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Public Comment - A number of people raised concerns about the demolition of the Waldo-Durgin buildings. They spoke during initial public comment and then a continuation of public comment.
Miscellaneous - The Board approved the following miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts.
- Meeting Minutes from June 18, 2024 and July 23, 2024.
- Select Board meeting schedule September through December 2024.
- Appointing John Buchheit as hearing officer, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 31, s. 41, to hear two separate disciplinary matters arising from alleged violations of relevant policies and procedures by Police Officers John Bradley and Duane Danforth.
- Authorization to Hire Chief Assessor (D-06).
- Request from the Recreation Department to hire Lead Teacher - Early Education (GN6).
- Authorization to Hire Eleven (11) Police Officers and One (1) Parking Control Officer.
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Change Order 39 with Gilbane for various contingency allowances related to the Driscoll School project. This is a net zero change order.
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Extra Work Order with Mountain View Landscape and Lawncare, Inc., in the amount of $77,241.44 for final work associated with the Robinson Playground Construction Project.
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Contract with Nadeau Corporation in the amount of $474,280 for renovations to the existing police locker room.
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Contract PW/24-18 "Sewer System Rehabilitation" with National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $894,053.00.
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Agreements with parking meter and technology vendors, Flowbird and IPS, for a 90-day trial of equipment.
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Temporary wine and malt beverages Sales License to Alma Hilton LLC d/b/a Thistle & Leek for Farm Dinner to be held on August 14, 2024 from 5:00PM-10:00PM at 259 Allandale Road. 115 people are expected to attend.
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Temporary wine and malt beverages Sales License to Alma Hilton LLC d/b/a Thistle & Leek for Farm Dinner to be held on October 9, 2024 from 5:00PM-10:00PM at 259 Allandale Road. 115 people are expected to attend.
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Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for the 2024 Cathedral Greek Festival to be held on September 6, 2024 3:00PM – 11:00PM September 7, 2024 11:00AM – 11:00PM and September 8, 2024 12:00PM – 8:00PM at 162 Goddard Ave. 1000 - 1500 people are expected to attend.
Waldo-Durgin Project Demolition Update - The Board held a public meeting on the Waldo Durgin Project Demolition and shared concerns with how Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR) was handling informing the public of the presence of asbestos. The Board requested that CHR delay continued demolition of the Waldo Garage to allow time for abutters to be properly notified of the presence of asbestos and CHR's compliance with State regulations to protect public health.
Noise Bylaw Waiver (Public Hearing) - The Board approved a Request for a noise bylaw waiver to take down the Pierce Park overpass. Work to happen on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 7:00AM-9:00PM with August 17, 2024 as a back-up weather day.
Linkage Nexus Study - The Board received a presentation and recommended that the Planning Department, Economic Development Advisory Board, and Housing Advisory Board, stop work on the development of a commercial linkage fee.
Warrant Articles - The Board discussed of potential Select Board sponsored Warrant Articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting.
Comprehensive Plan - The Board discussion and approved amended Select Board Guidance relating to the Comprehensive Plan.
Boards and Commissions Annual Report - The Board received and discussed an update from the Brookline Commission for Women
The following reappointments to Boards and Commissions were made:
The following new appointments to Boards and Commissions were made:
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