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February 11, 2025
16 recorded votes, 4 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, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the meeting minutes from February 4, 2025
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from February 4, 2025.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from February 4, 2025. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept the transmission of the Community Preservation Act Committee's Annual Report to the Select Board
Question of accepting the transmission of the Community Preservation Act Committee's Annual Report to the Select Board.
From the minutes
“5b. Question of accepting the transmission of the Community Preservation Act Committee's Annual Report to the Select Board. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $70,000 from MassDEP Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Municipal Assistance Grant program for conducting an engineering study to measure total phosphorus content...
Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $70,000 from MassDEP Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Municipal Assistance Grant program for conducting an engineering study to measure total phosphorus content in catch basin collections.
From the minutes
“5d. Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $70,000 from MassDEP Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Municipal Assistance Grant program for conducting an engineering study to measure total phosphorus content in catch basin collections. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve contract PW/25-21 with Brown & Caldwell, in the amount of $70,000, to complete a Catch Basin Cleaning Phosphorus Study
Question of approving contract PW/25-21 with Brown & Caldwell, in the amount of $70,000, to complete a Catch Basin Cleaning Phosphorus Study.
From the minutes
“Question of approving contract PW/25-21 with Brown & Caldwell, in the amount of $70,000, to complete a Catch Basin Cleaning Phosphorus Study. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $48,000 from the MassDEP Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Municipal Assistance Grant program to continue work on the Think Blue MA stormwater campaign
Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $48,000 from the MassDEP Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Municipal Assistance Grant program to continue work on the Think Blue MA stormwater campaign.
From the minutes
“5e.Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $48,000 from the MassDEP Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Municipal Assistance Grant program to continue work on the Think Blue MA stormwater campaign. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve contract PW/25-20 with Capital Strategic Solutions, in the amount of $48,000, to enhance the Think Blue Stormwater Campaign, and authorizing the Town Administrator to act as the signatory...
Question of approving contract PW/25-20 with Capital Strategic Solutions, in the amount of $48,000, to enhance the Think Blue Stormwater Campaign, and authorizing the Town Administrator to act as the signatory for any related contracts and associated documents.
From the minutes
“Question of approving contract PW/25-20 with Capital Strategic Solutions, in the amount of $48,000, to enhance the Think Blue Stormwater Campaign, and authorizing the Town Administrator to act as the signatory for any related contracts and associated documents. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the return of an alcohol license to the state for Three Treasures Concept, Inc d/b/a Xiang's Hunan Kitchen at 1032 Commonwealth Ave
Question of approving the return of an alcohol license to the state for Three Treasures Concept, Inc d/b/a Xiang's Hunan Kitchen at 1032 Commonwealth Ave.
From the minutes
“5f. Question of approving the return of an alcohol license to the state for Three Treasures Concept, Inc d/b/a Xiang's Hunan Kitchen at 1032 Commonwealth Ave. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Authorize the Town Administrator to finalize and sign a proposed agreement for School Department audit services
Question of authorizing the Town Administrator to finalize and sign a proposed agreement for School Department audit services. Town Administrator, Chas Carey noted the shortfall in the school's budget, causing concern. The Town School Partnership Committee found it necessary to look at the budget and move quickly to get a firm understanding of the budget challenges.
From the minutes
“5g. Question of authorizing the Town Administrator to finalize and sign a proposed agreement for School Department audit services. Town Administrator, Chas Carey noted the shortfall in the school's budget, causing concern. The Town School Partnership Committee found it necessary to look at the budget and move quickly to get a firm understanding of the budget challenges. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the Washington Street Complete Streets Preferred Design Alternative, as voted by the Transportation Board at its February 5, 2025 meeting, and to advance that Design to the Massachusetts...
VOTED, to approve the Washington Street Complete Streets Preferred Design Alternative, as voted by the Transportation Board at its February 5, 2025 meeting, and to advance that Design to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation with a letter of support.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Sandman, WarrenNo: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“VOTED, to approve the Washington Street Complete Streets Preferred Design Alternative, as voted by the Transportation Board at its February 5, 2025 meeting, and to advance that Design to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation with a letter of support. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Against: John VanScoyoc.”
The Select Board's continued support of the Washington Street Complete Streets project remains contingent upon: (1) The inclusion of improved wayfinding in Brookline Village, (2) Parking/Curb Use...
VOTED, that the Select Board's continued support of the Washington Street Complete Streets project remains contingent upon: (1) The inclusion of improved wayfinding in Brookline Village, (2) Parking/Curb Use Studies in Brookline Village and Washington Square with findings to be reviewed by the Select Board before submission of the 75% design milestone, and (3) Creation of advisory groups for the Parking/Curb Use studies to capture local stakeholders' perspectives and insights. (4) regular reports to the Select Board on the progress of the project and matters of concern to the public.
From the minutes
“VOTED, that the Select Board's continued support of the Washington Street Complete Streets project remains contingent upon: (1) The inclusion of improved wayfinding in Brookline Village, (2) Parking/Curb Use Studies in Brookline Village and Washington Square with findings to be reviewed by the Select Board before submission of the 75% design milestone, and (3) Creation of advisory groups for the Parking/Curb Use studies to capture local stakeholders' perspectives and insights. (4) regular reports to the Select Board on the progress of the project and matters of concern to the public. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Send a local approval letter to the legislature
On motion to send a local approval letter to the legislature
Yes: Pearlman, Sandman, WarrenNo: Greene, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion to send a local approval letter to the legislature Aye: Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Against: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc.”
On motion to send a local approval letter to the legislature
Yes: Pearlman, Sandman, WarrenNo: Greene, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion to send a local approval letter to the legislature Aye: Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Against: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc.”
On motion to send a local approval letter to the legislature
From the minutes
“On motion to send a local approval letter to the legislature Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
On motion to send a local approval letter to the legislature
From the minutes
“On motion to send a local approval letter to the legislature Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
On motion to send a local approval letter to the legislature
Yes: Pearlman, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Greene
From the minutes
“On motion to send a local approval letter to the legislature Aye: Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman Against: Bernard Greene.”
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