September 30, 2025

“6b. Question of accepting the transmittal of the Police Commissioners' Advisory Committee Annual Report. The Board reviewed the PCAC's annual report, with Michael Rubenstein raising questions about the Civilian Feedback Survey's response rate, and Committee Chair, Paul Yee explained that it was relatively low and noted the timelines that are being considered. Yee reviewed the committee's consideration to enhance the complaint submittal process and provided an overview of their duties. Member Rubenstein supports the complaint process with the civilian feedback survey. Paul Warren recommended presentations from the various Boards and Commissions rather than the written document outlining their work for the past year. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6c. Question of ratifying the resolution of the Select Board expressing its appreciation to Susan Rack for her many years of Service to the Brookline community as a member and leader of the Brookline Rotary Club. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6d. Question of amending the Host Community Agreement with Comm Ave Canna, Inc. to conform with laws and regulations of the Commonwealth pertaining to marijuana, and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute the agreement. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6e. Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License, nunc pro tunc, to Christopher Mutty d/b/a Brookline Chamber of Commerce for a Taste of Brookline food event held on September 27, 2025, from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at 40 Aspinwall Ave. 200 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6f. Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Allandale Farm for a Thistle & Leek Fall Dinner to be held on October 9, 2025, from 4:00 PM-11:00 PM at 259 Allandale Road. 100 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6g. Question of approving the following two (2) Authorization to Hire requests from the Commissioner of Public Works: Associate Director of Transportation & Mobility (T-14) Forestry Supervisor (GN-9) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6h. Question of approving, and authorizing the Chair or designee, to execute contract extensions with the following CDBG Sub-recipients: Brookline Housing Authority (BHA) for FY 2025, and Brookline Community Development Corporation (BCDC) for FY 2024 and FY 2025. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6i. Question of accepting a Shared Streets and Spaces Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the amount of $243,768.64 for the purchase of two sets of rectangular rapid flashing beacons, three Bluebikes stations, and 30 pedal bikes. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6j. Question of accepting the following grants awarded to the Council on Aging: FY26 MassDOT Community Transit Grant Program operating and mobility management grant award in the amount of $50,000. FY26 Mass. Cultural Council grant award in the amount of $5,000 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6k. Authorization to accept $5,000 in Grant funds from the Mass Cultural Council's Creative Youth Development Grant as requested by the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations for the Asian American Heritage Fund. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6l. Question of approving a donation to the Brookline Fire Department from Dr. George E. Mark and Dr. Judith Goldstein-Mark in the amount of $100. These funds will be allocated to the fire department donation account. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6m. Question of approving contract PW/26-17 "Speed Humps Project #1 - 5 Streets" with Mario Susi & Sons in the amount of $410,683. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6n. Question of approving the application of a new Common Victualler for Sub Shai LLC d/b/a Arwa Yemeni Coffee at 1333 Beacon St. Hours of operation will be Sunday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday 7:00 AM- 8:30 PM, Thursday-Friday 7:00 AM-1:00 AM and Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 AM. Seating will consist of 34 total inside seats. Question of approving the application for a new Entertainment License for Sub Shai LLC d/b/a Arwa Yemeni Coffee at 1333 Beacon St. Hours of operation will be Sunday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday 7:00 AM-8:30 PM, Thursday-Friday 7:00 AM- 1:00 AM, and Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM. Entertainment will consist of radio, taped music, juke box and television. If the applicant wishes to have instrumental music or dancing, the applicant must seek a variance with the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6o. Question of approving the application of a Common Victualler for Namu LLC. d/b/a BAP STREET at 1026A Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM. Seating will consist of 20 inside seats. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6p. Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager of Record from Aaron Larsen to Marie Esther Jean for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. Question of approving the application of Alternate Managers: Samantha N. Zubieta and Vashon Watson for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6q. Question of approving the application for Change of Lodging House Agent from Alex Grenier to Elizabeth Schmidt for Beacon Inn at 1750 Beacon St. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6r. Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager Chisato Horii for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli at 306 Harvard St. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6s. Question of making corrections to the Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses previously issued to Mission Hill Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin and Jimmy's Dunk LLC d/b/a Jimmy Johns at 1020 Commonwealth Ave by taking the following actions: Question of retracting the previously approved (in May 2025, but not yet issued) Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Mission Hill Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin and Jimmy's Dunk LLC d/b/a Jimmy Johns at 1020 Commonwealth Ave. Question of approving a single Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Mission Hill Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin / Jimmy John's at 1020 Commonwealth Ave with agreed-upon conditions as stated in the attached communication via email from Nicole Sullivan to Dai Nguyen. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6t. Question of making corrections to the Common Victualler License previously separately issued to BB Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin (issued originally in April 2023 and continuously renewed) and Jimmy Dunk, LLC d/b/a Jimmy John's (approved on August 2025, but not yet issued) at 1316 Beacon St. by taking the following actions, all retroactive to September 26, 2025: Question of retracting the previous approval of a Common Victualler License for Jimmy Dunk, LLC d/b/a Jimmy John's at 1316 Beacon St. Question of approving a change of d/b/a for the Common Victualler License held by BB Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin to BB Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin / Jimmy John's. Question of approving a single Common Victualler and Entertainment License for BB Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin / Jimmy John's with agreed-upon conditions as stated in the attached communication via email from Nicole Sullivan to Dai Nguyen. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“On motion, it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in corporate name from Marky's Caviar Boston LLC to MCB Gourmet LLC d/b/a Marky's Caviar Boston at 420 Harvard Street Unit A. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Voted to approve the application for change of hours for Marky's Caviar Boston at 420 Harvard Street Unit A from 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM Monday through Sunday to 11:00 AM -8:00 PM Monday through Sunday. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“On motion, it was, Voted: To deem that public necessity and convenience require granting the MBTA an amended location on Beacon Street in the areas of the Tappan Street Station and the Englewood Avenue Station for the purpose of operating the so-called "C" branch of the Green Line, and approve an amended grant of location substantially as shown in the sketch, information and documents provided by the MBTA and filed herewith, constituting the MBTA's petition, with the final plan and language of the location to be developed by the MBTA and approved by the Town Administrator, and that this amended location shall supersede prior grants of location in substantially the same area of Beacon Street for substantially the same purpose." *Conditioned with the assurances the MBTA has provided the Town during development of the C Branch Accessibility Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Question of appointing Clara Batchelor to the Naming Committee as the Park and Recreation Commission representative. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Question of updating the membership of the Revenues and Expenditures Study Committee by appointing Mariah Nobrega as the School Committee Representative in lieu of Sarah Moghtader. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Question of appointing Melissa Muken to the Brookline Commission on Women. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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