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September 24, 2024
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
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, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. a
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 10, 2024.
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 10, 2024. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Accept a grant from MassDot in the amount of $92,050.00 for flex posts and in-street pedestrian signs
Question of accepting a grant from MassDot in the amount of $92,050.00 for flex posts and in-street pedestrian signs.
From the minutes
“b. Question of accepting a grant from MassDot in the amount of $92,050.00 for flex posts and in-street pedestrian signs. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Accept a donation from Briseidy Borgos of Dracut, MA in the amount of $800.00 for supplies for the Therapeutic Recreation Division
Question of accepting a donation from Briseidy Borgos of Dracut, MA in the amount of $800.00 for supplies for the Therapeutic Recreation Division.
From the minutes
“c. Question of accepting a donation from Briseidy Borgos of Dracut, MA in the amount of $800.00 for supplies for the Therapeutic Recreation Division. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the DPW/Water & Sewer department: Carpenter (LN-3)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the DPW/Water & Sewer department: Carpenter (LN-3).
From the minutes
“d. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the DPW/Water & Sewer department: Carpenter (LN-3). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve Brookline Rotary's request to place signs in various locations related to the annual Brookline Dog Day event
Question of approving Brookline Rotary's request to place signs in various locations related to the annual Brookline Dog Day event. Signs will be placed beginning October 1 and will be removed by October 27, 2024.
Yes: Pearlman, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“e. Question of approving Brookline Rotary's request to place signs in various locations related to the annual Brookline Dog Day event. Signs will be placed beginning October 1 and will be removed by October 27, 2024. Approved Aye: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Abstained: Bernard Greene.”
Approve a One-Day Entertainment License for Arts Brookline/Brookline Music School's Porchfest event on September 28, 2028 (11:00AM-6:00PM)
Question of approving a One-Day Entertainment License for Arts Brookline/Brookline Music School's Porchfest event on September 28, 2028 (11:00AM-6:00PM).
From the minutes
“f. Question of approving a One-Day Entertainment License for Arts Brookline/Brookline Music School's Porchfest event on September 28, 2028 (11:00AM-6:00PM). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Issue the Warrant for the State Election called for November 5, 2024
Voted to issue the Warrant for the State Election called for November 5, 2024.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to issue the Warrant for the State Election called for November 5, 2024. 2. Voted to approve the Early Voting Schedule for the November 5, 2024, State Election, as laid out in the memo from the Town Clerk. 3. Voted to authorize police details for the November 5, 2024 State Election, as laid out in a memo from the Town Clerk. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve the Early Voting Schedule for the November 5, 2024, State Election, as laid out in the memo from the Town Clerk
Voted to approve the Early Voting Schedule for the November 5, 2024, State Election, as laid out in the memo from the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the Early Voting Schedule for the November 5, 2024, State Election, as laid out in the memo from the Town Clerk. 3. Voted to authorize police details for the November 5, 2024 State Election, as laid out in a memo from the Town Clerk. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Authorize police details for the November 5, 2024 State Election, as laid out in a memo from the Town Clerk
Voted to authorize police details for the November 5, 2024 State Election, as laid out in a memo from the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to authorize police details for the November 5, 2024 State Election, as laid out in a memo from the Town Clerk. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Favorable Action on Article 3
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
No Action on Article 17
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 17
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 17 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Accept the return of the Brookline Marijuana Retailer Establishment License from Mission MA, Inc (principal office address 640 Lincoln St., Suite 200, Worcester, MA 02445) d/b/a Mission Brookline,...
On motion, it was, Voted to accept the return of the Brookline Marijuana Retailer Establishment License from Mission MA, Inc (principal office address 640 Lincoln St., Suite 200, Worcester, MA 02445) d/b/a Mission Brookline, and voiding the Host Community Agreement between the Town and Mission MA, Inc.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to accept the return of the Brookline Marijuana Retailer Establishment License from Mission MA, Inc (principal office address 640 Lincoln St., Suite 200, Worcester, MA 02445) d/b/a Mission Brookline, and voiding the Host Community Agreement between the Town and Mission MA, Inc. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Reappoint Rita McNally to the Housing Advisory Board
Question of reappointing Rita McNally to the Housing Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Question of reappointing Rita McNally to the Housing Advisory Board. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Appoint new members to various Boards and Commissions: i
Question of appointing new members to various Boards and Commissions: i. Age-Friendly Cities Committee Ruth Nemzoff
From the minutes
“Question of appointing new members to various Boards and Commissions: i. Age-Friendly Cities Committee Ruth Nemzoff Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Brookline Commission for the Arts Katha Seidman
Brookline Commission for the Arts Katha Seidman
From the minutes
“Brookline Commission for the Arts Katha Seidman Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
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