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Brookline Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

June 2, 2026

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: These minutes have no attendance list; the members shown as present are the members named in the roll calls.

Present: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a. Question of approving the following meeting minutes: April 28, 2026 as amended May 26, 2026 as amended May 27, 2026 approved

From the minutes

“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 3a. Question of approving the following meeting minutes: April 28, 2026 as amended May 26, 2026 as amended May 27, 2026 approved Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”

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Approve and executing Contract PW/25-10 "Monmouth Park Landscape Improvements" with Greener Group LLC in the amount of $249,998.52

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving and executing Contract PW/25-10 "Monmouth Park Landscape Improvements" with Greener Group LLC in the amount of $249,998.52.

From the minutes

“3b. Question of approving and executing Contract PW/25-10 "Monmouth Park Landscape Improvements" with Greener Group LLC in the amount of $249,998.52. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”

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Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Finance Director: Assistant Assessor (T9)

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Finance Director: Assistant Assessor (T9)

From the minutes

“3c. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Finance Director: Assistant Assessor (T9) Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”

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Approve an Amendment to Contract No. PW/22-09 with Weston & Sampson Engineers in the Amount of $165,300 for the Preparation of Construction Documents, Bidding Support, Construction Administration...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of Approving an Amendment to Contract No. PW/22-09 with Weston & Sampson Engineers in the Amount of $165,300 for the Preparation of Construction Documents, Bidding Support, Construction Administration and Observation, and Regulatory Reporting and Permit Closeout for the Willow Pond Dredging and Leverett Pond Bank Stabilization Project.

From the minutes

“3d. Question of Approving an Amendment to Contract No. PW/22-09 with Weston & Sampson Engineers in the Amount of $165,300 for the Preparation of Construction Documents, Bidding Support, Construction Administration and Observation, and Regulatory Reporting and Permit Closeout for the Willow Pond Dredging and Leverett Pond Bank Stabilization Project. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”

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Approve Extra Work Order 3 for Contract No. PW/24-02, Skyline Park Maintenance, in the amount of $167,100.00 with Perez Landscaping, Inc

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving Extra Work Order 3 for Contract No. PW/24-02, Skyline Park Maintenance, in the amount of $167,100.00 with Perez Landscaping, Inc.

From the minutes

“3e. Question of approving Extra Work Order 3 for Contract No. PW/24-02, Skyline Park Maintenance, in the amount of $167,100.00 with Perez Landscaping, Inc. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve an Appropriations Transfer request from the DPW Commissioner in the amount of $395,000.00: Total Transfer Requested: $8,000 for DPW Education & Training & Supplies from Professional Tech

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving an Appropriations Transfer request from the DPW Commissioner in the amount of $395,000.00: Total Transfer Requested: $8,000 for DPW Education & Training & Supplies from Professional Tech. Services. From: org #40004010 object #524010 amount $4,000 services To: org #40004010 object #551099 amount $4,000 education/training From: org #40004010 object #524010 amount $4,000 services To: org #40004010 object #531012 amount $4,000 supplies Total transfer requested: $2,000 for parks and open space supplies from salaries From: org #46004680 object #510101 amount $2,000 salaries To: org #46004650 object #534120 amount $2,000 supplies Total transfer requested: $150,000 for snow and ice services from sanitation services From: org #40004300 object #523593 amount $150,000 services To: org #42004230 object #524058 amount $150,000 services Total transfer requested: $75,000 for snow and ice services from roadway maintenance salaries From: org #42004220 object #510101 amount $75,000 salaries To: org #42004230 object #524058 amount $75,000 services Total transfer requested: $75,000 for snow and ice services from parks & open space salaries From: org #46004680 object #510101 amount $75,000 salaries To: org #42004230 object #524058 amount $75,000 services Total Transfer Requested: $85,000 for Highway and Sanitation Utilities from Salaries From: org #42004220 object #510101 amount $85,000 salaries To: org #42004900 object #561022 amount $3,000 diesel To: org #42004900 object #

From the minutes

“3f. Question of approving an Appropriations Transfer request from the DPW Commissioner in the amount of $395,000.00: Total Transfer Requested: $8,000 for DPW Education & Training & Supplies from Professional Tech. Services. From: org #40004010 object #524010 amount $4,000 services To: org #40004010 object #551099 amount $4,000 education/training From: org #40004010 object #524010 amount $4,000 services To: org #40004010 object #531012 amount $4,000 supplies Total transfer requested: $2,000 for parks and open space supplies from salaries From: org #46004680 object #510101 amount $2,000 salaries To: org #46004650 object #534120 amount $2,000 supplies Total transfer requested: $150,000 for snow and ice services from sanitation services From: org #40004300 object #523593 amount $150,000 services To: org #42004230 object #524058 amount $150,000 services Total transfer requested: $75,000 for snow and ice services from roadway maintenance salaries From: org #42004220 object #510101 amount $75,000 salaries To: org #42004230 object #524058 amount $75,000 services Total transfer requested: $75,000 for snow and ice services from parks & open space salaries From: org #46004680 object #510101 amount $75,000 salaries To: org #42004230 object #524058 amount $75,000 services Total Transfer Requested: $85,000 for Highway and Sanitation Utilities from Salaries From: org #42004220 object #510101 amount $85,000 salaries To: org #42004900 object #561022 amount $3,000 diesel To: org #42004900 object #561011 amount $4,000 natural gas To: org #40004250 object #561010 amount $35,000 electricity To: org #40004300 object #561010 amount $38,000 electricity To: org #42004900 object #561010 amount $2,000 electricity To: org #42004900 object #561030 amount $3,000 water Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve a Reserve Fund transfer request from the DPW Commissioner, in the amount of: $2,068,110.69

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion, it was, Voted to approve a Reserve Fund transfer request from the DPW Commissioner, in the amount of: $2,068,110.69.

From the minutes

“On motion, it was, Voted to approve a Reserve Fund transfer request from the DPW Commissioner, in the amount of: $2,068,110.69. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Noise By-law waiver request from National Grid to perform work at 192 Washington Street, the sidewalk over the MBTA tracks, for a project with the MBTA

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion, it was, Voted to approve the Noise By-law waiver request from National Grid to perform work at 192 Washington Street, the sidewalk over the MBTA tracks, for a project with the MBTA.

From the minutes

“On motion, it was, Voted to approve the Noise By-law waiver request from National Grid to perform work at 192 Washington Street, the sidewalk over the MBTA tracks, for a project with the MBTA. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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