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February 4, 2025
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Announcements/Updates Select Board to announce recent and/or upcoming Events of Community Interest. 1
Announcements/Updates Select Board to announce recent and/or upcoming Events of Community Interest. 1. Chair Greene addressed the number of comments received about the Washington St project, he recommended emailing the board as they do read them. 2. Board member Sandman noted that the Mayor of Boston has suggested that the city put in place an ordinance that would attempt to manage the speed of food delivery drivers. This could be considered as part of the Washington Street project. 3. On February 10, 2025, the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a meeting at 7pm, town hall. 4. The board acknowledged the passing of Judith Hobin, a former Brookline Police officer, and the Town's first female officer appointed in 1975.
From the minutes
“1. Announcements/Updates Select Board to announce recent and/or upcoming Events of Community Interest. 1. Chair Greene addressed the number of comments received about the Washington St project, he recommended emailing the board as they do read them. 2. Board member Sandman noted that the Mayor of Boston has suggested that the city put in place an ordinance that would attempt to manage the speed of food delivery drivers. This could be considered as part of the Washington Street project. 3. On February 10, 2025, the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a meeting at 7pm, town hall. 4. The board acknowledged the passing of Judith Hobin, a former Brookline Police officer, and the Town's first female officer appointed in 1975..”
Approve the meeting minutes from January 28, 2025
Question of approving the meeting minutes from January 28, 2025.
From the minutes
“3a. Question of approving the meeting minutes from January 28, 2025. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a Fire Safety Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $34,971 to be used to purchase fire safety equipment
Question of accepting a Fire Safety Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $34,971 to be used to purchase fire safety equipment.
From the minutes
“3b. Question of accepting a Fire Safety Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $34,971 to be used to purchase fire safety equipment. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a 911 Training grant from the State in the amount of $31,425 for training related issues within the Telecommunications Center
Question of accepting a 911 Training grant from the State in the amount of $31,425 for training related issues within the Telecommunications Center.
From the minutes
“3c. Question of accepting a 911 Training grant from the State in the amount of $31,425 for training related issues within the Telecommunications Center. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the following three (3) Authorization to Hire requests from the Commissioner of Public Works: Deputy Director of Sustainability & Natural Resources (T13) Sustainability Outreach & Program...
Question of approving the following three (3) Authorization to Hire requests from the Commissioner of Public Works: Deputy Director of Sustainability & Natural Resources (T13) Sustainability Outreach & Program Manager (T9) Parks Maintenance Craftsperson (LN3)
From the minutes
“3d. Question of approving the following three (3) Authorization to Hire requests from the Commissioner of Public Works: Deputy Director of Sustainability & Natural Resources (T13) Sustainability Outreach & Program Manager (T9) Parks Maintenance Craftsperson (LN3) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a change in D/B/A from MLT Hotpot LLC d/b/a Zhangliang Malatang to MLT Hotpot LLC d/b/a Shi Shang Ju at 411 Harvard Street
Question of approving a change in D/B/A from MLT Hotpot LLC d/b/a Zhangliang Malatang to MLT Hotpot LLC d/b/a Shi Shang Ju at 411 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“3e. Question of approving a change in D/B/A from MLT Hotpot LLC d/b/a Zhangliang Malatang to MLT Hotpot LLC d/b/a Shi Shang Ju at 411 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Supports the design embodied in the 25% plan
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 that the Select Board supports the design embodied in the 25% plan
Yes: Pearlman, Sandman, WarrenNo: Greene, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 that the Select Board supports the design embodied in the 25% plan Aye: Michael Sandman, Paul Warren David Pearlman. Against: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the amended charge of the Expenditures & Revenues Study Committee
On motion it was, Voted to approve the amended charge of the Expenditures & Revenues Study Committee
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the amended charge of the Expenditures & Revenues Study Committee Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve appointments to the Expenditures & Revenues Study Committee
On motion it was, Voted to approve appointments to the Expenditures & Revenues Study Committee
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve appointments to the Expenditures & Revenues Study Committee Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
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