Brookline, MA

Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor, and

Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom

Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom

Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,

Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Dec 29, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Dec 29, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom

Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,

Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 16:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom

Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,

Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom

Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom

Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Mar 30, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Mar 30, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Mar 30, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,

Tue Mar 30, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom

Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Apr 7, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor, and

Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue May 4, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue May 4, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue May 11, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom

Wed May 12, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue May 18, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue May 18, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed May 19, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue May 25, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue May 25, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,

Tue May 25, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Jun 2, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom

Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,

Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jun 29, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jun 29, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jul 27, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Jul 27, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Aug 24, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Aug 24, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Aug 31, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Aug 31, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Sep 7, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Recent meetings

Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor

Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 16:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall,

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor, and

Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00

Advisory Council of Public Health

Council to review zoning and lighting articles for Fall 2026 Town Meeting

The Advisory Council of Public Health and the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on several Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The body will deliberate and vote on zoning changes, easements, and lighting standards. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan.

Article 15: Establish a new Pleasant Street Multifamily Overlay District
Article 16: Memorandum of Agreement for the development of 26 Pleasant Street
Article 11: Temporary and permanent easements on Kennard Road for the William H. Lincoln Safe Routes to School Project
Article 12: Create a new General By-Law section regarding outdoor lighting
Article 13: Amend Zoning By-Law standards for exterior lighting illumination

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11 PIERCE ST, BROOKLINE

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 11 Pierce Street, Brookline Telephone: (617) 730-2300 Fax: (617) 730-2296 BrooklineMA.gov/health Public Health Library, 11 Pierce Street, 2nd Floor (PH Library) https://brooklinema.zoomgov.com/j/1654856561 Meeting ID: 165 485 6561 Advisory Council of Public Health Public Hearing Hybrid Meeting: Zoom Meeting and In-Person Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM 1. ACPH Convene Meeting 2. ZEAB Convene Meeting 3. Announcements 4. Public Comment 5. Fall 2026 Town Meeting Warrant Articles Public Hearing 5a. Article 15: Amend the Zoning By-Law to establish a new Pleasant Street Multifamily Overlay District (Allen) 5ai. ZEAB Deliberation and Vote 5aii. ACPH Deliberation and Vote 5b. Article 16: Authorize the Select Board to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement related to the development of 26 Pleasant Street (Select Board) 5bi. ZEAB Deliberation and Vote 5bii. ACPH Deliberation and Vote 6. ZEAB Adjournment Following this vote, ZEAB will adjourn and conclude its meeting. ACPH will remain in session to complete its agenda. 7. Fall 2026 Town Meeting Warrant Articles Public Hearing (continued) 7a. Article 11: Authorization for the acquisition of certain temporary and permanent easements on Kennard Road related to the construction of the William H. Lincoln Safe Routes to School Project (Department of Public Works) 7ai. Deliberation and Vote 7b. Article 12: Create a new Section 8.XX of the General By-Laws regarding outdoor …

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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:30

Community Preservation Act Committee

Committee to vote on Open Space & Recreation Project Policy

The Community Preservation Act Committee will meet to finalize and vote on the Open Space Restrictions Policy. The body will also discuss a joint statement of intent regarding Warrant Article 17 and review funding applications for FY28.

Vote to adopt the Final Draft CPAC Open Space Restrictions Policy 09.15.26
Discussion of CPAC-HAB Joint Statement of Intent and Warrant Article 17
Review of FY28 Full CPA Applications for Funding
CPA Projects Monthly Monitoring Report
Update on CPAC Fall Community Engagement progress

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Virtual Public Meeting (Zoom)

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Nancy Heller, Chair David Lescohier, Vice-Chair Clara Batchelor Samuel Burrington Andrea Brue Susan Cohen Steve Heikin Mini Kolluri Jean Woy Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 352 4343 Community Preservation Act Committee Agenda Virtual Public Meeting Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM Please Note: Feel free to send any questions or comments ahead of time to: [email protected] 1. Approval of minutes 1a. September 14, 2026 2. Finalize Open Space & Recreation Project Policy & Vote to Adopt 2a. Final Draft CPAC Open Space Restrictions Policy 09.15.26 3. CPAC-HAB Joint Statement of Intent Update & Discussion/ Warrant Article 17 4. CPA Planner Updates: 4a. FY28 Full CPA Applications for Funding 4b. CPA Projects Monthly Monitoring Report 4c. CPAC Fall Community Engagement Progress 5. Upcoming Meetings: 5a. Regularly Scheduled at 5:30 pm via zoom: November 9, December 14, January 4, January 11, January 25, February 1, February 8, February 22 5b. Scheduling Subcommittee Application Reviews & Applicant Presentations in November through January 6. Other Updates 7. Other Business, if any 7a. Public Comment More information about the CPA Committee and CPA funding available online. For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at skaplan@brooklinem …

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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00

School Committee

School Committee to discuss litigation strategy in executive session

The School Committee is meeting to consider entering an executive session. The proposed session is to discuss strategy regarding threatened litigation involving an injured child.

Proposed executive session regarding threatened litigation for an injured child

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✓ Decided: School Committee voted to hold an executive session on threatened litigation

The School Committee held a brief meeting to vote on moving into executive session to discuss strategy regarding threatened litigation concerning an injured child. The committee did not return to open session and adjourned immediately.

Voted unanimously (6-0) to enter executive session regarding threatened litigation (Action 26-98)
Adjourned the meeting at 6:01 PM

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Bob Weintraub, Chair Danna Perry, Vice Chair Laura Baines-Walsh Suzanne Federspiel Valerie Frias Jesse Hefter Faiza Khan Sarah Moghtader Carolyn Thall This is a fully remote meeting. Join the open session via Zoom at this link. Or, join by phone: 1-646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 747 6084 Passcode: 33108194 School Committee Agenda Meeting Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM 1. Proposed Executive Session 1a. Motion to meet in executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, section 21(a), for the following purpose: purpose 3, to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation regarding an injured child, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Committee and the Chair so declares. 2. Adjournment STATUTORY NOTICE OF THIS MEETING HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK. For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at [email protected] or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at [email protected].

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RECORD BROOKLINE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 10/19/26 VOL. 2026 MEETING PAGE 138 RECORD OF A MEETING OF THE BROOKLINE SCHOOL COMMITTEE ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 AT 6:00 PM, REMOTE VIA ZOOM. NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK. School Committee members present: Danna Perry (Vice Chair), Laura Baines-Walsh, Suzanne Federspiel, Valerie Frias, Jesse Hefter, and Carolyn Thall. School Committee members absent: Faiza Khan, Sarah Moghtader, and Bob Weintraub. Ms. Perry called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. 1. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION 26-98 On a motion of Dr. Hefter, and seconded by Dr. Baines-Walsh, the School Committee VOTED UNANIMOUSLY, by roll call, with 6 in favor (Ms. Perry, Dr. Baines-Walsh, Ms. Federspiel, Ms. Frias, Dr. Hefter, and Ms. Thall), 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions, to meet in executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a), for the following purpose: purpose 3, to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation regarding an injured child, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Committee and the Chair so declared. Ms. Perry announced that the School Committee would not return to open session following the executive session. 2. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Perry adjourned the meeting at 6:01pm. Respectfully submitted, Betsy Fitzpatrick Executive Assistant Broo …

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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00

Zero Emissions Advisory Board

Board to review zoning and development proposals for Pleasant Street

The Zero Emissions Advisory Board will hold a public hearing regarding two Fall 2026 Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The board will deliberate and potentially vote on zoning amendments and a development agreement.

Article 15: Amend Zoning By-Law to establish a Pleasant Street Multifamily Overlay District
Article 16: Authorize Select Board to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement for 26 Pleasant Street

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✓ Decided: Boards recommend approval of Pleasant Street zoning and development agreement

The Zero Emissions Advisory Board (ZEAB) and the Advisory Council on Public Health (ACPH) held a joint public hearing regarding Warrant Articles 15 and 16. Both boards voted to support the proposed zoning changes for a new multifamily overlay district and the associated memorandum of agreement for the development at 26 Pleasant Street.

ZEAB recommended favorable action on Warrant Article 16 (5-0)
ZEAB authorized the Chair to prepare reports for Articles 15 and 16 (5-0)
ACPH voted to support Warrant Articles 15 and 16 (6-0)
ACPH authorized the Chair to prepare reports for Town Meeting (6-0)
ZEAB adjourned the meeting (5-0)

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Nick Caramello, Chair Vikram Aggarwal Werner Lohe Kathleen Scanlon Patricia Correa Bill Heinemann Alan Leviton Register for Zoom Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 485 6561 Zero Emissions Advisory Board Remote Via Zoom Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM 1. ACPH Convene Meeting 2. ZEAB Convene Meeting 3. Announcements 4. Public Comments 5. Fall 2026 Town Meeting Warrant Articles Public Hearing 5a. Article 15: Amend the Zoning By-Law to establish a new Pleasant Street Multifamily Overlay District 5ai. ZEAB Deliberation and Potential Vote 5aii. ACPH Deliberation and Potential Vote 5b. Article 16: Authorize the Select Board to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement related to the development of 26 Pleasant Street 5bi. ZEAB Deliberation and Potential Vote 5bii. ACPH Deliberation and Potential Vote 6. ZEAB Adjournment Following this vote, ZEAB will adjourn and conclude its meeting. ACPH will remain in session to complete its agenda. Zero Emissions Advisory Board Webpage For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at [email protected] or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at [email protected].

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Page 1 of 5 Nick Caramello, Chair Vikram Aggarwal Werner Lohe Kathleen Scanlon Patricia Correa Bill Heinemann Alan Leviton Zero Emissions Advisory Board Minutes Remote Via Zoom Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM 1. ACPH Convene Meeting Present: Dr. Vinay Kadiyala, Dr. Shira Fischer, Dr. Leonard Jokubaitis, Dr. Charles Homer, Dr. James Perrin, Jess Michelson Present, Not Voting: Anthony Ishak Absent: Dr. Rosemarie Roque Gordon Public Present: Jeffery Allen (Petitioner), David Trevvett, Taylor Lee, Todd Fremont Smith (Petitioner), Alisa Plazonja, Jonathan Simpson, Ira Krepchin, John Harriz, Matt Hyatt Staff: Chloe Milbury Dr. Charles Homer called the ACPH meeting to order. 2. ZEAB Convene Meeting Present: Nick Caramello, Werner Lohe, Kathleen Scanlon, Patricia Correa, Alan Leviton Present, Not Voting: Michael Rubenstein Absent: Vikram Aggarwal, Bill Heinemann Public Present: Jeffery Allen (Petitioner), David Trevvett, Taylor Lee, Todd Fremont Smith (Petitioner), Alisa Plazonja, Jonathan Simpson, Ira Krepchin, John Harriz, Matt Hyatt Staff: Alexandra Vecchio, Rachel Kornberg Nick Caramello called the ZEAB meeting to order. 3. Announcements Given the agenda tonight there were no announcements. 4. Public Comments Page 2 of 5 No public comments on matters outside of the Warrant Articles being discussed. 5. Fall 2026 Town Meeting Warrant Articles Public Hearing Jeffery Allen presented on Warrant Article 15, providing answer …

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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:00

Advisory Committee

Public Safety Subcommittee to discuss and vote on WA 9 and WA 20

The Advisory Committee Public Safety Subcommittee is holding a public hearing to discuss and potentially vote on two items. The meeting also includes a motion regarding the approval of minutes.

Possible vote on WA 9
Possible vote on WA 20
Motion to allow the Chair to approve minutes

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David-Marc Goldstein, Chair Email [email protected] Click Here to Register for this Hearing You will receive a confirmation email with Zoom joining information. Advisory Committee Agenda Public Safety Subcommittee Hearing Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM The public is invited to attend and participate. You can view and download the agenda, register for the meeting using the Zoom joining link (if applicable), and access related documents on the Town website when available. 1. Public Hearing 1a. Further discussion and possible vote on WA 9 1b. Further discussion and possible vote on WA 20 1c. Other Business: Motion to allow the Chair to approve minutes This meeting is a public hearing. During the public hearing, members of the public will have an opportunity to offer comments on items under consideration. The subcommittee also welcomes written comments, which will be circulated to members of the subcommittee if they are sent to the subcommittee chair and/or [email protected] no later than 12 noon on the day prior to the hearing. Subcommittees of the Advisory Committee hold public hearings on any matter on which the Advisory Committee makes a recommendation to Town Meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in subcommittee public hearings if they wish to comment on any item under deliberation by the subcommittee. All public comments become part of the public record. Any member of the public may make an audio or v …

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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00

Community Preservation Act Committee

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee to discuss commercial buildout and metrics

The committee will discuss calculations for commercial buildout and review draft metrics. The meeting also includes a review of a sample implementation plan sheet.

Discussion of Commercial Buildout Calculations
Review of Draft Metrics
Review of Sample Implementation Plan Sheet

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Hybrid Meeting (Town Hall, 4th Floor - Room 408 and by ZOOM)

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Paul Warren, Chair Select Board Representative Linda Hamlin, Planning Board Representative Al Raine Annie Finkenbinder Betsy Pollock Carol Gladstone David Lyons O’Connor Janice Kahn Kathleen Scanlon Linda Olson Pehlke, Vice Chair Liz Linder Susan Podziba Lun Ning Marissa Cheng Maxim Sheinin Richard Myles Murphy Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 305 7020 Town Hall, 4th Floor - Room 408 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Hybrid Meeting (Town Hall, 4th Floor - Room 408 and by ZOOM) Monday, October 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM 1. 7:00 Welcome & Public Comment 2. 7:10 Discussion of Commercial Buildout Calculations 3. 7:40 Review of Draft Metrics 4. 8:30 Review of Sample Implementation Plan Sheet 5. 9:00 Adjournment Please Note: At the beginning of each meeting there is an opportunity for public comment related to any Comprehensive Planning topic. These comments should address a topic not included on the agenda or those items on the agenda that do not have public comment included as part of the agenda item. Speakers will have a maximum of three minutes to share your comments. Public comments can also be submitted in writing to Jacob Collins at [email protected] As a meeting of a public body, open meeting law is applicable. Requests for materials, recordings, or minutes may be directed to Jake Collins, Community Planner, at [email protected]. Items on the agenda may be discussed out of orde …

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Fri Oct 16, 2026 · 13:00

Advisory Committee

Committee to consider ban on public meetings on election day

The Personnel Subcommittee of the Advisory Committee is holding a public hearing. The body will discuss and potentially vote on a proposal to update the General By-Laws.

Possible vote on WA 8: Create a new Section 3.XX of the General By-Laws banning public meetings on election day

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Elise Couture-Stone, Chair Email [email protected] Click Here to Register for this Hearing You will receive a confirmation email with Zoom joining details. Advisory Committee Agenda Personnel Subcommittee Hearing Friday, October 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM The public is invited to attend and participate. You can view and download the agenda, register for the meeting using the Zoom joining link (if applicable), and access related documents on the Town website when available. 1. Public Hearing 1a. Presentation, Discussion & Possible Vote on WA 8. Create a new Section 3.XX of the General By-Laws banning public meetings on election day (Kahn, TMM15) 1b. Other Items This meeting is a public hearing. During the public hearing, members of the public will have an opportunity to offer comments on items under consideration. The subcommittee also welcomes written comments, which will be circulated to members of the subcommittee if they are sent to the subcommittee chair and/or [email protected] no later than 12 noon on the day prior to the hearing. Subcommittees of the Advisory Committee hold public hearings on any matter on which the Advisory Committee makes a recommendation to Town Meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in subcommittee public hearings if they wish to comment on any item under deliberation by the subcommittee. All public comments become part of the public record. Any member of the public may make an audio or …

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Fri Oct 16, 2026 · 09:30

Metro Public Health Collaborative

Metro Public Health Collaborative to discuss FY27 budget and workplan

The Metro Public Health Collaborative will meet to review the FY27 budget tracker and workplan progress. The body will also discuss the public health nurse hiring process and the return of FY26 funds.

Public Health Nurse hiring process
FY26 Return of Funds
FY27 Budget Tracker
FY27 Workplan items: Housing Outreach and Education, Language Assistance Services, and Rodent Prevention and Control
Inspectional and Epidemiology reports

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1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton

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Colleen Leger - Arlington Kylee Foley - Arlington Wesley Chin - Belmont Diana Ekman - Belmont John Kleschinsky - Brookline Tanya Hong - Brookline Shin-Yi Lao - Newton Lisa Heyer - Newton Click Here to Join Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 414 3454 Metro Public Health Collaborative Agenda MPHC Monthly Meeting Friday, October 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM The mission of the Metro Public Health Collaborative (MPHC) is to increase the equitable delivery of public health services in Arlington, Belmont, Brookline, and Newton, MA. 1. Advisory Board Session (9:30 am - 10:15 am) 1a. Vote to Approve Prior Meeting Minutes 1b. Updates from the Board 1c. Public Health Nurse Hiring Process 2. General Session (10:30 am - 12:00 pm) 2a. PHE Term 1 Check-in 2b. FY26 Return of Funds 2c. FY27 Budget Tracker 2d. FY27 Workplan Progress 2di. Housing Outreach and Education 2dii. Language Assistance Services 2diii. Rodent Prevention and Control 2e. Inspectional Report 2f. Epidemiology Report 2g. Peer Recovery Coach Updates 2h. Potential Trainings 2i. New Business for Future Discussion Metro Public Health Collaborative Webpage For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer at [email protected] or call 617-730- 2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access …

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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearing on zoning warrant articles

The Planning Board is conducting a virtual public hearing to discuss several proposed amendments to the Brookline Zoning By-Law. These items include changes to lighting regulations and affordable housing requirements.

Article 13: Proposed limits on glare and direct lighting on streets and private property
Article 14: Proposed allowance for cash payments instead of on-site affordable units in Harvard Street Main Street Corridor Districts
Article 15: Pleasant Street Multifamily Overlay District (POSTPONED to 10/22)
Article 10: Modification of residential parking requirements (Petitioners are not moving article)

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Matt Hyatt - Chair Andrea Brue - Clerk Linda K. Hamlin Steven A. Heikin Blair Hines Thomas Renkes Mark J. Zarrillo Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Planning Board Agenda Virtual Public Hearing Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 1. Public Hearing on Zoning & Related Warrant Articles 1a. ARTICLE 15 - Amend the Brookline Zoning Map and By-Law by creating a new overlay district and regulations for a Pleasant Street Multifamily Overlay District (J. Allen, et al) [The discussion of Warrant Article 15 has been POSTPONED until the 10/22 Planning Board Public Hearing.] 1b. ARTICLE 10 – Amend Sec. 6.02.h. of the Brookline Zoning By-Law to modify residential parking requirements by eliminating minimum parking requirements for properties in a Transit Parking Overlay District (TPOD), except for residential uses in an overlay district, per Sec. 5.06, where minimum parking is specified. (Jeff Wachter, Len Wholey, Maxim Sheinin, Gregory Wheeler) [Petitioners are not moving article.] 1c. ARTICLE 13 – Amend Sec. 7.06, Illumination, of the Brookline Zoning By-Law related to limiting glare on any street or nearby property and direct lighting on nearby private property. (Moderator’s Committee for Exterior Lighting) 1d. ARTICLE 14 - Amend Sec. 4.08, 4.d., Required Affordable Units, and 6.c., Alternative Cash Payment, of the Brookline Z …

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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00

Police Commissioners Advisory Committee

Committee reviews Brookline's membership in the Boston Regional Intelligence Center

The Police Commissioners Advisory Committee will debrief a site visit to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC). Members will also review the status of subcommittees investigating whether Brookline should remain a member of the BRIC.

Debrief of BRIC site visit from 10/08/2026
Status update on Motion to Article 25 regarding BRIC membership
Review of BRIC operations, compliance, databases, and oversight

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333 Washington St.

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Ron Wilkinson, Co-Chair Paul Yee, Co-Chair C. Scott Ananian Joseph Figler John Hilliard Kristine L. Knauf Kimberley Richardson 333 Washington St., Room 111 Brookline, MA 02445 Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 623 4888 Police Commissioners Advisory Committee Agenda Hybrid Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM PCAC Public Comment Policy 1. Convene Meeting 2. Introductions Voting Members/Non-Voting Members 3. Public Comment 3 minute limit please email [email protected] before the meeting 4. Debrief of BRIC site visit on 10/08/2026 5. Status of Subcommittees for Motion to Article 25 from May 26, 2026 Town Meeting to investigate whether Brookline should remain a member of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC) and to complete the listed investigative and analytical tasks in the Motion: a. BRIC operations as per paragraph 4(1): Scott Ananian b. BRIC compliance as per paragraph 4(2): Kimberly Richardson & Ron Wilkinson c. BRIC databases as per paragraph 4(3): Scott Ananian & John Hilliard d. Oversight of BRIC as per paragraph 4(4): Paul Yee & Nick Fetzer 6. Discussion of Future Topics and Agenda for Subcommittees 7. Adjourned Police Commissioners Advisory Committee Webpage For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at sk …

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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals postpones Waldo-Durgin Comprehensive Permit hearing

The Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled a virtual public hearing for October 15, 2026. The hearing has been postponed to October 14, 2027, at the request of the applicant.

Postponement of Comprehensive Permit hearing for 8-10 Waldo Street, 5 Waldo Street, 12-18 Pleasant Street, and 16 John Street

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Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 669 254 5252 Meeting ID: 165 623 5326 Virtual Guide for Applicants and the Public Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Virtual Public Hearing M.G.L. Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM Hearing Postponed 1. Waldo-Durgin Comprehensive Permit (8-10 Waldo Street, 5 Waldo Street, 12-18 Pleasant Street, 16 John Street) Administrative Item: The ZBA will continue the public hearing scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 7 pm to October 14, 2027 at 7 pm per written request of the Applicant. There will be no testimony or discussion on October 15. Precinct 8 Application and plans For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at [email protected] or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at [email protected].

Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 16:00

School Committee

School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee to discuss collective bargaining

The Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to conduct a collective bargaining session. The committee proposes to meet in executive session to discuss strategy and negotiate with the Brookline Educators Union (BEU) Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional Unit.

Collective bargaining session with BEU Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional Unit

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✓ Decided: Negotiations Subcommittee entered executive session for collective bargaining

The Negotiations Subcommittee voted to enter executive session to discuss strategy and conduct collective bargaining with the Brookline Educators Union Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional Unit. The subcommittee did not return to open session.

Voted to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy and sessions (2-0)

Brookline Town Hall, 333 Washington Street, 5th Floor

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Negotiations Subcommittee: Bob Weintraub, Chair Danna Perry Carolyn Thall Join in-person: Walsh School Committee Meeting Room 5th Floor, Brookline Town Hall Click here to join via Zoom. Join by phone: 1--646-828-7666 Webinar ID: 165 397 3208 Passcode: 97592714 School Committee Agenda Negotiations Subcommittee Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM 1. Proposed Executive Session 1a. Motion to meet in executive session, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law chapter 30(A), section 21(a), for the following purposes: purpose 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Brookline Educators Union (BEU) Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional Unit, because an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Committee and the Chair so declares; and purpose 2, to conduct a collective bargaining session with the BEU Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional Unit. 2. Adjournment For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at [email protected] or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at [email protected].

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Brookline School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee Open Session Meeting Minutes October 15, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor, School Committee Room and Remote via Zoom Negotiations Subcommittee members present: Bob Weintraub (Chair) and Carolyn Thall. Negotiations Subcommittee members absent: Danna Perry. Others present: Kathleen Davock. The meeting of the Negotiations Subcommittee of the Brookline School Committee was called to order by Dr. Weintraub at 4:00 PM. Proposed Executive Session: On a motion of Dr. Weintraub, and seconded by Ms. Thall, the Negotiations Subcommittee voted, by roll call, with 2 in favor (Dr. Weintraub and Ms. Thall), 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions, to meet in executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law chapter 30A, section 21(a), for the following purposes: purpose 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Brookline Educators Union Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional Unit, because an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Committee and the Chair so declared; and purpose 2, to conduct a collective bargaining session with the BEU Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional Unit. Dr. Weintraub announced that the subcommittee would not return to open session following the executive session. The Negotiations Subcommittee of the Brookline School Committee entered executive session at 4:01 PM. Respectfull …

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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00

Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee to consider budget amendment and by-law changes

The committee will discuss and possibly vote on three warrants. These include a budget amendment for legal fee reimbursements and a proposed change to the Town's General By-laws regarding legislative actions.

WA 4: FY27 Budget Amendment to reduce the reserve fund and add funding to the Claims and Settlements Fund for legal fees
WA 5: Resolution urging the Select Board to reimburse legal fees of TMM Respondents
WA 6: Proposed amendment to General By-laws Section 2.1.11 to prevent legislative action from being the basis of Town investigations or complaints

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✓ Decided: Advisory Committee supports legal fee reimbursement and legislative protections

The Advisory Committee voted to recommend favorable action on three warrant articles regarding the reimbursement of legal fees for Town Meeting members and the establishment of new bylaw protections for legislative activities. The committee approved a budget transfer to fund legal reimbursements and passed a resolution urging the Select Board to settle outstanding claims. Additionally, the committee recommended an amendment to the General Bylaws to protect Town Meeting members from investigations based on their legislative actions.

Recommended favorable action on WA 4 budget transfer (12-10-3)
Recommended favorable action on WA 5 reimbursement resolution (22-0-3)
Approved amendment to WA 6 regarding legislative immunity (25-0-0)
Recommended favorable action on WA 6 as amended (25-0-0)

Brookline Public Health Building, Brookline, MA

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Dennis Doughty, Chairman [email protected] Harry K. Friedman, Vice Chairman [email protected] Click Here to Register for This Meeting You will receive an email with Zoom joining details. Advisory Committee Agenda Public Meeting - Remote on Zoom Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM 1. Public Comment - 5 minutes 2. Public Meeting 2a. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Vote on WA 4. FY27 Budget Amendment reducing the reserve fund and adding funding to the Claims and Settlements Fund for the reimbursement of legal fees (Gordon, TMM1, Friedman, TMM12) 2b. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Vote on WA 5. Resolution urging the Select Board to reimburse the legal fees of TMM Respondents (Anderson, Bassett, TMM6) 2c. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Vote on WA 6. Amend Section 2.1.11 of the Town’s General By-laws by adding a Subsection H preventing legislative action by Town Meeting members from being the foundation of any investigation or complaint initiated by the Town (Lescohier, TMM11) 2d. Other Business 3. ADJOURNMENT The public is welcome to attend. You can view and download the agenda, register for the meeting using the Zoom joining link, and access related documents on the Town Calendar when available. Public comment on matters specific to this Agenda is welcome only during the public comment and hearing portion of the agenda. The Advisory Committee welcomes and recommends you share written comments in advance, which will be circ …

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1 Dennis Doughty, Chairman [email protected] Harry K. Friedman, Vice Chairman [email protected] Advisory Committee Minutes Hybrid Public Meeting - Remote on Zoom & In Person ROOM TBD Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM Attending: Harry Bohrs, Clifford M. Brown, Elise Couture-Stone, Dennis L. Doughty, Anthony Flint, Katherine Florio, Harry K. Friedman, David-Marc Goldstein, Neil R. Gordon, Susan Granoff, Kelly Hardebeck, Emily Jacobsen, Alisa G. Jonas, Janice S. Kahn, Brian Ladd, Alexander Lebovitz, Carol Levin, Pamela Lodish, Joslin Murphy, Donelle S O'Neal Sr, Fran Perler, David Pollak, Carlos Ridruejo, Dave Tytell, Kevin Walton, Christine Westphal Absent: Michael Berger, Linda Olson Pehlke, Jenny Raitt, Lee L. Selwyn Also Attending: Town Counsel Joe Callanan, Petitioner for WA 5 Catherine Anderson, Petitioner for WA 6 David Lescohier 1. Public Comment - 5 minutes No public comment was offered. 2. Public Meeting Chairman Doughty opened the meeting and reviewed the three warrant articles scheduled for consideration and indicated the order they would be presented and discussed (which varies slightly from the order presented in these minutes): • Warrant Article 5: Resolution concerning reimbursement of legal expenses incurred by five Town Meeting members. • Warrant Article 4: Proposed budget amendment transferring $24,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Claims and Settlements account. • Warrant Article 6: Proposed amendment to the Town's Gener …

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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00

Transportation Board

Transportation Board to discuss traffic calming in two neighborhoods

The Transportation Board will discuss and take action on the traffic calming process. The meeting focuses on identifying streets and locations for traffic calming treatments in specific neighborhoods.

Traffic calming proposals for Beals/Lawton Street neighborhood: Lawton Street, Thorndike Street, Coolidge Street, Fuller Street, Naples Road, and Beals Street
Traffic calming proposals for Hayes School neighborhood: Eliot Street, Reservoir Road, and Dean Road

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Jonathan Kapust, Vice Chairperson Len Wholey Zoom Registration Link Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 411 1549 Transportation Board Agenda Regular Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM 1. 6:00 PM - Call to Order 1a. Public Comments Received via Email 2. Discussion and/or Action Items 2a. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON TRAFFIC CALMING PROCESS, STREETS, AND LOCATIONS PROPOSED FOR TRAFFIC CALMING TREATMENTS • Beals/Lawton Street neighborhood: Lawton Street, Thorndike Street, Coolidge Street, Fuller Street, Naples Road, and Beals Street • Hayes School neighborhood: Eliot Street, Reservoir Road, Dean Road BOARD MEETING MATERIALS, INCLUDING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WHEN THEY ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD VIA THE TOWN WEBSITE. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE ATTENDING THE MEETING REMOTELY, MEETINGS ARE BEING RECORDED AND POSTED TO THE BOARD’S WEBSITE, ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE, AND THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CALL ITEMS OUT OF ORDER. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU ARRIVE VIRTUALLY AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE TIME SHOWN ON THE AGENDA FOR YOUR ITEM OF INTEREST. Transportation Board Webpage For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at [email protected] or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Reque …

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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00

Advisory Committee

Schools Subcommittee to consider proposed changes to Article 5

The Advisory Committee Schools Subcommittee is meeting to discuss proposed changes to Article 5 as offered by petitioners. The meeting includes a public session and a section for other items.

Proposed changes to Article 5

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Brookline Public Health Building, Brookline

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Cliff Brown, Chair Email [email protected] In Person and Zoom: Denny Room, Brookline Public Health Department, 11 Pierce Street Click here to join this Meeting Advisory Committee Agenda Schools Subcommittee Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM The public is invited to attend. You can view and download the agenda, register for the meeting using the Zoom joining link (if applicable), and access related documents on the Town website when available. 1. Public Meeting 1a. Consider proposed changes to Article 5 as offered by Petitioners 1b. Other Items This meeting is a public meeting. During the public meeting, members of the public will not have an opportunity to offer comments on items under consideration. The subcommittee also welcomes written comments, which will be circulated to members of the subcommittee if they are sent to the subcommittee chair and/or [email protected] no later than 12 noon on the day prior to the hearing. Subcommittees of the Advisory Committee hold public hearings on any matter on which the Advisory Committee makes a recommendation to Town Meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in subcommittee public hearings if they wish to comment on any item under deliberation by the subcommittee. All public comments become part of the public record. Any member of the public may make an audio or video recording of an open session of a public hearing. They must first notify the chair and must co …

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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:30

Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Relations

Commission to hold public hearings on five warrant articles

The Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations will conduct public hearings and possible votes on several warrant articles. The meeting includes a review of minutes from September 17, 2026.

Public hearing and possible vote on Warrant Article 19 (Bennet/MacKenzie)
Public hearing and possible vote on Warrant Article 14 (Blood)
Public hearing and possible vote on Warrant Article 17 (Blood)
Public hearing and possible vote on Warrant Article 18 (Brown)
Public hearing and possible vote on Warrant Article 20 (Dempsey/Murphy)

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Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: XXXXX Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations Agenda Remote Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM 1. Welcome and Roll Call - 2 minutes 2. Land Acknowledgement - 3 minutes 3. Approval of Minutes - 2 minutes 3a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 09/17/2026. 4. Public Hearings on Warrant Articles with Possible Votes (See Town Website for Article Descriptions Warrant Article 19 Petitioners: (Bennet/MacKenzie) Warrant Article 14 and 17 Petitioner: (Blood) Warrant Article 18 Petitioner: (Brown) Warrant Article 20 Petitioner (Dempsey/Murphy) https://www.brooklinema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/63324/WARRANT-2026-Special- Town-Meeting?bidId= 5. New Business 6. Adjourn For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at [email protected] or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at [email protected].

Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 13:00

Council on Aging

Brookline Council on Aging to hear from Community Planner and State Representative

The Council on Aging will meet to receive reports from various town departments and boards. The meeting includes guest presentations from Community Planner Jacob Collins and State Representative Tommy Vitolo.

Guest speaker Jacob Collins, Community Planner
Guest speaker State Representative Tommy Vitolo
Reports from the Select Board and School Committee
Reports from the Department of Health & Human Services

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Brookline Council on Aging, Room 103 and via Zoom, Brookline

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Senior Center, Rm 103 93 Winchester St., Brookline 02446, ZoomGov CLICK HERE TO JOIN VIA ZOOM TO JOIN BY PHONE: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 493 4175 Council on Aging Agenda Hybrid Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM 1. WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDEES 3. VOTE TO ACCEPT MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 MEETING 4. PUBLIC COMMENT 5. GUEST SPEAKER(S) Jacob Collins, Community Planner, Town of Brookline. MA State Representative Tommy Vitolo. 6. REPORTS 6a. Nominating 6b. Springwell 6c. Recreation 6d. Department of Health & Human Services 6e. Select Board 6f. School Committee 6g. Council on Aging Director 6h. Other 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. NEXT MEETING - Wednesday, November 18 at 1:00 PM, Senior Center Room 103, Zoom 9. ADJOURN Council on Aging Webpage For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at [email protected] or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at [email protected].

Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:30

Transportation Board

Board to hold public hearings on parking fines and police traffic enforcement

The Transportation Board will hold public hearings to recommend actions on Town Meeting Warrant Articles regarding parking fines and police enforcement. The board will also discuss 2027 roadway work and the creation of a public way policy working group.

Public hearing on Warrant Article 9 to authorize parking fines above $50 and increase board membership
Public hearing on Warrant Article 20 regarding police enforcement of moving and parking violations
Proposed removal of loading/valet signage at 1651 Beacon Street and Beacon Street between Westbourne Terrace and Fairbanks Street
Proposed no parking zone on the northern curb of Eliot Crescent
Proposal to reduce Bicycle Advisory Committee membership from 9 to 7

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Brian Kane, Chairperson Jonathan Kapust, Vice Chairperson Wendy Friedman Len Wholey Richard Murphy Gregory Wheeler Remote via Zoom Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 357 4949 Transportation Board Agenda Regular Meeting Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM 1. 6:30PM - CALL TO ORDER 2. 6:30PM - PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA *Ways to offer public comment include: a. Email the Board at [email protected] no later than 4pm the day of the meeting and the message will be shared with the board in advance of the meeting and included in the public record b. Indicate at the beginning of the agenda item during the meeting, using the RAISE HAND feature, that you would like to offer public comment and you can be elevated to panelist to speak you must join using the computer audio and video feature so you can be elevated to panelist when it is your turn to speak 3. 6:35PM - ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA 3a. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2026, MINUTES 3b. APPROVAL OF THE REMOVAL OF LOADING ZONE/RESERVED VALET SIGNAGE IN FRONT OF THE FORMER GOLDEN TEMPLE RESTAURANT AT 1651 BEACON STREET (METER NUMBERS 933-928) AND BEACON STREET BETWEEN WESTBOURNE TERRACE AND FAIRBANKS STREET (METERS NUMBERS 1386-1375) 3c. APPROVAL OF A NO PARKING ZONE ALONG THE NORTHERN CURB AND CURVE ALONG ELIOT CRESCENT BETWEEN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 48 ELIOT CRESCENT AND THE TELEPHONE POLE 3d. APPROVAL TO REDUCE THE NUMBER …

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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00

School Committee

School Committee to discuss FY28 budget guidelines and outdoor lighting bylaws

The School Committee will review budget development guidelines for FY28 and consider votes on warrant articles regarding outdoor lighting standards. The meeting includes reports on school improvement plans and the acceptance of several grants and gifts.

Possible vote on FY28 Budget Development Guidelines
Possible vote on Warrant Article 12 and 13 regarding outdoor lighting bylaws
Acceptance of $153,000 PRISM II Grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Acceptance of $24,650, $82,500, and $71,250 grants for kiln ventilation, mental health, and gender-neutral bathrooms
Possible vote to authorize alcohol service at the BHS GALA-RAMA event on November 5, 2026

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✓ Decided: School Committee supports new outdoor lighting bylaws and sets FY28 priorities

The School Committee voted to support two town warrant articles aimed at reducing light pollution through new zoning and general bylaw standards. Members also unanimously adopted the FY28 budget development guidelines, which focus on literacy, MTSS implementation, and educational equity. Additionally, the committee approved the removal of outdated philosophy statements from the policy manual and authorized alcohol service for a high school fundraising event.

Approved consent agenda including gifts and grants (9-0)
Authorized alcohol service for BHS GALA_RAMA fundraiser (9-0)
Voted to support Warrant Articles 12 and 13 on outdoor lighting (5-4)
Adopted FY28 budget development guidelines (9-0)
Removed outdated philosophy statements from policy manual (9-0)
Appointed Dr. Hefter as liaison to the Building Commission

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