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March 31, 2026
15 recorded votes, 1 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 March 24, 2026
Question of approving the meeting minutes from March 24, 2026.
From the minutes
“3a. Question of approving the meeting minutes from March 24, 2026. Approved, as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Accept a check in the amount of $50.00 from Linda Goldman to support of the Brookline Commission for Women
Question of accepting a check in the amount of $50.00 from Linda Goldman to support of the Brookline Commission for Women.
From the minutes
“3b. Question of accepting a check in the amount of $50.00 from Linda Goldman to support of the Brookline Commission for Women. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Accept the transmission of the Advisory Council on Public Health's Annual Report to the Select Board
Question of accepting the transmission of the Advisory Council on Public Health's Annual Report to the Select Board.
From the minutes
“3c. Question of accepting the transmission of the Advisory Council on Public Health's Annual Report to the Select Board. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: HR Coordinator: C10
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: HR Coordinator: C10
From the minutes
“3d. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: HR Coordinator: C10 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Director: Leader Teacher Soule: GN06
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Director: Leader Teacher Soule: GN06
From the minutes
“3e. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Director: Leader Teacher Soule: GN06 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve and Authorization to Hire request from the Public Health Director: Shared Services Manager: T7
Question of approving and Authorization to Hire request from the Public Health Director: Shared Services Manager: T7
From the minutes
“3f. Question of approving and Authorization to Hire request from the Public Health Director: Shared Services Manager: T7 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the execution of Amendment #1 to the Gridwealth Massachusetts Community Solar Customer Agreement, which offers the Town a 10% discount on the value of the Net Metering Credits generated
Question of approving the execution of Amendment #1 to the Gridwealth Massachusetts Community Solar Customer Agreement, which offers the Town a 10% discount on the value of the Net Metering Credits generated.
From the minutes
“3g. Question of approving the execution of Amendment #1 to the Gridwealth Massachusetts Community Solar Customer Agreement, which offers the Town a 10% discount on the value of the Net Metering Credits generated. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve Contract Amendment 3 for Contract No. PW/19-16, Traffic/Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Hammond Street and Woodland Road, in the amount of $458,500.00 with Tighe & Bond...
Question of approving Contract Amendment 3 for Contract No. PW/19-16, Traffic/Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Hammond Street and Woodland Road, in the amount of $458,500.00 with Tighe & Bond (formerly WorldTech Engineering, LLC).
From the minutes
“3h. Question of approving Contract Amendment 3 for Contract No. PW/19-16, Traffic/Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Hammond Street and Woodland Road, in the amount of $458,500.00 with Tighe & Bond (formerly WorldTech Engineering, LLC). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve Extra Work Order 1 for Contract No. PW/25-05, Schick Park Reconstruction, in the amount of $9,926.97 with Mountain View Landscapes and Lawncare, Inc
Question of approving Extra Work Order 1 for Contract No. PW/25-05, Schick Park Reconstruction, in the amount of $9,926.97 with Mountain View Landscapes and Lawncare, Inc.
From the minutes
“3i. Question of approving Extra Work Order 1 for Contract No. PW/25-05, Schick Park Reconstruction, in the amount of $9,926.97 with Mountain View Landscapes and Lawncare, Inc. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve Extra Work Order 1 for Contract No. PW/26-03, Upkeep of Trees and Related Work, in the amount of $122,826.00 with Northern Tree Service, LLC
Question of approving Extra Work Order 1 for Contract No. PW/26-03, Upkeep of Trees and Related Work, in the amount of $122,826.00 with Northern Tree Service, LLC.
From the minutes
“3j. Question of approving Extra Work Order 1 for Contract No. PW/26-03, Upkeep of Trees and Related Work, in the amount of $122,826.00 with Northern Tree Service, LLC. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the Financial Interest Contract Disclosure form submitted by Council on Aging employee, Jessica Milley-Gee
Question of approving the Financial Interest Contract Disclosure form submitted by Council on Aging employee, Jessica Milley-Gee.
From the minutes
“3k. Question of approving the Financial Interest Contract Disclosure form submitted by Council on Aging employee, Jessica Milley-Gee. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Accept a gift in the amount of $250.00 from Chi Chi Wu, to support the Brookline Asian American Family Network
Question of accepting a gift in the amount of $250.00 from Chi Chi Wu, to support the Brookline Asian American Family Network.
From the minutes
“3l. Question of accepting a gift in the amount of $250.00 from Chi Chi Wu, to support the Brookline Asian American Family Network. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Place a single full-funding override totaling $23,254,439. on the May 5, 2026 ballot
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 to place a single full-funding override totaling $23,254,439. on the May 5, 2026 ballot. The structure includes the town portion taken upfront and the school portion phased over three years.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, WarrenAbstained: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 to place a single full-funding override totaling $23,254,439. on the May 5, 2026 ballot. The structure includes the town portion taken upfront and the school portion phased over three years. Aye: Bernard Greene, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Abstained: John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 20 (with the corrected scriveners' errors.)
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 20 (with the corrected scriveners' errors.).
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 20 (with the corrected scriveners' errors.). Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Favorable Action on Article 7
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
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