April 29, 2025

“3b. Proclamation of the Brookline Select Board of May 11-18, 2025 as Taiwanese American Heritage Week. Chair Greene read the proclamation. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“3c. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Safety Department: Admin. Assistant (C8). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“3d. Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Fire Chief in the amount of $20,000: From: $13,000 Leased Computer Equipment (22002010 5A0017) To: $7,000 Public Safety Equipment (22002020 5A0003) $20,000 Natural Gas (22002010 561011) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“3e. Approval for an appropriation transfer request from the Fire Chief in the amount of $10,000: From: $10,000 Uniforms & Protective Clothing (539035) To: $5,000 Professional & Technical Services (524010) $5,000 Public Safety R&M (522040) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“3f. Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Director of Public Buildings in the amount of $150,000: From: $70,000 Public buildings Salaries (510101) $80,000 School buildings Salaries (522400) To: $70,000 Public buildings Repairs and Maintenance (522400) $80,000 School buildings Repair and Maintenance (522400) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“3g. Question of approving PW/25-13 with All States Construction for the installation of Bonded Wearing Course at Beacon Street, Craftsland Road, Arlington Road, and Sumner Road in the amount of $2,341,622.90. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“3h. Question of approving PW/25-12 with Apex Companies, LLC for the FY25 Transportation and Mobility Professional Engineering Services in the amount of $250,600. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“3i. Question of approving contract PW/25-26 "I&I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation Design in Subareas NI-6 East" with BETA Group, Inc. of Norwood, MA in the amount of $244,959 for sewer and pipeline work. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“3k. Question of approving a one-day temporary liquor license for Danielle Bertolini d/b/a Brookline Center for Community Mental Health for April 30, 2025, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM for a Hand in Hand Community Engagement Event. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“3l. Question of approving a one-day entertainment license for Bartaco Brookline LLC d/b/a bartaco on May 5, 2025, from 11:00 AM -11:00 PM at 1634 Beacon St. for live music with a disc jockey, contingent upon Police Department approval. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“3m. Question of approving the renewal seasonal application for All-Alcoholic Beverages License for Game henge Golf LLC Inc d/b/a Hemlock Grill at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway with the proposed manager, Chris Yorty. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“3n. Question of approving the application of a transfer for an Inn Holder License from Arcadian for Sonder Hospitality USA Inc. to CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian Hotel at 1200 Beacon Street. Question of approving the application for the transfer of an All-Alcohol Beverage License from Arcadian for Sonder Hospitality USA, Inc. to CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian Hotel at 1200 Beacon Street. Proposed manager is Mohamed Hashesh. Proposed Operating Hours will be Monday-Sunday 11:00am-1:00am. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the application for a transfer Common Victualler License from Sonder Hospitality USA, Inc. to CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian Hotel at 1200 Beacon Street. Proposed Operating Hours will be Monday- Sunday, 6:30am - 1:00am. Seating will consist of 102 seats. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving the application of an Entertainment License, which will consist of radio, taped music, and television Monday-Sunday 11:00am-1:00am. Question of approving the application for change of Alternate Manager, Demetrius Simon, to CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian Hotel at 1200 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“Calendar Review and potential vote on Calendar Items. Boards and Commissions - Interviews Interviews with various candidates for Boards and Commissions: Brookline Housing Authority (SB-Appointed Seat) Karen Rojas has a bachelor's in economics and has been doing some work with Brookline Housing Authority and is familiar with their back-end processes. She has attended some meetings and finds them informative. Karen noted that there is a lot of miscommunications; some say nothing is being done at the properties, but she sees their work and noted that things take time to process, like grants and other funding sources etc. She is familiar with their rules and regulations. She would apply her social media skills and outreach strategies to connect with the residents. Conservation Commission Priya Gandbhir is an attorney for the Conservation Law Foundation, leading their Clean Power team. She also served as a Conservation Commissioner for Framingham and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. Ms. Gandbhir is familiar with municipal conservation polices. She would like to help protect open space and create and protect wildlife corridors and opportunities for passive recreation. Brookline Commission on Disability Elizabeth Stryer is visibly impaired and has been able to navigate around town easily. She is an active pedestrian is partially sighted. She is a stroller user and navigates through busy commercial areas. Ms. Stryer noted a challenge she faced during the Boston Marathon where barricades became obstacles to navigate around. She also noted that recycle bins tend to block sidewalks. When asked about audible crosswalk signals, she indicated that she does rely on them sometimes, and finds them helpful. Declarations of Emergency Policy Discussion and possible vote on a policy regarding the delegation of authority to issue Declarations of Emergency. John Sullivan, Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director noted that Town Counsel has been working on this document that finalizes the emergency management plan. This will outline the process in an event of an emergency and the delegation process. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action on article 17 as revised by the AC subcommittee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article as revised Warrant Article 9 - Annual (FY26) Budget Appropriations Article (Advisory Committee)..”

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“Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Chair Greene revised language: Be it resolved that Brookline town meeting expresses its support for H. 1014/ S.588 An act establishing a climate change super fund to build polluter accountability and fund climate resilience. ADDED: provided, however, that the Brookline town meeting does not support. Section 2 t. Of said new chapter 21 p. Of the general laws relating to the requirement that structural iron and steel used in any public work contract be produced or made in whole or substantial part in the United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings. For the reason that said subsection is not germane to the bill, and would place significant financial and other burdens on such public projects in Brookline. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“Voted 5-0 Favorable Action. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 28 as amended by the Advisory Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 29 as amended Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”

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