MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 26, 2019
26 recorded votes, 26 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CIVOAIY,
Of Belmont engage in the process to change the health insurance benefits under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B, Sections 21-21
Motion: That the Town of Belmont engage in the process to change the health insurance benefits under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B, Sections 21-21. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: That the Town of Belmont engage in the process to change the health insurance benefits under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B, Sections 21-21. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Memorial Run) on Sunday, October 6, 2019
Approve the request for the Foundation for Belmont Education's Apple Run on Sunday October 6, 2019, with the routes as designated
Caputo confirmed that all necessary approvals from Police, Fire, and Public Safety had been granted. , Motion: To approve the request for the Foundation for Belmont Education's Apple Run on Sunday October 6, 2019, with the routes as designated. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Caputo confirmed that all necessary approvals from Police, Fire, and Public Safety had been granted. , Motion: To approve the request for the Foundation for Belmont Education's Apple Run on Sunday October 6, 2019, with the routes as designated. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the One Day Liquor License for CLC Café as specified above, from 11am to 6pm on September 21, 2019
Dash agreed : the event had been a success last year and extremely popular. : There was a question of whether the Board was allowed to approve a license for longer than five hours; Garvin confirmed that it was possible, : Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License for CLC Café as specified above, from 11am to 6pm on September 21, 2019. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Dash agreed : the event had been a success last year and extremely popular. : There was a question of whether the Board was allowed to approve a license for longer than five hours; Garvin confirmed that it was possible, : Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License for CLC Café as specified above, from 11am to 6pm on September 21, 2019. {Vote passed 3-0).”
Garvin confirmed that it was possible,
Approve the request from the Cushing Square Merchant's Association to hold the Annual Fail Festival on September 21, 2019, using parking spaces from 85 to 121 Trapelo Road, as shown on the plan :...
The impacted businesses on Trapelo had been informed of the proposed change, and those participating in the Fall Festival were enthusiastically : supportive. : Motion: To approve the request from the Cushing Square Merchant's Association to hold the Annual Fail Festival on September 21, 2019, using parking spaces from 85 to 121 Trapelo Road, as shown on the plan : provided, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The impacted businesses on Trapelo had been informed of the proposed change, and those participating in the Fall Festival were enthusiastically : supportive. : Motion: To approve the request from the Cushing Square Merchant's Association to hold the Annual Fail Festival on September 21, 2019, using parking spaces from 85 to 121 Trapelo Road, as shown on the plan : provided, (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the request for the CCC 5k Road Race to be held on October 20, 2019, with the proviso that the Town Administrator work with the application to finalize the route
Garvin was unsure whether construction on Hittinger would be complete in time for the race. : Motion: To approve the request for the CCC 5k Road Race to be held on October 20, 2019, with the proviso that the Town Administrator work with the application to finalize the route. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Garvin was unsure whether construction on Hittinger would be complete in time for the race. : Motion: To approve the request for the CCC 5k Road Race to be held on October 20, 2019, with the proviso that the Town Administrator work with the application to finalize the route. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept the results of the Belmont Business Study Committee report presented tonight
Motion: To accept the results of the Belmont Business Study Committee report presented tonight. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To accept the results of the Belmont Business Study Committee report presented tonight. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adopt the Complete Street Prioritization Plan provided to the Board of Selectmen this evening and submit to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for approval
Motion: To adopt the Complete Street Prioritization Plan provided to the Board of Selectmen this evening and submit to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for approval. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To adopt the Complete Street Prioritization Plan provided to the Board of Selectmen this evening and submit to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for approval. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the request for the One Day Liquor License as specified above, from 7pm to 10pm
Vote to approve request for One Day Liquor License, Wine and Malt only, from Beaujolais Catering for a Mitzvah on September 14, 2019 at the Beech Street Center Motion: To approve the request for the One Day Liquor License as specified above, from 7pm to 10pm. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve request for One Day Liquor License, Wine and Malt only, from Beaujolais Catering for a Mitzvah on September 14, 2019 at the Beech Street Center Motion: To approve the request for the One Day Liquor License as specified above, from 7pm to 10pm. {Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the contract for design of Phases 1a and 1b of the Community Path with Nitsch Engineering in the amount of $1,157,720
Garvin said Michael Trepanier from MassDOT thought the bid was low - Nitsch was leaving some flexibility in the work/scope. : Motion: To approve the contract for design of Phases 1a and 1b of the Community Path with Nitsch Engineering in the amount of $1,157,720. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Garvin said Michael Trepanier from MassDOT thought the bid was low - Nitsch was leaving some flexibility in the work/scope. : Motion: To approve the contract for design of Phases 1a and 1b of the Community Path with Nitsch Engineering in the amount of $1,157,720. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Glen Castro, Wayne Haley, David Frizzell, and Richard Nohl to the Belmont Emergency Management Agency
Committee Appointments i BEMA Motion: To reappoint Glen Castro, Wayne Haley, David Frizzell, and Richard Nohl to the Belmont Emergency Management Agency. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Committee Appointments i BEMA Motion: To reappoint Glen Castro, Wayne Haley, David Frizzell, and Richard Nohl to the Belmont Emergency Management Agency. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Ralph Jones seeking reappointment, no other applicants.
Reappoint Ralph Jones to the Belmont Media Center Board of Directors
Ralph Jones seeking reappointment, no other applicants. : Motion: To reappoint Ralph Jones to the Belmont Media Center Board of Directors. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Ralph Jones seeking reappointment, no other applicants. : Motion: To reappoint Ralph Jones to the Belmont Media Center Board of Directors. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Mark Carthy to the Cable TV Advisory Committee
Cable TV Advisory Committee Motion: To reappoint Mark Carthy to the Cable TV Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Cable TV Advisory Committee Motion: To reappoint Mark Carthy to the Cable TV Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Community Path Project Committee
Reappoint Phil Lawrence and Russ Leino to the Community Path Project Committee
Motion: To reappoint Phil Lawrence and Russ Leino to the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Phil Lawrence and Russ Leino to the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Holly Muson to the Community Path Project Committee
Motion: To appoint Holly Muson to the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Holly Muson to the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Mark Paolillo and Hardy Tey to the Financial Task Force Il
Financial Task Force {I Motion: To appoint Mark Paolillo and Hardy Tey to the Financial Task Force Il. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Financial Task Force {I Motion: To appoint Mark Paolillo and Hardy Tey to the Financial Task Force Il. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Lisa Harrington (member), Theresa McCarthy (member), Carl Solander (member), Kathleen Fahey (associate member) and Nushin Yazdi (associate member) to the Historic District Commission
Motion: To reappoint Lisa Harrington (member), Theresa McCarthy (member), Carl Solander (member), Kathleen Fahey (associate member) and Nushin Yazdi (associate member) to the Historic District Commission. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Lisa Harrington (member), Theresa McCarthy (member), Carl Solander (member), Kathleen Fahey (associate member) and Nushin Yazdi (associate member) to the Historic District Commission. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Judith Feins, Rachel Heller, and Judy Singler to the Housing Trust
Housing Trust Motion: To reappoint Judith Feins, Rachel Heller, and Judy Singler to the Housing Trust. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Housing Trust Motion: To reappoint Judith Feins, Rachel Heller, and Judy Singler to the Housing Trust. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint all current nine members to the Local Emergency Committee
Dash pointed out that the Statute establishing the charge for the Committee requires a total of 12 members; he suggested reappointing the current 9 members presently, and seeking applicants to fill the remaining slots according to the categories outlined by the Statute, Motion: To reappoint all current nine members to the Local Emergency Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Dash pointed out that the Statute establishing the charge for the Committee requires a total of 12 members; he suggested reappointing the current 9 members presently, and seeking applicants to fill the remaining slots according to the categories outlined by the Statute, Motion: To reappoint all current nine members to the Local Emergency Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Brain Saper to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee
Motion: To reappoint Brain Saper to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Brain Saper to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Lisa Difavor, Mei Ye, and Amy Varjian to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee
Motion: To appoint Lisa Difavor, Mei Ye, and Amy Varjian to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Lisa Difavor, Mei Ye, and Amy Varjian to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Jay Marcotte as full member and Mark Mancuso as alternate member to the MWRA Advisory Board
MWRA Advisory Board Motion: To reappoint Jay Marcotte as full member and Mark Mancuso as alternate member to the MWRA Advisory Board, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MWRA Advisory Board Motion: To reappoint Jay Marcotte as full member and Mark Mancuso as alternate member to the MWRA Advisory Board, (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Joseph Zarro to the Registrar of Voters
Motion: To reappoint Joseph Zarro to the Registrar of Voters. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Joseph Zarro to the Registrar of Voters. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Kevin Dorn to the Vision 21 implementation Committee
Motion: To reappoint Kevin Dorn to the Vision 21 implementation Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Kevin Dorn to the Vision 21 implementation Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Laura Burns, ira Morgenstern, Rudy Pinezetti and Gang Zhao to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee
Finally Gang Zhao had previously served : but moved out of town; had recently moved back to Town and wanted to get involved again. : : Motion: To appoint Laura Burns, ira Morgenstern, Rudy Pinezetti and Gang Zhao to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Finally Gang Zhao had previously served : but moved out of town; had recently moved back to Town and wanted to get involved again. : : Motion: To appoint Laura Burns, ira Morgenstern, Rudy Pinezetti and Gang Zhao to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint William Shea and Frank French to the Water Advisory Board
Motion: To reappoint William Shea and Frank French to the Water Advisory Board. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint William Shea and Frank French to the Water Advisory Board. (Vote passed 3-0).”
BOARD OF SELECTMEN COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
Adjourn
L ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 10:29pm. (Vote passed 3-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“L ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 10:29pm. (Vote passed 3-0.”
From the Belmont Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Belmontonian — Matthew Taylor and Carol Berberian (April 2026); Yates for Belmont campaign website — Taylor Yates. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →