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May 27, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a. Question of accepting two donations totaling $1,822.00 from the Friends of Brookline Public Health through the Brookline Community Foundation to support urgent food security initiatives for local residents. Grant 8425 ($1,422.00) supports the annual "Brookline Bounty Birds" program to provide turkeys and vegetables to Brookline families in need. Grant 8557 ($400.00) to provide 10 $40 Stop & Shop gift cards.
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a. Question of accepting two donations totaling $1,822.00 from the Friends of Brookline Public Health through the Brookline Community Foundation to support urgent food security initiatives for local residents. Grant 8425 ($1,422.00) supports the annual "Brookline Bounty Birds" program to provide turkeys and vegetables to Brookline families in need. Grant 8557 ($400.00) to provide 10 $40 Stop & Shop gift cards. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an amendment to contract PW/24-11 with Fred DeRoma & Son, Inc. in the amount of $35,268.65 for additional construction services
Question of approving an amendment to contract PW/24-11 with Fred DeRoma & Son, Inc. in the amount of $35,268.65 for additional construction services.
From the minutes
“3b. Question of approving an amendment to contract PW/24-11 with Fred DeRoma & Son, Inc. in the amount of $35,268.65 for additional construction services. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: Leave & Disability Specialist (T06)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: Leave & Disability Specialist (T06)
From the minutes
“3c. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: Leave & Disability Specialist (T06) Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Finance Director: Finance Assistant (C8)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Finance Director: Finance Assistant (C8)
From the minutes
“3d. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Finance Director: Finance Assistant (C8) Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the proposed Fire Station 5 Designer Selection Committee
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Fire Station 5 Designer Selection Committee
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Fire Station 5 Designer Selection Committee Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Reconsider Article 12
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 to reconsider Article 12.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 to reconsider Article 12. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
On the petitioners and Advisory Committee's motion on Article 12 as inserted in the combined reports
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 on the petitioners and Advisory Committee's motion on Article 12 as inserted in the combined reports.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 on the petitioners and Advisory Committee's motion on Article 12 as inserted in the combined reports. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Reconsider Article 25
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 to reconsider Article 25.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 to reconsider Article 25. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
On the revised Article as presented by Member Buono with the proposed edits
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 on the revised Article as presented by Member Buono with the proposed edits.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 on the revised Article as presented by Member Buono with the proposed edits. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Reconsider Article 17
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 to reconsider Article 17.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 to reconsider Article 17. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Favorable action on the recent revisions offered by the petitioners of Article 17
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on the recent revisions offered by the petitioners of Article 17.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on the recent revisions offered by the petitioners of Article 17. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
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