MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 2, 2021
20 recorded votes, 20 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
PUBLIC COMMENTS on mask mandates
Mandate mask wearing in all Town public buildings for both residents and employees effective Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Motion was made to mandate mask wearing in all Town public buildings for both residents and employees effective Wednesday, August 4, 2021. No in-person committee or board meetings will be allowed. The Select Board strongly recommends that residents practice social distancing and mask wearing indoors in private establishments. 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 mandate mask wearing in all Town public buildings for both residents and employees effective Wednesday, August 4, 2021. No in-person committee or board meetings will be allowed. The Select Board strongly recommends that residents practice social distancing and mask wearing indoors in private establishments. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the contract with N. Sacca and Sons, of Arlington, MA for cement concrete sidewalk and granite curbing for FY22 in the amount of $201,505
Motion was made to approve the contract with N. Sacca and Sons, of Arlington, MA for cement concrete sidewalk and granite curbing for FY22 in the amount of $201,505. 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 the contract with N. Sacca and Sons, of Arlington, MA for cement concrete sidewalk and granite curbing for FY22 in the amount of $201,505. Motion was approved by a vote of 3- 0..”
Adopt the proclamation in honor of India's 74" Independence Day
Motion was made to adopt the proclamation in honor of India's 74" Independence Day. 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 adopt the proclamation in honor of India's 74" Independence Day. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Handicapped Access parking policy as amended by the Select Board
Motion was made to approve the Handicapped Access parking policy as amended 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 approve the Handicapped Access parking policy as amended by the Select Board. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Accept the resignation of lan Rosenblum from the website renewal committee
Accept resignation from Website Renewal Committee member, lan Rosenblum Motion was made to accept the resignation of lan Rosenblum from the website renewal committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Accept resignation from Website Renewal Committee member, lan Rosenblum Motion was made to accept the resignation of lan Rosenblum from the website renewal committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Possible Committee Appointments
Appoint Nancy Linde currently serving on the Cultural Council from a voting to non- voting member
Motion was made to appoint Nancy Linde currently serving on the Cultural Council from a voting to non- voting member. 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 Nancy Linde currently serving on the Cultural Council from a voting to non- voting member. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Annette Goodro currently serving on the Cultural Council from a non-voting to voting member
Motion was made to appoint Annette Goodro currently serving on the Cultural Council from a non-voting to voting member. 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 Annette Goodro currently serving on the Cultural Council from a non-voting to voting member. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Kathleen Hagen and Gloria Pimental to the Cultural Council as voting members for a two-year term
Motion was made to appoint Kathleen Hagen and Gloria Pimental to the Cultural Council as voting members for a two-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 Kathleen Hagen and Gloria Pimental to the Cultural Council as voting members for a two-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Lara Guzman-Hosta and Jess Hicks to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Lara Guzman-Hosta and Jess Hicks to the Human Rights 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 Lara Guzman-Hosta and Jess Hicks to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Emma Thurston and Kathryn Venzke to the Economic Development Committee for a two-year term
Motion was made to appoint Emma Thurston and Kathryn Venzke to the Economic Development Committee for a two-year term. Motion was approved
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Emma Thurston and Kathryn Venzke to the Economic Development Committee for a two-year term. Motion was approved.”
Remove Rose Sanhueza from the Youth Commission due to lack of attendance
Motion was made to remove Rose Sanhueza from the Youth Commission due to 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 Rose Sanhueza from the Youth Commission due to lack of attendance. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Anya Chen and Chris Bauge to the Youth Commission for a one-year appointment
Motion was made to appoint Anya Chen and Chris Bauge to the Youth Commission for a one-year appointment. 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 Anya Chen and Chris Bauge to the Youth Commission for a one-year appointment. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Gavin Farrell, Joanna Tzouvelis, and ZenZhen Zhang to the Youth Commission for a two-year appointment
Motion was made to appoint Gavin Farrell, Joanna Tzouvelis, and ZenZhen Zhang to the Youth Commission for a two-year appointment. 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 Gavin Farrell, Joanna Tzouvelis, and ZenZhen Zhang to the Youth Commission for a two-year appointment. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Heidi Wickersham to the Youth Commission for a three-year appointment
Motion was made to appoint Heidi Wickersham to the Youth Commission for a three-year appointment. 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 Heidi Wickersham to the Youth Commission for a three-year appointment. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Alaina Lesser, Agnes Chen and Laura Zeng to the Youth Commission for a two-year appointment
Motion was made to appoint Alaina Lesser, Agnes Chen and Laura Zeng to the Youth Commission for a two-year appointment. 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 Alaina Lesser, Agnes Chen and Laura Zeng to the Youth Commission for a two-year appointment. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Larry McDonald to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Larry McDonald to the Transportation Advisory 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 Larry McDonald to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Candidate statements
Appoint Daniel Eldridge and Larry Link to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Daniel Eldridge and Larry Link to the Transportation Advisory 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 Daniel Eldridge and Larry Link to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a three-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Ken Lind to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-year term
Motion was made to appoint Ken Lind to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. e Jon Marshall announced that they are still looking for members for the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Skating Rink Financing Committee.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Ken Lind to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. e Jon Marshall announced that they are still looking for members for the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Skating Rink Financing Committee..”
Approve the meeting minutes from July 12, 2021 as amended
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Motion was made to approve the meeting minutes from July 12, 2021 as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Motion was made to approve the meeting minutes from July 12, 2021 as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Adjourn
Motion was made to adjourn. 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 adjourn. 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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