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November 4, 2025
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: These minutes have no attendance list; the members shown as present are the members named in the roll calls.
Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Pearlman 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, Rubenstein, VanScoyoc, WarrenDavid Pearlman 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, Paul Warren, Michael Rubenstein Absent: David Pearlman was absent for roll call..”
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 7a
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 7a. Acceptance and expenditure request from the Chief of Police of the DMH Co-Responder grant ($75,000) from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) to support the hiring of a Co-Response Clinician for an evening impact shift. This award would fund 100% of the salary for a clinician from November 1, 2025-June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 7a. Acceptance and expenditure request from the Chief of Police of the DMH Co-Responder grant ($75,000) from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) to support the hiring of a Co-Response Clinician for an evening impact shift. This award would fund 100% of the salary for a clinician from November 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the following six (6) Change Orders with TRAC Builders related to the Fire Station 4 project: TRAC Builders CO 1 in amount of $25,616.01 for a new 2" domestic line as per DPW request TRAC...
Question of approving the following six (6) Change Orders with TRAC Builders related to the Fire Station 4 project: TRAC Builders CO 1 in amount of $25,616.01 for a new 2" domestic line as per DPW request TRAC Builders CO 3 in amount of $13,323.24 to repair structural cracks discovered during demolition. TRAC Builders CO 4 in amount of $7,245.00 to excavate and install additional drainage pipe to have adequate pitch for the gas oil separator tank per MWRA and Plumbing inspector. TRAC Builders CO 5 Credit change order in the amount of ($3,750.00) for deletion of floor drains not needed TRAC Builders CO 6 in the amount of $2,872.65 for electrical connection to HVAC equipment These have been approved by the Building Commission and the Comptroller's office.
From the minutes
“7b. Question of approving the following six (6) Change Orders with TRAC Builders related to the Fire Station 4 project: TRAC Builders CO 1 in amount of $25,616.01 for a new 2" domestic line as per DPW request TRAC Builders CO 3 in amount of $13,323.24 to repair structural cracks discovered during demolition. TRAC Builders CO 4 in amount of $7,245.00 to excavate and install additional drainage pipe to have adequate pitch for the gas oil separator tank per MWRA and Plumbing inspector. TRAC Builders CO 5 Credit change order in the amount of ($3,750.00) for deletion of floor drains not needed TRAC Builders CO 6 in the amount of $2,872.65 for electrical connection to HVAC equipment These have been approved by the Building Commission and the Comptroller's office. Approved and stamped Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a Change Order with East Coast Masonry and Repair for a credit amount of ($3,000.00) for various items related to the Brookline High School project
Question of approving a Change Order with East Coast Masonry and Repair for a credit amount of ($3,000.00) for various items related to the Brookline High School project.
From the minutes
“7c. Question of approving a Change Order with East Coast Masonry and Repair for a credit amount of ($3,000.00) for various items related to the Brookline High School project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the lateral transfer of Officer Ryan Murphy to the Brookline Police Department
Question of approving the lateral transfer of Officer Ryan Murphy to the Brookline Police Department.
From the minutes
“7d. Question of approving the lateral transfer of Officer Ryan Murphy to the Brookline Police Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire requests from the Commissioner of DPW: Working Foreperson Highway (LN06) W&S Working Utilities Foreperson (LN06)
Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire requests from the Commissioner of DPW: Working Foreperson Highway (LN06) W&S Working Utilities Foreperson (LN06)
From the minutes
“7e. Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire requests from the Commissioner of DPW: Working Foreperson Highway (LN06) W&S Working Utilities Foreperson (LN06) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Director: Community Preservation Planner (T06)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Director: Community Preservation Planner (T06)
From the minutes
“7f. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Director: Community Preservation Planner (T06) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
On Board member Warren's amendment
On motion, it was, Voted 4-1 on Board member Warren's amendment.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Rubenstein
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-1 on Board member Warren's amendment. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Against: Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable Action on article 8 as amended by Paul Warren Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on article 8 as amended by Paul Warren Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on article 8 as amended by Paul Warren Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Reconsider Article 15
On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider Article 15
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider Article 15 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein. On motion it was,.”
Favorable Action on the amended Article 15 submitted by the petitioners
Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the amended Article 15 submitted by the petitioners.
From the minutes
“Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the amended Article 15 submitted by the petitioners. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
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