Paul,

This week's update includes a summary of the April 9 Select Board meeting and the agenda for this coming meeting to be held Tuesday, April 16 at 5PM. Please note that this meeting will be fully remote over ZOOM.

Best Regards,

Paul Warren

Please note that this email is being sent by me as an individual and not as an official action on behalf of the Board. The content is created by me and any errors or omissions are solely my responsibility.

What's On My Mind

Boston Marathon - The 128th running of the Boston Marathon will take place tomorrow, April 15. For the safety of runners, spectators, and first responders, some roads and MBTA stops will be closed along with other restrictions.

Expect the following roads to be closed from approximately 8 AM to 4:45 PM:

• Beacon Street
• Chestnut Hill Ave at Clinton Road and Dean Road
• Washington Street at Park Street
• Harvard Street at Longwood Ave and Sewall Ave
• Saint Paul Street at Longwood Ave
• Sewall Ave at Marshall Street

Expect the Kent and St. Mary stops to be closed 10 AM to 6 PM.

Crossing Beacon Street will be restricted. Pedestrians can cross at:

• Beacon St. and Tappan St.
• Beacon St. and Webster St.
• Beacon St. and Hawes St.
• No crossing between 1 PM and 3 PM.

More information can be found on the Town Website.

Last Meeting - Tuesday, April 9 @5PM

Miscellaneous - The Board approval thirteen miscellaneous items. Details for each item can be found in the agenda packet; items 3A through 3K.

FY2025 Recreation Department Budget - The Board reviewed and discussed the FY25 Recreation Department Budget.

New Recreation Director - The Board discussed and approved the appointment of Tim Davis as Brookline's next Recreation Director.

Affordable Housing Restriction - The Board discussed and approved a request to change one unit's area median income limit from 100% AMI to 80% AMI at Caritas Communities at 1876 Beacon St.

Electricity and Natural Gas Bid Schedule - The Board discussed and approved a request to authorize the Town Administrator to execute potential multi-year electricity and natural gas supply contracts with a vendor based on a favorable bid result scheduled for April 11, 2024. 

Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study - The Board received an update and discussed the recently formed study committee including the project objectives and timeline.

Police General Orders Policies - Chief Paster reviewed and the Board discussed and approved changes to the Police Department's General Orders to reflect the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) updated standards.

Police Promotions - The Board approved the promotions of Noah Brothers and Robert Collins to Lieutenant.

FY2025 Police Department Budget - The Board reviewed and discussed the FY25 Police Department budget.

Warrant Article 9 - The Board reviewed, discussed, and voted to recommend favorable action to Town Meeting on Article 9. The Article seeks to Accept Chapter 40, Section 13D of the General Laws, establishing an accrued liabilities reserve fund for compensated absences (Deputy Town Administrator and Finance Director)

Warrant Article 13 - The Board reviewed, discussed, and deferred a vote to Amend the Town’s Zoning By-law to reduce the restrictions for Accessory Dwelling Units. (Blood/HAB).

Warrant Article 14 - The Board reviewed, discussed, and voted to recommend favorable action to Town Meeting on a proposal to amend the Town’s Zoning By-law to reduce the setbacks needed for energy saving devices. (ZEAB)

DPW Transportation & Mobility Plan Program Update - The Board received an update and discussed the Town's Transportation and Mobility Plan, Pavement Condition Report, Pavement Management Program, Prioritization for Capital Work, and associated Town policies.

Warrant Article 16 - The Board discussed and voted to recommend favorable action to Town Meeting on Article 16. The Article amends 3.14.1 of the General By-Laws to change the number of Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations members from 15 to 9 (Select Board).

Links:

• Meeting Agenda and Materials
• Complete Meeting Recording

Next Meeting - Tuesday, April 16 @5PM - REMOTE ONLY

Please note the this meeting will be a remote meeting over Zoom

5PM Public Comment - Up to fifteen minutes for public comment on matters not appearing on the agenda. Advanced registration is available by calling 617-730-2202 or by email at kmacgillivray@brooklinema.gov

Review of FY25 Department Budgets for the Building Department and Health and Human Services

Warrant Article 8 - Public hearing, discussion and possible vote on establishing a revolving fund for vaccines.

Warrant Article 4 - Public hearing, discussion and possible vote on authorizing a close-out report/bond authorization rescission.

Question of calling a Special Town Meeting - on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. at the High School Auditorium and Zoom and to insert in the Warrant Article 1 Police Civil Service

Links:

• Meeting Agenda and Packet
• Zoom Registration

Email comments and requests to speak at public comment to Kate MacGillivray @ kmacgillivray@brooklinema.gov