March 10, 2026

“6b. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire from the Commissioner of Public Works: Motor Equipment Fleet Foreperson Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6c. Acceptance of $17,100.00 in Grant funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. This grant is to be applied directly to operational support and programming related the Brookline Adult and Community Education. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6d. Question of awarding and executing contract PW/26-26 "Repair of Bituminous Concrete Patches" to Bannon Paving LLC., Rockland, MA 02370, in the amount of $448,425.20 for various roadwork patching. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6e. Question of awarding and executing contract PW/26-31 Repair of Cement Concrete Sidewalks" with Richard D'Ambrosia Inc., for construction services not to exceed the value of $710,790.00. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6f. Question of approving Contract PW/26-34 with Sportstek Inc., for $118,000.00 for Waldstein Tennis Court repairs. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6g. Question of approving a Special Permit for the Jimmy Fund Walk to be held on October 4, 2026 along Beacon Street. This has been reviewed and approved by the Police Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6h. Question of voting to release $3.75 million of Housing Trust funds previously encumbered by a prior Select Board vote as part of the Trust's $7.5 million local funding commitment toward the Brookline Housing Authority's $75 million Walnut-High Phase I project. These Trust Funds are no longer needed to be encumbered following a subsequent replacement with $3.75 million of CPA funds committed by Town Meeting. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6i. Question of voting to affirm the Housing Advisory Board's February 4th vote to recommend, with conditions, Housing Trust funding in the amount of $822,764 for the Brookline Community Development Corporation's renovation project at 154-156 Boylston Street. The Select Board vote would carry the same conditions as the HAB vote. *Conditions 1. Subject to a satisfactory written report on the solar installation from the structural engineer. 2. Subject to inquiring into having insurance for the roof caving in as a result of solar panels. 3. Subject to delegated approval by Brookline Staff: Steve, Roger, and Pam. 4. Deferral of overhead fee until completion of the project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6j. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Building Commissioner for the following vacancy: Local Building Inspector (GN12) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6k. Question of approving an MOU with the Massachusetts Health Officers Association and accepting a $10,000.00 payment for participation in the Mass DPH Pathways to Local Public Health Program. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6l. Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Assistant Town Administrator for Finance in the amount of $2,250.00. From Dues $2,250.00 To: Prof/Tech Services $2,250.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6m. Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to Gamehenge Golf, LLC d/b/a Hemlock Grill- Robert T. Lynch Golf Course for the Town of Brookline and Private Events to be held on March 23rd -31st from 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM at 1281 West Roxbury Pkwy. 20-70 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6n. Question of approving the application of a Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages License for Gamehenge Golf, LLC. d/b/a Hemlock Grill at 1281 W. Roxbury Parkway. That will begin on April 1st, 2026, with the seasonal date ending on January 15th, 2027. Proposed manager of record is Christopher Yorty. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6o. Question of approving a proclamation of recognition and congratulations to the 2026 Brookline Women of the Year: Abby (Gabrielle) Dean, Alicia Hsu, Linda Olsen Pehlke. PROCLAMATION Brookline Select Board Recognizes and congratulates the 2026 Brookline Women of the Year Gabrielle "Abby" Dean, Alicia Hsu, & Linda Olson Pehlke WHEREAS the United Nations officially recognized March 8 as International Women's Day in 1975, and since 1977 has invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the United Nations Day for Women's Rights and World Peace, honoring the historic and ongoing struggles of women around the world for equality, justice, and opportunity; and WHEREAS the Brookline Commission for Women was established by Brookline Town Meeting with a mission to promote equity and justice for all women and girls, including all who identify as female; and WHEREAS for twenty-one years, the Brookline Commission for Women has recognized outstanding women in our community through its annual Brookline Women of the Year award, honoring women who live and work in Brookline and who have dedicated their time, resources, and efforts to bringing significant and positive impact to our community; and WHEREAS the Brookline Commission for Women has selected longtime Brookline residents Abby Dean, Alicia Hsu and Linda Olson Pehlke as the 2026 Brookline Women of the Year; and WHEREAS Abby Dean is a deeply respected public health leader and licensed clinical social worker who has devoted more than 30 years to Brookline; in her current role as the Behavioral Health Intervention and Prevention Program Coordinator for Brookline Public Health and as a counselor at Brookline High School, she provides critical mental health support to students, staff, and families while mentoring the next generation of professionals; and WHEREAS through her statewide leadership on the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund board and her direction of programs supporting mothers and children impacted by addiction, she exemplifies compassionate leadership and an unwavering dedication to prevention, equity, and the well-being of the entire community; and WHEREAS Alicia Hsu is a retired teacher of the Public Schools of Brookline who spent three decades teaching primarily at the Amos A. Lawrence School and was awarded the Ernest R. Caverly Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Brookline Education Foundation in 2008; and WHEREAS Alicia Hsu is a co-founder and steering committee member of the Brookline Asian American Family Network (BAAFN) and is a member of the planning committee with the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations for the Town of Brookline, where she co-leads the annual AAPI Heritage Month Festival celebration in May; and WHEREAS Alicia Hsu has been a tireless advocate for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Brookline, and is widely recognized as a fierce advocate and loving supporter of educators; and WHEREAS Linda Olson Pehlke is an urban planner, civic leader, and longtime volunteer whose work has had a lasting impact on the Town of Brookline over more than two decades of public service focused on planning, sustainability, open space, and neighborhood engagement; and WHEREAS Linda Olson Pehlke has served as a Town Meeting Member since 2009, currently serves on the Advisory Committee, and has served on several other Town committees; and WHEREAS Linda Olson Pehlke is the founder and president of the Friends of the Minot Rose Garden, serves on the board of the Brookline Greenspace Alliance, previously served on the board of the Brookline Community Foundation, and is the author of Exploring the Paths of Brookline, a guide to the Town's historic pedestrian paths; and WHEREAS through her leadership, scholarship, and tireless volunteer service, Linda Olson Pehlke has made a significant and enduring contribution to Brookline's civic life..”

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“6p. Question of approving a proclamation for visiting Mayors from Ireland Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“On motion, it was, Voted I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Brookline, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held March 10, 2026, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody:.”

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“Voted: that the sale of the $773,000 Sewer Bond of the Town dated March 16, 2026, to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on February 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2027 $77,300 2032 $77,300 2028 77,300 2033 77,300 2029 77,300 2034 77,300 2030 77,300 2035 77,300 2031 77,300 2036 77,300 Further Voted: that the sale of the $2,000,000 Water Bond of the Town dated March 16, 2026, to the Authority is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on February 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2027 $200,000 2032 $200,000 2028 200,000 2033 200,000 2029 200,000 2034 200,000 2030 200,000 2035 200,000 2031 200,000 2036 200,000 Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures; Further Voted: that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out this financing, including the execution of any application agreement by the Treasurer or any other official of the Town, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes..”

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“1. Voted, To deem that public necessity and convenience require granting the MBTA an amended location on Beacon Street in the areas of the Hawes Street, St. Paul Street, Summit Avenue, Brandon Hall/Fairbanks, and Dean Road stations for the purpose of operating the so-called 'C' branch of the Green Line, and approve, conditioned on the assurances the MBTA has provided the Town during development of the C Branch Accessibility Project, an amended grant of location substantially as shown in the plans and documents provided by the MBTA and filed herewith, with the final plan and language of the location to be developed by the MBTA and approved by the Town Administrator, and that this amended location shall supersede prior grants of location in substantially the same area of Beacon Street for substantially the same purpose. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“2. Voted To concur with the Transportation Board's instruction to DPW Transportation staff to provide new cross-section lane arrangement options before project completion for eastbound Beacon Street at Hawes, so that the Transportation Board may consider retaining a U-turn option. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“3. Voted To authorize the Town Administrator to finalize and execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the MBTA regarding maintenance, construction, and operational responsibilities within the Beacon Street Green Line corridor, in consultation with Town Counsel and the Commissioner of Public Works. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 1. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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