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November 18, 2025
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the following meeting minutes: October 28, 2025 November 4, 2025
Question of approving the following meeting minutes: October 28, 2025 November 4, 2025
From the minutes
“3a. Question of approving the following meeting minutes: October 28, 2025 November 4, 2025 Approved 10.28.25 Approved 11.4.25 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Appoint a Committee of Seven to choose a designer and owner's project manager (OPM) for the design of the Larz Anderson Skating Rink
Question of appointing a Committee of Seven to choose a designer and owner's project manager (OPM) for the design of the Larz Anderson Skating Rink. The proposed members are: Building Commission: Nathan Peck, Karen Breslawski, Brook Dustin Park & Recreation Commission: Clara Batchelor, Debbie Hatzieleftheriadis, Michael O'Connor Select Board member: David Pearlman
From the minutes
“3b. Question of appointing a Committee of Seven to choose a designer and owner's project manager (OPM) for the design of the Larz Anderson Skating Rink. The proposed members are: Building Commission: Nathan Peck, Karen Breslawski, Brook Dustin Park & Recreation Commission: Clara Batchelor, Debbie Hatzieleftheriadis, Michael O'Connor Select Board member: David Pearlman Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Accept $1,000.00 in sponsorship funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations and the Indigenous Peoples Celebration...
Question of accepting $1,000.00 in sponsorship funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations and the Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee to support a community event.
From the minutes
“3c. Question of accepting $1,000.00 in sponsorship funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations and the Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee to support a community event. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the Financial Interest Contract Disclosure form submitted by School Department employee Daniel Lipton, to teach within the performing arts program with the Brookline Recreation Department...
Question of approving the Financial Interest Contract Disclosure form submitted by School Department employee Daniel Lipton, to teach within the performing arts program with the Brookline Recreation Department (formerly taught at Brookline Adult Education) part-time.
From the minutes
“3d. Question of approving the Financial Interest Contract Disclosure form submitted by School Department employee Daniel Lipton, to teach within the performing arts program with the Brookline Recreation Department (formerly taught at Brookline Adult Education) part-time. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
The Select Board voted to adopt a Residential Exemption percentage of twenty percent (20%) for fiscal year 2026 per the provisions of section 5C of Chapter 59
On motion, it was, Voted: The Select Board voted to adopt a Residential Exemption percentage of twenty percent (20%) for fiscal year 2026 per the provisions of section 5C of Chapter 59. The Select Board also voted on the following motion: I hereby move that the Select Board vote to adopt the minimum allowable residential factor of .925449, which represents a maximum allowable CIP factor of 1.746, and the following corresponding tax rates: Residential $10.24, Commercial $17.16 Note: Excess Levy Capacity = $15,611
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted: The Select Board voted to adopt a Residential Exemption percentage of twenty percent (20%) for fiscal year 2026 per the provisions of section 5C of Chapter 59. The Select Board also voted on the following motion: I hereby move that the Select Board vote to adopt the minimum allowable residential factor of .925449, which represents a maximum allowable CIP factor of 1.746, and the following corresponding tax rates: Residential $10.24, Commercial $17.16 Note: Excess Levy Capacity = $15,611 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Adopt the 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan as previously presented and issue a letter of support to be included in the final plan submitted to MA Division of Conservation Services
On motion, it was, Voted to adopt the 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan as previously presented and issue a letter of support to be included in the final plan submitted to MA Division of Conservation Services
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to adopt the 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan as previously presented and issue a letter of support to be included in the final plan submitted to MA Division of Conservation Services Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Reconsider Article 7
On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider Article 7.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider Article 7. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable Action on Article 7 as recommended by the Advisory Committee (STM, Article 7, Supplement 3)
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7 as recommended by the Advisory Committee (STM, Article 7, Supplement 3)
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7 as recommended by the Advisory Committee (STM, Article 7, Supplement 3) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Reconsider Article 18
On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider Article 18
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider Article 18 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's motion on Article 18
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's motion on Article 18.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's motion on Article 18. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Reconsider Article 9
Vote to reconsider Article 9
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, WarrenNo: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“Vote to reconsider Article 9 Aye: Bernard Greene, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Against: John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 9 as recently recommended by the Advisory Committee Article 9 (Supplement No.3)
On motion, it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on Article 9 as recently recommended by the Advisory Committee Article 9 (Supplement No.3)
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, WarrenNo: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on Article 9 as recently recommended by the Advisory Committee Article 9 (Supplement No.3) Aye: Bernard Greene, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Against: John VanScoyoc.”
Boards and Commissions -Appointments/Reappointment 8a
Boards and Commissions -Appointments/Reappointment 8a. Age-Friendly Cities Committee David Deisadze
From the minutes
“8. Boards and Commissions -Appointments/Reappointment 8a. Age-Friendly Cities Committee David Deisadze Approved for a term ending in November 2028. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Name Committee Kevin MacKenzie (CDEICR appointee)
Naming Committee Kevin MacKenzie (CDEICR appointee)
From the minutes
“8b. Naming Committee Kevin MacKenzie (CDEICR appointee) Approved for a term ending in November 2028. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
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