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August 5, 2025
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul Warren is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion, it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyocPaul Warren is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Absent for roll call: Paul Warren.”
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 7a
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 7a. Question of approving the meeting minutes from July 29, 2025.
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 7a. Question of approving the meeting minutes from July 29, 2025. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire Request from the Interim Library Director: Librarian III - Circulation Supervisor (K8)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire Request from the Interim Library Director: Librarian III - Circulation Supervisor (K8)
From the minutes
“7b. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire Request from the Interim Library Director: Librarian III - Circulation Supervisor (K8) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
State 911's Support and Incentive Grant Program in the amount of $248,276 to offset personnel and salary-related costs, including overtime costs, in the Telecommunications Center. 2
State 911's Support and Incentive Grant Program in the amount of $248,276 to offset personnel and salary-related costs, including overtime costs, in the Telecommunications Center. 2. State 911's Training Grant Program in the amount of $38,280.32 to support training and conference related costs for Telecommunications Center staff.
From the minutes
“1. State 911's Support and Incentive Grant Program in the amount of $248,276 to offset personnel and salary-related costs, including overtime costs, in the Telecommunications Center. 2. State 911's Training Grant Program in the amount of $38,280.32 to support training and conference related costs for Telecommunications Center staff. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a contract with UTS of Massachusetts, Inc. in the amount of $8,000 for testing services for concrete pouring at the Brookline High School Tunnel project
Question of approving a contract with UTS of Massachusetts, Inc. in the amount of $8,000 for testing services for concrete pouring at the Brookline High School Tunnel project.
From the minutes
“7d. Question of approving a contract with UTS of Massachusetts, Inc. in the amount of $8,000 for testing services for concrete pouring at the Brookline High School Tunnel project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a Seasonal Temporary Entertainment License for Outdoor Dining to the Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon St. Start date is contingent on the approval of the Select Board
Question of approving a Seasonal Temporary Entertainment License for Outdoor Dining to the Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon St. Start date is contingent on the approval of the Select Board. Seasonal license expires November 15, 2025. Entertainment will be for both private and public events that will include radio, taped music, instrumental music maximum of two acoustic musical instruments, and vocal music with one vocalist outdoors with the operating hours of 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
From the minutes
“7e. Question of approving a Seasonal Temporary Entertainment License for Outdoor Dining to the Brookline Dining Group, LLC d/b/a Hamilton at 1366 Beacon St. Start date is contingent on the approval of the Select Board. Seasonal license expires November 15, 2025. Entertainment will be for both private and public events that will include radio, taped music, instrumental music maximum of two acoustic musical instruments, and vocal music with one vocalist outdoors with the operating hours of 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a Noise By-Law Waiver from National Grid for work to be completed overnight from August 11, 2025 to November 30, 2025 at the intersection of Boylston St. and Fisher Ave
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Noise By-Law Waiver from National Grid for work to be completed overnight from August 11, 2025 to November 30, 2025 at the intersection of Boylston St. and Fisher Ave.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Noise By-Law Waiver from National Grid for work to be completed overnight from August 11, 2025 to November 30, 2025 at the intersection of Boylston St. and Fisher Ave. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a Noise By-Law Waiver from Director of Capital Construction, Lap Yan, for East Coast Masonry and Repair to conduct work as needed, depending on weather, for the demolition of concrete and...
On motion it was, Voted to approving a Noise By-Law Waiver from Director of Capital Construction, Lap Yan, for East Coast Masonry and Repair to conduct work as needed, depending on weather, for the demolition of concrete and repaving of sidewalks at Brookline High School during various Saturdays as early as 7 a.m.: August 8, August 16, August 23.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approving a Noise By-Law Waiver from Director of Capital Construction, Lap Yan, for East Coast Masonry and Repair to conduct work as needed, depending on weather, for the demolition of concrete and repaving of sidewalks at Brookline High School during various Saturdays as early as 7 a.m.: August 8, August 16, August 23. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the application for an alteration of licensed premises for an Innholder All- Alcohol License for Wagner Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a IRIS Hotel at 30 Webster St. The alteration of premises...
On motion, it was, Voted to approve the application for an alteration of licensed premises for an Innholder All- Alcohol License for Wagner Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a IRIS Hotel at 30 Webster St. The alteration of premises is to add a 600 sq. ft. patio area in front of the premises with seating for 20. Conditioned on the closure of use of the outdoor space by 10 p.m., as agreed upon by the applicant during the Licensing Hearing. *Condition: Smoking is prohibited and only allowed in the designated areas off the property, and the patio is cleared out by 10:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to approve the application for an alteration of licensed premises for an Innholder All- Alcohol License for Wagner Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a IRIS Hotel at 30 Webster St. The alteration of premises is to add a 600 sq. ft. patio area in front of the premises with seating for 20. Conditioned on the closure of use of the outdoor space by 10 p.m., as agreed upon by the applicant during the Licensing Hearing. *Condition: Smoking is prohibited and only allowed in the designated areas off the property, and the patio is cleared out by 10:00 p.m. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the request to transfer the Adult-use Marijuana Retailer License and existing Host Community Agreement from Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc. to Deezle Cannabis, LLC. The Cannabis Control...
On motion, it was, Voted to approve the request to transfer the Adult-use Marijuana Retailer License and existing Host Community Agreement from Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc. to Deezle Cannabis, LLC. The Cannabis Control Commission voted to approve the Change of Ownership and Control for the transfer of Marijuana Retailer License #MR281950 to Deezle.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyocNo: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to approve the request to transfer the Adult-use Marijuana Retailer License and existing Host Community Agreement from Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc. to Deezle Cannabis, LLC. The Cannabis Control Commission voted to approve the Change of Ownership and Control for the transfer of Marijuana Retailer License #MR281950 to Deezle. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Against: Paul Warren.”
Amend the Host Community Agreement to reflect the change in party name and any relevant changes thereof, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf
Voted to amend the Host Community Agreement to reflect the change in party name and any relevant changes thereof, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyocNo: Warren
From the minutes
“Voted to amend the Host Community Agreement to reflect the change in party name and any relevant changes thereof, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Against: Paul Warren.”
Approve the Social Media Policy as presented
On motion, it was, Voted to approve the Social Media Policy as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to approve the Social Media Policy as presented. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
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