May 14, 2024

“Voted to appoint Bernard Greene as the Chair of the Select Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to appoint John VanScoyoc as Vice Chair to the Select Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Human Resources department in the amount of $17,738.67. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Health and Human Services department in the amount of $20,000.00: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Town Administrators' Office in the amount of $2,500.00 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Council on Aging in the amount of $3,228.00 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving transfer requests from the appropriation for Group Health to the appropriation for Building School Maintenance in the amount of $787,000 per MGL c. 44 s.33B. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from Health and Human Services Public Health Sanitarian (GN11) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works- Parks and Open Space Division: Conservation and Natural Resources Manager - T9 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from Town Clerk Sr. Clerk Typist (C-06) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving and Authorization to Hire request for the Building Department Operations Manager (T-10) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Approval of the Public Works Week Proclamation Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Approval of a Proclamation acknowledging Asian American Month PROCLAMATION OF THE BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS SELECT BOARD RECOGNIZING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH WHEREAS the month of May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories of families who came to America from East and Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Pacific Island nations of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia; and WHEREAS on October 23, 1992, Congress passed, and the President signed Public Law 102-450 proclaiming the month of May to be AAPI Heritage Month; and WHEREAS on May 1, 2018, Governor Charles D. Baker signed House Bill 3360, An Act designated May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Month in Massachusetts and in recent years local communities such as the City of Boston, Lexington, and Amherst have proclaimed May to be AAPI Month; and WHEREAS AAPI residents constitute the largest community of color in the Town of Brookline. According to the 2020 Census, over 12,000 Brookline residents identify as AAPI, which is 19% of the Town's population or almost 1 in 5 residents; and WHEREAS the AAPI community has suffered widespread discrimination and hateful and violent attacks throughout its history in America, up to the present; and WHEREAS, despite discrimination and hate, the AAPI community has made important, long-lasting, and irreplaceable contributions to American life and culture including in Brookline; and WHEREAS AAPI American military personnel have served honorably, courageously, and with distinction in service to America in all its wars and other military duties; and WHEREAS the Select Board of the Town of Brookline recognizes the contributions and the concerns of AAPI and other protected communities through celebrations and events; and WHEREAS the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations (ODICR), in conjunction with the Brookline Asian American Family Network (BAAFN), has sponsored an AAPI Heritage Month celebration since 2016..”

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“Question of approving Extra Work Order 5 related to contract PW/23-03 "Upkeep of Trees and Related Work" with North Eastern Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $61,600 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving contract PW/24-25 "Repair of Bituminous Concrete Patches" with Cassidy Corp, in the amount of $438,950.40 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving contract PW/24-26 "Fiber Reinforced Rubberized Crack Sealing" with Superior Sealcoat in the amount of $151,531.52 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving Contract No. PW 24-24 "Coolidge Corner Parking and Curb Use Study" with Stantec Consulting Services in the amount of $99,772.59. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Approval and Acceptance of a Chapter 268 of the Acts of 2022 Economic Development Bill Earmark in the amount of $100,000 for bike lane safety improvements on St. Paul Street and authorization for the Town Administrator to sign all contracts and documents associated with this project. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving a permit for the Susan G. Komen New England 3-Day walk: August 23, 2024 through August 24, 2024. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the following Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum. 15 Newton Street: May 25, 2024 for a wedding reception, from 6pm-11:pm 115 expected to attend May 31, 2024 for a wedding reception from 6pm-11pm 60 people expected to attend Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Coolidge Corner Arts Festival for The Coolidge Corner Arts Festival to be held on June 8, 2024 from 11:00AM - 6:00PM at Babcock Street Lot. 800 people expected to attend. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for Private Anniversary Event to be held on May 18, 2024 from 7:00PM - 1:00AM at 162 Goddard Ave. 150-170 people expected to attend. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Steps to Success, Inc for a Fundraising Gala to be held on May 22, 2024 from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at 22 Tappan Street. 225 people expected to attend. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to BHS Alumni Association Class of 1974 for Class Reunion to be held on June 1, 2024 from 4:00PM - 7:00PM at 22 Tappan Street. 200 people expected to attend. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving a Temporary Beer & Wine Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for an Annual Club Dinner to be held on May 22, 2024 from 5:00PM - 9:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 100 people expected to attend Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving and executing an Agreement with Abe Faber, Treasurer and Co-Director, for the operation of the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am9pm from June 6, 2024 thru November 21, 2024. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Human Resources Director in the amount of $140,000 From: Reserve Fund $140,000.00 To: Legal Services $137.000.00 Pre employ medical cost $3,000.00 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request from the Town's Regulatory Division to charge fees for Site Plan Review applications. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the members of the Comprehensive Planning Steering Committee slate as indicated in the packet materials. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Susan Cohen to the CPA Committee as the BHA's representative as recommended by the BHA Board Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted 1. To approve the submission of the Town's FY 2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2. To authorize the Chair or his designee to execute the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) and other certifications required for submission of the Annual Action Plan 3. To authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development to execute Environmental Review and other programmatic documents required for CDBG-funded projects on behalf of the Town Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“VOTED, to reallocate $3,356,337 (three million three hundred fifty-six thousand three hundred thirty-seven dollars) in American Rescue Plan Act funding from the projects listed on Pages 3 and 4 of the Town Administrator's Memorandum of May 14, 2024, in the amounts set forth therein: As shown on page three and four in the packet materials. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider STM2 Article 1. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action 5-0 on the Committee on Town Organization and Structure's recommended language on STM2 Article 1. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action 5-0 on the Advisory Boards recommendation on Article 13. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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