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September 8, 2026
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono
Absent: Bernard Greene
Every vote, in order
Approve the following meeting minutes: August 25, 2026 August 31, 2026 Approved subject to the modifications noted by Michael for each meeting
Question of approving the following meeting minutes: August 25, 2026 August 31, 2026 Approved subject to the modifications noted by Michael for each meeting.
From the minutes
“1a. Question of approving the following meeting minutes: August 25, 2026 August 31, 2026 Approved subject to the modifications noted by Michael for each meeting. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Accept an FY2027 State 911 Department Training Grant in the amount of $34,049.16
Question of accepting an FY2027 State 911 Department Training Grant in the amount of $34,049.16. The grant has been awarded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State 911 Department for the period beginning September 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“1b. Question of accepting an FY2027 State 911 Department Training Grant in the amount of $34,049.16. The grant has been awarded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State 911 Department for the period beginning September 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. Town Administrator Chas Carey gave a brief overview of the state-issued grant that will be used for training and conference costs for dispatch personnel, personnel costs associated with employees attending those approved trainings and training related software used to assess dispatch staff. As this is a state grant there are no federal strings attached to in in terms of supporting immigration. This grant will ensure that we have rapid response through our 911 program. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Capital Strategic Solutions not to exceed $50,000.00 for Human Resources support
Question of authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Capital Strategic Solutions not to exceed $50,000.00 for Human Resources support.
From the minutes
“1c. Question of authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Capital Strategic Solutions not to exceed $50,000.00 for Human Resources support. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Appoint Daniel Saltzman to the Park and Recreation Commission for a 3-year term, Approved
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Daniel Saltzman to the Park and Recreation Commission for a 3-year term, Approved
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Daniel Saltzman to the Park and Recreation Commission for a 3-year term, Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
Appoint Jess Lavasseur to the Park and Recreation Commission as an associate member for a 1-year term
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Jess Lavasseur to the Park and Recreation Commission as an associate member for a 1-year term. Approved
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Jess Lavasseur to the Park and Recreation Commission as an associate member for a 1-year term. Approved Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono.”
From the Brookline Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk meetings portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Brookline.News (candidate profiles, 2024 and 2026) and the Michael Rubenstein for Brookline Select Board campaign website.
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