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May 26, 2026
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Present: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Anthony Buono is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a. Question of approving the following meeting minutes: April 28, 2026 - held May 19, 2026 approved as amended
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a. Question of approving the following meeting minutes: April 28, 2026 - held May 19, 2026 approved as amended Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the following Change Orders in the amount of $14,337.81 with Trac Builders related to the Fire Station 4 project: TRAC CO 37 for $1,530.38 - Added occupancy sensor to monitor through BMS...
Question of approving the following Change Orders in the amount of $14,337.81 with Trac Builders related to the Fire Station 4 project: TRAC CO 37 for $1,530.38 - Added occupancy sensor to monitor through BMS system TRAC CO 38 for $2,215.96 - Added points for emergency generator to monitor through BMS system TRAC CO 39 for $4,396.35 - Clean and descale existing drain line TRAC CO 40 for $2,786.61 - Add drain line for drain down of sprinkler system TRAC CO 41 for $3,408.51 - Additional drywall to cover up ductwork in captain's quarters
From the minutes
“3b. Question of approving the following Change Orders in the amount of $14,337.81 with Trac Builders related to the Fire Station 4 project: TRAC CO 37 for $1,530.38 - Added occupancy sensor to monitor through BMS system TRAC CO 38 for $2,215.96 - Added points for emergency generator to monitor through BMS system TRAC CO 39 for $4,396.35 - Clean and descale existing drain line TRAC CO 40 for $2,786.61 - Add drain line for drain down of sprinkler system TRAC CO 41 for $3,408.51 - Additional drywall to cover up ductwork in captain's quarters Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the Commissioning Fee for Fire Station 1 in the amount of $20,500.00 with BR +A Consulting Engineers
Question of approving the Commissioning Fee for Fire Station 1 in the amount of $20,500.00 with BR +A Consulting Engineers.
From the minutes
“3c. Question of approving the Commissioning Fee for Fire Station 1 in the amount of $20,500.00 with BR +A Consulting Engineers. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Accept a grant awarded by the US Department of Homeland Security's UASI grant program, via the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR) and the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency...
Question of accepting a grant awarded by the US Department of Homeland Security's UASI grant program, via the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR) and the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management, in the amount of $3,523.99. The funds will be used to purchase thermal imaging cameras for the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“3d. Question of accepting a grant awarded by the US Department of Homeland Security's UASI grant program, via the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR) and the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management, in the amount of $3,523.99. The funds will be used to purchase thermal imaging cameras for the Fire Department. Bernard Greene noted the use for these funds are for Fire safety equipment, and there are no restrictive conditions attached. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request for the Building Commission for the following position: Plumbing and Gas Inspector -GN-13
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request for the Building Commission for the following position: Plumbing and Gas Inspector -GN-13
From the minutes
“3e. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request for the Building Commission for the following position: Plumbing and Gas Inspector -GN-13 Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the petition of Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Green Street running a distance of about 20 feet southwesterly from existing...
Question of approving the petition of Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Green Street running a distance of about 20 feet southwesterly from existing manhole MH162 to existing pole P399/0, both on the easterly side.
From the minutes
“3f. Question of approving the petition of Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Green Street running a distance of about 20 feet southwesterly from existing manhole MH162 to existing pole P399/0, both on the easterly side. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the petition of Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Abbottsford Road running a distance of about 115 feet southeasterly from...
Question of approving the petition of Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Abbottsford Road running a distance of about 115 feet southeasterly from existing manhole MH372 at the intersection with Thorndike Street to existing pole P1/9 on the northerly side.
From the minutes
“3g. Question of approving the petition of Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Abbottsford Road running a distance of about 115 feet southeasterly from existing manhole MH372 at the intersection with Thorndike Street to existing pole P1/9 on the northerly side. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the petition of Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Aspinwall Avenue running a distance of about 20 feet southeasterly from...
Question of approving the petition of Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Aspinwall Avenue running a distance of about 20 feet southeasterly from existing manhole MH105 at the intersection with Toxteth Street to an existing pole on the southeasterly corner.
From the minutes
“3h. Question of approving the petition of Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for underground conduit in Aspinwall Avenue running a distance of about 20 feet southeasterly from existing manhole MH105 at the intersection with Toxteth Street to an existing pole on the southeasterly corner. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the application for a Management Agreement with Brookline Food & Beverages LLC and J & J Restaurant for Brookline Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Punch Bowl at 700 Brookline Ave
Question of approving the application for a Management Agreement with Brookline Food & Beverages LLC and J & J Restaurant for Brookline Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Punch Bowl at 700 Brookline Ave.
From the minutes
“3i. Question of approving the application for a Management Agreement with Brookline Food & Beverages LLC and J & J Restaurant for Brookline Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Punch Bowl at 700 Brookline Ave. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the application for Alternate Manager to Romy Meehan and Change of Hours from Sunday- Saturday 4:00 PM - 12:00 midnight to Sunday- Saturday 11:00 AM- 1:00 AM for Paris Restaurant Group Inc...
Question of approving the application for Alternate Manager to Romy Meehan and Change of Hours from Sunday- Saturday 4:00 PM - 12:00 midnight to Sunday- Saturday 11:00 AM- 1:00 AM for Paris Restaurant Group Inc d/b/a Paris Creperie at 278A Harvard St.
From the minutes
“3j. Question of approving the application for Alternate Manager to Romy Meehan and Change of Hours from Sunday- Saturday 4:00 PM - 12:00 midnight to Sunday- Saturday 11:00 AM- 1:00 AM for Paris Restaurant Group Inc d/b/a Paris Creperie at 278A Harvard St. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the application for a new Common Victualler/ Entertainment/ Outdoor Seating License for Albertine Venancio d/b/a Chaba Cafe at 224 Cypress Street
Question of approving the application for a new Common Victualler/ Entertainment/ Outdoor Seating License for Albertine Venancio d/b/a Chaba Cafe at 224 Cypress Street. Hours of operation and Entertainment will be Sunday-Saturday, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Seating will consist of 20 inside dining seats and no operation of Outdoor Dining.
From the minutes
“3k. Question of approving the application for a new Common Victualler/ Entertainment/ Outdoor Seating License for Albertine Venancio d/b/a Chaba Cafe at 224 Cypress Street. Hours of operation and Entertainment will be Sunday-Saturday, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Seating will consist of 20 inside dining seats and no operation of Outdoor Dining. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the application of Alternate Managers Wildairis Garcia and Karolina Kajewska for Gelerman Brothers' d/b/a The Butcherie at 428 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application of Alternate Managers Wildairis Garcia and Karolina Kajewska for Gelerman Brothers' d/b/a The Butcherie at 428 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“3l. Question of approving the application of Alternate Managers Wildairis Garcia and Karolina Kajewska for Gelerman Brothers' d/b/a The Butcherie at 428 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Reconsider Article 8
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 To reconsider Article 8.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 To reconsider Article 8. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 8 which removes the Golf Course lighting portion
On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 Favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 8 which removes the Golf Course lighting portion.
Yes: Buono, Pearlman, RubensteinAbstained: Greene, Zimmerman
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 Favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 8 which removes the Golf Course lighting portion. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Anthony Buono Abstained: Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman.”
Reconsider Article 12
On motion, it was, Voted 4--0 to reconsider Article 12.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, ZimmermanAnthony Buono is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4--0 to reconsider Article 12. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman Absent: Anthony Buono.”
Favorable Action on the revised Article 12 as incorporated in the supplement warrant materials
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on the revised Article 12 as incorporated in the supplement warrant materials.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, ZimmermanAnthony Buono is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on the revised Article 12 as incorporated in the supplement warrant materials. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman Absent: Anthony Buono.”
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