MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 19, 2021
38 recorded votes, 38 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Adam Dash, Roy Epstein, Mark Paolillo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACTION BY CONSENT
Approve on Concord Ave one new 4-inch pvc conduit, 30 feet easterly from existing pole, P.17-97A. Said pole is located on the westerly side of Concord Ave
Motion was made to approve on Concord Ave one new 4-inch pvc conduit, 30 feet easterly from existing pole, P.17-97A. Said pole is located on the westerly side of Concord Ave. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve on Concord Ave one new 4-inch pvc conduit, 30 feet easterly from existing pole, P.17-97A. Said pole is located on the westerly side of Concord Ave. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Glen Castro to a three-year term as Town Accountant pending the issuance of an appointment letter on the terms as outlined by the Select Board
Motion was made to appoint Glen Castro to a three-year term as Town Accountant pending the issuance of an appointment letter on the terms as outlined by the Select Board. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Glen Castro to a three-year term as Town Accountant pending the issuance of an appointment letter on the terms as outlined by the Select Board. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Jay Marcotte to the temporary position of Tree Warden
Motion was made to appoint Jay Marcotte to the temporary position of Tree Warden. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Jay Marcotte to the temporary position of Tree Warden. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve Amendment 2 for compactor services at the new Middle and High School
Motion was made to approve Amendment 2 for compactor services at the new Middle and High School. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Amendment 2 for compactor services at the new Middle and High School. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
The fiscal 2021 pavement management program project to be awarded to RM Pasella Inc. of Plainville MA in the amount of $967,626.66
Motion was made for the fiscal 2021 pavement management program project to be awarded to RM Pasella Inc. of Plainville MA in the amount of $967,626.66. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the fiscal 2021 pavement management program project to be awarded to RM Pasella Inc. of Plainville MA in the amount of $967,626.66. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Award the private sector sump pump removal project to Aqua Line Utility Inc. of Weymouth MA in the amount of $1,348,000
Motion was made to award the private sector sump pump removal project to Aqua Line Utility Inc. of Weymouth MA in the amount of $1,348,000. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to award the private sector sump pump removal project to Aqua Line Utility Inc. of Weymouth MA in the amount of $1,348,000. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Public Comments about FTFIl recommendations
Accept and endorse the Financial Task Force Il recommendation to the Select Board
Motion was made to accept and endorse the Financial Task Force Il recommendation to the Select Board. Motion was passed by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept and endorse the Financial Task Force Il recommendation to the Select Board. Motion was passed by a vote of 3-0..”
Extend the term of the Financial Task Force II to June 30, 2022
Motion was made to extend the term of the Financial Task Force II to June 30, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to extend the term of the Financial Task Force II to June 30, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Nick lannuzzi to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term
Motion was made to reappoint Nick lannuzzi to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reappoint Nick lannuzzi to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Jim Zarkadas to the Zoning Board of Appeals for five-year term
Motion was made to reappoint Jim Zarkadas to the Zoning Board of Appeals for five-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reappoint Jim Zarkadas to the Zoning Board of Appeals for five-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Jeffrey Birenbaum as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Jeffrey Birenbaum as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Jeffrey Birenbaum as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint David Stiff as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one- year term
Motion was made to appoint David Stiff as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one- year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint David Stiff as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one- year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Theresa O'Connor to the Recreation Commission for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Theresa O'Connor to the Recreation Commission for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Theresa O'Connor to the Recreation Commission for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint David Kane to the Recreation Commission for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint David Kane to the Recreation Commission for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint David Kane to the Recreation Commission for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Steven Colello to the Recreation Commission for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Steven Colello to the Recreation Commission for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Steven Colello to the Recreation Commission for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Christopher Morris to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Christopher Morris to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Christopher Morris to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Daniel Nolan to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Daniel Nolan to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Daniel Nolan to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Remove Charles Chiang from Conservation Commission as a member for his lack of attendance
Motion was made to remove Charles Chiang from Conservation Commission as a member for his lack of attendance. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to remove Charles Chiang from Conservation Commission as a member for his lack of attendance. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Prasseda Vella to Conservation Commission for a one-year term
Motion was made to appoint Prasseda Vella to Conservation Commission for a one-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Prasseda Vella to Conservation Commission for a one-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Chao-Qiang Lai to the Council on Aging for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Chao-Qiang Lai to the Council on Aging for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Chao-Qiang Lai to the Council on Aging for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Karen Donelan to the Council on Aging for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Karen Donelan to the Council on Aging for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Karen Donelan to the Council on Aging for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Judith Morrison to the Council on Aging for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Judith Morrison to the Council on Aging for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Judith Morrison to the Council on Aging for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Jane Shapiro to the Council on Aging for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Jane Shapiro to the Council on Aging for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Jane Shapiro to the Council on Aging for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Andrea Paschal to the Council on Aging for a one-year term (to fill Paolillo's seat)
Motion was made to appoint Andrea Paschal to the Council on Aging for a one-year term (to fill Paolillo's seat). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Andrea Paschal to the Council on Aging for a one-year term (to fill Paolillo's seat). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Michael Chessen to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three- year term
Motion was made to appoint Michael Chessen to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three- year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Michael Chessen to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three- year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Carl Solander to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Carl Solander to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Carl Solander to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Nushin Yazdi to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Nushin Yazdi to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Nushin Yazdi to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Drew Nealon to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Drew Nealon to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Drew Nealon to the Historic Commission as a full member for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Stefan Ahiblad and Seth Clark as alternate members, each for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Stefan Ahiblad and Seth Clark as alternate members, each for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Stefan Ahiblad and Seth Clark as alternate members, each for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Madeline Fraser Cook to the Housing Trust for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Madeline Fraser Cook to the Housing Trust for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Madeline Fraser Cook to the Housing Trust for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Julien Eskin to the Housing Trust for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Julien Eskin to the Housing Trust for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Julien Eskin to the Housing Trust for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Vyrna Napoli to the Housing Trust for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Vyrna Napoli to the Housing Trust for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Vyrna Napoli to the Housing Trust for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Robert Forrester and Frank Caruso to the Permanent Audit Committee for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Robert Forrester and Frank Caruso to the Permanent Audit Committee for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Robert Forrester and Frank Caruso to the Permanent Audit Committee for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Karl Haglund to the Planning Board for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Karl Haglund to the Planning Board for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Karl Haglund to the Planning Board for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Edmund Starzec to the Planning Board for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Edmund Starzec to the Planning Board for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. i.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Edmund Starzec to the Planning Board for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. i..”
Appoint Taylor Yates, Rogelio Fussa and Aaron Pikcilingis to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Taylor Yates, Rogelio Fussa and Aaron Pikcilingis to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. j.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Taylor Yates, Rogelio Fussa and Aaron Pikcilingis to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. j..”
Appoint Joseph Barrell to Water Advisory Board for a three-year term
Water Advisory Board Motion was made to appoint Joseph Barrell to Water Advisory Board for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Water Advisory Board Motion was made to appoint Joseph Barrell to Water Advisory Board for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Go to Executive Session
Motion was made to go to Executive Session. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go to Executive Session. Motion was approved by a vote of 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.
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