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January 7, 2025
18 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
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2024.
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2024. Approved as amended Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve the Select Board meeting schedule for 2025
Question of approving the Select Board meeting schedule for 2025.
From the minutes
“3b. Question of approving the Select Board meeting schedule for 2025. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the Director of Public Buildings in the amount of $19,000: From: Public Buildings Personnel $5,000 School Personnel $14,000 To: Supplies $19,000
Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Director of Public Buildings in the amount of $19,000: From: Public Buildings Personnel $5,000 School Personnel $14,000 To: Supplies $19,000
From the minutes
“3c. Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Director of Public Buildings in the amount of $19,000: From: Public Buildings Personnel $5,000 School Personnel $14,000 To: Supplies $19,000 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security as a part of the FY 2025 State 911 Department Support and Incentive program in the amount of...
Question of accepting a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security as a part of the FY 2025 State 911 Department Support and Incentive program in the amount of $248,276 for offsetting personnel and salary-related costs, including overtime costs, in the Telecommunications Center.
From the minutes
“3d. Question of accepting a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security as a part of the FY 2025 State 911 Department Support and Incentive program in the amount of $248,276 for offsetting personnel and salary-related costs, including overtime costs, in the Telecommunications Center. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept awarded funds through MassDEP's Sustainability Material Recovery Program in the amount of $42,000 for waste reduction programming, and $95,735 to fund a Waste Reduction Project to expand...
Question of accepting awarded funds through MassDEP's Sustainability Material Recovery Program in the amount of $42,000 for waste reduction programming, and $95,735 to fund a Waste Reduction Project to expand recycling access and education.
From the minutes
“3e. Question of accepting awarded funds through MassDEP's Sustainability Material Recovery Program in the amount of $42,000 for waste reduction programming, and $95,735 to fund a Waste Reduction Project to expand recycling access and education. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the acceptance of three DHS UASI cyber security grants awarded to the Information Technology Department totaling $88,920: Cybersecurity Initiatives - Managed Endpoint Protection
Question of approving the acceptance of three DHS UASI cyber security grants awarded to the Information Technology Department totaling $88,920: Cybersecurity Initiatives - Managed Endpoint Protection. Cybersecurity Initiatives- Security Scorecard. Cybersecurity Initiatives - Crowdstrike.
From the minutes
“3f. Question of approving the acceptance of three DHS UASI cyber security grants awarded to the Information Technology Department totaling $88,920: Cybersecurity Initiatives - Managed Endpoint Protection. Cybersecurity Initiatives- Security Scorecard. Cybersecurity Initiatives - Crowdstrike. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a rebate check from National Grid in the amount of $59,995 related to the installation of heat pumps at the Baldwin School
Question of accepting a rebate check from National Grid in the amount of $59,995 related to the installation of heat pumps at the Baldwin School.
From the minutes
“3g. Question of accepting a rebate check from National Grid in the amount of $59,995 related to the installation of heat pumps at the Baldwin School. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a donation in the amount of $600 from the Korean Church of Boston for the Fire Department
Question of accepting a donation in the amount of $600 from the Korean Church of Boston for the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“3h. Question of accepting a donation in the amount of $600 from the Korean Church of Boston for the Fire Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a donation in the amount of $500 from the Korean Church to the Brookline Police Department for community policing projects
Question of accepting a donation in the amount of $500 from the Korean Church to the Brookline Police Department for community policing projects. Chair Greene addressed the annual donation by the Korean Church that acknowledges the safety services provided by our Public Safety Division.
From the minutes
“3i. Question of accepting a donation in the amount of $500 from the Korean Church to the Brookline Police Department for community policing projects. Chair Greene addressed the annual donation by the Korean Church that acknowledges the safety services provided by our Public Safety Division. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a donation in the amount of $150 from Francine Price to support Hidden Brookline
Question of accepting a donation in the amount of $150 from Francine Price to support Hidden Brookline.
From the minutes
“3j. Question of accepting a donation in the amount of $150 from Francine Price to support Hidden Brookline. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Fire Chief: Executive Assistant (C-10)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Fire Chief: Executive Assistant (C-10).
From the minutes
“3k. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Fire Chief: Executive Assistant (C-10). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a request from SWAC to consider writing to Governor Healey and MassDEP in support of the development of a comprehensive statewide organics division plan
Question of approving a request from SWAC to consider writing to Governor Healey and MassDEP in support of the development of a comprehensive statewide organics division plan.
From the minutes
“3l. Question of approving a request from SWAC to consider writing to Governor Healey and MassDEP in support of the development of a comprehensive statewide organics division plan. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Holiday Party to be held on January 9, 2024 from 6:00PM - 10:00PM at 15...
Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Holiday Party to be held on January 9, 2024 from 6:00PM - 10:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 50 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“3m. Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Holiday Party to be held on January 9, 2024 from 6:00PM - 10:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 50 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Extend their licenses to January 28, 2025 and to continue this hearing to January 25, 21025
On motion it was, Voted to extend their licenses to January 28, 2025 and to continue this hearing to January 25, 21025.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to extend their licenses to January 28, 2025 and to continue this hearing to January 25, 21025. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the Emergency Management Program Strategic Plan 2025-2030, which identifies a strategic direction for the Office of Emergency Management and its emergency management capabilities core to...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Emergency Management Program Strategic Plan 2025-2030, which identifies a strategic direction for the Office of Emergency Management and its emergency management capabilities core to the mission of the office.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Emergency Management Program Strategic Plan 2025-2030, which identifies a strategic direction for the Office of Emergency Management and its emergency management capabilities core to the mission of the office. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the charge for the Centre Street Lots Committee
On motion it was, Voted to approve the charge for the Centre Street Lots Committee.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the charge for the Centre Street Lots Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, David Pearlman Abstained: Paul Warren.”
Set the dates for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
Question of setting the dates for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“10a. Question of setting the dates for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Deputy Town Administrator Melissa reviewed the Town meeting dates: Town Meeting for Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the High School Auditorium and to establish the opening and closing dates for filing of articles for the warrant as follows: Opening of Warrant Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Closing of Warrant Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (No later than 12:00 Noon) Town Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2025 *Note meeting dates changed post Select Board meeting and is reflected here May 27 (Tues.) TOWN MEETING May 28 (Wed.) TOWN MEETING June 4 (Wed.) TOWN MEETING (If Necessary) June 5 (Thurs.) TOWN MEETING (If Necessary) June 10 (Tues.) TOWN MEETING (If Necessary) June 11 (Wed.) TOWN MEETING (If Necessary) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Appoint Helen Charlupski to the naming Committee as the School Committee liaison
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Helen Charlupski to the naming Committee as the School Committee liaison.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Helen Charlupski to the naming Committee as the School Committee liaison. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
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