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June 16, 2026
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Present: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from June 2, 2026
Question of approving the meeting minutes from June 2, 2026.
From the minutes
“1a. Question of approving the meeting minutes from June 2, 2026. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve contract PW/26-45 "I&I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation Design in Subareas NI-4, S-1, S-3 and Brington Road" with BETA Group, Inc. of Norwood, MA in the amount of $204,107.00
Question of approving contract PW/26-45 "I&I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation Design in Subareas NI-4, S-1, S-3 and Brington Road" with BETA Group, Inc. of Norwood, MA in the amount of $204,107.00. The work specified in this contract involves the investigation of sewer manholes and pipelines.
From the minutes
“1b. Question of approving contract PW/26-45 "I&I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation Design in Subareas NI-4, S-1, S-3 and Brington Road" with BETA Group, Inc. of Norwood, MA in the amount of $204,107.00. The work specified in this contract involves the investigation of sewer manholes and pipelines. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve two (2) Authorization to Hire requests from the Director of Libraries: Librarian II - Collection Services (K-7) Librarian II - Reference (K-7)
Question of approving two (2) Authorization to Hire requests from the Director of Libraries: Librarian II - Collection Services (K-7) Librarian II - Reference (K-7)
From the minutes
“1c. Question of approving two (2) Authorization to Hire requests from the Director of Libraries: Librarian II - Collection Services (K-7) Librarian II - Reference (K-7) Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve nine (9) Authorization to Hire requests from the DPW Commissioner: Water and Sewer Division 2 Pipe Layer Laborer - LN2 1 Motor Equipment Operator 3 - LN5 1 Water Meter Foreperson - GN8...
Question of approving nine (9) Authorization to Hire requests from the DPW Commissioner: Water and Sewer Division 2 Pipe Layer Laborer - LN2 1 Motor Equipment Operator 3 - LN5 1 Water Meter Foreperson - GN8 Sustainability and Natural Resources 1 Conservation and Sustainability Assistant - C8 Parks and Open Space Division 2 Parks Maintenance Craftsman - LN6 1 Operations Manager - T10 Highway, Sanitation & Fleet Services Division Environmental, Health & Safety Officer - T12 Assistant Recycling Coordinator - GN6 Administrative Assistant - Highway C08 Central Administration Senior Accounting Systems Assistant - C10
From the minutes
“1d. Question of approving nine (9) Authorization to Hire requests from the DPW Commissioner: Water and Sewer Division 2 Pipe Layer Laborer - LN2 1 Motor Equipment Operator 3 - LN5 1 Water Meter Foreperson - GN8 Sustainability and Natural Resources 1 Conservation and Sustainability Assistant - C8 Parks and Open Space Division 2 Parks Maintenance Craftsman - LN6 1 Operations Manager - T10 Highway, Sanitation & Fleet Services Division Environmental, Health & Safety Officer - T12 Assistant Recycling Coordinator - GN6 Administrative Assistant - Highway C08 Central Administration Senior Accounting Systems Assistant - C10 Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Director: Preservation Planner (T6)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Director: Preservation Planner (T6)
From the minutes
“1e. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Director: Preservation Planner (T6) Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve Extra Work Order Number 1, with Five Oaks Construction Inc., related to contract PW/26-09, "Water Service Line Replacements", in the amount of $30,219.39
Question of approving Extra Work Order Number 1, with Five Oaks Construction Inc., related to contract PW/26-09, "Water Service Line Replacements", in the amount of $30,219.39.
From the minutes
“1f. Question of approving Extra Work Order Number 1, with Five Oaks Construction Inc., related to contract PW/26-09, "Water Service Line Replacements", in the amount of $30,219.39. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve Amendment 1 to DPW Contract PW/24-06 with Toole Design Group by which the full scope of services originally subcontracted to Green International are instead subcontracted to Feldman...
Question of approving Amendment 1 to DPW Contract PW/24-06 with Toole Design Group by which the full scope of services originally subcontracted to Green International are instead subcontracted to Feldman Geospatial, at no additional cost to the Town, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign amended agreements with MassDOT as needed to effectuate this subcontractor change.
From the minutes
“1g. Question of approving Amendment 1 to DPW Contract PW/24-06 with Toole Design Group by which the full scope of services originally subcontracted to Green International are instead subcontracted to Feldman Geospatial, at no additional cost to the Town, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign amended agreements with MassDOT as needed to effectuate this subcontractor change. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an Appropriation Transfer request from the Chief of Police in the amount of $75,000.00 as follows: From: Police Patrol 510101 $40,000 To: 524010 Prof serve $28,000 561010 Utilities $12,000...
Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer request from the Chief of Police in the amount of $75,000.00 as follows: From: Police Patrol 510101 $40,000 To: 524010 Prof serve $28,000 561010 Utilities $12,000 From: 510101 FT Salaries/Dispatch $35000 To: 539031 Police Supplies $35,000
From the minutes
“1h. Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer request from the Chief of Police in the amount of $75,000.00 as follows: From: Police Patrol 510101 $40,000 To: 524010 Prof serve $28,000 561010 Utilities $12,000 From: 510101 FT Salaries/Dispatch $35000 To: 539031 Police Supplies $35,000 Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an Appropriation Transfer request from the Director of Public Buildings in the amount of $147,500.00: From: 25002510 510101 Town Buildings Salary $75,500 To: 25002540 561011 Natural Gas...
Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer request from the Director of Public Buildings in the amount of $147,500.00: From: 25002510 510101 Town Buildings Salary $75,500 To: 25002540 561011 Natural Gas $8,500 To: 25002540 561010 Electricity $24,000 To: 25003430 561010 Electricity $43,000 From: 25003430 510101 School Buildings Salary $72,000 To: account 25003430 561010 Electricity $72,000
From the minutes
“1i. Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer request from the Director of Public Buildings in the amount of $147,500.00: From: 25002510 510101 Town Buildings Salary $75,500 To: 25002540 561011 Natural Gas $8,500 To: 25002540 561010 Electricity $24,000 To: 25003430 561010 Electricity $43,000 From: 25003430 510101 School Buildings Salary $72,000 To: account 25003430 561010 Electricity $72,000 Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $41,784.42 from the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FFY23 program
Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $41,784.42 from the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FFY23 program. This grant will reimburse the Town for eligible costs associated with the acquisition and outfitting of a vehicle for one of the Department's Explosive Detection Canine (EOD K9) teams, more specifically, Officer Walker and "Kemba". The grant is being provided through the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management.
From the minutes
“1j. Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $41,784.42 from the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FFY23 program. This grant will reimburse the Town for eligible costs associated with the acquisition and outfitting of a vehicle for one of the Department's Explosive Detection Canine (EOD K9) teams, more specifically, Officer Walker and "Kemba". The grant is being provided through the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $1,890.64 from the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance to support the installation of a pollinator garden at Emerson Garden
Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $1,890.64 from the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance to support the installation of a pollinator garden at Emerson Garden
From the minutes
“1k. Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $1,890.64 from the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance to support the installation of a pollinator garden at Emerson Garden Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Request to approve the application for a Change in Category for MDM WINE3 LLC D/B/A VINODIVINO from a Wine and Malt Package Store to an All-Kinds Package Store at 1669 Beacon Street. *Conditioned...
Request to approve the application for a Change in Category for MDM WINE3 LLC D/B/A VINODIVINO from a Wine and Malt Package Store to an All-Kinds Package Store at 1669 Beacon Street. *Conditioned upon the availability of a pending license with the ABCC. Further Board discussion recommended for future pending licenses with the ABCC.
From the minutes
“1l. Request to approve the application for a Change in Category for MDM WINE3 LLC D/B/A VINODIVINO from a Wine and Malt Package Store to an All-Kinds Package Store at 1669 Beacon Street. *Conditioned upon the availability of a pending license with the ABCC. Further Board discussion recommended for future pending licenses with the ABCC. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the application of a new Common Victualler/ Entertainment/ Outdoor Seating License for Peddi Ravi Teja d/b/a Shahs Halal Food at 830 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation and Entertainment...
Question of approving the application of a new Common Victualler/ Entertainment/ Outdoor Seating License for Peddi Ravi Teja d/b/a Shahs Halal Food at 830 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation and Entertainment will be Sunday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM. Seating will consist of 25 inside dining seats and no operation of Outdoor Dining. *Approved until 1:00 AM
From the minutes
“1m. Question of approving the application of a new Common Victualler/ Entertainment/ Outdoor Seating License for Peddi Ravi Teja d/b/a Shahs Halal Food at 830 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation and Entertainment will be Sunday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM. Seating will consist of 25 inside dining seats and no operation of Outdoor Dining. *Approved until 1:00 AM Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the application of a Change of Officers of Gelerman Brothers d/b/a The Butcherie from Walter Gelerman to Gil Zilberberg at 428 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application of a Change of Officers of Gelerman Brothers d/b/a The Butcherie from Walter Gelerman to Gil Zilberberg at 428 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“1n. Question of approving the application of a Change of Officers of Gelerman Brothers d/b/a The Butcherie from Walter Gelerman to Gil Zilberberg at 428 Harvard Street. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the application of Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers for Trustee of Boston University d/b/a Boston University
Question of approving the application of Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers for Trustee of Boston University d/b/a Boston University. The requests to remove Gary W. Nicksa, Treasurer, Robert A. Brown, President and Erika Geetter. Secretary along with more Trustees to add Nicole K. Tirella, Treasurer, Melissa L. Gilliam, President and Andrew Forsyth, Secretary along with various changes to Trustees.
From the minutes
“1o. Question of approving the application of Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers for Trustee of Boston University d/b/a Boston University. The requests to remove Gary W. Nicksa, Treasurer, Robert A. Brown, President and Erika Geetter. Secretary along with more Trustees to add Nicole K. Tirella, Treasurer, Melissa L. Gilliam, President and Andrew Forsyth, Secretary along with various changes to Trustees. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve a one-day entertainment license for Sarang Holdings LLC d/b/a Junbi Matcha & Tea at 190 Washington Street
Question of approving a one-day entertainment license for Sarang Holdings LLC d/b/a Junbi Matcha & Tea at 190 Washington Street. Entertainment is Lion Dance with six participants for Junbi Matcha & Tea's Grand Opening that will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026/ Saturday, July 4, 2026. Hours of entertainment will be from 12:00 PM-12:30 PM. HELD 1q. A Nunc pro tunc approval for a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for the Walpole Handmade Chocolates LLC d/b/a L.A. Burdick Chocolates to be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 for a Launch Function from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at 1330 Beacon St. with a maximum number of 50 attendees.
From the minutes
“1p. Question of approving a one-day entertainment license for Sarang Holdings LLC d/b/a Junbi Matcha & Tea at 190 Washington Street. Entertainment is Lion Dance with six participants for Junbi Matcha & Tea's Grand Opening that will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026/ Saturday, July 4, 2026. Hours of entertainment will be from 12:00 PM-12:30 PM. HELD 1q. A Nunc pro tunc approval for a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for the Walpole Handmade Chocolates LLC d/b/a L.A. Burdick Chocolates to be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 for a Launch Function from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at 1330 Beacon St. with a maximum number of 50 attendees. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve a Design Advisory Team for any study of an application for a Special Permit by City Realty under the Chestnut Hill Commercial Overlay Zoning District
Question of approving a Design Advisory Team for any study of an application for a Special Permit by City Realty under the Chestnut Hill Commercial Overlay Zoning District.
From the minutes
“1r. Question of approving a Design Advisory Team for any study of an application for a Special Permit by City Realty under the Chestnut Hill Commercial Overlay Zoning District. The Select Board proposed the following slate to the Planning Board which includes at a minimum, consistent with the Memorandum of Agreement, the following: Two Planning Board members Two Brookline residents with architectural or planning experience Two members of the precinct where the project is located with architectural or planning experience, and an alternate from the impacted neighborhood One member of the Economic Development Advisory Board One member of the Transportation Board. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Health and Human Services Director: Administrative Head Clerk (C10)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Health and Human Services Director: Administrative Head Clerk (C10)
From the minutes
“1s. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Health and Human Services Director: Administrative Head Clerk (C10) Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Conditionally authorizing holders of alcoholic beverage service licenses to remain open until 3 AM on mornings following World Cup matches, and subject to police department approval
On motion, it was, Voted to conditionally authorizing holders of alcoholic beverage service licenses to remain open until 3 AM on mornings following World Cup matches, and subject to police department approval.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to conditionally authorizing holders of alcoholic beverage service licenses to remain open until 3 AM on mornings following World Cup matches, and subject to police department approval. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Appoint Shawn O'Neal to the Brookline Commission for Women
Question of appointing Shawn O'Neal to the Brookline Commission for Women.
From the minutes
“3b. Question of appointing Shawn O'Neal to the Brookline Commission for Women. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Appoint Vassiliy Demenkov to the Preservation Commission
Question of appointing Vassiliy Demenkov to the Preservation Commission.
From the minutes
“3d. Question of appointing Vassiliy Demenkov to the Preservation Commission. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Authorize $146,000 of Housing Trust funds to be utilized for the salary and related employee benefits of the Senior Housing Planner position for Fiscal Year 2027
On motion, it was, Voted to authorize $146,000 of Housing Trust funds to be utilized for the salary and related employee benefits of the Senior Housing Planner position for Fiscal Year 2027.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to authorize $146,000 of Housing Trust funds to be utilized for the salary and related employee benefits of the Senior Housing Planner position for Fiscal Year 2027. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an MOU between the Public Schools of Brookline and the Town of Brookline
On motion, it was, Voted to approve an MOU between the Public Schools of Brookline and the Town of Brookline.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to approve an MOU between the Public Schools of Brookline and the Town of Brookline. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the proposed appointment as presented by the Town Administrator
On motion, it was, Voted to approve the proposed appointment as presented by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to approve the proposed appointment as presented by the Town Administrator. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
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