April 28, 2026

“6d. Question of referring an Open Meeting Law complaint submitted by Emily Jacobsen to Town Counsel's Office to draft a response, and to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to authorize the Town Counsel's Office to send a response to the Attorney General's office. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6e. Question of accepting the transmission of the Conservation Commission's Annual Report to the Select Board. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6f. Question of awarding and executing contract PW/26-35 with K5 Corporation for Safety Zone and No Turn on Red Signs in the amount of $132,500.00. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6g. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Libraries: Librarian II - Collection Services Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6h. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from DPW Deputy Commissioner Operations: Administrative Assistant: C8 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6i. Question of approving five (5) Authorization to Hire requests from the DPW Commissioner: Highway and Sanitation Division 1- Motor Equipment Operator LN-3 1-Highway Craftsperson LN-3 1- Painter / Laborer LN-2 1 - Motor Repairperson LN-6 Water and Sewer Division 1- Pipe Layer Laborer LN-2 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 Chief of Police: School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control (ST01) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6k. Question of approving Change Order #3 with LeMessurier in the amount of $4,195.00 for additional cost related to the bidding of the Brookline High School tunnel waterproofing project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6l. Question of awarding and executing a contract for professional technical services with Langdon Environmental for the design/engineering/permitting for a temporary Transfer Station Structure in the amount of $110,700.00. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6m. Question of approving PW/26-24 with Coviello Electrical for Townwide Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Safety Project in the amount of $233,675.05. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6n. Question of approving a One-Day Temporary Liquor License- All Alcohol, to Muddy Rivers Arts, Inc d/b/a Arts Brookline for the Brookline Arts Festival to be held on May 2, 2026, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at 17 Station St., 100 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6o. Question of approving a One-Day Temporary Liquour License- Wine and Malt Beverages, to Flora's Hospitality LLC for a PTO Event for Runkle School PTO at 50 Druce St., Brookline, MA, to be held on Friday, May 8th, 2026, from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM with a maximum number of attendees of 100 people. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6p. Question of approving the petition of Cablevision Lightpath LLC to run aerial fiber optic cable on Stedman Street on 17 existing poles from P137/1 near Harvard Street a distance of about 1,492 feet to P39/12 at Gibbs Street and on Beals Street off of P39/12 a distance of 870 feet on 7 existing poles to 51-53 Beals Street off of P39/5. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6q. Question of approving the petitions of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install new pole 166/3-A on Park Street approximately 139 feet south of Auburn Street on the west side and underground conduit in Park Street westerly from pole 166/3-A a distance of about 5 feet to 34 Park Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6r. Question of approving the application for a Change of Owner Interest, Officers, Directors, LLC Manager for LLH, LLC d/b/a Trader Joe's at 1317 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6s. Question of approving the application for an All-Alcohol Package Store License for CC Wine Shop LLC at 12 Cypress St. Brookline, MA. The proposed manager will be Nicholas Lisotto and the alternate Manager will be Nathan Derri. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6t. Question of approving a Common Victualler license for Mariuchi Select, whose license was recommended for renewal by the Fire Department, following completion of required repairs. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6u. Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager from Anthony Doherty to Raphael Oliver for 1032 Beacon Corp. d/b/a Bar 'Cino 1032 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6v. Question of approving the application for a Change of Directors, and Change of Manager from Sunny H. Shah to Parth Arvindkumar Patel for TJ Arvind Inc d/b/a TJ Convenience at 182 Thorndike St. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6w. Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager Zhongshu Zhao for Dayu LLC, d/b/a KungFu Kitchen at 1353 Beacon St. Brookline, MA 02446 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6x. Question to approve a Farmers' Winery license to sell wine for off-premises. Alex Goldman d/b/a Far from The Tree, LLC to operate the Brookline Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 1:30pm-6:30pm from June 4, 2026, through November 19, 2026. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6y. Request to approve a Farmers'-Winery license to sell wine for off-premises. Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint to operate the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 1:30pm -6:30pm from June 4, 2026, through November 19, 2026. *Conditioned Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6z. Request to approve and execute an Agreement with Abe Faber, Treasurer and Co-Director, for the operation of the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am-9pm from June 4, 2026 through November 19, 2026. *Conditioned Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6aa. Question of approving a change of operating hours for Chilacates, 1412 Beacon Street, from 11am-11pm to 11am-1am. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6bb. Question of approving a Special One Day Entertainment license for the Brookline Village Arts Festival Musical Variety Show to be held outside on the Pearl Street Lawn on May 2, 2026, ending at 7:30PM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6cc. Question of approving a letter to State legislators regarding House Bill H.5271 and Senate Bill S.2999 Preempting Nicotine Free Generation Bylaw. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“6dd. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire from the Planning and Community Development Director: Housing and Community Planning Director (T13) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“10a. Question of adopting the Environmentally Preferable Products Purchasing Policy to meet new requirements from the MassDEP. The Select Board received a presentation from Alexandra Vecchio, Sustainability Director, and Zero Waste Program Manager Miranda Hotham on updates to Brookline's Environmentally Preferable Products Purchasing Policy, required for continued eligibility for MassDEP's Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grants. The revisions commit the Town to purchasing state-approved environmentally preferable products when feasible, adhering to federal recycled-content procurement guidelines, and prioritizing reuse networks before buying new items. The School Committee and Solid Waste Advisory Committee both unanimously supported the changes, and the Select Board voted unanimously to adopt the updated policy. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“11a. Question of approving a Noise By-Law Waiver from MBTA for work to be completed overnight from May 2026 to December 2026 on the following MBTA Green Line C Branch Stations: Hawes Street, Kent Street, St. Paul Street, Summit Avenue, Brandon Hall, Fairbanks Street, Tappan Street, Dean Road, and Englewood Avenue. The Select Board held a public hearing on the MBTA's request for a noise by-law waiver to allow overnight construction on the Green Line C Branch from May-December 2026. MBTA representative Gwen Dunlevy explained that the work to modernize nine stations for accessibility which requires 24-hour activity during shutdown periods to avoid prolonging the project by a year or more. Town Administrator Carey, emphasized that the MBTA, as a state agency, is not legally required to obtain permission but seeks collaboration..”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the temporary waiver until a resident agent it hired, and will be revisited at the renewal process. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Waiver granted with the understanding that the family continues to serve as accessible agents. 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 collective bargaining agreements with Engineers Union and the Dispatchers Union as proposed by Ann Braga. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene..”

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“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 1 as amended specifically referencing version 9 of the proposed friendly amendments dated 4-27-26. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene..”

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“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Revised MOA and Tax Certainty agreement as presented. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene..”

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“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 5 as presented in the attached memo. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene..”

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“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 15. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene..”

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“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 20 as recommended by the Advisory Committee. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene..”

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“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 4. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene.”

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