July 29, 2025

“Without objection to approve the items in an omnibus fashion, the Chair moved to approve items 3b through 3t. Result: ; Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3b. Question of approving the two (2) Authorization to Hire requests from the Department of Public Works Commissioner: Accounting Systems Assistant (C10) Senior Office Assistant (C5) Approved. Result: ; Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3c. Question of reappointing James Lee to the Brookline Commission on Disability. Approved. Result: ; Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3d. Question of reappointing Samuel Burrington to the Conservation Commission. Approved. Result: ; Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3e. Question of appointing Valerie Frias as the School Committee representative on the Naming Committee. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3f. Question of entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation on Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Pedestrian Crosswalk Sign Assemblies as a part of the RRFB Procurement Program, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3g. Question of accepting a grant in the amount of up to $45,000 from the Office of Emergency Management under the FFY24 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to fund communications consultants to enhance communications infrastructure within the Police Department. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3h. Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Boston Foundation for the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations and the Brookline Asian American Family Network. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3i. Question of accepting a donation in the amount of $75 from Mike's Deli to be deposited into the Fire Department's donation account. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3j. Question of approving Contract No. PW/26-13, in the amount of $157,375 with Nitsch Engineering for engineering services related to the design of Griggs Park. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3k. Question of awarding and executing Contract No. PW/26-06 Temporary Seasonal Refrigeration at Jack Kirrane Ice Rink in the amount of $138,950 with Preferred Contractors, Inc, and authorizing the Recording Secretary to use the Select Board's signature stamp to execute the contract due to the off-site meeting location. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3l. Question of approving a Special Permit request from the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) for a half-marathon event on November 9, 2025, along the Emerald Necklace. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3m. Question of approving the application for an All-Alcoholic Beverages License A&V Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a "Capricho Colombian Steakhouse" at 1627 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445. Proposed manager will be Vanessa Ynes Dorta Lopez. Hours of alcohol operation will be Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 12:00AM, Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 1:00AM, and Sunday 11:00AM - 11:00PM. Question of approving the application for a Common Victualler License for License A&V Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a "Capricho Colombian Steakhouse" at 1627 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445. Hours of CV: Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 12:00AM, Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 1:00AM, and Sunday 11:00AM - 11:00PM. Approved seating will include 100 seats. Question of approving the application for an Entertainment License for License A&V Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a "Capricho Colombian Steakhouse" at 1627 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445. Entertainment consists of radio, taped music, television: Hours of Entertainment: Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 12:00AM, Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 1:00AM, and Sunday 11:00AM - 11:00PM. Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Carlos Andres Gomes Porras, at A&V Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a "Capricho Colombian Steakhouse" at 1627 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3n. Question of approving the application of a new Common Victualler for Jimmy Dunk's d/b/a Jimmy Johns at 1316 Beacon St. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 5:00AM - 7:00PM. Seating will consist of 14 inside seats split with the existing Dunkin' location. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3o. Question of approving the application of a new Common Victualler for Mushoor Abu Rubieh Tribeca, LLC d/b/a Brookline Lunch at 1046 Beacon St. Hours of operation Sunday through Saturday from 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. Seating will be authorized for 20 seats. If a variance is sought and approved, then after the Building Commissioner signs off, Brookline Lunch will be authorized for 34 seats. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3p. Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager from Robert Schuman to Evan Shuman at 335 Harvard Street for ZAFTIGS, INC d/b/a ZAFTIGS. Question of approving the application for Change of Operation Hours for ZAFTIGS, INC. d/b/a ZAFTIGS. Current Operating Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM- 12:00AM, FridaySaturday 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 PM-12:00 AM to Proposed Operating Hours Monday-Sunday 10:00 AM-12:00 AM. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3q. Question of approving the application for additional Alternate Managers: Miho Owens, Alissa Sawada, and Keiko Dodd-Noble for i-Collab X, Inc. d/b/a Miraku at 9 Babcock St. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3r. Request to approve the application of a Mobile Food Truck for Boston Ice Cream. Service Route will include Cypress St. and Chestnut Hill St. for a limited time, serve and go. Monday-Sunday 10 AM - 7 PM, as well as special events from issues of license through October. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3s. Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager Richard S. Bailey Jr. for Brookline Wine and Spirits at 294 Washington St. Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3t. Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Fire Chief: Firefighter (T275) Approved. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Voted to appoint Michael O'Connor as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission, in the position to be vacated by James Carrol. Result: ; Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 Voting Aye: Chair Bernard Greene, Vice Chair David Pearlman, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein Voting Nay: None Abstaining: None.”

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