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David Pearlman
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Pearlman as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 14 of 14 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (14)
- Sep 15, 2026 · Special: Present
- Sep 8, 2026 · Special: Present
- Aug 31, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2026 · Special: Present
- Jun 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 27, 2026 · Special: Present
- May 26, 2026 · Special: Present
- May 19, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Aug 11Support the Brookline Recreation Reciprocal Agreement for Facility UseMotion: On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 to support the Brookline Recreation…Passed 4–0 · Pearlman: Abstained
August 11, 2026: Support the Brookline Recreation Reciprocal Agreement for Facility Use
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 to support the Brookline Recreation Reciprocal Agreement for Facility Use.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Buono, Greene, Rubenstein, ZimmermanAbstained: Pearlman
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 to support the Brookline Recreation Reciprocal Agreement for Facility Use. Aye: Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman, Anthony Buono Abstained: David Pearlman.”
Aug 11Appoint Robert Moran to the Naming Committer as an…Motion: On motion, it was, Voted to appoint Robert Moran to the…Passed 4–0 · Pearlman: Yes
August 11, 2026: Appoint Robert Moran to the Naming Committer as an Alternate member for a three-year term
On motion, it was, Voted to appoint Robert Moran to the Naming Committer as an Alternate member for a three-year term.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Buono, Greene, Pearlman, RubensteinAbstained: Zimmerman
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to appoint Robert Moran to the Naming Committer as an Alternate member for a three-year term. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene, Anthony Buono Abstained: Amanda Zimmerman.”
Jun 30Question of affirming the Audit Committee's recommendation of a…Motion: Question of affirming the Audit Committee's recommendation of a certified public…Passed 4–0 · Pearlman: Yes
June 30, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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.”
May 26Favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article…Motion: On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 Favorable action on the Advisory…Passed 3–0 · Pearlman: Yes
May 26, 2026 (Special meeting): Favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 8 which removes the Golf Course lighting portion
On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 Favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 8 which removes the Golf Course lighting portion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Buono, Pearlman, RubensteinAbstained: Greene, Zimmerman
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 Favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 8 which removes the Golf Course lighting portion. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Anthony Buono Abstained: Bernard Greene, Amanda Zimmerman.”
May 26Reconsider Article 12Motion: On motion, it was, Voted 4--0 to reconsider Article 12.Passed 4–0 · Pearlman: Yes
May 26, 2026 (Special meeting): Reconsider Article 12
On motion, it was, Voted 4--0 to reconsider Article 12.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, ZimmermanAnthony Buono is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4--0 to reconsider Article 12. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman Absent: Anthony Buono.”
May 26Favorable Action on the revised Article 12 as incorporated…Motion: On motion, it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on the revised…Passed 4–0 · Pearlman: Yes
May 26, 2026 (Special meeting): Favorable Action on the revised Article 12 as incorporated in the supplement warrant materials
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on the revised Article 12 as incorporated in the supplement warrant materials.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, ZimmermanAnthony Buono is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on the revised Article 12 as incorporated in the supplement warrant materials. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman Absent: Anthony Buono.”
May 19Favorable Action on the Warren, Sandman, Kane, Fisher, Vogt…Motion: On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on the Warren,…Passed 4–0 · Pearlman: Yes
May 19, 2026: Favorable Action on the Warren, Sandman, Kane, Fisher, Vogt amendment, and to adopt the Advisory Committee's vote on transferring $31,000 to the Reserve Fund
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on the Warren, Sandman, Kane, Fisher, Vogt amendment, and to adopt the Advisory Committee's vote on transferring $31,000 to the Reserve Fund.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, ZimmermanAbstained: Buono
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on the Warren, Sandman, Kane, Fisher, Vogt amendment, and to adopt the Advisory Committee's vote on transferring $31,000 to the Reserve Fund. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman Abstained: Anthony Buono.”
May 19Recommend Favorable Action on the revised Article to include…Motion: On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 to recommend Favorable Action on…Passed 3–0 · Pearlman: Abstained
May 19, 2026: Recommend Favorable Action on the revised Article to include both the Select Board and the School Committee stipends
On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 to recommend Favorable Action on the revised Article to include both the Select Board and the School Committee stipends.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Greene, Rubenstein, ZimmermanAbstained: Buono, Pearlman
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 to recommend Favorable Action on the revised Article to include both the Select Board and the School Committee stipends. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman Abstained: David Pearlman, Anthony Buono.”
May 19Ask staff, led by the Town Administrator's discretion, to…Motion: On motion, it was, Voted to ask staff, led by the…Passed 4–0 · Pearlman: Yes
May 19, 2026: Ask staff, led by the Town Administrator's discretion, to formulate a modified policy to the current policy against fraudulent conduct
On motion, it was, Voted to ask staff, led by the Town Administrator's discretion, to formulate a modified policy to the current policy against fraudulent conduct.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, ZimmermanAbstained: Buono
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to ask staff, led by the Town Administrator's discretion, to formulate a modified policy to the current policy against fraudulent conduct. Aye: David Pearlman, Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman Abstained: Anthony Buono.”
May 12Recommend Favorable Action on Article 8 amendment to approve…Motion: On motion, it was Voted 3-2 to recommend Favorable Action on…Passed 3–2 · Pearlman: No
May 12, 2026: Recommend Favorable Action on Article 8 amendment to approve the transfer request with a condition: any contracts related to the lighting project must be approved by both the Select Board…
On motion, it was Voted 3-2 to recommend Favorable Action on Article 8 amendment to approve the transfer request with a condition: any contracts related to the lighting project must be approved by both the Select Board and the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Voted: No
Yes: Greene, Rubenstein, ZimmermanNo: Buono, Pearlman
From the minutes
“On motion, it was Voted 3-2 to recommend Favorable Action on Article 8 amendment to approve the transfer request with a condition: any contracts related to the lighting project must be approved by both the Select Board and the Parks & Recreation Commission. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Rubenstein, Amanda Zimmerman, Against: David Pearlman, Anthony Buono.”
Votes with no disagreement (317)
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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