December 16, 2025

“7b. Question of approving Contract No. PW/26-32, in the amount of $148 456.00 with Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc. for services associated with Cultural Landscape Report for Larz Anderson Park. Approved - stamped Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7c. Question of approving Extra Work Orders No. 1-3 for work performed by C. Naughton Corp under Contract No. PW/23-23 (Sewer System Repairs) in the amount of $63,145.57 for emergency drain and sewer repairs. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7d. Question of approving and executing Contract PW/26- 07 "Sewer System Rehab". with Insituform Technologies in the amount of $993,890.20 Approved - stamped Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7e. Question of approving and executing Contract PW/26- 08 "Epoxy lining of Sewer Manholes" with National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $1,124,920.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7f. Question of approving PW/26-21 with Apex Companies Inc. for FY26 Transportation and Mobility Engineering Services - Harvard Street in the amount of $238,900. Approved - Stamped Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7g. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Administrative/Accounting Assistant (C-8) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7h. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Health and Human Services: Assistant Director of Operations (T-12). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7i. Question of approving the request from the Chief of Police for the reappointment of Officer Dylan Diersch to the Brookline Police. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7j. Question of approving an appropriation transfer requested by the Chief Information Officer in the amount of $10,000.00 as follows: From: Leased equipment $10,000.00 To: Education/Training $10,000.00 This request will be forwarded to the Advisory Committee for approval. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7k. Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Planning Director in the amount of $103,153.00 as follows: From: Salaries $103,153.00 To: Prof/Tech Services $103,153.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7l. Question of accepting a donation in the amount of $24,474.19 from the D. Blakely Hoar Trust to support the planting and care of trees and other vegetation in Brookline Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7m. Question of approving agreement amendment for the Brookline Chamber of Commerce ARPA project 2214 - Restaurant Resiliency Seminar Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7n. Question of approving agreement budget amendment for the Brookline Teen Center ARPA project 23-51 - ARPA Assistance Program Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7o. Question of approving the 2026 Brookline Local Emergency Planning Committee membership Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7p. Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in High Street, southwesterly from pole 84/18 a distance of approximately 140 feet to private property at #196 High Street; and conduit running northeasterly from pole 84/19 a distance of about 39 feet to private property at #196 High Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7q. Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in St Mary's Street, southerly from manhole 17753 south of Beacon Street a distance of about 57 feet to manhole 8234. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7r. Question of approving the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in St Paul Street, southerly thence turning and running easterly from manhole 25590, approximately 81 feet south of Sewall Avenue a distance of about 32 feet to private property at #135 St. Paul Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7s. Question of approving the application for an alteration of licensed premises for an All-Alcohol Restaurant License, Barcelona Brookline LLC d/b/a Barcelona Wine Bar at 1700 Beacon St. The alteration of premises is expanding the premises by adding 2,766 sq. ft. (1,399 on the first floor, 732 sq. ft. in the basement; 635 sq. ft. patio) from the abutting space of the building, which include a new service kitchen, dining room and bar. New total indoor square feet equal 5,539 sq. ft. on the first floor and 5,200 sq. ft. in the basement and the outdoor patio of 2,237 sq. ft. Restaurant space on one floor with a basement, total indoor of 10,739 sq. ft. with 196 seats; Outdoor patio with a total of 2,237 sq. ft. with 61 seats. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7t. Question of approving the application for a Change of Manager for Gelerman Brothers Inc. d/b/a The Butcherie from Walter Gellerman to Gil Zilberberg at 428 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“On motion, it was, Voted to appoint Police Lieutenant Casey Hatchett to the position of Deputy Superintendent. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Voted to appoint Police Deputy Superintendent Paul Campbell to the position of Superintendent. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“On motion, it was, Voted to start the process for an RFP and call other communities to learn about their success using the program. Also, to designate Board Member Michael Rubenstein as the Select Board's liaison in the RFP process. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“11. Boards and Commissions - Interviews Commission on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations Kara Weiss Held Carey Goldberg Carey Goldberg clarified some comments made earlier and demonstrated the ease of using language translation applications, noting the expense of a Language Access Coordinator in the Diversity office. Goldberg applied to be on the CDEICR because it needs reimagining. The bylaw needs a review every 5 years, diversity is poor in the diversity commission, and needs to promote welcoming viewpoints, noting that local social media hosts some nasty posts. The commission needs to examine when inclusion becomes exclusion. Goldberg withdrew the application and will start a local platform, Brookline Thinks, next month. Masha Kogan Masha Kogan, shared her experience as an immigrant and her vision for fostering dialogue and reducing tension. Kogan was born in Russia and immigrated in the late 1970s to Brookline, and found a welcoming, open, and inclusive community. Kogan noted having more in common with other children of immigrants and carefully walked the boundary of immigrants vs. nonimmigrants, adding the first job of the commission is inclusion and to lead and reduce the tone and the heat. 11b. Police Commissioners Advisory Committee Susan Cohen Held Isaac Fluhr Chapman Held 12. (7:30 PM) License Renewals - Public Hearing Question of renewing the following licenses for 2026: Town Administrator Chas Carey made the introductions to the annual license renewal hearing. Conditional licenses will have a deadline of January 13, 2026 to submit their full applications. Licensing Specialist, Rachelle Morson announced this year was the first with new licensing software which caused some delays in application submittals. This is considered a learning curve and next year's process should result in fewer conditional licenses. Common Victualler/Entertainment/2026 Outdoor dining Public hearing: No speakers. Approved with 39 conditional applications as noted in the attached packet. (Maruichi - Harvard Street flagged for disciplinary hearing). Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Food Vendor Public hearing: No speakers. Approved with 10 conditional applications as noted in the attached packet. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Alcohol Public hearing: No speakers. Approved with 17 conditional applications as noted in the attached packet. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Innholder Public hearing: No speakers. Approval with conditional approval for Homewood Suites and Hilton Garden Inn. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Lodging House Public hearing: No speakers. Approved with 7 conditional applications as noted in the attached packet. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Secondhand Articles Public hearing: No speakers. All approved Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Class 1 and Class 2 Motor Vehicles Public hearing: No speakers. All approved Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“12b. Question of renewing the following Marijuana Retail Licenses held by: Deezle Dispensary, 1351 Beacon St. Public hearing: No speakers. All papers were in order. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Comm Ave Canna, Inc. - 1030 Commonwealth Ave., 2nd Floor. Public hearing: No speakers. Approved * Conditional upon completed application. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“New England Treatment Access, LLC. (NETA, 160 Washington St.). Public hearing: No speakers. All papers were in order. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“Question of renewing the Medical Marijuana Treatment Center License held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA, 160 Washington Street) Public hearing: No speakers. All papers were in order. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve and adopt the Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap, and Fleet Management, Electrification, and Vehicle Replacement Policy. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“On motion, it was, Voted to appoint Jean Woy to the Preservation Commission as an Alternate Member, for a term ending on August 31, 2027. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“On motion, it was, Voted to appoint Jason Bowers to the Building Commission for a term ending. August 31, 2026. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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