice Roll: 22
On motion it was, Voted to approve the patio seating at 1004-1017 Beacon Street as follows: Sushi Jiro: 60 Ssaanjh: 28 Kyo Matcha: 23 Kyuramen: 26 Baby Café: 33 Liyin Rice Roll: 22
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the patio seating at 1004-1017 Beacon Street as follows: Sushi Jiro: 60 Ssaanjh: 28 Kyo Matcha: 23 Kyuramen: 26 Baby Café: 33 Liyin Rice Roll: 22 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the revised communications protocol with the revisions discussed
On motion it was, Voted to approve the revised communications protocol with the revisions discussed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the revised communications protocol with the revisions discussed. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Select Board goals and objectives for the FY25 Financial Plan as revised
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Select Board goals and objectives for the FY25 Financial Plan as revised.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Select Board goals and objectives for the FY25 Financial Plan as revised. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Appoint Tania Schlatter to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2026
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Tania Schlatter to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2026.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Tania Schlatter to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2026. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Abstained: Michael Sandman.”
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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