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Miriam Aschkenasy
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Aschkenasy voted the same way as…
- Michael Sandman56% (9 of 16)
- Bernard Greene53% (8 of 15)
- Paul Warren44% (7 of 16)
- John VanScoyoc38% (6 of 16)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Aschkenasy as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 34 of 38 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Apr 24, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 20, 2024 · Special: Absent
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (38)
- Apr 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 20, 2024 · Special: Absent
- Feb 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2023 · Special: Present
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2023 · Regular: Present (Miriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for at least one vote.)
- Nov 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 30, 2023 · Regular: Present (Miriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for at least one vote.)
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present (Miriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for at least one vote.)
- Oct 23, 2023 · Special: Present
- Oct 17, 2023 · Regular: Present (Miriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for at least one vote.)
- Oct 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present (Miriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for at least one vote.)
- May 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Apr 30Approve the application for Change of Ownership for both…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Change…Passed 3–0 · Aschkenasy: Yes
April 30, 2024: Approve the application for Change of Ownership for both medical and recreational license and related Host Community Agreement with being entities 1
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Change of Ownership for both medical and recreational license and related Host Community Agreement with being entities 1. CDXX MA TransCo, LLC 2. CDXX OpCo, LLC 3. CDXX TransCo, LLC 4. Sunstream USA II Inc. as indicated in the packet materials.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, SandmanAbstained: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Change of Ownership for both medical and recreational license and related Host Community Agreement with being entities 1. CDXX MA TransCo, LLC 2. CDXX OpCo, LLC 3. CDXX TransCo, LLC 4. Sunstream USA II Inc. as indicated in the packet materials. Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained, Paul Warren.”
Feb 6Appoint Tania Schlatter to the Brookline Commission for the…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to appoint Tania Schlatter to the…Passed 4–0 · Aschkenasy: Yes
February 6, 2024: Appoint Tania Schlatter to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2026
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Tania Schlatter to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2026.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Tania Schlatter to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2026. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Abstained: Michael Sandman.”
Jan 30Approve the authorization to hire request for a Librarian…Motion: Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Librarian…Passed 4–0 · Aschkenasy: Yes
January 30, 2024: Approve the authorization to hire request for a Librarian II (K-07) Special Collections, Archivist in the Library
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Librarian II (K-07) Special Collections, Archivist in the Library.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Librarian II (K-07) Special Collections, Archivist in the Library. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Jan 30Approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant…Motion: Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the Assistant…Passed 4–0 · Aschkenasy: Yes
January 30, 2024: Approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Town Administrator for Operations (T-10) in the Select Board Office
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Town Administrator for Operations (T-10) in the Select Board Office.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Town Administrator for Operations (T-10) in the Select Board Office. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Jan 30Approve the authorization to hire request for a Sustainability…Motion: Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Sustainability…Passed 4–0 · Aschkenasy: Yes
January 30, 2024: Approve the authorization to hire request for a Sustainability Director in the Sustainability Division in the Department of Public Works
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Sustainability Director in the Sustainability Division in the Department of Public Works.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Sustainability Director in the Sustainability Division in the Department of Public Works. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Jan 30Approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the…Motion: Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request from the…Passed 4–0 · Aschkenasy: Yes
January 30, 2024: Approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works, Water & Sewer Division: General Foreperson (G13) Water Works Serviceperson (LN3)
Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works, Water & Sewer Division: General Foreperson (G13) Water Works Serviceperson (LN3)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works, Water & Sewer Division: General Foreperson (G13) Water Works Serviceperson (LN3) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Jan 30Approve a contract with GovHR, USA for professional services…Motion: Question of approving a contract with GovHR, USA for professional services…Passed 4–0 · Aschkenasy: Yes
January 30, 2024: Approve a contract with GovHR, USA for professional services to conduct a classification and compensation study for the Department of Public Works in the amount of $41,000, and to authorize…
Question of approving a contract with GovHR, USA for professional services to conduct a classification and compensation study for the Department of Public Works in the amount of $41,000, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the documents.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a contract with GovHR, USA for professional services to conduct a classification and compensation study for the Department of Public Works in the amount of $41,000, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the documents. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Jan 30Approve contract PW/23-14 "Large Water Meter Installation Services" with…Motion: Question of approving contract PW/23-14 "Large Water Meter Installation Services" with…Passed 4–0 · Aschkenasy: Yes
January 30, 2024: Approve contract PW/23-14 "Large Water Meter Installation Services" with Hydro Utilities, LLC, in the amount of $484,995 for water meter installations
Question of approving contract PW/23-14 "Large Water Meter Installation Services" with Hydro Utilities, LLC, in the amount of $484,995 for water meter installations.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving contract PW/23-14 "Large Water Meter Installation Services" with Hydro Utilities, LLC, in the amount of $484,995 for water meter installations. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Jan 30Approve a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License,…Motion: Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License,…Passed 4–0 · Aschkenasy: Yes
January 30, 2024: Approve a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for the Beverly Shire to be held on February 4, 2024 for a Canasta card game event 1:00PM - 4:00PM at…
Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for the Beverly Shire to be held on February 4, 2024 for a Canasta card game event 1:00PM - 4:00PM at 1501 Beacon St.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Non-Sales License, for the Beverly Shire to be held on February 4, 2024 for a Canasta card game event 1:00PM - 4:00PM at 1501 Beacon St. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Jan 30Approve the authorization to hire request for a School…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire…Passed 4–0 · Aschkenasy: Yes
January 30, 2024: Approve the authorization to hire request for a School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control Officer (ST-01) in the traffic division of the Police Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control Officer (ST-01) in the traffic division of the Police Department.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control Officer (ST-01) in the traffic division of the Police Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”
Votes with no disagreement (471)
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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