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Phone Number:
Email Address: BCW@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Brookline Resevoir, meet at the pump house on the corner of Rt. 9 and Warren St
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Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00am or 5:30pm

On the first Tuesday of the month, there will be a leader at each walk
to answer questions and collect contact information. At all other
times, please plan to gather at the meeting spot and walk together!
Come improve your fitness, increase
physical activity and meet other women
in the community!
Please arrive a few minutes early, bring a bottle of water
and dress in comfortable, loose clothing.

See attached flyer for more info.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Eileen Connell Berger
Phone Number: 617 495-5838
Email Address: bergerei@gse.harvard.edu
Meeting Location: Brookline Public Health Department
Room #: 2nd Floor Library
Agenda: General commission business.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Stephen Cirillo, Finance Director
Phone Number:617-730-2317
Email Address:Stephen_Cirillo@Town.Brookline.MA.US
Meeting Location:194 Boyston Street
Room #:208
Agenda: 1. Review and Approve the Minutes of July 17, 2008

2. Updates by Sub-Committees on Progress to date

3. Other

4. Establish Date of Next Meeting

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Sile Hurrie
Phone Number:617-730-2204
Email Address:sile_hurrie@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Selectmen's Office, Old Lincoln School
Room #:201
Agenda:

TOWN OF BROOKLINE
NOTICE
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES OF WARRANT
FALL SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

NOTICE TO ALL TOWN MEETING MEMBERS:

On July 15, 2008 the Board of Selectmen voted to set the date for the Fall Special Town Meeting for Tuesday November 18, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. in the High School Auditorium and to establish the opening and closing dates for the filing of articles for the warrant for said Town Meeting as follows:

Opening of Warrant Thursday August 7, 2008

Closing of Warrant Thursday, September 4, 2008
(no later than 12:00 Noon)

Articles must be filed in the Selectmen’s Office and be accompanied by a statement of explanation of the same.

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Patty Parks
Phone Number:(617) 730-2211
Email Address: patty_parks@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School - 194 Boylston Street
Room #:208
Agenda:

I. Approval of Minutes of August 12, 2008

II. Further Review of REVISED Recommendations SEE ATTACHED

III. Other Recommendations

IV. Public Comment

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Heather Charles
Phone Number: 617-730-2088
Email Address: Heather_Charles@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Coolidge Corner Library
Room #:
Agenda:

7:00 PM AGENDA REVIEW/MINUTES
7:05 PM CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOTICE OF INTENT UNDER THE WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT AND BROOKLINE WETLANDS BYLAW FOR MUDDY RIVER AND LEVERETT POND
7:15 PM NOTICE OF INTENT UNDER THE WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT AND BROOKLINE WETLANDS BYLAW FOR 170 SARGENT ROAD FOR RE-GRADING, LANDSCAPING, AND REMOVAL OF INVASIVE AND NUISANCE SPECIES AND RE-PLANTING OF NATIVE VEGETATION IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE
7:45 PM STAFF UPDATE
8:15 PM COMMISSIONER PROJECTS UPDATE
8:30 PM ADJOURN

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Stephen Cirillo
Phone Number:617-730-2317
Email Address:scirillo@Town.Brookline.MA.US
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School
Room #:Auditorium
Agenda: Approval of Minutes of August 14 Meeting

Discussion of the VEBA Proposal

Other Business

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Todd Kirrane or Jeff Levine
Phone Number: 730-2177 or 730-2130
Email Address:todd_kirrane@town.brookline.ma.us or jeff_levine@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Temporary Town Hall, 194 Boylston Street
Room #: 202
Agenda:

1) Call to Order

2) Presentation of relevant Zoning By-laws and case studies dealing with issues related to development and the private parking supply within the Town of Brookline

3) Questions/Comments

4) Adjournment

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:June Lawlor
Phone Number:617-730-2007
Email Address:june_lawlor@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Main Library
Room #:Second Floor
Agenda:

7:00 p.m. 7 Netherlands Road - Peter Villa

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Dotty Bell
Phone Number: 617-730-2759

Email Address: dotty_bell@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Brookline Senior Center - 93 Winchester St.
Room #: 103
Agenda: 1. Guest Speaker: Alberta Lipson, PhD., Co-investigator, "Brookline Over 85 Project"

2. Committee Reports

3. Report of Director

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Carabeth Connolly
Phone Number:
Email Address:carabeth_connolly@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:40 Webster Place. Brookline, MA
Room #:
Agenda: Review of Art Commission events, grants etc.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Fran Price
Phone Number:    (617) 264-6482
Email Address:      fran_price@town.bookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:  Coolidge Corner Library - 31 Pleasant Street, Brookline
Room #:              Meeting Room
Agenda:               An opportunity to discuss St. Aidan's construction process and progress with representatives of the developer (Planning Office for Urban Affairs), contractor (Consigli Construction) and Town.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Polly Selkoe
Phone Number: 617-730-2126
Email Address: polly_selkoe@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Main Library, 361 Washington Street
Room #: Second Floor
Agenda: PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 7:30 P.M.
Brookline Main Library, 2nd Floor
361 Washington Street

            check below to see if any case affects you; items may
            be reviewed up to 30 minutes prior to time listed.

BOARD OF APPEALS CASES (Board of Appeals hearing date in parentheses)

7:30 pm    1.    87 Seaver Street – demolish rear addition and construct new addition in its place and modify front porch design, requiring FAR and side yard setback relief (9/11)

7:50 pm    2.    280 Warren Street – construct additions to dwelling and existing garage structure requiring rear yard setback relief (9/11)

8:10 pm    3.    43 Somerset Road – demolish existing garage and construct new attached garage and additions requiring FAR, side yard setback and parking setback relief (9/18)

8:30 pm    4.    1525-1527 Beacon Street – demolish a rear garage and a portion of a retaining wall and construct a new retaining wall and open-air parking area requiring relief from open space and parking requirements and design review (9/18)

8:50 pm    5.    146 Bellingham Road – construct a second floor addition requiring FAR and side yard setback relief and design review (9/18)


REPORT ON ZONING AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED TO SELECTMEN

CHAIRMAN REPORT, MINUTES, ANR PLANS, NEW BUSINESS

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:PATTY PARKS
Phone Number:(617) 730-2211
Email Address:patty_parks@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School - 194 Boylston Street
Room #: Auditorium - Second Floor
Agenda: Public Hearing on amendment to Noise Control Bylaws

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: June Lawlor
Phone Number:617-730-2007
Email Address:june_lawlor@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Main Library, 2nd. Floor
Room #:2nd. Floor
Agenda: 7:00 p.m. 87 Sever Street - Joseph Smith, Miracle Trust

7:15 p.m. 280 Warren Street - Peter and Kendra Wilde

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Sean Cronin, Deputy Town Administrator
Phone Number: (617) 730-2206
Email Address: sean_cronin@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston St.
Room #: 202
Agenda:

EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE PUBLIC SAFETY SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGThursday, September 11, 2008 AGENDA

I. Approval of Minutes

· Approval of the minutes from the August 26 meeting

II. Discussion with Fire Chief

· Minimum manning

· Fire Training Division staffing

· Fire Prevention Division staffing

· Emergency Response Coordination

· Technology

III. Future Meeting Schedule

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Sean Cronin, Deputy Town Administrator
Phone Number: (617) 730-2206
Email Address: sean_cronin@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston St.
Room #: 202
Agenda:

EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE PUBLIC SAFETY SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGThursday, September 25, 2008 AGENDA

I. Approval of Minutes

· Approval of the minutes from the September 11 meeting

II. Discussion with Police Chief

· Police Staffing

· Emergency Response Coordination

· Police Details

III. Future Meeting Schedule

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Greer Hardwicke
Phone Number: 617-730-2089
Email Address: greer_hardwicke@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Public Safety Building
Room #: Community ROom
Agenda:

6:15 p.m. 1. Approval of minutes

PUBLIC HEARINGS

LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS

6:20 p.m. 2. 56 Spooner Road (Chestnut Hill North LHD) Application to modify a Certificate of Appropriateness to extend approved fence to top of stairs beyond house (John & Katherine Nimick, applicants).

6:6:25 p.m. 3. 71 Harvard Avenue (Harvard Avenue LHD) Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace 2 existing sliding doors on east ell with two 2 over 2 double hung windows (Jonathan & Debra Kurtzman, applicants).

6:6:40 p.m. 4. 123 Walnut Street (Pill Hill LHD) Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to rebuild and enlarge rear 1^st floor deck; to build a new deck on the 3^rd floor on the rear; and to install 2 condensers under 1^st floor deck (Walnut Street-123 Associates, applicant).

6:6:45 p.m. 5. 57 Upland Road (Pill Hill LHD)- Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to build a new garage, remove driveway retaining wall and build new stone wall with iron railing along side of driveway; install 3 air condensers with screening; construct new rear deck and to construct new porch roof balustrade to match historic balustrade (Charles Silbert, applicant).

6: 6. 34 Allerton Street (Pill Hill LHD)- Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct 2 foot high picket fence along front of property set back 1 foot with returns at ends and at sidewalk (Maria Connor & Luis Moreno, applicants). Cancelled for public hearing

6:6:50 p.m. 7. 12 Osborn Road (Graffam-McKay LHD) Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove existing porch and steps and replace with one with railings and replace existing fence with one of similar design (Kathleen & Byron Parrish, applicants).

8. Preservation Awards- discussion & vote

9 . Rules & Regulations- discussion about adoption procedu

10. New Business

September 2, 2008

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Greer Hardwicke
Phone Number: 617-730-2089
Email Address:greer_hardwicke@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: 57 Upland Road, Brookline
Room #:
Agenda:

There will be a site visit for Brookline Preservation Commission to review plans for the alterations & garage at 57 Upland Road

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Beth McDonald
Phone Number:(617) 730-2401
Email Address:Beth_McDonald@brookline.k12.ma.us
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street
Room #:Auditorium
Agenda:
Our school district continues to provide an excellent education for the students
in our care. Much progress has been made; more needs to be done. Most
important among those challenges are our school facilities. We want to develop a
ten year facility master plan that addresses those building needs, while being accountable
to the taxpayers of the Town of Brookline. Your input on these matters
is very important to us.

Join us for this public charrette and share your views on the existing needs of our
facilities. Help us as we develop a plan to address present and future facility challenges
in a responsive and responsible manner.

See Attached.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Robin Coyne
Phone Number: 617-730-2430
Email Address: robin_coyne@brookline.k12.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School
Room #: Francis T. Hall Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Agenda:

Agenda Attached

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Sean Cronin, Deputy Town Administrator
Phone Number: (617) 730-2206
Email Address: sean_cronin@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston St.
Room #: 208
Agenda:

EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE CONSOLIDATION / REDUCTIONS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGTuesday, September 2, 2008 AGENDA

I. Approval of Minutes

· Approval of the minutes from the August 25 meeting

II. Discussion on Information Technology

III. Future Meeting Schedule

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Stephen Cirillo
Phone Number:617-730-2317
Email Address:Stephen_Cirillo@Town.Brookline.MA.US
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School
Room #:202

Agenda: Approve minutes of prior meeting

Continue discusion on Draft Rules and Regulations

Estimates of cost savings on list of Issues for Discusion

Set Next Meeting Date

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Heather Charles
Phone Number: 617-730-2088
Email Address: Heather_Charles@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School
Room #: Auditorium
Agenda:

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Greer Hardwicke
Phone Number: 617-730-2089
Email Address: greer_hardwicke@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: 49 Worthington rear-Dummer St side
Room #:
Agenda:

Site visit to review work on house at 49 Worthington

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Sean Cronin, Deputy Town Administrator
Phone Number: (617) 730-2206
Email Address: sean_cronin@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston St.
Room #: 202
Agenda:

EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE PRIVATIZATION/OUTSOURCING SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGThursday, September 4, 2008 AGENDA

I. Discussion of Police Items

· Meter collection

· Parking ticket administration

II. Future Meeting Schedule

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Sean Cronin, Deputy Town Administrator
Phone Number: (617) 730-2206
Email Address: sean_cronin@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston St.
Room #: 202
Agenda:

EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE PRIVATIZATION/OUTSOURCING SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGWednesday, September 17, 2008 AGENDA

I. Discussion of DPW Items

· Solid waste collection

· Fleet maintenance

· Grounds maintenance

· Street sweeping

· Forestry

· Catch Basin cleaning

II. Future Meeting Schedule

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Maryellen Deane
Phone Number: 617-730-2149
Email Address: maryellen_deane@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: 96 Grove Street
Room #: Cemetery Office
Agenda:

1. Sign Deeds

2. Approve Minutes

3. Discuss Buials for Brookline's Indigents

4. Organize Trip to Forest Hills Cemetery

5. Discuss Repairs to Wall of Old Burying Ground

6. Discuss Design Services for Columbarium

7. Other Business

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: June Lawlor
Phone Number:617-730-2007
Email Address:june_lawlor@town.brookline.masus
Meeting Location:Maiin Library, 2nd. floor
Room #:2nd. floor
Agenda: 7:00 p.m. 43 Somerset Road - Samuel & Rebecca Tolkoff - has been rescheduled until October 2, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

7:15 p.m. 146 Bellingham Road - Philip Yuen./Jeanette Ng - has been rescheduled until October 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m. 1525 Beacon Street - Earl M. Cate

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Stephen Bressler
Phone Number:617-730-2330/617-730-2327 TTY
Email Address:steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Brookline Access Television, Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street (Rte. 9)
Room #: 2nd floor
Agenda:Updates from Brookline Access Television, Comcast, RCN.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2388; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Marge Amster
Phone Number:617-730-2050
Email Address: marge_amster@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School
Room #: employee cafeteria
Agenda:

Proposed Agenda:

I. New Director Search

II. Development Project Updates

1. 2 Brookline Place
2. 111 Boylston Street

III. Warrant Articles Filed

IV. Commercial Areas Update

Upcoming: Annual Business Statistics (Aug), Women Entrepreneurs Networking (Oct 15), 1st Light 2008 (Dec 4)
Ongoing: Climate Action Business Outreach, Sign Bylaw Committee, Public Art Committee, Coolidge Corner Merchants Association branding, new generation parking meters, new town website, Open windows for restaurants, Brookline Chamber of Commerce, 1st Light Arts initiative, Save That Stuff, CVS in BV, Parking Committee

V. Other Business

- Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 8, 2008

- Other

- Next Meeting Tuesday, October 14th

Meeting Contact: MARJIE LALLI
Phone Number: 617-730-2119
Email Address: MARJIE_LALLI@TOWN.BROOKLINE.MA.US
Meeting Location: OLD LINCOLN SCHOOL
Room #: 108
Agenda:

7:00 PM Question of authorizing the reclassification of position

7:20 PM Proposed Executive Session – Step Two Grievances

8:15 PM Discussion

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Alan Balsam
Phone Number:617-730-2300
Email Address:pat_norling@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Pierce Street
Room #:2nd Floor Library
Agenda:
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PUBLIC HEALTH
DRAFT AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
The next meeting of the ACPH is set for Tuesday, September 9, 2008 6:00 pm.
1.Call to order
2.Election of Chair
3.Presentation: Communicable Disease update, Barbara Westley, RN
4.Reports from Divisions
5.Director’s Report
6.Friends of Brookline Public Health
7.CHNA
8.New Business
9.Next meeting (need to change date)
10.Adjourn
Hope to see you on Tuesday.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Casey Hatchett
Phone Number:(617)-730-2222
Email Address:casey_hatchett@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Brookline Police Department, 350 Washington Street
Room #:Community Room
Agenda:
The Brookline Commission for Women has a regular business meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 4th at 7pm in the Community Room at the Brookline Police Department, 350 Washington Street. Agenda items include: upcoming showing of Toxic Bust, planning for the Effective Networking event, pre-planning for the Dress for Success clothing drive, discussion of vacancies/appointments to the Commission, and Discussion of potenital new and regular projects for upcoming year.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Alanna Manouk
Phone Number:617-730-2069
Email Address:recreation@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Public Safety Facility
Room #:Community Room
Agenda:
6:30 pm – Public Comment

6:35 pm – Approval of Minutes

6:40 pm – Pool Rate Review -- Deb Cohen

6:55 pm – Rink Rate Review -- Brian Bain

7:10 pm – Recreation Report

7:25 pm – Green Dog Program

8:25 pm – CIP Review (Park, Recreation)

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Lara Curtis
Phone Number: 617-730-2618
Email Address: Lara_curtis@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Brookline Main Library, 361 Washington Street
Room #: Second Floor
Agenda: MEETING NOTICE

109-115 SEWALL AVENUE DESIGN GROUP
Thursday, September 11, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
Brookline Main Library, 2nd Floor
361 Washington Street

The Design Group appointed by the Planning Board will hold its first meeting to review in an advisory capacity a new residential project at 109-115 Sewall Avenue.

All meetings are open to the public.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Tony Guigli
Phone Number:    617-730-2044
Email Address:     tony_guigli@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street
Room #:             cafeteria
Agenda:

5 September, 2008Notice

A meeting of the Building Commission will be held on 9 September 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria, Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street, Brookline.

AGENDA

6:00 p.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes

6:05 p.m. CIP Presentation – Library Trustees, Sean Cronin

6:20 p.m. Town Hall Renovations – HMFH Architects

6:50 p.m. BHS Renovations – Russo Barr Associates

7:20 p.m. CIP Presentation – Sean Cronin, Department Heads

9:00 p.m. Old and New Business

9:15 p.m. Adjourn

Tony Guigli

Project Administrator

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Patty Parks
Phone Number:(617) 730-2211
Email Address:patty_parks@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School - 194 Boylston Street
Room #:Auditorium
Agenda:

TOWN OF BROOKLINE BOARD OF SELECTMEN CALENDARFOR TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 1. 5:00 P.M. ELECTION WARRANT Question of executing the Election Warrant for the September 16, 2008 State Primary. 2. PROPOSED LEGAL SETTLEMENT EXECUTIVE SESSION Question of authorizing the settlement of a Worker’s Compensation claim. 3. PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING EXECUTIVE SESSION Human Resource Director Sandra DeBow will appear to update the Board on Collective Bargaining negotiations. 4. PROPOSED LITIGATION EXECUTIVE SESSION Special Counsel Nancy Kaplan, Town Counsel Jennifer Dopazo and Public Works Commissioner A. Thomas DeMaio will appear to discuss strategy with respect to litigation. 5. 6:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment period for citizens who requested to speak to the Board regarding Town issues not on the Calendar. 6. MISCELLANEOUS Approval of miscellaneous items pg. , licenses, vouchers and contracts. 7. HOUSING PARTNERSHIP EVENT Renee Elliott of the Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership will appear to updated the Board on the Housing Conversation in Brookline Event scheduled for September 17, 2008. 8. FIRE PERSONNEL Question of making the following appointments within the Fire Department: Captain Robert W. Nelson to Deputy Chief FF Jeremiah Foster to Lieutenant SELECTMEN-CALENDAR -2- SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 9. POLICE – PERSONNEL Question of authorizing the Police Chief to request a list from the State’s Human Resources Division for the position of permanent Police Sergeant. 10. PERSONNEL – AUTHORIZATIONS Question of authorizing the filling of the following vacancies: Sr. Acct.-Audit Clerk – C4 Librarian - K6 Info Tech GIS Web Developer Recreation Leader – Day Camp -GN7 Preservation Planner – T-6 11. HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Housing Officer Fran Price will appear to update the Board on a Housing Advisory Board proposal to change the Homebuyer Assistance Program allotment from a maximum of $125,000 per homebuyer to a maximum range between $100,000 and $175,000 depending on unit size. 12. BAA HALF MARATHON Josh Nemzer of the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) will appear to update the Board on plans for the 8th Annual BAA Half Marathon to be held on Sunday October 12, 2008. 13. FISHER HILL PROJECT

Question of voting on the issuance of the proposed RFP for the Fisher Hill Town-Owned Reservoir Redevelopment Project.

14. GRANT OF LOCATION

Continued public hearing on the question of approving the petition of NextG Networks of New York, Inc., for permission to construct, and locations for, lines of conduit and manholes with the necessary cables in various locations throughout the Town.

        SELECTMEN-CALENDAR                        -3-                    SEPTEMBER 9, 2008  15.                                           CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE The following candidates for appointment to the Climate Action Committee will appear for interview:              Matthew Alvarado            Jon Cody Haines            Alan Leviton             Jim Solomon   16.                                           WARRANT ARTICLES Deputy Town Administrator Sean Cronin will appear to review the Warrant Articles submitted for the November 18, 2008 Fall Town Meeting.
SELECTMEN-CALENDAR                        -4-                    SEPTEMBER 9, 2008                                                   MISCELLANEOUS                                                 17.                                           Question of approving the minutes of July 15 and August 12, 2008.  18.                                           Question of approving the Naming Committee Guidelines.   19.                                           Question of approving and executing an Agreement with Avtex Solutions of Bloomington, MN in the amount of $12,000 in connection with REF #P-08-25 IFB for Mass Notification /Reverse 911 Services for the Emergency Management Team.   20.                                           Question of accepting donations from various sponsors in the total amount of $1,596.00 to be used to support the Police Department’s Aware Program. (Formerly the D.A.R.E. Program)  21.                                           Question of approving the following Change Orders/Amendments:                        Brookline High School             Commercial Roofing                  ($61,074.48)                                                                (Decrease)            Town Hall RenovationsColantonio, Inc.                             $      318.44Acct. No. 2599WS08 6B0107       Change Order #9, HMFH Architects                        $   2,595.00                                                            Acct No. 2599WS08 6B0107         Amendment #2             Transfer Station Signature Roofing Systems         $     829.00            Acct. No. 2594C157 6B0074      Change Order #1  22.                                           Question of approving the following appropriation transfer within the Water/Sewer budget:             FROM:           4991EW40 543052     $25,000            TO:                 4999EW40 522016     $25,000   23.                                           Question of executing Contract No. PW/09-08 “Various Sewer and Drainage Improvements” in the amount of $36,500 with G.R. Construction Corp. of Fitchburg. Said contract was awarded on August 12, 2008 and will be funded from account 4997C144 6C0005.     SELECTMEN-CALENDAR                        -5-                    SEPTEMBER 9, 2008  24.                                           Question of executing Contract No. PW/09-09 “Streetlight Maintenance” in the amount of $83,882.08 with Republic Intelligent Transportation Services of Billerica. Said contract was award on August 12, 2008 and will be funded from account 42004250 522051.  25.                                           Question of executing Contract No. PW/009-10 “Summit Path Repair” in the amount of $56,320.00 with Ronald Marini Corp of Newton, MA. Said contract was awarded on August 12, 2008 and will be funded as follows:                        4998WS03 6P0021                 $12,656.20                        4998WS06 6P0021                 $43,663.80  26.                                           Question of approving Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $12,063.30 for work to be completed by Whitney Trucking, Inc. in connection with Contract No. PW/05-23 “Curbside Collection of Recyclable Materials. Said Amendment to be funded from account 40004300 523593  27.                                           Question of awarding and executing Contract No. PW/09-05 “Fairbanks Street Sewer Replacement” in the amount of $94,880.00 with J. Cougler, Inc. of Worcester. Said contract to be funded from account 4997C144 6C0005  28.                                           Question of approving and executing a Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request in the amount of $246,438.03 in connection with the “Resurfacing of Allendale Road, Goddard Avenue and Lagrange Street.   29.                                           Question of approving Extra Work Order #1 in that amount of $1,900.50 for work to be completed by Fred DeRoma & Son, Inc. in connection with Contract No. PW/08-03. Said work order to be funded from the Sidewalk and Walkway Revolving Fund Account 4998SW30 6H0022.  30.                                           Question of approving and executing the following FY2009 CDBG funded contracts:             Brookline Health Department             Emergency Preparedness for             Vulnerable Populations                      $ 6,6000                        HCHR Brookline Housing Project 112                                         $15,000              BCMHC Facilities Improvements    $50,000
SELECTMEN-CALENDAR                        -6-                    SEPTEMBER 9, 2008  31.                                           Question of granting a temporary Wine and Malt beverages license to Pine Manor College in connection with the following events to be held at 400 Heath Street:              Barbecue                    September 11^th             B&W Hospital           5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.                        Reception                   September 23^rd             Development Office   6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.             Reception                   September 26^th & 27^th              Trustees                     5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.             Reception                   September 30^th             Boston Wedding         5:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.            Group   32.                                           Quest ion of granting a temporary Wine and Malt beverages license to Lincoln School PTO in connect ion with an Auction to be held on November 15, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at 1 Kennard Road.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Polly Selkoe
Phone Number: 617-730-2126
Email Address: Polly_Selkoe@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street
Room #: 202
Agenda: 7:00 pm    Introduction – Bob Allen

7:15 pm    Overview and Discussion of Proposed Zoning Amendments

·    Amendment to Section 4.08 of the Zoning By-Law – Affordable Housing Requirements -- square footage calculation for affordable units. (Housing Advisory Board)
·    Amendment to Section 5.09 of the Zoning By-Law – Design Review -- codification of Design Advisory Teams for Major Impact Projects. (Dept. of Planning and Community Development)
·    Amendment to Section 6.02 of the Zoning By-Law – Off-Street Parking Space Regulations -- clarification of existing relief for parking requirements. (Dept. of Planning and Community Development)
·    Amendment to Section 6.04 of the Zoning By-Law – Design of Off-Street Parking Facilities -- modifications to limits on garages facing the street. (Dept. of Planning and Community Development)
·    Amendment to the Zoning Map -- changes from existing zoning in North Brookline. (Petition of William Powell)
·    Amendment to Section 4.07 of the Zoning By-Law – Table of Use Regulations -- day care facilities. (Petition of Alex Shabelsky)

8:30 pm    New Business and Next Meeting

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Michele Earley
Phone Number:617-730-2115
Email Address:michele_earley@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:194 Boylston St. Brookline, MA
Room #:208
Agenda:

TO: PATRICK WARD, TOWN CLERK
FROM: MICHELE EARLEY, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

In accordance with MGL Chapter 39, Section 23B, you are hereby notified that the Brookline Advisory Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. This meeting will start at 7:30 PM and will take place in Room 208 of The Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA.

The agenda will include Advisory Committee organizational issues and a review of warrant articles.

The public is invited to attend.

For scheduling confirmation or further information, please call the Advisory Committee Executive Assistant Michele Earley at 730-2115.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617) 730-2330; TDD (617) 730-2327.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Michele Earley
Phone Number:617-730-2115
Email Address:michele.earley@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:194 Boylston St. Brookline, MA
Room #:208
Agenda:

TO: PATRICK WARD, TOWN CLERK
FROM: MICHELE EARLEY, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

In accordance with MGL Chapter 39, Section 23B, you are hereby notified that the Brookline Advisory Committee will be meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2008. This meeting will start at 7:30 PM and will take place in Room 208 of The Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA.

This will be a subcommittee organizational meeting.

The public is invited to attend.

For scheduling confirmation or further information, please call the Advisory Committee Executive Assistant Michele Earley at 730-2115.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617) 730-2330; TDD (617) 730-2327.

Meeting Contact: Polly Selkoe
Phone Number: 617-730-2126
Email Address: Polly_Selkoe@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street
Room #: Auditorium
Agenda: PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 8:15 A.M.
Auditorium, Second Floor, Old Lincoln School 194 Boylston Street


CHECK BELOW TO SEE IF ANY CASE AFFECTS YOU; ITEMS MAY
BE REVIEWED UP TO 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TIME LISTED.


SIGN AND FACADE DESIGN REVIEW

8:15 a.m.        1.    1195 Boylston Street – reface gas station sign for Cumberland Farms     Gasoline (formerly Gulf)

8:25 a.m.        2.    1642 Beacon Street – sign review for Café Fixe (formerly Moto Foto)

8:35 a.m.        3.    62 Harvard Street – install new awnings for Benefitness Health Club     (formerly Fitness Unlimited)

8:45 a.m.        4.    1051 Beacon Street – awning review for commercial condominium building

8:55 a.m.        5.     1030 Commonwealth Avenue – install fence on roof of commercial building

9:05 a.m.        6.     1661 Beacon Street (continued) – sign/awning review for Brookline Bank

CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR REPORTS

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Polly Selkoe
Phone Number: 617-730-2126
Email Address: Polly_Selkoe@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Brookline Main Library, 361 Washington Street
Room #: Second Floor
Agenda: PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 7:30 P.M.
Brookline Main Library, 2nd Floor
361 Washington Street

            check below to see if any case affects you; items may
            be reviewed up to 30 minutes prior to time listed.

BOARD OF APPEALS CASES (Board of Appeals hearing date in parentheses)

7:30 pm    1.    144 Clark Road – construct single-story rear addition to single-family dwelling requiring FAR relief and design review (10/2)

7:50 pm    2.    1885-1887 Beacon Street – convert basement area into additional habitable floor area requiring FAR relief and a modification to a previous Board of Appeals decision (10/2)

8:10 pm    3.    43 Somerset Road – demolish existing garage and construct new attached garage and additions requiring FAR, side yard setback and parking setback relief (10/9)

8:30 pm    4.    146 Bellingham Road (continued from 9/4/08) – construct a second floor addition requiring FAR and side yard setback relief and design review (10/16)

UPDATE ON 2-4 BROOKLINE PLACE PROJECT BY DEVELOPER

CHAIRMAN REPORT, MINUTES, ANR PLANS, NEW BUSINESS

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Patrick J. Ward, Town Clerk
Phone Number:617-730-2013
Email Address:pat_ward@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Lester Gardner, Unit 4, 12 Kilsyth Road, Brookline
Room #:Unit #4 at 12 Kilsyth Road
Agenda:
I, Patrick Joseph War, Town Clerk for the Town of Brookline, upon petition of four or more persons represented to me as the proprietors and rightful occupants of a private way, which has one entry and exit between residences with the addresses of 12 and 18 Kilsyth road, Brookline, Massachusetts and one entry and exit between residences with the addresses 38 and 44 Kilsyth Road, Brookline, Massachusetts, hereby call a meeting of the proprietors of said private way for the purpose of paving the unpaved portion of said private way and allocating the cost thereof.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Pat Ward
Phone Number:(617) 730-2010
Email Address:pat_ward@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Election Locations (see attached)
Room #:
Agenda: State Primary Election

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Heather Charles
Phone Number: 617-730-2088
Email Address: Heather_Charles@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Coolidge Corner Library
Room #: Basement Meeting Room
Agenda:

7:00 PM AGENDA REVIEW/MINUTES
7:10 PM CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOTICE OF INTENT UNDER THE WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT AND BROOKLINE WETLANDS BYLAW FOR 170 SARGENT ROAD FOR RE-GRADING, LANDSCAPING, AND REMOVAL OF INVASIVE AND NUISANCE SPECIES AND RE-PLANTING OF NATIVE VEGETATION IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE
7:45 PM STAFF UPDATE
8:15 PM COMMISSIONER PROJECTS UPDATE
8:30 PM ADJOURN

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Robin Coyne
Phone Number:617-730-2430
Email Address:robin_coyne@brookline.k12.ma.us
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street
Room #:Francis T. Hall Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Agenda:Attached

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Robin Coyne
Phone Number:617-730-2430
Email Address:robin_coyne@brookline.k12.ma.us
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street
Room #:Francis T. Hall Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Agenda:

1) Final FY 2008 Financial Report

2) Additional Cost Savings

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Stephen Bressler
Phone Number:617-730-2330/617-730-2327 TTY
Email Address:steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Public Safety Building
Room #:Community Room
Agenda:

Human Relations-Youth Resources Commission Brookline Public Safety Building350 Washington StreetCommunity Room **Wednesday, September 17, 2008** 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. Call to Order – Dr. Ed Wang, Co-Chair II. Approval of July 16, 2008 minutes III. Meet with Chief Daniel O’Leary on Six Month 2008 Update on Police Statistics IV. Further Discussion Meetings in Various Neighborhoods V. Hidden Brookline Committee – Stephen Bressler VI. Faces of Brookline Project – Jacob Effron, Rita McNally, Dr. Paula Schneider VII. Comments on Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership Conversation Held This Morning VIII. New Business IX. Adjourn {8:30 p.m.} Meeting Schedule October 2008 – December 2008Preliminary Meeting Schedule January – December 2009 Unless Otherwise Indicated, Commission meetings will be held in the Community Room at the Public Safety Building, 350 Washington Street. Thursday, October 23, 2008Wednesday, November 19, 2008Wednesday, December 10, 2008Wednesday, January 21, 2009Wednesday, February 18, 2009Wednesday, March 18, 2009Wednesday, April 22, 2009Wednesday, May 20, 2009Wednesday, June 17, 2009Wednesday, July 15, 2009 (if needed)Wednesday, August 19, 2009 (if needed)Wednesday, September 16, 2009Wednesday, October 21, 2009Wednesday, November 18, 2009Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Robin Coyne
Phone Number: 617-730-2430
Email Address: robin_coyne@brookline.k12.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street
Room #: Francis T. Hall Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Agenda:

Organizational Meeting

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Jean Berg
Phone Number:(617) 734-8376
Email Address:jberg@winsor.edu
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School - 194 Boylston Street
Room #:208
Agenda: Discussion surrounding the Town Administrator's Act

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: John Dempsey
Phone Number: 617-731-1977
Email Address: john_dempsey@brookline.k12.ma.us
Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School
Room #: Selectmens Conference Room
Agenda:

Agenda:

Introductions

Approval of minutes from July 31, 2008, meeting

Agenda review

Current solid waste collection and disposal system - Ed Gilbert

DPW/Solid Waste Budget discussion – Tom DeMaio

EPA Video – Adam Mitchell

Brainstorming of questions that must be answered – Jesse Mermell

Formation of study committees

Schedule of meetings

Adjournment

Contact: John Dempsey

Phone: 617-731-1977

E-mail address: john_dempsey@brookline.k12.ma.us

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Betsy DeWitt
Phone Number: (617) 738-5950
Email Address:betsy@betsydewitt.com
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School - 194 Boylston Street
Room #:Cafeteria (1st Floor)
Agenda: Further discussion of Art work displays for Town Hall

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Patty Parks
Phone Number:(617) 730-2211
Email Address:patty_parks@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School - 194 Boylston Street
Room #:Auditorium - Second Floor
Agenda: The Executive Session Item #1 scheduled for 6:00 p.m. has been Postponed --- Board of Selectmen Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.

                                                                                                CALENDAR II
                                                                                                POSTPONED #1                                                                                                 ADDITION TO #5TOWN OF BROOKLINE                                                    BOARD OF SELECTMEN CALENDARFOR TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2008  1.         6:00 P.M.                                POSTPONED            LITIGATION              PROPOSED             Special Counsel Nancy Kaplan, Town Counsel Jennifer EXECUTIVE              Dopazo and Public Works Commissioner A. Thomas SESSION                   DeMaio will appear to discuss strategy with respect to litigation.  2.         7:00 P.M.                    PUBLIC COMMENT                                                  Public Comment period for citizens who requested to                                             speak to the Board regarding Town issues not on the                                     Calendar.  3.                                             MISCELLANEOUS                                     Approval of miscellaneous items pg. , licenses, vouchers and contracts.  4.                                             CITIZEN COMPLAINT APPEAL Police Chief Daniel O’Leary will appear to present a report on a Citizen Police Complaint Appeal received by the Board of Selectmen a.         Question of holding a hearing in connection with a Citizen Police Complaint Appeal.                                      5.                                             BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The following candidates for appointment/reappointment to Boards and Commissions will appear for interview:                                    Human Relations/Youth ResourcesDr. Laurie Dopkins                                                 Commission for the Disabled                                                                        Doreen Hinds Wilkinson,                                                  Conservation Commission                                                             Carey F. Bergeron     SELECTMEN-CALENDAR                        -2                     SEPTEMBER 16, 2008  6.         8:00 P.M.        NOISE BYLAW WAIVER                         Further consideration of the request of the Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD) for a Noise Bylaw Waiver in connection with reconstruction work along Route 9 to be performed by Aggregate Industries from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. April 6^th to September 1^st , 2008.    7.                                 FALL TOWN MEETING WARRANT Question of executing the Warrant for the November 18, 2008 Fall Town Meeting   8.                                 WARRANT ARTICLES Review of the following Warrant Articles for the November 18, Fall Town Meeting: Article No.                  Title 1.            Unpaid Bills 2.         Collective Bargaining                         (Human Resources) 7.                  Recycling Containers (Andrew Ghobrial) 8.                  Naming Committee Membership(Naming Committee)    9.                                 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The following candidates for appointment/reappointment to Boards and Commissions will appear for interview:                                                                                    Park & Recreation Commission                                                             Chuck Silverstone  Climate Action Committee Ira Krepchin                                                             Jim Solomon
SELECTMEN-CALENDAR                        -3-                    SEPTEMBER 16, 2008                                      MISCELLANEOUS 10.                               Question of approving the minutes of July 15 and September 9, 2008.
11.                               Question of approving and executing an agreement with NextG Networks of New York, Inc., for permission to construct, and locations for, lines of conduit and manholes with the necessary cables in various locations throughout the Town.
  12.                               Question of authorizing Town Counsel to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the land at Kerrigan Place.   13.                               Question of granting a temporary Wine and Malt beverages license to the Brookline High School Class of 68 in connection with a Reunion to be held on September 20, 2008 from 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Brookline High School, MLK Room, 115 Greenough Street.  14.                               Question of granting a temporary Wine and Malt beverages license to the Senior Center in connection with the following events to be held at 93 Winchester Street :             September 24^th                       Concert/Dinner            5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.                                       October 29^th                          Annual Benefit             6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  15.                               Question of granting a temporary Wine and Malt beverages license to Boston University (Photographic Resource Center) in connection with the following events to be held at 808 Commonwealth Avenue:             October 16^th                           Banquet/Reception            6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.             October 25^th                           Fundraiser            5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.


The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Patty Parks
Phone Number:(617) 730-2211
email Address: patty_parks@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Location: Old Lincoln School - 194 Boylston Street
Room #:Auditoirum -- Second Floor

Agenda:

The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday September 23, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the Auditorium at the Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street, to take public comment on proposed changes to the Rules & Regulations, Policies & Procedures for the Police Department*. The Police Department is updating these provisions for purposes of professional accreditation. Copies of the draft documents will be available at the Main Library at 361 Washington Street and the Community Room on the 1^st Floor of the Public Safety Building 350 Washington Street. The items will also be posted on the Town Website at townofbrooklinemass.com The public is encouraged to attend or submit comments to the Selectmen’s Office, Room 210, 194 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA or patty_parks@town.brookline.ma.us *The rules and regulations relative to citizen complaints against the police department are being reviewed separately by the Citizen Complaint Review Committee and are not subject to this process.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Virginia Bullock
Phone Number: 617-730-2124
Email Address: virginia_bullock@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Devotion School Library, 345 Harvard Street
Room #: Library
Agenda:

• Items for Discussion (possible vote)

1. Minutes: Meeting of July 28, 2008 (enclosed)
2. Fisher Hill Update: RFP to be released (draft enclosed)
3. Accessory Dwelling Units
4. Heat Assistance Program for Brookline

• Updates (all current projects listed; updates to be given as available)

1. St. Aidan’s: construction continues
2. 1600 Beacon Street: BIC project closed; two units occupied
3. Homebuyer Assistance Program:
• modifications of maximum subsidy approved
• advertising underway; homebuyer orientation planned for October
4. Inclusionary Zoning:
Town Meeting Article 15 – Amendment to Section 4.08 of the Zoning By-Law –

Affordable Housing Requirements – square footage calculation for affordable units.
  635 Hammonds Street   9 units closed
  311-317 Hammond Pond Pkwy    4 affordable units; in construction
  164 Harvard Street  cash alternative for 15 unit project; 1 unit outstanding
  74-76 Green Street  cash alternative for 10 unit project; construction underway
  310 Hammond Pond/ 771 Heath 2 affordable three-bedroom condo units; in design/construction
  109 Sewall Ave   16 unit project with 9 new units proposed

• Other New Business

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to,

access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need

auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline

are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of

Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617) 730-2330; TDD (617)

730-2327.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Gary McCabe
Phone Number: 617-730-2060
Email Address: gary_mccabe@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Location: Assessor's Office at Putterham Library
Room #:
Agenda: Meeting with Sanctuary Study Committee & other business

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Lara Curtis
Phone Number: 617-730-2618
Email Address: Lara_Curtis@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: in front of 1030 Commonwealth Avenue
Room #:
Agenda: PLANNING BOARD SITE VISIT

Friday, September 19, 2008, at 8:00 A.M.

1. 1030 Commonwealth Avenue – to review a proposal to install a fence or wall on the roof of a commercial building

The Planning Board will meet in front of 1030 Commonwealth Avenue

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Michele Earley
Phone Number: 617-730-2115
Email Address: michele_earley@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: 194 Boylston St. Brookline, MA
Room #:208
Agenda: Discussion of Warrant Articles 7, 19, and 22

In accordance with MGL Chapter 39, Section 23B, you are hereby notified that the Brookline Advisory Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. This meeting will start at 7:30 PM and will take place in Room 208 of The Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA.

The agenda will include discussion of the following warrant articles:

Article #19 – Acceptance of an Alteration and Widening of a Portion of Heath Street.
Article #22 – Legislation to authorize a 30 year lease of 86 Monmouth St. to the Brookline Arts Center.

The public is invited to attend.

For scheduling confirmation or further information, please call the Advisory Committee Executive Assistant Michele Earley at 730-2115.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Michele Earley
Phone Number:617-730-2115
Email Address: michele_earley@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: 194 Boylston St. Brookline, MA
Room #: 208
Agenda:

In accordance with MGL Chapter 39, Section 23B, you are hereby notified that the Capital Subcommittee of the Brookline Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 5:30 PM in Room 208 of the Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street.

The agenda will include a public hearing on the following warrant articles:

Article #7 – Amendment to Part VI of the Town’s By-Laws – creation of a new Article 6.11 Recycling Containers – require the Town to install recycling containers at all locations where a trash barrel exists.
Article #19 – Acceptance of an Alteration and Widening of a Portion of Heath Street.
Article #22 – Legislation to Authorize a 30 year lease of 86 Monmouth St. to the Brookline Arts Center.

The public is invited to attend.

For scheduling confirmation or further information, please call the Advisory Committee Capital Subcommittee Chair Carla Benka at 617-277-6102 or the Advisory Committee Executive Assistant Michele Earley at 617-730-2115.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Todd M. Kirrane
Phone Number:617-730-2177
Email Address:todd_kirrane@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School - 194 Boylston Street
Room #:Employee Lounge, 1st floor
Agenda:

7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER

7:05 PM 1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

7:15 PM 2. DPW UPDATE: Peter Ditto, Director of DPW – Engineering & Transportation Division will update the Board on current and future construction projects related to the public way.

7:25 PM 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON REQUEST BY BARBARA SOIFER OF 1618 BEACON STREET TO CREATE A DESIGNATED CURBSIDE HANDICAP PARKING SPACE IN THE VICINITY OF HER RESIDENCE

7:30 PM 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON REQUEST BY RAMON BURGOS OF 148 WINTHROP ROAD TO CREATE A DESIGNATED CURBSIDE HANDICAP PARKING SPACE IN THE VICINITY OF HIS RESIDENCE

7:40 PM 5. REVIEW OF NEW HANDICAP PARKING PERMIT REQUEST APPLICATION AND PROCESS

8:00 PM 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON REQUEST BY RESIDENTS OF MARSHAL STREET TO INSTALL A 4-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF MARSHAL STREET AND SEWALL AVENUE

8:45 PM 7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON REQUEST BY ZVI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO CREATE A "NO PARKING 8AM -10AM AND 4PM -6PM" ZONE FOR PLEASANT STREET FROM DUMMER TO COMMONWEALTH AVENUE

9:00 PM 8. REAPPOINTMENT OF MITCH HEINEMAN OF 92 BEALS STREET TO THE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

9:05 PM 9. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON REQUEST BY BENJAMIN PESKIN OF 1129 BEACON STREET FOR A SPECIAL EXEMPTION FROM ARTICLE V(b) SECTION 7’ RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING

9:30 PM 10. DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR A TAXIMETER RATE INCREASE AND/OR REGULATION OF LEASE RATES ALLOWED TO BE CHARGED BY TAXI BUSINESS LICENSE HOLDERS

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CALL ITEMS OUT OF ORDER.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:PATTY PARKS
Phone Number:(617) 730-2211
Email Address:patty_parks@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Old Lincoln School, 194 Boylston Street
Room #:Auditorium - Second Floor
Agenda: See Attached

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Frank Farlow
Phone Number:617-232-9654
Email Address:frank.farlow@verizon.net
Meeting Location:Health Department Library, 11 Pierce Street (second floor)
Room #:second floor Library
Agenda:

The primary agenda item will be review of recent developments in the committee's investigation into the possibility of establishing an electronic filing system for Selectman candidates compaign finance reports. Software developer Craig Bolon will advise the committee on the suitability of a program used by Los Angeles as a basis for modification and use by Brookline.

To the extent that time allows, we will also consider further revision of a draft of campaign finance reporting guidelines to be furnished by the Town Clerk to Selectman candidates.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact:Michele Earley
Phone Number:617-730-2115
Email Address:michele_earley@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:194 Boylston St. Brookline, MA
Room #:208
Agenda:

In accordance with MGL Chapter 39, Section 23B, you are hereby notified that an Ad Hoc Subcommittee of the Brookline Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 5:30 PM in room 208 of the Old Lincoln School 194 Boylston St. Brookline, MA.

The agenda will include a public hearing on the following warrant article:

Article 25 – Legislation amending Chapter 534 of the Acts of 1973 relative to the Office of Chief of the Fire Department of the Town of Brookline.

The public is invited to attend.

For scheduling confirmation or further information, please call the Advisory Committee Chair Harry Bohrs at 617-566-3556 or the Advisory Committee Executive Assistant Michele Earley at 617-730-2115.

The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Brookline are invited to make their needs known to the ADA Coordinator, Stephen Bressler, Town of Brookline, 11 Pierce Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Telephone (617)730-2330; TDD (617)730-2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us