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August 31, 2026
15 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
Enter into executive session
On motion, it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
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“On motion, it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 6a
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 6a. Question of approving a lease agreement with Santander for six (6) police cruisers in the amount of $416,151.00, to be paid over a three-year period.
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“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. 6a. Question of approving a lease agreement with Santander for six (6) police cruisers in the amount of $416,151.00, to be paid over a three-year period. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Works Commissioner: Highway, Sanitation & Fleet Services Division Fleet & Facilities Supervisor - T10 Motor Equipment Operator Grade 2 -...
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Works Commissioner: Highway, Sanitation & Fleet Services Division Fleet & Facilities Supervisor - T10 Motor Equipment Operator Grade 2 - LN3 Engineering & Transportation Division Civil Engineer IV - EN04
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“6b. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Works Commissioner: Highway, Sanitation & Fleet Services Division Fleet & Facilities Supervisor - T10 Motor Equipment Operator Grade 2 - LN3 Engineering & Transportation Division Civil Engineer IV - EN04 Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve extra work order #1 related to contract PW-26-49 with Nu-Pipe, LLC in the amount of $143,925.33 for additional materials and labor associated with the Tannery Brook Drain Rehabilitation...
Question of approving extra work order #1 related to contract PW-26-49 with Nu-Pipe, LLC in the amount of $143,925.33 for additional materials and labor associated with the Tannery Brook Drain Rehabilitation Construction Project located on Beacon Street
From the minutes
“6c. Question of approving extra work order #1 related to contract PW-26-49 with Nu-Pipe, LLC in the amount of $143,925.33 for additional materials and labor associated with the Tannery Brook Drain Rehabilitation Construction Project located on Beacon Street Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve contract PW-26/48 with N. Granese & Sons, in the amount of $1,869,490.00, related to water service line replacements
Question of approving contract PW-26/48 with N. Granese & Sons, in the amount of $1,869,490.00, related to water service line replacements.
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“6d. Question of approving contract PW-26/48 with N. Granese & Sons, in the amount of $1,869,490.00, related to water service line replacements. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the application for a Change of Manager from Mohamed Hashesh to Anthony Vorres for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian Hotel at 1200 Beacon St., Brookline, MA. Question of approving the application...
Question of approving the application for a Change of Manager from Mohamed Hashesh to Anthony Vorres for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian Hotel at 1200 Beacon St., Brookline, MA. Question of approving the application for Alternate Manager, Alberto Melo-Calderon for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian Hotel at 1200 Beacon St. Brookline, MA.
From the minutes
“6e. Question of approving the application for a Change of Manager from Mohamed Hashesh to Anthony Vorres for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian Hotel at 1200 Beacon St., Brookline, MA. Question of approving the application for Alternate Manager, Alberto Melo-Calderon for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian Hotel at 1200 Beacon St. Brookline, MA. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager Jeong Kim for Togaru LLC d/b/a IRU at 238 Washington St. Brookline, MA
Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager Jeong Kim for Togaru LLC d/b/a IRU at 238 Washington St. Brookline, MA.
From the minutes
“6f. Question of approving the application of Alternate Manager Jeong Kim for Togaru LLC d/b/a IRU at 238 Washington St. Brookline, MA. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Approve the application for change of hours for Sub Shai LLC d/b/a Arwa Yemeni Coffee at 1333 Beacon St. Brookline, MA. Current Operating Hours: Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday 7:00 AM...
Question of approving the application for change of hours for Sub Shai LLC d/b/a Arwa Yemeni Coffee at 1333 Beacon St. Brookline, MA. Current Operating Hours: Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM-1:00AM Proposed Operating Hours: Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM 1:00 AM will remain the same.
From the minutes
“6g. Question of approving the application for change of hours for Sub Shai LLC d/b/a Arwa Yemeni Coffee at 1333 Beacon St. Brookline, MA. Current Operating Hours: Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM-1:00AM Proposed Operating Hours: Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM 1:00 AM will remain the same. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Reconsider Andrea Brue's reappointment vote on August 25, 2026
Voted to reconsider Andrea Brue's reappointment vote on August 25, 2026.
From the minutes
“Voted to reconsider Andrea Brue's reappointment vote on August 25, 2026. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Reappoint Andrea Brue to the Planning Board for a 5-year term ending August 31. 2031
On motion, it was, Voted to reappoint Andrea Brue to the Planning Board for a 5-year term ending August 31. 2031.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to reappoint Andrea Brue to the Planning Board for a 5-year term ending August 31. 2031. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Appoint Max Woolf to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending August 31, 2029
On motion, it was, Voted to appoint Max Woolf to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending August 31, 2029.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to appoint Max Woolf to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending August 31, 2029. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Reappoint Derrick Choi to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2029
On motion, it was, Voted to reappoint Derrick Choi to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2029.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to reappoint Derrick Choi to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2029. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Reappoint Joan Mahon to the Brookline Commission on Disability, for a term ending August 31, 2029
On motion, it was, Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Brookline Commission on Disability, for a term ending August 31, 2029.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to reappoint Joan Mahon to the Brookline Commission on Disability, for a term ending August 31, 2029. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Reappoint Dana Teague to the Human Resources Board for a term ending August 31, 2029
On motion, it was, Voted to reappoint Dana Teague to the Human Resources Board for a term ending August 31, 2029.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to reappoint Dana Teague to the Human Resources Board for a term ending August 31, 2029. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Authorize the submittal of the Select Board's Home Rule Petition Article as currently drafted
On motion, it was, Voted to authorize the submittal of the Select Board's Home Rule Petition Article as currently drafted.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to authorize the submittal of the Select Board's Home Rule Petition Article as currently drafted. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
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