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April 15, 2025
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
Absent: None
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Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session
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“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 5a
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 5a. Resolution of the Select Board honoring the legacy of Aaron Feuerstein by designating the third Sunday of May, which is American Jewish Heritage Month, Aaron Feuerstein Day.
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“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 5a. Resolution of the Select Board honoring the legacy of Aaron Feuerstein by designating the third Sunday of May, which is American Jewish Heritage Month, Aaron Feuerstein Day..”
Proclamation of the Brookline Select Board designating the week of April 21-25, 2025 as National Community Development Week
Proclamation of the Brookline Select Board designating the week of April 21-25, 2025 as National Community Development Week.
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“5b. Proclamation of the Brookline Select Board designating the week of April 21-25, 2025 as National Community Development Week. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the Director of the Council on Aging in the amount of $4,000: From: COA O/S Services - Bldg Cleaning Services $2,000 COA Other Charges - Professional...
Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Director of the Council on Aging in the amount of $4,000: From: COA O/S Services - Bldg Cleaning Services $2,000 COA Other Charges - Professional Dues/Members $2,000 To: COA Supplies - Office Supplies $4,000
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“5c. Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Director of the Council on Aging in the amount of $4,000: From: COA O/S Services - Bldg Cleaning Services $2,000 COA Other Charges - Professional Dues/Members $2,000 To: COA Supplies - Office Supplies $4,000 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept an Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Department of Fire Services, Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Round 2, which was recently awarded to the Brookline Fire Department in the...
Question of accepting an Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Department of Fire Services, Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Round 2, which was recently awarded to the Brookline Fire Department in the amount of $8,389.56.
From the minutes
“5d. Question of accepting an Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Department of Fire Services, Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Round 2, which was recently awarded to the Brookline Fire Department in the amount of $8,389.56. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Authorize the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations and the Brookline Asian American Family Network to accept $2,925 in Sponsorships appropriated into account 5200SH07 to...
Question of authorizing the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations and the Brookline Asian American Family Network to accept $2,925 in Sponsorships appropriated into account 5200SH07 to be used towards the 10th Annual BAAFN Essay Contest.
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“5e. Question of authorizing the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations and the Brookline Asian American Family Network to accept $2,925 in Sponsorships appropriated into account 5200SH07 to be used towards the 10th Annual BAAFN Essay Contest. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Accept a donation of $75.00 from Mike's Deli to the Fire Department
Acceptance of a donation of $75.00 from Mike's Deli to the Fire Department.
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“5f. Acceptance of a donation of $75.00 from Mike's Deli to the Fire Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve Contract No. PW/25-32 Brookline Village and Washington Square Parking and Curb Use Studies with Stantec totaling $208,100 for developing a parking and curb utilization and management study...
Question of approving Contract No. PW/25-32 Brookline Village and Washington Square Parking and Curb Use Studies with Stantec totaling $208,100 for developing a parking and curb utilization and management study for these two business districts.
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“5g. Question of approving Contract No. PW/25-32 Brookline Village and Washington Square Parking and Curb Use Studies with Stantec totaling $208,100 for developing a parking and curb utilization and management study for these two business districts. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve Change Order 15 with Miller Dyer Spears for structural design for repair to 68 Harvard Street, which is an abutter to the Pierce school in the amount of $8,028.25
Question of approving Change Order 15 with Miller Dyer Spears for structural design for repair to 68 Harvard Street, which is an abutter to the Pierce school in the amount of $8,028.25.
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“5h. Question of approving Change Order 15 with Miller Dyer Spears for structural design for repair to 68 Harvard Street, which is an abutter to the Pierce school in the amount of $8,028.25. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the Officer Appointment Request to Re-Hire Lauren Barnes as a Brookline Police Officer, effective immediately upon swearing in
Question of approving the Officer Appointment Request to Re-Hire Lauren Barnes as a Brookline Police Officer, effective immediately upon swearing in.
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“5i. Question of approving the Officer Appointment Request to Re-Hire Lauren Barnes as a Brookline Police Officer, effective immediately upon swearing in. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve the Brookline Police Strategic Plan for 2025-2029
Question of approving the Brookline Police Strategic Plan for 2025-2029.
From the minutes
“5j. Question of approving the Brookline Police Strategic Plan for 2025-2029. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Renew the Special Outdoor Seating program license for Brookline Dining Groups d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon St. Seating will consist of 32 tables and 100 seats
Question of renewing the Special Outdoor Seating program license for Brookline Dining Groups d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon St. Seating will consist of 32 tables and 100 seats. Approval is contingent on receipt of unaccounted documents.
From the minutes
“5k. Question of renewing the Special Outdoor Seating program license for Brookline Dining Groups d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon St. Seating will consist of 32 tables and 100 seats. Approval is contingent on receipt of unaccounted documents. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Brookline Chamber of Commerce, Christopher Mutty to be held on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, for the business Celebration Gala...
Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Brookline Chamber of Commerce, Christopher Mutty to be held on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, for the business Celebration Gala from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at the Brookline Teen Center (the basement) at 40 Aspinwall Ave. Attendance approximately 100 people.
From the minutes
“5l. Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Brookline Chamber of Commerce, Christopher Mutty to be held on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, for the business Celebration Gala from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at the Brookline Teen Center (the basement) at 40 Aspinwall Ave. Attendance approximately 100 people. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Jasmine Francoeur d/b/a Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity to be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, for an Afterwork Spring...
Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Jasmine Francoeur d/b/a Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity to be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, for an Afterwork Spring Mixer / Fundraiser Event from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Brookline Teen Center at 40 Aspinwall Ave. Attendance approximately 150 people.
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“5m. Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Jasmine Francoeur d/b/a Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity to be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, for an Afterwork Spring Mixer / Fundraiser Event from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Brookline Teen Center at 40 Aspinwall Ave. Attendance approximately 150 people. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a One Day Entertainment License for Jasmine Francoeur d/b/a Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity to be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, for an After-work Spring Mixer / Fundraiser Event...
Question of approving a One Day Entertainment License for Jasmine Francoeur d/b/a Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity to be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, for an After-work Spring Mixer / Fundraiser Event from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Brookline Teen Center at 40 Aspinwall Ave. Entertainment will include live guitar and saxophone performances.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a One Day Entertainment License for Jasmine Francoeur d/b/a Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity to be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, for an After-work Spring Mixer / Fundraiser Event from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Brookline Teen Center at 40 Aspinwall Ave. Entertainment will include live guitar and saxophone performances. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for James Parella d/b/a Vertex Promotion to be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for a Night of Professional Boxing from 6:00 PM -...
Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for James Parella d/b/a Vertex Promotion to be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for a Night of Professional Boxing from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at 115 Greenough St. the Brookline High School Gym. Attendance approximately 100 people.
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“5n. Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for James Parella d/b/a Vertex Promotion to be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for a Night of Professional Boxing from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at 115 Greenough St. the Brookline High School Gym. Attendance approximately 100 people. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a One Day Entertainment License for Chestnut Hill Realty, on April 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at 1223 Beacon St. between the building and the shrubs, under a Chestnut Hill Realty...
Question of approving a One Day Entertainment License for Chestnut Hill Realty, on April 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at 1223 Beacon St. between the building and the shrubs, under a Chestnut Hill Realty Tent on private property. Entertainment will include a DJ to play music.
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“5o. Question of approving a One Day Entertainment License for Chestnut Hill Realty, on April 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at 1223 Beacon St. between the building and the shrubs, under a Chestnut Hill Realty Tent on private property. Entertainment will include a DJ to play music. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve a One Day Entertainment license for Interstate Rental, Boston Marathon Schneider Electric Cheer Zone, on April 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Parking Spaces across from 1525...
Question of approving a One Day Entertainment license for Interstate Rental, Boston Marathon Schneider Electric Cheer Zone, on April 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Parking Spaces across from 1525 Beacon St. Entertainment will include Taped Music and Television.
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“5p. Question of approving a One Day Entertainment license for Interstate Rental, Boston Marathon Schneider Electric Cheer Zone, on April 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Parking Spaces across from 1525 Beacon St. Entertainment will include Taped Music and Television. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a revised memorandum of understanding with the Town Clerk and Town Moderator regarding informational updates to Town Meeting
Question of approving and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a revised memorandum of understanding with the Town Clerk and Town Moderator regarding informational updates to Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“5q. Question of approving and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a revised memorandum of understanding with the Town Clerk and Town Moderator regarding informational updates to Town Meeting. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Appoint Franceska Dapshi to the Brookline Commission for Women
Question of appointing Franceska Dapshi to the Brookline Commission for Women.
From the minutes
“Question of appointing Franceska Dapshi to the Brookline Commission for Women. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
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