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July 15, 2025
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein
Absent: Bernard Greene
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into Executive Session Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. Question of approving the meeting minutes from July 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. Question of approving the meeting minutes from July 1, 2025. Approved as amended Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Up to seven (7) Police Officers
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Up to seven (7) Police Officers
From the minutes
“6b. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Up to seven (7) Police Officers Approved Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Fire Chief: Information Systems Analyst (T465)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Fire Chief: Information Systems Analyst (T465)
From the minutes
“6c. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Fire Chief: Information Systems Analyst (T465) Approved Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Accept a grant award from the Department of Mental Health in the amount of $66,000 as requested by the Chief of Police to support the continued engagement of Meghan Kennedy, LICSW
Question of accepting a grant award from the Department of Mental Health in the amount of $66,000 as requested by the Chief of Police to support the continued engagement of Meghan Kennedy, LICSW.
From the minutes
“6e. Question of accepting a grant award from the Department of Mental Health in the amount of $66,000 as requested by the Chief of Police to support the continued engagement of Meghan Kennedy, LICSW. Approved Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Accept a donation from the Brookline Community Foundation in the amount of $30,000 to support construction improvements at the Municipal Golf Course
Question of accepting a donation from the Brookline Community Foundation in the amount of $30,000 to support construction improvements at the Municipal Golf Course.
From the minutes
“6f. Question of accepting a donation from the Brookline Community Foundation in the amount of $30,000 to support construction improvements at the Municipal Golf Course. Approved Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve Extra Work Order 1 in the amount of $3,660 in conjunction with Contract No. PW/24-23, Amory Playground Renovation
Question of approving Extra Work Order 1 in the amount of $3,660 in conjunction with Contract No. PW/24-23, Amory Playground Renovation.
From the minutes
“6g. Question of approving Extra Work Order 1 in the amount of $3,660 in conjunction with Contract No. PW/24-23, Amory Playground Renovation. Approved Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve agreement amendment revising the scope of work and budget for the Brookline Housing Authority American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project 24-11 - Resident Opportunity Initiative
Question of approving agreement amendment revising the scope of work and budget for the Brookline Housing Authority American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project 24-11 - Resident Opportunity Initiative.
From the minutes
“6h. Question of approving agreement amendment revising the scope of work and budget for the Brookline Housing Authority American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project 24-11 - Resident Opportunity Initiative. Approved Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve the Friends of Fairsted's request, in coordination with the National Park Service to place signs at Brookline Reservoir and Olmsted Park related to the 4th Annual Art in the Park event
Question of approving the Friends of Fairsted's request, in coordination with the National Park Service to place signs at Brookline Reservoir and Olmsted Park related to the 4th Annual Art in the Park event. Signs will be placed beginning July 16th and will be removed by July 21st, 2025.
From the minutes
“6i. Question of approving the Friends of Fairsted's request, in coordination with the National Park Service to place signs at Brookline Reservoir and Olmsted Park related to the 4th Annual Art in the Park event. Signs will be placed beginning July 16th and will be removed by July 21st, 2025. Approved Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Authorize the Department of Public Works Commissioner to approve future requests from the National Park Service related to invitations to/events that are open to the community
Question of authorizing the Department of Public Works Commissioner to approve future requests from the National Park Service related to invitations to/events that are open to the community.
From the minutes
“Question of authorizing the Department of Public Works Commissioner to approve future requests from the National Park Service related to invitations to/events that are open to the community. Approved Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve the surrender of, and accepting back, an All Alcoholic Beverages License of current license holder LN-2017-0319, LaVoile Brookline Inc., d/b/a La Voile located at 1627 Beacon St. The...
Question of approving the surrender of, and accepting back, an All Alcoholic Beverages License of current license holder LN-2017-0319, LaVoile Brookline Inc., d/b/a La Voile located at 1627 Beacon St. The current floor space in square feet is 4,450, with a seating capacity of 95.
From the minutes
“6j. Question of approving the surrender of, and accepting back, an All Alcoholic Beverages License of current license holder LN-2017-0319, LaVoile Brookline Inc., d/b/a La Voile located at 1627 Beacon St. The current floor space in square feet is 4,450, with a seating capacity of 95. Approved Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Authorize the Select Board Chair to work with the Planning Director on wordsmithing the draft PEL letter to incorporate the comments and concerns heard this evening
On motion, it was, Voted to authorize the Select Board Chair to work with the Planning Director on wordsmithing the draft PEL letter to incorporate the comments and concerns heard this evening.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to authorize the Select Board Chair to work with the Planning Director on wordsmithing the draft PEL letter to incorporate the comments and concerns heard this evening. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve the Select Board-Appointed Public Bodies Handbook
On motion, it was, Voted to approve the Select Board-Appointed Public Bodies Handbook.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to approve the Select Board-Appointed Public Bodies Handbook. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve the Media Engagement policy as submitted in the meeting materials
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Media Engagement policy as submitted in the meeting materials.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Media Engagement policy as submitted in the meeting materials. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Authorize the town administrator to sign the letter of intent with Solect Solar, and then for the Select Board to sign the purchase and installation agreement for a value of up to 343, $1,555 or...
On motion, it was, Voted to authorize the town administrator to sign the letter of intent with Solect Solar, and then for the Select Board to sign the purchase and installation agreement for a value of up to 343, $1,555 or less, subject to final approval by Town Council.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to authorize the town administrator to sign the letter of intent with Solect Solar, and then for the Select Board to sign the purchase and installation agreement for a value of up to 343, $1,555 or less, subject to final approval by Town Council. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent: Bernard Greene.”
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