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June 30, 2026
25 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael Rubenstein is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion, it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
Yes: Buono, Greene, Pearlman, ZimmermanMichael Rubenstein is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono Absent for roll call: Michael Rubenstein.”
Accept the transmittal of the Age-Friendly Cities Committee Progress Report & Action Plan
Question of accepting the transmittal of the Age-Friendly Cities Committee Progress Report & Action Plan.
From the minutes
“6b. Question of accepting the transmittal of the Age-Friendly Cities Committee Progress Report & Action Plan. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve $5,000 in grant funds from the Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation for BAAFN's operating expenses in FY27
Question of approving $5,000 in grant funds from the Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation for BAAFN's operating expenses in FY27.
From the minutes
“6c. Question of approving $5,000 in grant funds from the Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation for BAAFN's operating expenses in FY27. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the request from COA Director and Age-Friendly Cities Committee Cochair Emily Williams, to authorize and submit a letter of support for Brookline's application for redesignation within the...
Question of approving the request from COA Director and Age-Friendly Cities Committee Cochair Emily Williams, to authorize and submit a letter of support for Brookline's application for redesignation within the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities via the Age-Friendly Cities Committee.
From the minutes
“6d. Question of approving the request from COA Director and Age-Friendly Cities Committee Cochair Emily Williams, to authorize and submit a letter of support for Brookline's application for redesignation within the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities via the Age-Friendly Cities Committee. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an Appropriation Transfer request from the Director of Public Health & Human Services (PHHS) in the amount of $2,000 from the Services account to the following utilities account: From...
Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer request from the Director of Public Health & Human Services (PHHS) in the amount of $2,000 from the Services account to the following utilities account: From 51005110 524010 services $2,000 To: 51005110 natural gas $2,000
From the minutes
“6e. Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer request from the Director of Public Health & Human Services (PHHS) in the amount of $2,000 from the Services account to the following utilities account: From 51005110 524010 services $2,000 To: 51005110 natural gas $2,000 Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an Appropriation Transfer request from the Town Clerk in the amount of $540.00: From: 16201620 531012 elections/office supplies $540.00 To: 16201610 553010 public records/prof dues $540.00
Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer request from the Town Clerk in the amount of $540.00: From: 16201620 531012 elections/office supplies $540.00 To: 16201610 553010 public records/prof dues $540.00
From the minutes
“6f. Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer request from the Town Clerk in the amount of $540.00: From: 16201620 531012 elections/office supplies $540.00 To: 16201610 553010 public records/prof dues $540.00 Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Accept MassDOT Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Assessment Project: Traffic Signal Improvements at Municipally Owned Signals and Execution of MOA, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the...
Acceptance of MassDOT Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Assessment Project: Traffic Signal Improvements at Municipally Owned Signals and Execution of MOA, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the related documents on the board's behalf.
From the minutes
“6g. Acceptance of MassDOT Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Assessment Project: Traffic Signal Improvements at Municipally Owned Signals and Execution of MOA, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the related documents on the board's behalf. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Appoint Town Administrator Charles Carey as hearing officer, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 31, s. 41, for individual hearings on whether four members of the Fire Department should be discharged on...
Question of appointing Town Administrator Charles Carey as hearing officer, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 31, s. 41, for individual hearings on whether four members of the Fire Department should be discharged on grounds of medical incapacity. Town Administrator Carey, explained that employees protected by civil service are entitled to a hearing before the appointing authority (the Select Board) or its designee when discharge for medical incapacity is contemplated. Historically, Brookline has appointed either Town Counsel staff or, when unavailable, the Town Administrator to serve in this role, which also occurred in a 2025 disciplinary case.
From the minutes
“6h. Question of appointing Town Administrator Charles Carey as hearing officer, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 31, s. 41, for individual hearings on whether four members of the Fire Department should be discharged on grounds of medical incapacity. Town Administrator Carey, explained that employees protected by civil service are entitled to a hearing before the appointing authority (the Select Board) or its designee when discharge for medical incapacity is contemplated. Historically, Brookline has appointed either Town Counsel staff or, when unavailable, the Town Administrator to serve in this role, which also occurred in a 2025 disciplinary case. Administrator Carey clarified that each firefighter's case is separate, that medical details cannot be disclosed publicly, and that medical-incapacity separations are considered only after a long process of evaluations and attempts to identify accommodations. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the following Change Orders with TRAC Builders in the amount of $430,924.57 related to the Fire Station project: TRAC PCO 53 - $23,532.05 - repair existing wood trim in 2nd floor TRAC PCO...
Question of approving the following Change Orders with TRAC Builders in the amount of $430,924.57 related to the Fire Station project: TRAC PCO 53 - $23,532.05 - repair existing wood trim in 2nd floor TRAC PCO 60 - $3,169.74 - Change door swing and hardware to accommodate new front entrance TRAC PCO 61 - $2,180.07 - Repair trim in foyer TRAC PCO 52 - $1,532.47 - Construct wood stands for 2 sets of washers/dryers to elevate them. TRAC PCO 66 - $17,774.98 - added lockers as per Fire Department request TRAC Window PCO - $382,735.26 - furnish and install new windows in fire station 4
From the minutes
“6i. Question of approving the following Change Orders with TRAC Builders in the amount of $430,924.57 related to the Fire Station project: TRAC PCO 53 - $23,532.05 - repair existing wood trim in 2nd floor TRAC PCO 60 - $3,169.74 - Change door swing and hardware to accommodate new front entrance TRAC PCO 61 - $2,180.07 - Repair trim in foyer TRAC PCO 52 - $1,532.47 - Construct wood stands for 2 sets of washers/dryers to elevate them. TRAC PCO 66 - $17,774.98 - added lockers as per Fire Department request TRAC Window PCO - $382,735.26 - furnish and install new windows in fire station 4 Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve Change Order 5 with Cambridge 7, in the amount of $64.650.00, to prepare bid drawings and provide construction administration for new windows at Fire Station 1
Question of approving Change Order 5 with Cambridge 7, in the amount of $64.650.00, to prepare bid drawings and provide construction administration for new windows at Fire Station 1
From the minutes
“6j. Question of approving Change Order 5 with Cambridge 7, in the amount of $64.650.00, to prepare bid drawings and provide construction administration for new windows at Fire Station 1 Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Public Buildings for two (2) positions: (2) Non-licensed HVAC Tradespersons
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Public Buildings for two (2) positions: (2) Non-licensed HVAC Tradespersons
From the minutes
“6k. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Public Buildings for two (2) positions: (2) Non-licensed HVAC Tradespersons Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Award Contract No. PW/27-01 Beacon Street and General Grounds Maintenance in the amount of $248,630.00 to Perez Landscaping, Inc of Norwood, MA *Approved pending final determination that all...
Question of awarding Contract No. PW/27-01 Beacon Street and General Grounds Maintenance in the amount of $248,630.00 to Perez Landscaping, Inc of Norwood, MA *Approved pending final determination that all required documentation for the contracts has been submitted.
From the minutes
“6l. Question of awarding Contract No. PW/27-01 Beacon Street and General Grounds Maintenance in the amount of $248,630.00 to Perez Landscaping, Inc of Norwood, MA *Approved pending final determination that all required documentation for the contracts has been submitted. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Award Contract No. PW/27-02 Skyline Park Maintenance in the amount of $51,912.36 to Handy Hub Landscaping, LLC of Concord, MA. *Approved pending final determination that all required documentation...
Question of awarding Contract No. PW/27-02 Skyline Park Maintenance in the amount of $51,912.36 to Handy Hub Landscaping, LLC of Concord, MA. *Approved pending final determination that all required documentation for the contracts has been submitted.
From the minutes
“6m. Question of awarding Contract No. PW/27-02 Skyline Park Maintenance in the amount of $51,912.36 to Handy Hub Landscaping, LLC of Concord, MA. *Approved pending final determination that all required documentation for the contracts has been submitted. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Award Contract No. PW/27-03 Traffic Signals and Emergency Streetlight Services in the amount of $47,770.00 to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp of Wilmington, MA. *Approved pending final...
Question of awarding Contract No. PW/27-03 Traffic Signals and Emergency Streetlight Services in the amount of $47,770.00 to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp of Wilmington, MA. *Approved pending final determination that all required documentation for the contracts has been submitted.
From the minutes
“6n. Question of awarding Contract No. PW/27-03 Traffic Signals and Emergency Streetlight Services in the amount of $47,770.00 to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp of Wilmington, MA. *Approved pending final determination that all required documentation for the contracts has been submitted. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Award Contract No. PW/27-04 School Grounds Maintenance 1 in the amount of $69,517.50 to Green Designs Landscaping, Inc of Abington, MA. *Approved pending final determination that all required...
Question of awarding Contract No. PW/27-04 School Grounds Maintenance 1 in the amount of $69,517.50 to Green Designs Landscaping, Inc of Abington, MA. *Approved pending final determination that all required documentation for the contracts has been submitted.
From the minutes
“6o. Question of awarding Contract No. PW/27-04 School Grounds Maintenance 1 in the amount of $69,517.50 to Green Designs Landscaping, Inc of Abington, MA. *Approved pending final determination that all required documentation for the contracts has been submitted. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Award Contract No. PW/27-05 School Grounds Maintenance 2 in the amount of $75,457.50 to Green Designs Landscaping, Inc of Abington, MA. *Approved pending final determination that all required...
Question of awarding Contract No. PW/27-05 School Grounds Maintenance 2 in the amount of $75,457.50 to Green Designs Landscaping, Inc of Abington, MA. *Approved pending final determination that all required documentation for the contracts has been submitted.
From the minutes
“6p. Question of awarding Contract No. PW/27-05 School Grounds Maintenance 2 in the amount of $75,457.50 to Green Designs Landscaping, Inc of Abington, MA. *Approved pending final determination that all required documentation for the contracts has been submitted. 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, July 11, 2026/Hours of entertainment will be from 12:00 PM-12:30 PM.
From the minutes
“6q. 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, July 11, 2026/Hours of entertainment will be from 12:00 PM-12:30 PM. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, Bill Ewall & Bonnie Tumetty for a 50th Anniversary Party at First Parish at Brookline, located at 382 Walnut St., to be held on...
Question of approving a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, Bill Ewall & Bonnie Tumetty for a 50th Anniversary Party at First Parish at Brookline, located at 382 Walnut St., to be held on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, with a maximum number of attendees of 65 people.
From the minutes
“6r. Question of approving a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, Bill Ewall & Bonnie Tumetty for a 50th Anniversary Party at First Parish at Brookline, located at 382 Walnut St., to be held on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, with a maximum number of attendees of 65 people. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the Fire Chief's recommendation for reduction in force pursuant to the FY27-29 override proposal
Question of approving the Fire Chief's recommendation for reduction in force pursuant to the FY27-29 override proposal.
From the minutes
“6s. Question of approving the Fire Chief's recommendation for reduction in force pursuant to the FY27-29 override proposal. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Renew Open Air Parking Licenses for 2026-2027
Question of renewing Open Air Parking Licenses for 2026-2027
From the minutes
“6t. Question of renewing Open Air Parking Licenses for 2026-2027 Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Renew the Mobile Food Vendor Licenses for Zack's Ice Cream Truck and Boston Ice Cream Truck
Question of renewing the Mobile Food Vendor Licenses for Zack's Ice Cream Truck and Boston Ice Cream Truck.
From the minutes
“6u. Question of renewing the Mobile Food Vendor Licenses for Zack's Ice Cream Truck and Boston Ice Cream Truck. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Question of affirming the Audit Committee's recommendation of a certified public accounting firm to audit the Town
Question of affirming the Audit Committee's recommendation of a certified public accounting firm to audit the Town.
Yes: Buono, Pearlman, Rubenstein, ZimmermanAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“6v. Question of affirming the Audit Committee's recommendation of a certified public accounting firm to audit the Town. Board member Greene, Audit Committee member, reviewed the Audit Committee's process in selecting a new public accounting firm. The two candidates were Clifton, Larson, Allen (CLA) and Rosselli, Clark & Associates. After review and careful consideration, the committee recommended Rosselli, Clark & Associates as the Town's next auditors. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono Abstained: Bernard Greene.”
Accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $319,198.05 to support the purchase of an all-electric refuse truck and authorize...
Question of accepting a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $319,198.05 to support the purchase of an all-electric refuse truck and authorize the Town Administrator to sign all necessary contractual, fiscal and electronic funds transfer agreements associated with the grant.
From the minutes
“6w. Question of accepting a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $319,198.05 to support the purchase of an all-electric refuse truck and authorize the Town Administrator to sign all necessary contractual, fiscal and electronic funds transfer agreements associated with the grant. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve Annual Appointments as recommended by the Town Administrator of department heads, administrators, and other officials and employees, and of setting the benefits, salaries, and wages of all...
On motion, it was, Voted to approve Annual Appointments as recommended by the Town Administrator of department heads, administrators, and other officials and employees, and of setting the benefits, salaries, and wages of all non-union employees, effective July 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to approve Annual Appointments as recommended by the Town Administrator of department heads, administrators, and other officials and employees, and of setting the benefits, salaries, and wages of all non-union employees, effective July 1, 2026. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Execute the Bill of Sale and Solar Panel Storage Agreements with Solect Energy for Pierce School, Brookline High School, Hayes School, Brookline Village Library, and Fire Station #1
On motion, it was, Voted executing the Bill of Sale and Solar Panel Storage Agreements with Solect Energy for Pierce School, Brookline High School, Hayes School, Brookline Village Library, and Fire Station #1.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted executing the Bill of Sale and Solar Panel Storage Agreements with Solect Energy for Pierce School, Brookline High School, Hayes School, Brookline Village Library, and Fire Station #1. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
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