Meeting Contact: Polly Selkoe
Phone Number: 617-730-2126
Email Address: pselkoe@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location: Town Hall
Room #: 111
Agenda:

7:30 pm    104 Coolidge Street – construct a rear addition and deck requiring side and rear yard setback relief (8/12)

7:45 pm    36 Bowker Street – construct a rear addition requiring FAR relief and Design Review (7/29)

8:00 pm    59 Green Street – construct a rear addition to a two-family dwelling, requiring side and rear yard setback and parking relief (8/19)

PRELIMINARY PRESENTATIONS OF MAJOR IMPACT CASES

8:20 pm    1842 Beacon Street – construct four story, 20 unit residential building, with three affordable units and on-site parking for 85 cars  

8:40 pm    75-99 Fisher Avenue (Olmsted Hill) – subdivide 4.81 acre site into ten lots, for 10 market-rate single-family homes, and one large lot, for a 24-unit affordable housing condominium complex of three multi-family buildings and below grade parking, on former Town-owned reservoir site on Fisher Hill 





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:jlawlor@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Selectmen's Hearing Room, 6th. floor
Room #:6th. Floor
Agenda:

7:00 p.m.     70 Sewall LLC - 70 Sewall Avenue (relocat the existing structure and construct an addition with parking, per plans





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: Tom Brady
Phone Number: 617-730-2088
Email Address: tbrady@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location: Brookline Main Library
Room #: Hunneman Hall, 2nd floor
Agenda:

All are invited to join federal, state and local officials for one of our:

ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS

When & Where:
Wednesday, July 14th from 7-9 p.m. at Brookline Town Hall, 333 Washington St., in the Selectmen's Hearing Room on the 6th floor
Wednesday, July 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Brookline Main Library, 361 Washington St., in Hunneman Hall on the 2nd floor
Thursday, July 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Brookline Main Library, 361 Washington St., in Hunneman Hall on the 2nd floor

Who:  Open to the public.

Why:  The Asian longhorned beetle was recently discovered in Boston, close to the Brookline border, and is an invasive insect that poses a significant threat to many hardwood tree species.  Learn more about this beetle, its current status, and what you can do to help.  For more information, go to the Town's website, www.brooklinema.gov and click on Asian Longhorned Beetle Alert under "Latest News".

We have scheduled a series of meetings to accomodate as many people as possible.  All are welcome to attend one of the sessions.

To report potential Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) sightings or suspicious tree damage, or to obtain up to date information on the ALB, please call the Massachusetts Asian Longhorned Beetle hotline at 866-702-9938.





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

 

 HAB MEETING CANCELED

Meeting Contact: Todd M. Kirrane
Phone Number:617-730-2177
Email Address:todd_kirrane@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location:Town Hall
Room #:103
Agenda:

DPW Transportation Division staff will present the updated Safety Improvement Plan. Go to http://www.brooklinema.gov/transportation for plans.





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 Lis
Phone Number: 617-730-2088
Email Address: hlis@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location: Town Hall
Room #: School Committee Room, 5th floor
Agenda:

Updates and discussion on the Open Space Plan and the working groups.





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: Tracey Michienzi, Town Counsel’s Office

Phone Number:617-730-2190 E-mail Address: Tmichienzi@brooklinema.gov

Meeting Location: Selectmen's Conference Room, 6th Floor, Town Hall, 333 Washington St., Brookline Agenda:

6:30 PM             Mandatory Open Meeting/ Ethics Training (Associate Town Counsel Patty Correa) 7  PM                                       Introductions                            Co-Chairs Betsy DeWitt and Ken Goldstein                Set up Schedule of Meetings       Review Charge/Work Plan           Betsy DeWittRegulatory Overview                  Patty CorreaDiscussion/Scope of Work           Ken Goldstein                                                       Form subcommittees 8:30      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 -2327; FAX 617-730-2296; by e-mail at steve_bressler@town.brookline.ma.us

Meeting Contact: Heather Charles Lis
Phone Number: 617-730-2088
Email Address: hlis@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location: Town Hall
Room #: 408
Agenda:

Discussion of Open Space Plan updates, additions and issues related to open space protection and zoning.





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: Courtney Synowiec
Phone Number: 617-730-2127
Email Address: csynowiec@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location: Town Hall
Room #: 111
Agenda:

8:15 a.m.        1.    1285 Beacon Street (continued) – review final window and awning plans for the Meat House

8:25 a.m.        2.    1319 Beacon Street – install façade and window signage for Get In Shape for Women (formerly Victor’s Café)

8:35 a.m.        3.    218 Washington Street – install façade and window signage for Get In Shape for Women (formerly Ford Realty)

8:45 a.m.        4.    397 Washington Street – install façade signs for Back Bay Kitchens & Baths (formerly Nails Connection)

8:55 a.m.        5.    860 Commonwealth Avenue – construct windows where previously enclosed for East Coast Alpine (formerly Ski Market)





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, Chair BCW
Phone Number: 617 730 2734
Email Address: Casey_Hatchett@town.brookline.ma.us
Meeting Location: Robert T Lynch Munical Golf Course, 1281 West Roxbury Parkway
Room
Agenda: Review of old business and new business includes: review of spring programs - Seeking Happily Ever After & WeCan Social Networking for Female Entrepreneurs, discusion of upcoming year, budget and programs, update from the MCSW and JAL Committee.







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 Hayes
Phone Number: 617-730-2618
Email Address: lcurtishayes@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location: Town Hall
Room #: 111
Agenda:

SELECTMEN’S CLIMATE ACTION
COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, July 26, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.
Brookline Town Hall, Room 111
333 Washington Street, 1st Floor
Brookline, MA 02445

AGENDA
1. Call to order and approval of minutes
2. Discussion with Next Step Living and New Ecology about the REEP program
3. Updates from subcommittees: BITS; Brookline 2010; Metrics
4. Updates from staff: EECBG and Green Communities
5. Quick technology and policy updates from committee members
6. 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

Thanks to funding from the Brookline Community Foundation, Teens Grow Food opened its first session last Monday, July 19 through August 13, with Bountiful Brookline's very first paid staff person, Marianna Ballou, at the helm. This summer, a small crew will farm organic vegetables at Bountiful Brookline's garden site and deliver them to the food pantry. They will participate in various workshops on the food system, hunger, nutrition, food justice, and food cultures, in addition to regular cooking sessions and tours of Brookline's local farms, residential gardens, and restaurant gardens.

We are excited to get this program launched and you can help!
Immediate garden and food prep needs include:

• An old Food Processor
• Gardening gloves
• Plastic door-hanging shoe rack
• Cooks knives
• A large cutting board
• Gardening shovels
• Large cooking spoons
• Produce Scale

Do you have a laptop computer that is sitting idle?
Give it a new life and enable our teen crew to contribute posts, share recipes and give you a great reason to visit the Bountiful Brookline blog!!!

More updates:

-Our Edible Gardens Harvest Tour is Sunday, September 19th! Find out more on our events page.

Bountiful Brookline seeks to put down more roots!!!

Interested in local fresh food in Brookline?
Want to support our efforts to grow more?

We are seeking urban farming enthusiasts and supporters to

• Join our Steering Committee
• Help plan upcoming Events
• Lend a hand or a hoe for a garden
• Be a blog writer enthusiast

Please contact us and we'll tell you more about ways you can help grow the future of our community! bountifulbrookline [at] gmail.com.

Meeting Contact: Polly Selkoe
Phone Number: 617-730-2126
Email Address: pselkoe@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location: Brookline Town Hall, First Floor
Room #: 111
Agenda:

PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 7:30 P.M. 
    Brookline Town Hall
ROOM 111, 1st FLOOR
333 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    175 Freeman Street (continued case) – provide 35 parking spaces for off-site residents (8/12)

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CHAIRMAN REPORT, MINUTES, ANR PLANS, NEW BUSINESS



If you have questions or would like to see the plans for one of the above cases, please visit the Department of Planning and Community Development on the 3rd Floor of Town Hall or call 617-730-2130.







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:Selectmen's Hearing Room
Room #:6th. Floor
Agenda:

7:00 p.m.     58 Monmouth Street - Add accessory structure for parking and housing for domestic employees (THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 12:10 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: Kara Brewton
Phone Number: 617-730-2468
Email Address: kbrewton@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location: Town Hall, 333 Washington Street
Room #: Selectmen's Conference Room (6th Floor)
Agenda: Organizational Meeting, Review Background Information.







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: Abby Swaine, Chair
Phone Number:
Email Address:abby.swaine@verizon.net
Meeting Location: Town Hall 333 Washington Street
Room #:111
Agenda:

7:00 Call to Order.

7:05 Approval of Minutes from June committee meeting.

7:10 Public comment period, for issues related to public transportation in the Town of Brookline not on this agenda.

7:15 Gateway East / Village Improvement Project: Discuss and vote on recommendations for Rte 60, 65 and 66 bus stop locations, shelters/benches, signage and other features to be included in the Town's proposal for rebuilding this set of intersections.  The committee's recommendations will go to the Transportation Board for approval and thence to the Planning Department for inclusion in the 25% design to be presented at a public hearing in September.

8:30 MBTA C and D trolley issues: Discuss and finalize a list of issues to be presented to the MBTA to form the basis for discussion at a future meeting of this committee.

9:00 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: Tom Brady
Phone Number: 617-730-2088
Email Address: tbrady@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location: Brookline Main Library
Room #: Hunneman Hall, 2nd floor
Agenda:

All are invited to join federal, state and local officials for one of our:

ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS

When & Where:
Wednesday, July 14th from 7-9 p.m. at Brookline Town Hall, 333 Washington St., in the Selectmen's Hearing Room on the 6th floor
Wednesday, July 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Brookline Main Library, 361 Washington St., in Hunneman Hall on the 2nd floor
Thursday, July 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Brookline Main Library, 361 Washington St., in Hunneman Hall on the 2nd floor

Who:  Open to the public.

Why:  The Asian longhorned beetle was recently discovered in Boston, close to the Brookline border, and is an invasive insect that poses a significant threat to many hardwood tree species.  Learn more about this beetle, its current status, and what you can do to help.  For more information, go to the Town's website, www.brooklinema.gov and click on Asian Longhorned Beetle Alert under "Latest News".

We have scheduled a series of meetings to accomodate as many people as possible.  All are welcome to attend one of the sessions.

To report potential Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) sightings or suspicious tree damage, or to obtain up to date information on the ALB, please call the Massachusetts Asian Longhorned Beetle hotline at 866-702-9938.





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:Liz Scott
Phone Number:617-879-5650
Email Address:lscott@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location: entrance to Knyvet Park
Room #:
Agenda:
To discuss the proposed removal of 4 willow trees located within Knyvet Park.






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 Lis
Phone Number: 617-730-2088
Email Address: hlis@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location: Town Hall
Room #: 408
Agenda:

Discussion of Open Space Plan updates, additions and issues related to infrastructure and resource protection.





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:tguigli@brooklinema.gov
Meeting Location:Town Hall
Room #:# 103
Agenda:
                                                                                                                   June 30, 2010

Runkle School Building Committee meeting on July 21, 2010 at 8:30 am in Town Hall, Room 103.




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