March 25, 2025

“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 6a. Question of issuing the Notice of Intent to renew to Chief Jennifer Paster, as recommended by the Town Administrator. Contract Expires April 25, 2026. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6b. Approval of an Authorization to Hire requests from the DPW Commissioner for the following three (3) positions: Deputy Director of Engineering (T15) Motor Equipment Operator (LN2) Carpenter (LN3) Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6c. Question of approving Extra Work Order 2 for Contract No. PW/24-01, Beacon Street and General Grounds Maintenance, in the amount of $33,000 with Park Landscape Associates, Inc. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6d. Question of approving Extra Work Order 2 for Contract No. PW/24-02, Skyline Park Maintenance, in the amount of $75,500 with Perez Landscaping, Inc. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6e. Question of approving Extra Work Order 4 for Contract No. PW/21-10, Temporary Seasonal Refrigeration at Jack Kirrane Ice Rink, in the amount of $2,991 with Preferred Contractors, Inc. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6f. Question of approving Extra Work Order 5 for Contract No. PW/23-01, School Grounds Maintenance, in the amount of $12,500 with M. Neves, Inc. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving Contract No. PW/25-29 "Bicycle Network Implementation Plan" with Kittelson and Associates, in the amount of $118,518. 6h. Question of approving amendment No. 1 related to the Washington Street Complete Street project with Tighe and Bond in the amount of $988,710. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6i. Question of approving Contract No. PW/25-18, Water Service Line Replacements, in the amount of $944,939 with M. DiStasio Excavation Contractors, Inc. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6j. Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Town Clerk in the amount of $56,175. From: 16201620 510300 Overtime Pay $56,175 To: 16201620 525030 Printing $16,500 162019630525022 Postage $39,675 Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6k. Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Police Chief in the amount of $40,000. From: 21002010 5A0001 Automobiles $40,000 To: 551099 Training/education $10,000 523016 Software $10,000 524010 ProfTech $20,000 Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6l. Question of renewing the Special Outdoor Dining program licenses for the following: Prairie Fire - 242 Harvard Street (approved by the Transportation Board) Punch Bowl - 700 Brookline Ave (approved by the Transportation Board and Park & Recreation Commission) Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6m. Question of authorizing the Town Administrator to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to secure a firm to co-create the Town's 2030 Roadmap, and further authorize the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with a bidding firm. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6n. Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Washington Street - conduit running southerly from Brookline Avenue, a distance of about 86 feet to MH3340 and Brookline Avenue - conduit running northerly from Washington Street a distance of about 54 feet to MH28358. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6o. 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 northeasterly from existing MH3298 at Corey Road a distance of about 688 feet with one new manhole, MH32584. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6p. Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Washington Street - conduit running northerly from High Street a distance of about 6 feet to MH3334 High Street - conduit running southerly and southeasterly from MH3334 a distance of about 51 feet to 140 Washington Street. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6q. Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Washington Street - conduit running easterly from Bartlett Crescent a distance of about 145 feet to MH25371 Bartlett Crescent - conduit running northerly from Washington Street a distance of about 122 feet to 45 Bartlett Crescent. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6r. Question of approving the application for a transfer of a Wine and Malt Beverage License from J Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Rainbow Sushi to Mungmee Group, Inc d/b/a Akami Omakase at 187 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Pornpropa Ma. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Kanwara Pholsamak, Mungmee Group, Inc. d/b/a Akami Omakase at 187 Harvard Street. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the application for a Common Victualler License for Mungmee Group, Inc d/b/a Akami Omakase at 187 Harvard Street. Proposed hours of operation will be Tuesday-Sunday 11:30 AM10:30 PM. The proposed seating is 28 seats, contingent upon Building Department approval. Pending Building Department approval, the applicant is authorized for 18 seats. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the application for an Entertainment License for Mungmee Group, Inc d/b/a Akami Omakase at 187 Harvard Street. Entertainment consists of radio Tuesday-Sunday 11:30 AM -10:30 PM. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6s. Question of approving the application for an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Jumbo Seafood Brookline, Inc d/b/a Jumbo Seafood at 1032 Commonwealth Ave 1st Floor. Proposed manager will be Catherence Chan. Hours of alcohol service and operation will be Monday-Sunday 11:00 AM- 1:00 AM. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6t. Question of approving the application for an All Alcohol Beverages License for Harvest Partners LLP d/b/a Silk Lounge at 1223 Beacon St. Propose manager will be Hemant Pasala. Hours of alcohol operation will be Sunday-Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the application for Common Victualler License for Harvest Partners LLP d/b/a Silk Lounge at 1223 Beacon Street. Proposed Hours of operation Sunday-Saturday 5:00 AM- 12:00 AM. The proposed seating is 135 seats. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the application for an Entertainment License for Harvest Partners LLP d/b/a Silk Lounge at 1223 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of radio, recorded music and television operation Sunday-Saturday 9:00 AM- 11:00 PM. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Krishnakumar Rengasamy, Harvest Partners LLP d/b/a Silk Lounge at 1223 Beacon Street. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6u. Question of approving the application of a new Common Victualler License for Abdallah Akar/ A&I Foods LLC d/b/a OLBA at 1383 Beacon St. Hours of operation will be Monday-Sunday 9:00 AM-9:00 PM. Seating consists of 12 inside seats. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the application of a new Entertainment License for Abdallah Akar/ A&I Foods LLC d/b/a OLBA at 1383 Beacon St. Hours of operation will be Monday-Sunday 9:00 AM-9:00 PM. Entertainment will consist of recorded music. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6v. Question of approving the application of a new Common Victualler for Rice Burg, Inc d/b/a Rice Burg at 6 Cypress Street. Hours of operation will be Monday-Sunday 11:00 AM- 9:00 PM. Seating will consist of 10 inside seats. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the application of a new Entertainment for Rice Burg, Inc d/b/a Rice Burg at 6 Cypress Street. Hours of operation will be Monday-Sunday 11:00 AM- 9:00 PM. Entertainment will consist of recorded music. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“6w. Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager of Record from Gillian Dana to Rebecca Mason for Curds and Co, LLC d/b/a Curds and Co at 288 Washington Street. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the application of an Alternate Manager, Abigail Mason for Curds and Co, LLC d/b/a Curds and Co at 288 Washington Street. Approved: Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Voted to approved the proposed slate as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Robert Rogers to the MLK Celebration Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the updates to the following ROW policies to enhance asset management; address infrastructure challenges; and better align with Vision Zero, Safe Routes to School, and the ADA Transition Plan: Roadway Management, Maintenance & Preservation Complete Streets Traffic Calming Sidewalk/Ramp Maintenance Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve amending the Pierce School Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) with Consigli from $165,193,282 to $168,426,339 to allow contingency for unexpected costs related to tariffs or inflation. While $168,426,339 was included in the original budget for construction, the GMP was issued at $165,193,282 as solar panel alternatives and cost savings were previously removed. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Warrant Article 7 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 26. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 11 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 11. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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