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October 28, 2025
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein
Absent: None
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: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 6a
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 6a. Question of approving the meeting minutes from October 21, 2025.
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 6a. Question of approving the meeting minutes from October 21, 2025. Approved as amended Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a Proclamation acknowledging Small Business Saturday, on Saturday, November 29, 2025
Question of approving a Proclamation acknowledging Small Business Saturday, on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
From the minutes
“6b. Question of approving a Proclamation acknowledging Small Business Saturday, on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an agreement with Gridwealth Services to purchase Community Shared Solar Credits towards the Brookline Department of Public Works Eversource Street Lights account
Question of approving an agreement with Gridwealth Services to purchase Community Shared Solar Credits towards the Brookline Department of Public Works Eversource Street Lights account.
From the minutes
“6c. Question of approving an agreement with Gridwealth Services to purchase Community Shared Solar Credits towards the Brookline Department of Public Works Eversource Street Lights account. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Accept the Complete Streets Grant totaling $313,115.96 from MassDOT for the purchase of traffic signal equipment to supplement the upgrading of Beacon Street intersections with Accessible...
Question of accepting the Complete Streets Grant totaling $313,115.96 from MassDOT for the purchase of traffic signal equipment to supplement the upgrading of Beacon Street intersections with Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) push buttons and pedestrian countdown displays.
From the minutes
“6d. Question of accepting the Complete Streets Grant totaling $313,115.96 from MassDOT for the purchase of traffic signal equipment to supplement the upgrading of Beacon Street intersections with Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) push buttons and pedestrian countdown displays. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve Extra Work Order No. 1 under Contract No. PW/25-28, Beacon Street Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) Upgrades Phase 1, with Dagle Electrical Construction Corp., in the amount of...
Question of approving Extra Work Order No. 1 under Contract No. PW/25-28, Beacon Street Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) Upgrades Phase 1, with Dagle Electrical Construction Corp., in the amount of $34,425.00, to install additional APS push buttons and pedestrian countdown displays at six intersections along Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“6e. Question of approving Extra Work Order No. 1 under Contract No. PW/25-28, Beacon Street Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) Upgrades Phase 1, with Dagle Electrical Construction Corp., in the amount of $34,425.00, to install additional APS push buttons and pedestrian countdown displays at six intersections along Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: HR Generalist/Investigator (T7)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: HR Generalist/Investigator (T7)
From the minutes
“6f. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: HR Generalist/Investigator (T7) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Water & Sewer Director: Utilities Working Foreperson (LN06)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Water & Sewer Director: Utilities Working Foreperson (LN06)
From the minutes
“6g. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Water & Sewer Director: Utilities Working Foreperson (LN06) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pierce School PTO for Fundraiser and Auction to be held on November 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 194 Boylston Street. 150 people...
Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pierce School PTO for Fundraiser and Auction to be held on November 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 194 Boylston Street. 150 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“6h. Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pierce School PTO for Fundraiser and Auction to be held on November 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 194 Boylston Street. 150 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to Nu Bui d/b/a Vietnam Vascular Anomalies Center for a Non-Profit Fundraising Event to be held on November 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 9:00...
Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to Nu Bui d/b/a Vietnam Vascular Anomalies Center for a Non-Profit Fundraising Event to be held on November 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 50 Goddard Ave., The Maliotis Cultural Center. 28-80 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“6i. Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to Nu Bui d/b/a Vietnam Vascular Anomalies Center for a Non-Profit Fundraising Event to be held on November 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 50 Goddard Ave., The Maliotis Cultural Center. 28-80 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the return of an All-Alcohol license back to the Town of Brookline for Ivory Pearl LLC, d/b/a Ivory Pearl at 1704 Beacon Street
Question of approving the return of an All-Alcohol license back to the Town of Brookline for Ivory Pearl LLC, d/b/a Ivory Pearl at 1704 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“6j. Question of approving the return of an All-Alcohol license back to the Town of Brookline for Ivory Pearl LLC, d/b/a Ivory Pearl at 1704 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the return of an All-Alcohol license back to the Town of Brookline for Brookline Village Burrito Corp., d/b/a Boca Grande Taqueria at 3 Harvard Square
Question of approving the return of an All-Alcohol license back to the Town of Brookline for Brookline Village Burrito Corp., d/b/a Boca Grande Taqueria at 3 Harvard Square.
From the minutes
“6k. Question of approving the return of an All-Alcohol license back to the Town of Brookline for Brookline Village Burrito Corp., d/b/a Boca Grande Taqueria at 3 Harvard Square. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a community event request, for First Light, from the Brookline Chamber of Commerce contingent upon approval from and appropriate coordination with key Town Departments (e.g
Question of approving a community event request, for First Light, from the Brookline Chamber of Commerce contingent upon approval from and appropriate coordination with key Town Departments (e.g. Brookline Public Schools, DPW, Police).
From the minutes
“6l. Question of approving a community event request, for First Light, from the Brookline Chamber of Commerce contingent upon approval from and appropriate coordination with key Town Departments (e.g. Brookline Public Schools, DPW, Police). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable Action on Article 2
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 2.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 2. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable Action on Article 3 as recommended
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3 as recommended.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3 as recommended. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable Action on Article 15
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 15.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 15. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable Action on Article 13
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 13.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 13. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee/Chute recommendation
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee/Chute recommendation
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee/Chute recommendation Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable action on the recommendation of Board member Rubenstein
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on the recommendation of Board member Rubenstein.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on the recommendation of Board member Rubenstein. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
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