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February 24, 2026
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from February 17, 2026
Question of approving the meeting minutes from February 17, 2026.
From the minutes
“4a. Question of approving the meeting minutes from February 17, 2026. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Authorization for the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Brookline Housing Authority's upcoming project, Walnut/High Federal Public Housing development, as requested by Ben Stone, Director...
Authorization for the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Brookline Housing Authority's upcoming project, Walnut/High Federal Public Housing development, as requested by Ben Stone, Director of the Brookline Housing Authority.
From the minutes
“4b. Authorization for the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Brookline Housing Authority's upcoming project, Walnut/High Federal Public Housing development, as requested by Ben Stone, Director of the Brookline Housing Authority. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a contract amendment with Agency Landscape + Planning in the amount of $20,000.00 for additional services related to the preparation of Brookline's Comprehensive Plan
Question of approving a contract amendment with Agency Landscape + Planning in the amount of $20,000.00 for additional services related to the preparation of Brookline's Comprehensive Plan.
From the minutes
“4c. Question of approving a contract amendment with Agency Landscape + Planning in the amount of $20,000.00 for additional services related to the preparation of Brookline's Comprehensive Plan. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an Appropriation Transfer within the DPW Parks and Open Space Division in the amount of $68,000.00 as follows: From: 46004680 510101 Forestry Salaries $68,000.00 To: 46004680 523599...
Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer within the DPW Parks and Open Space Division in the amount of $68,000.00 as follows: From: 46004680 510101 Forestry Salaries $68,000.00 To: 46004680 523599 Forestry Landscape Services $68,000.00
From the minutes
“4d. Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer within the DPW Parks and Open Space Division in the amount of $68,000.00 as follows: From: 46004680 510101 Forestry Salaries $68,000.00 To: 46004680 523599 Forestry Landscape Services $68,000.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Police Chief for one (1) dispatcher
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Police Chief for one (1) dispatcher.
From the minutes
“4e. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Police Chief for one (1) dispatcher. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Police Chief for five (5) Police Officers
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Police Chief for five (5) Police Officers.
From the minutes
“4f. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Police Chief for five (5) Police Officers. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an authorization request from the DPW to apply for a Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund (MPPF) Grant
Question of approving an authorization request from the DPW to apply for a Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund (MPPF) Grant. The MPPF Grant is a matching grant, up to $100,000, awarded by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. If awarded, these funds will be used to make the improvements to the Old Burying Ground.
From the minutes
“4g. Question of approving an authorization request from the DPW to apply for a Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund (MPPF) Grant. The MPPF Grant is a matching grant, up to $100,000, awarded by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. If awarded, these funds will be used to make the improvements to the Old Burying Ground. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the petition of Verizon New England Inc. to for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Summit Avenue running northeasterly and southeasterly from pole P.1A...
Question of approving the petition of Verizon New England Inc. to for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Summit Avenue running northeasterly and southeasterly from pole P.1A opposite Atherton Road a distance of about 125 feet to manhole MH38/386.
From the minutes
“4h. Question of approving the petition of Verizon New England Inc. to for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Summit Avenue running northeasterly and southeasterly from pole P.1A opposite Atherton Road a distance of about 125 feet to manhole MH38/386. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the application of a Change of Manager from Annie J. Liu to Zihang Yu at 1353 Beacon St. Brookline, Ma
Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager from Annie J. Liu to Zihang Yu at 1353 Beacon St. Brookline, Ma.
From the minutes
“4i. Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager from Annie J. Liu to Zihang Yu at 1353 Beacon St. Brookline, Ma. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the applications for Alternate Manager(s) Samantha Nicole Pray and Duresh Parmeshwari for New England Treatment Access, LLC d/b/a NETA at 160 Washington Street Brookline, MA
Question of approving the applications for Alternate Manager(s) Samantha Nicole Pray and Duresh Parmeshwari for New England Treatment Access, LLC d/b/a NETA at 160 Washington Street Brookline, MA.
From the minutes
“4j. Question of approving the applications for Alternate Manager(s) Samantha Nicole Pray and Duresh Parmeshwari for New England Treatment Access, LLC d/b/a NETA at 160 Washington Street Brookline, MA. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager Jacob Darnell Pierce for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Pizza Wood Fire Co. at 1632 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager Jacob Darnell Pierce for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Pizza Wood Fire Co. at 1632 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“4k. Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager Jacob Darnell Pierce for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Pizza Wood Fire Co. at 1632 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve a Temporary one-day Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Nancy Vineberg d/b/a The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health to be held on March 12, 2026, for a Hand in Hand...
Question of approving a Temporary one-day Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Nancy Vineberg d/b/a The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health to be held on March 12, 2026, for a Hand in Hand Community Engagement Event, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Brookline Teen Center, 40 Aspinwall Ave. Brookline, MA 02446. Attendance approx. 150 people.
From the minutes
“4l. Question of approving a Temporary one-day Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for Nancy Vineberg d/b/a The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health to be held on March 12, 2026, for a Hand in Hand Community Engagement Event, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Brookline Teen Center, 40 Aspinwall Ave. Brookline, MA 02446. Attendance approx. 150 people. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Renew the attached licenses for 2026, previously "Category 2" Substantially Compliant Licensees with Outstanding Items to "Category 1" Fully Compliant Licensees, and "Category 3" Non-Compliant...
Question of renewing the attached licenses for 2026, previously "Category 2" Substantially Compliant Licensees with Outstanding Items to "Category 1" Fully Compliant Licensees, and "Category 3" Non-Compliant Licensees with Significant Deficiencies.
From the minutes
“4m. Question of renewing the attached licenses for 2026, previously "Category 2" Substantially Compliant Licensees with Outstanding Items to "Category 1" Fully Compliant Licensees, and "Category 3" Non-Compliant Licensees with Significant Deficiencies. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Authorize the Town Administrator's Office to issue License Violation Letters to non-compliant licensees
Question of authorizing the Town Administrator's Office to issue License Violation Letters to non-compliant licensees.
From the minutes
“4n. Question of authorizing the Town Administrator's Office to issue License Violation Letters to non-compliant licensees. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Affirm the decision of the Tree Planting Committee's February 11, 2026 hearing pursuant to M.G.L. c 87
On motion, it was, Voted 4-1 to affirm the decision of the Tree Planting Committee's February 11, 2026 hearing pursuant to M.G.L. c 87.
The roll call names "John", which does not match one Select Board member. Showing the count the minutes give (4-1) only.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-1 to affirm the decision of the Tree Planting Committee's February 11, 2026 hearing pursuant to M.G.L. c 87. Aye: Bernard Greene, John Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Against: VanScoyoc.”
Approve the submittal of an override Stabilization fund article (Select Board)
Voted to approve the submittal of an override Stabilization fund article (Select Board)
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the submittal of an override Stabilization fund article (Select Board) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Appoint the CTOS as the main petitioner regarding financial control conflicts for Advisory Committee membership
Voted to appoint the CTOS as the main petitioner regarding financial control conflicts for Advisory Committee membership.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to appoint the CTOS as the main petitioner regarding financial control conflicts for Advisory Committee membership. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
I hereby move that the Select Board direct the Planning Department to provide to the Select Board, no later than March 10th, 2026, draft warrant articles related to Chestnut Hill Commercial Area...
Voted I hereby move that the Select Board direct the Planning Department to provide to the Select Board, no later than March 10th, 2026, draft warrant articles related to Chestnut Hill Commercial Area rezoning for the Board's consideration and potential filing as follows. One article for rezoning the Chestnut Hill commercial area, substantially similar to the Planning Department's recommendations of February 3rd, 2026. (The 14-12-7 program). And one or more articles as needed for authorizing the Select Board to enter into a memorandum of agreement and a tax certainty agreement as negotiated with City Realty. And further Following the delivery of said warrant articles to provide to the Select Board a complete draft, of the Chestnut Hill commercial area study report. And further Following the delivery of said warrant articles and said draft, prepare draft amendments related to Chestnut Hill commercial area rezoning, and in coordination with ongoing negotiations. between the Town and City Realty, deliver set amendments for the Board's consideration and potential filing as follows. One amendment to the above zoning warrant article for eliminating the 175-foot bonus height in the CHC4 sub-district of the proposed Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Zoning Overlay District, resulting in a maximum height of 150 feet in the CHC4 sub-district. (That will limit the CHC4 sub-district to 12 stories), and amendments as needed to the Memorandum of Agreement and Tax Certainty Agreement, such that
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyocNo: Warren
From the minutes
“Voted I hereby move that the Select Board direct the Planning Department to provide to the Select Board, no later than March 10th, 2026, draft warrant articles related to Chestnut Hill Commercial Area rezoning for the Board's consideration and potential filing as follows. One article for rezoning the Chestnut Hill commercial area, substantially similar to the Planning Department's recommendations of February 3rd, 2026. (The 14-12-7 program). And one or more articles as needed for authorizing the Select Board to enter into a memorandum of agreement and a tax certainty agreement as negotiated with City Realty. And further Following the delivery of said warrant articles to provide to the Select Board a complete draft, of the Chestnut Hill commercial area study report. And further Following the delivery of said warrant articles and said draft, prepare draft amendments related to Chestnut Hill commercial area rezoning, and in coordination with ongoing negotiations. between the Town and City Realty, deliver set amendments for the Board's consideration and potential filing as follows. One amendment to the above zoning warrant article for eliminating the 175-foot bonus height in the CHC4 sub-district of the proposed Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Zoning Overlay District, resulting in a maximum height of 150 feet in the CHC4 sub-district. (That will limit the CHC4 sub-district to 12 stories), and amendments as needed to the Memorandum of Agreement and Tax Certainty Agreement, such that they align with the amended zoning warrant article and reflect the outcome of said ongoing negotiations. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Against: Paul Warren.”
Approve a request by the Town Administrator for a Reserve Fund Transfer of up to $25,000 to fund a follow-up report to the report on the Public Schools of Brookline's financial situation and...
On motion, it was, Voted to approve a request by the Town Administrator for a Reserve Fund Transfer of up to $25,000 to fund a follow-up report to the report on the Public Schools of Brookline's financial situation and practices completed by CliftonLarsonAllen ("CLA") in Spring of 2025; and of transmitting that request to the Advisory Committee for its consideration.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to approve a request by the Town Administrator for a Reserve Fund Transfer of up to $25,000 to fund a follow-up report to the report on the Public Schools of Brookline's financial situation and practices completed by CliftonLarsonAllen ("CLA") in Spring of 2025; and of transmitting that request to the Advisory Committee for its consideration. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the proposed slate and terms
Vote to approve the proposed slate and terms.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the proposed slate and terms. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
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