MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 11, 2020
6 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
With respect to the situation at Rock Meadow
Adopt Temporary Emergency Regulation #2 as presented in the Select Board's packet, with the amendment that the fifth 'Whereas' clause, read only: "Whereas, on May 1, 2020, Governor Baker issued...
Motion: To adopt Temporary Emergency Regulation #2 as presented in the Select Board's packet, with the amendment that the fifth 'Whereas' clause, read only: "Whereas, on May 1, 2020, Governor Baker issued COVID-19 Order No. 31 entitled "Order Requiring Face Coverings In Public Places Where Social Distancing Is Not Possible;". - Epstein noted for the public that, while advisable, the regulation does not mandate face coverings in outdoor situation where six feet of social distancing can be observed. - (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To adopt Temporary Emergency Regulation #2 as presented in the Select Board's packet, with the amendment that the fifth 'Whereas' clause, read only: "Whereas, on May 1, 2020, Governor Baker issued COVID-19 Order No. 31 entitled "Order Requiring Face Coverings In Public Places Where Social Distancing Is Not Possible;". - Epstein noted for the public that, while advisable, the regulation does not mandate face coverings in outdoor situation where six feet of social distancing can be observed. - (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash).”
Allow Mary Westcott to place the "HOPE" kiosk display in the entrance way of Westcott Mercantile, as long as there is de minimis encroachment on the public way
2|/Page Motion: To allow Mary Westcott to place the "HOPE" kiosk display in the entrance way of Westcott Mercantile, as long as there is de minimis encroachment on the public way. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“2|/Page Motion: To allow Mary Westcott to place the "HOPE" kiosk display in the entrance way of Westcott Mercantile, as long as there is de minimis encroachment on the public way. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash}.”
Accept the Water and Sewer proposed 0% increase to rates for FY21 as presented by DPW Director Marcotte
Motion: To accept the Water and Sewer proposed 0% increase to rates for FY21 as presented by DPW Director Marcotte. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To accept the Water and Sewer proposed 0% increase to rates for FY21 as presented by DPW Director Marcotte. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash).”
Annual Town Meeting Warrant Discussion
Authorize the Town Administrator and Select Board Chair to work with Town Counsel to investigate potential costs, likelihood of success and potential cost sharing with other towns, with the goal...
Motion: To authorize the Town Administrator and Select Board Chair to work with Town Counsel to investigate potential costs, likelihood of success and potential cost sharing with other towns, with the goal of pursuing an emergency court order to allow for holding a remote Annual Town Meeting in June, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To authorize the Town Administrator and Select Board Chair to work with Town Counsel to investigate potential costs, likelihood of success and potential cost sharing with other towns, with the goal of pursuing an emergency court order to allow for holding a remote Annual Town Meeting in June, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash}.”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the April 13, 2020 regular session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the April 13, 2020 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0; roll- call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the April 13, 2020 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0; roll- call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash).”
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT
Enter Executive Session as described above
Motion: To enter Executive Session as described above. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To enter Executive Session as described above. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash).”
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.
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