February 27, 2024

“Question of adopting the recommended decision of Attorney John Buchheit related to Officer Amy Hall's appeal, pursuant to G.L. c. 31, § 41, of a one-day suspension. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of accepting a donation from the SYDA Foundation in the amount of $3,000. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving Change order # 35 in the amount of $51, 158 with Gilbane Building Co. related to the Driscoll School Project as indicated in the materials. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving Amendment # 4 in the amount $6,820.18 with construction manager, Consigli, related to the Pierce School Project. This amendment was for probes in the historic building to examine the thermal properties. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the reallocation of up to $239,072.04 in American Rescue Plan Act funds from the projects and programs described in Table 1 for capital and supply expenditures described in Table 2 attached. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Planning and Community Development Department: Community Engagement Assistant (C7) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving and authorizing the Chair to execute the Town of Brookline's FY 2024 HOME Sub recipient Agreement for the amount of Two Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($258,215.00) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of to providing a Letter of Support to accompany DPW's USDOT RAISE Capital Construction Grant application for the Davis Path Footbridge project, and to designate the Town Administrator to sign authorizing submission documents, as required. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving Extra Work Order #2 related to contract PW/22-01 Disposing of Leaves and Related Work with Lorusso Corp., in the amount of $48,000. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Grant of Location - St. Paul St. Question of granting the petition from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy 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): St Paul Street - conduit running northeasterly from pole 140/33 north of Sewall Ave, a distance of about 10 feet to 92 Sewall Ave Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Grant of Location- Harvard St. Question of approving, with the caveats outlined in the Town Administrator's memorandum, the petition from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy 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): Harvard Street - conduit running southeasterly and southwesterly from Foster Street a distance of about 122 feet to MH8813 Approved*with conditions Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application for a Change of Location for Blue Squared Industries LLC. d/b/a Sorriso Market from 318 Harvard Street to 316 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager of Record from Kevin Lowenthal to Marion Bartlett Johnston for Blue Squared Industries LLC. d/b/a Sorriso Market at 316 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application for a transfer of a Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License from TJ Convenience, Inc. d/b/a TJ Convenience to TJ Arvind Inc. d/b/a TJ Convenience at 182 Thorndike Street. Proposed manager will be Sunny H. Shah. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of a Change of Officer/Director/ LLC Manager, Issuance/Transfer of Stock/ New Stock holder for I.V.A. Foods, Inc. d/b/a Bazaar International Gourmet at 1432 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager of Record from Nicholas Lisotto to Kevin Lowenthal for Blue Squared Industries LLC. d/b/a Sorriso Market at 27 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application to change the hours for Barushi LLC d/b/a XOXO Sushi at 1154 Boylston Street from Current Hours Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM to Proposed Hours Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager(s) Kegan Daniel Stritchko for Barushi, LLC d/b/a XOXOSushi at 1154 Boylston Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application to change the hours for Barushi LLC d/b/a XOXO Sushi at 1154 Boylston Street from Current Hours Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM to Proposed Hours Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager(s) Kegan Daniel Stritchko for Barushi, LLC d/b/a XOXOSushi at 1154 Boylston Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application to change the hours for PCTERRACE LLC d/b/a Noah's Kitchen at 18 Harvard Street Current Operating and Alcohol Hours Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Proposed Alcohol Hours Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application to change the hours for Magic Ventures Inc d/b/a Mirchi Nation at 477 Harvard Street Current Operating Hours Tuesday - Sunday 11:30AM - 10:00PM Proposed Operating Hours Tuesday - Sunday 11:30AM - 1:00AM. *requested a 2:00am closing approved for 1:00am Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Aria McLaughlin, for Comm. Ave. Canna, Marijuana Retailer, 1030 Commonwealth Ave, Boston Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application for a change in manager for Giovanni Ronan at Sanctuary Medicinal located at 1351 Beacon St. in Brookline, MA 02446 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Question of approving the application for a change in general manager for Alexis Dunn at Sanctuary Medicinal located at 1351 Beacon St. in Brookline, MA 02446 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Questioning of approving an application for a Secondhand Article License Yes, I Can LLC at 807 Boylston St. Brookline, MA 02467. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“Questioning the approval of the change of Lodging House Agent from Ludwin Carranza to Abigail Hoff for 89 Marion Street Brookline, MA Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to adopt the following protocols for zoom remote meetings: Select Board Remote Participation Policy - Last Updated 2/27/24 Pursuant to the Select Board's authority under 940 CMR 29.10(8), the following remote participation policy is adopted: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Prior to using remote/hybrid participation, the Chair and any subsequent Chair as well as any staff person assigned to such Board, Committee or Commission shall be trained by the Information Technology Department and the Office of the Select Board or a designee to review the requirements of the regulations with respect to remote/hybrid participation; and Remote/hybrid participation shall be allowed in public buildings and public schools in rooms with town issued technology, as well as other devices, so as to ensure that members participating remotely are audible to all persons physically present at the meeting and joining remotely. A hybrid meeting must be booked in the relevant room with the relevant technology at least 24 hours in advance of the 48 hour posting deadline so that staff have enough time to accommodate the request and the public is notified properly. It is the responsibility of the Chair or staff to ensure the hybrid technology in the relevant room is functioning properly. If assistance is required prior to the meeting begins a reasonable amount of time must be provided for town staff or designee to assist. A reasonable amount of time shall be no less than 24 hours during regular business hours prior to the start of the meeting to ensure the correct solution is achieved. On site hybrid/remote meeting support will be conducted by Town staff or designee, such as the Town's community partner, the Brookline Interactive Group. For purposes of improving public transparency, access, and engagement in Town government, all Boards, Commissions and Committees that elect to conduct their public meetings and hearings remotely using the videoconferencing method of remote participation, shall, except when temporarily authorized by the Select Board for good cause to use an alternate Zoom or other Town authorized platform, use the Zoom "open meeting" platform (or its equivalent). The Chair as well as any staff person assigned to such Board, Commission or Committee shall be trained in the methods that are available in the open meeting platform for removing disruptive attendees or participants as provided in G.L. c. 30A, s. 20(g)..”

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“On motion it was, Voted to adopt the Housing Production Plan as revised by Planning Director Kara Brewton, and reviewed by Town Administrator, Chas Carey. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

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