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February 25, 2025
28 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the School Committee and the Advisory Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the following meeting minutes: February 5, 2025 February 11, 2025
Question of approving the following meeting minutes: February 5, 2025 February 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following meeting minutes: February 5, 2025 February 11, 2025 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept the transmission of the Preservation Commission's Annual Report to the Select Board
Question of accepting the transmission of the Preservation Commission's Annual Report to the Select Board.
From the minutes
“3b. Question of accepting the transmission of the Preservation Commission's Annual Report to the Select Board. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the Assistant Town Administrator for Operations: Licensing Specialist (C10)
Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request from the Assistant Town Administrator for Operations: Licensing Specialist (C10)
From the minutes
“3c. Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request from the Assistant Town Administrator for Operations: Licensing Specialist (C10) Chair Greene announced that Tiffany Souza will be leaving the Select Board's office and will be working at the Fire Department. Thank you to Tiffany for her support over the years. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Libraries: Librarian II (K07)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Libraries: Librarian II (K07)
From the minutes
“3d. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Libraries: Librarian II (K07) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve two Authorization to Hire requests from the Commissioner of Public Works: Forestry Zone Manager (LN-06) Senior Office Assistant (C5)
Question of approving two Authorization to Hire requests from the Commissioner of Public Works: Forestry Zone Manager (LN-06) Senior Office Assistant (C5)
From the minutes
“3e. Question of approving two Authorization to Hire requests from the Commissioner of Public Works: Forestry Zone Manager (LN-06) Senior Office Assistant (C5) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Department: Golf Course Craftsperson (LN3)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Department: Golf Course Craftsperson (LN3)
From the minutes
“3f. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Department: Golf Course Craftsperson (LN3) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations in the amount of $1,000: From: SH07 524013 (translations) $1,000 To: SH07 524010...
Approval of an appropriation transfer request from the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations in the amount of $1,000: From: SH07 524013 (translations) $1,000 To: SH07 524010 (Professional Services) $1,000
From the minutes
“3g. Approval of an appropriation transfer request from the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations in the amount of $1,000: From: SH07 524013 (translations) $1,000 To: SH07 524010 (Professional Services) $1,000 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a contract with UTS of Massachusetts not to exceed $250,000 for testing services related to the Pierce school project
Question of approving a contract with UTS of Massachusetts not to exceed $250,000 for testing services related to the Pierce school project.
From the minutes
“3h. Question of approving a contract with UTS of Massachusetts not to exceed $250,000 for testing services related to the Pierce school project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve amendment #14 with Miller Dyer Spears for $33,572 for additional hazardous material removal monitoring at Pierce school
Question of approving amendment #14 with Miller Dyer Spears for $33,572 for additional hazardous material removal monitoring at Pierce school.
From the minutes
“3i. Question of approving amendment #14 with Miller Dyer Spears for $33,572 for additional hazardous material removal monitoring at Pierce school. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve contract PW/25-22 with Toole Design Group, LLC, in the amount of $115,000, to provide technical services for the feasibility of low-stress bike routes from South Brookline neighborhoods to...
Question of approving contract PW/25-22 with Toole Design Group, LLC, in the amount of $115,000, to provide technical services for the feasibility of low-stress bike routes from South Brookline neighborhoods to Brookline High School.
From the minutes
“3j. Question of approving contract PW/25-22 with Toole Design Group, LLC, in the amount of $115,000, to provide technical services for the feasibility of low-stress bike routes from South Brookline neighborhoods to Brookline High School. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Authorize the acceptance of a sponsorship from Alicia Hsu, in the amount of $500, for the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations and the Brookline Asian American Family Network
Question of authorizing the acceptance of a sponsorship from Alicia Hsu, in the amount of $500, for the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations and the Brookline Asian American Family Network.
From the minutes
“3k. Question of authorizing the acceptance of a sponsorship from Alicia Hsu, in the amount of $500, for the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations and the Brookline Asian American Family Network. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept three (3) cybersecurity grants totaling $21,218.82: Endpoint protection services $14,755.43 Kace Duo licenses $5,500.82 Crowdstrike $962.57
Question of accepting three (3) cybersecurity grants totaling $21,218.82: Endpoint protection services $14,755.43 Kace Duo licenses $5,500.82 Crowdstrike $962.57
From the minutes
“3l. Question of accepting three (3) cybersecurity grants totaling $21,218.82: Endpoint protection services $14,755.43 Kace Duo licenses $5,500.82 Crowdstrike $962.57 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Diana Stelin Gallery to be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 for a Private Reception 6:00PM - 8:00PM at 1386B Beacon St
Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Diana Stelin Gallery to be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 for a Private Reception 6:00PM - 8:00PM at 1386B Beacon St.
From the minutes
“3m. Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Diana Stelin Gallery to be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 for a Private Reception 6:00PM - 8:00PM at 1386B Beacon St. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for John Heavey (Brookline High School Hall of Fame) to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 for Banquet 12:00PM - 3:00PM at...
Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for John Heavey (Brookline High School Hall of Fame) to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 for Banquet 12:00PM - 3:00PM at Brookline High School.
From the minutes
“3n. Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for John Heavey (Brookline High School Hall of Fame) to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 for Banquet 12:00PM - 3:00PM at Brookline High School. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Kent Street from Pole 91/8 at the intersection with...
Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Kent Street from Pole 91/8 at the intersection with Station Street a distance of about 93 feet to 58 Kent Street.
From the minutes
“3p. Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Kent Street from Pole 91/8 at the intersection with Station Street a distance of about 93 feet to 58 Kent Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Beacon Street from Kilsyth Road a distance of about 50...
Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Beacon Street from Kilsyth Road a distance of about 50 feet to MH17055 and in Kilsyth Road from Beacon Street distance of about 110 feet to Pole 93/2.
From the minutes
“3q. Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Beacon Street from Kilsyth Road a distance of about 50 feet to MH17055 and in Kilsyth Road from Beacon Street distance of about 110 feet to Pole 93/2. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Woodland Road from Hammond Street a distance of about...
Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Woodland Road from Hammond Street a distance of about 259 feet to Pole 169/24 and easterly from Hammond Street a distance of about 962 feet to Pole 169/14 across from Glenoe Road and two new manholes, MH32548 and MH32547 and in Hammond Street from Woodland Road west of MH19810 to MH19809 then easterly to Woodland Road a distance of about 230 feet.
From the minutes
“3r. Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Woodland Road from Hammond Street a distance of about 259 feet to Pole 169/24 and easterly from Hammond Street a distance of about 962 feet to Pole 169/14 across from Glenoe Road and two new manholes, MH32548 and MH32547 and in Hammond Street from Woodland Road west of MH19810 to MH19809 then easterly to Woodland Road a distance of about 230 feet. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the application for a Change of Owner Interest, Officers, Directors, LLC Manager for D2 Restaurants LLC d/b/a Esmai's at 1306 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application for a Change of Owner Interest, Officers, Directors, LLC Manager for D2 Restaurants LLC d/b/a Esmai's at 1306 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“3s. Question of approving the application for a Change of Owner Interest, Officers, Directors, LLC Manager for D2 Restaurants LLC d/b/a Esmai's at 1306 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the application of a Common Victualler for Somwang Sarach d/b/a So Kitchen at 224 Cypress Street
Question of approving the application of a Common Victualler for Somwang Sarach d/b/a So Kitchen at 224 Cypress Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 10:00PM. Seating will consist of 14 inside seats.
From the minutes
“3t. Question of approving the application of a Common Victualler for Somwang Sarach d/b/a So Kitchen at 224 Cypress Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 10:00PM. Seating will consist of 14 inside seats. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the application of a new Entertainment for Somwang Sarach d/b/a So Kitchen at 224 Cypress Street
Question of approving the application of a new Entertainment for Somwang Sarach d/b/a So Kitchen at 224 Cypress Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 10:00PM. Entertainment will consist of radio and television.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application of a new Entertainment for Somwang Sarach d/b/a So Kitchen at 224 Cypress Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 10:00PM. Entertainment will consist of radio and television. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the reviewed application for Washington Square Taverns' 2025 Outdoor Dining contingent on approved inspection by Engineering and Fire
Question of approving the reviewed application for Washington Square Taverns' 2025 Outdoor Dining contingent on approved inspection by Engineering and Fire.
From the minutes
“3u. Question of approving the reviewed application for Washington Square Taverns' 2025 Outdoor Dining contingent on approved inspection by Engineering and Fire. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Appoint Emily Williams to be the Council on Aging Director
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Emily Williams to be the Council on Aging Director.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Emily Williams to be the Council on Aging Director. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Appoint Richard Murphy to the Transportation Board
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Richard Murphy to the Transportation Board
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Richard Murphy to the Transportation Board Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Appoint Cliff Brown to the Expenditures & Revenues Study Committee as the Advisory Committee Alternate Member; replacing the seat currently held by Dennis Doughty
Question of appointing Cliff Brown to the Expenditures & Revenues Study Committee as the Advisory Committee Alternate Member; replacing the seat currently held by Dennis Doughty.
From the minutes
“Question of appointing Cliff Brown to the Expenditures & Revenues Study Committee as the Advisory Committee Alternate Member; replacing the seat currently held by Dennis Doughty. Chair Greene added that the panel has selected Sadaf Kazmi for membership; this will be voted on at the next Select Board meeting. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Ratify the Ground Floor Commercial Incentive Standards and Guidelines for Mixed-Use Districts Outside of Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to ratify the Ground Floor Commercial Incentive Standards and Guidelines for Mixed-Use Districts Outside of Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to ratify the Ground Floor Commercial Incentive Standards and Guidelines for Mixed-Use Districts Outside of Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the MWRA Infiltration and Inflow, and Local Water System, Financial Assistance and Loan Agreement packages; and authorizing the Town Administrator and Director of Finance to sign and...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the MWRA Infiltration and Inflow, and Local Water System, Financial Assistance and Loan Agreement packages; and authorizing the Town Administrator and Director of Finance to sign and execute the agreements on behalf of the Town.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the MWRA Infiltration and Inflow, and Local Water System, Financial Assistance and Loan Agreement packages; and authorizing the Town Administrator and Director of Finance to sign and execute the agreements on behalf of the Town. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Reappoint the following individuals to various Boards and Commissions: Brookline Commission for Women Elizabeth Z. Stillman, Chair Prashanti Krishna
Question of reappointing the following individuals to various Boards and Commissions: Brookline Commission for Women Elizabeth Z. Stillman, Chair Prashanti Krishna
From the minutes
“Question of reappointing the following individuals to various Boards and Commissions: Brookline Commission for Women Elizabeth Z. Stillman, Chair Prashanti Krishna Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Community Preservation Act Committee Susan C. Cohen, Brookline Housing Authority Member
Community Preservation Act Committee Susan C. Cohen, Brookline Housing Authority Member
From the minutes
“Community Preservation Act Committee Susan C. Cohen, Brookline Housing Authority Member Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
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