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March 18, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from March 4, 2025
Question of approving the meeting minutes from March 4, 2025.
From the minutes
“2a. Question of approving the meeting minutes from March 4, 2025. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept an EOEEA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant for $100,000 to complete the MVP 2.0 planning process and climate resiliency project implementation
Question of accepting an EOEEA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant for $100,000 to complete the MVP 2.0 planning process and climate resiliency project implementation.
From the minutes
“2b. Question of accepting an EOEEA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant for $100,000 to complete the MVP 2.0 planning process and climate resiliency project implementation. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept two (2) EOPS Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant Program awards totaling $94,372.50: To support local municipalities - $75,498 Commonwealth matching funds - $18,875.50
Question of accepting two (2) EOPS Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant Program awards totaling $94,372.50: To support local municipalities - $75,498 Commonwealth matching funds - $18,875.50
From the minutes
“2c. Question of accepting two (2) EOPS Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant Program awards totaling $94,372.50: To support local municipalities - $75,498 Commonwealth matching funds - $18,875.50 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a grant, in the amount of $25,000, from RIZE Massachusetts Foundation, the Mosaic Municipal Matching Grant, to support Project CAN Connect, an initiative to support substance-use prevention...
Question of accepting a grant, in the amount of $25,000, from RIZE Massachusetts Foundation, the Mosaic Municipal Matching Grant, to support Project CAN Connect, an initiative to support substance-use prevention by expanding community access to naloxone for the Health and Human Services Department.
From the minutes
“2d. Question of accepting a grant, in the amount of $25,000, from RIZE Massachusetts Foundation, the Mosaic Municipal Matching Grant, to support Project CAN Connect, an initiative to support substance-use prevention by expanding community access to naloxone for the Health and Human Services Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a grant, in the amount of $5,000, from 84 Movement for the Health and Human Services Department to support youth non-smokers
Question of accepting a grant, in the amount of $5,000, from 84 Movement for the Health and Human Services Department to support youth non-smokers.
From the minutes
“2e. Question of accepting a grant, in the amount of $5,000, from 84 Movement for the Health and Human Services Department to support youth non-smokers. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a donation, in the amount of $180, from Golden Chickpea LLC to the Fire Department
Question of accepting a donation, in the amount of $180, from Golden Chickpea LLC to the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“2f. Question of accepting a donation, in the amount of $180, from Golden Chickpea LLC to the Fire Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Public Safety Dispatcher (1)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Public Safety Dispatcher (1)
From the minutes
“2g. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Public Safety Dispatcher (1) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the Financial Interest Contract Disclosure form submitted by School Department employee Johnny Pederson, to teach swim instruction classes with the Brookline Recreation Department part-time
Question of approving the Financial Interest Contract Disclosure form submitted by School Department employee Johnny Pederson, to teach swim instruction classes with the Brookline Recreation Department part-time.
From the minutes
“2h. Question of approving the Financial Interest Contract Disclosure form submitted by School Department employee Johnny Pederson, to teach swim instruction classes with the Brookline Recreation Department part-time. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for new HVAC equipment for the municipal pool
Question of authorizing the Town Administrator to sign a contract for new HVAC equipment for the municipal pool.
From the minutes
“2i. Question of authorizing the Town Administrator to sign a contract for new HVAC equipment for the municipal pool. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Question of authorizing the Town Administrator to sign a contract for new HVAC equipment for the municipal pool.
From the minutes
“Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve Change Order 5 with Cambridge 7 in the amount of $2,475 to purchase bid docs platform to bid out the Fire Station 1 & 4 fossil fuel free projects
Question of approving Change Order 5 with Cambridge 7 in the amount of $2,475 to purchase bid docs platform to bid out the Fire Station 1 & 4 fossil fuel free projects.
From the minutes
“2j. Question of approving Change Order 5 with Cambridge 7 in the amount of $2,475 to purchase bid docs platform to bid out the Fire Station 1 & 4 fossil fuel free projects. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Question of approving Change Order 5 with Cambridge 7 in the amount of $2,475 to purchase bid docs platform to bid out the Fire Station 1 & 4 fossil fuel free projects.
From the minutes
“Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve Change Order 1 with Michael Kim Architects in the amount of $4,000 to purchase bid docs platform and administer this for Police Locker room and Brookline HS tunnel project
Question of approving Change Order 1 with Michael Kim Architects in the amount of $4,000 to purchase bid docs platform and administer this for Police Locker room and Brookline HS tunnel project.
From the minutes
“2k. Question of approving Change Order 1 with Michael Kim Architects in the amount of $4,000 to purchase bid docs platform and administer this for Police Locker room and Brookline HS tunnel project. 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 $8,000: From: Public Buildings Personnel $8,000 To: Public Buildings Supplies $8,000
Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Director of Public Buildings in the amount of $8,000: From: Public Buildings Personnel $8,000 To: Public Buildings Supplies $8,000
From the minutes
“2l. Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Director of Public Buildings in the amount of $8,000: From: Public Buildings Personnel $8,000 To: Public Buildings Supplies $8,000 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve two (2) appropriation transfer requests from the Chief Information Officer totaling $41,000: From: IT Admin Leased Network Equipment $6,000 To: IT Admin Education/Training $6,000 From: IT...
Question of approving two (2) appropriation transfer requests from the Chief Information Officer totaling $41,000: From: IT Admin Leased Network Equipment $6,000 To: IT Admin Education/Training $6,000 From: IT Admin Leased Network Equipment $35,000 To: IT Admin General Consulting $35,000
From the minutes
“2m. Question of approving two (2) appropriation transfer requests from the Chief Information Officer totaling $41,000: From: IT Admin Leased Network Equipment $6,000 To: IT Admin Education/Training $6,000 From: IT Admin Leased Network Equipment $35,000 To: IT Admin General Consulting $35,000 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the revised charge with the membership revision. (Posted on the Town's website)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the revised charge with the membership revision. (Posted on the Town's website)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the revised charge with the membership revision. (Posted on the Town's website) Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
From the Brookline Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk meetings portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Brookline.News (candidate profiles, 2024 and 2026) and the Michael Rubenstein for Brookline Select Board campaign website.
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