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May 27, 2025
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a. Question of approving meeting minutes from May 20, 2025.
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a. Question of approving meeting minutes from May 20, 2025. Approved. Voting Aye: Bernard Greene, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”
Accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Council on Aging in the amount of $8,030 for improving mobility training for seniors through location-based apps
Question of accepting a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Council on Aging in the amount of $8,030 for improving mobility training for seniors through location-based apps.
From the minutes
“3b. Question of accepting a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Council on Aging in the amount of $8,030 for improving mobility training for seniors through location-based apps. Approved. Voting Aye: Bernard Greene, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”
Accept a donation to the Brookline Police Department from Chestnut Hill Realty in the amount of $500 for the Summer Youth Program
Question of accepting a donation to the Brookline Police Department from Chestnut Hill Realty in the amount of $500 for the Summer Youth Program.
From the minutes
“3c. Question of accepting a donation to the Brookline Police Department from Chestnut Hill Realty in the amount of $500 for the Summer Youth Program. Approved. Voting Aye: Bernard Greene, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a one-day entertainment license for Flowers and Opera at SS Pierce Alley
Question of approving a one-day entertainment license for Flowers and Opera at SS Pierce Alley. Entertainment will consist of live music, Saturday, May 31, 2025 (Rain Date: June 1, 2025) from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
From the minutes
“3d. Question of approving a one-day entertainment license for Flowers and Opera at SS Pierce Alley. Entertainment will consist of live music, Saturday, May 31, 2025 (Rain Date: June 1, 2025) from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Approved. Voting Aye: Bernard Greene, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Hive LLC for the Brookline Coolidge Corner Art Festival to be held on June 7, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Babcock Street between...
Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Hive LLC for the Brookline Coolidge Corner Art Festival to be held on June 7, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Babcock Street between Harvard and John Streets, plus Babcock St. 900 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“3e. Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Hive LLC for the Brookline Coolidge Corner Art Festival to be held on June 7, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Babcock Street between Harvard and John Streets, plus Babcock St. 900 people expected to attend. Approved. Voting Aye: Bernard Greene, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Attorney William August of Epstein & August LLP, Attorneys at Law, for Cable Television License Renewal Legal Services
Question of authorizing the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Attorney William August of Epstein & August LLP, Attorneys at Law, for Cable Television License Renewal Legal Services.
From the minutes
“3g. Question of authorizing the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Attorney William August of Epstein & August LLP, Attorneys at Law, for Cable Television License Renewal Legal Services. Approved. Voting Aye: Bernard Greene, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”
Reconsider Warrant Article 18
Voted to reconsider Warrant Article 18.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Rubenstein
From the minutes
“Voted to reconsider Warrant Article 18. Voting Aye: Bernard Green, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren Abstaining: Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable action on Warrant Article 18 as amended by the Advisory Committee
Voted favorable action on Warrant Article 18 as amended by the Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Voted favorable action on Warrant Article 18 as amended by the Advisory Committee. Voting Aye: Bernard Green, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”
Reconsider Warrant Article 19
Voted to reconsider Warrant Article 19.
Yes: Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: GreeneAbstained: Rubenstein
From the minutes
“Voted to reconsider Warrant Article 19. Voting Aye: David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Voting Nay: Bernard Greene Abstaining: Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable action as amended
Voted favorable action as amended.
Yes: Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“Voted favorable action as amended. Voting Aye: David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein Abstaining: Bernard Greene.”
Reconsider Warrant Article 14
Voted to reconsider Warrant Article 14.
From the minutes
“Voted to reconsider Warrant Article 14. Voting Aye: Bernard Greene, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”
Adopt the Pollak-Penzel-Benka as a friendly amendment to the Select Board's motion
Voted to adopt the Pollak-Penzel-Benka as a friendly amendment to the Select Board's motion.
From the minutes
“Voted to adopt the Pollak-Penzel-Benka as a friendly amendment to the Select Board's motion. Voting Aye: Bernard Greene, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”
Reconsider Warrant Article 15
Voted to reconsider Warrant Article 15.
From the minutes
“Voted to reconsider Warrant Article 15. Voting Aye: Bernard Greene, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable action on Warrant Article 15 as last voted by the Select Board in Supplement 4
Voted favorable action on Warrant Article 15 as last voted by the Select Board in Supplement 4.
From the minutes
“Voted favorable action on Warrant Article 15 as last voted by the Select Board in Supplement 4. Voting Aye: Bernard Greene, David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”
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