MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 30, 2021
11 recorded votes, 11 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 about audit
Approve the formation and charge of the Age Friendly Action Committee as amended above
Motion was made to approve the formation and charge of the Age Friendly Action Committee as amended above. Motion was approved by a vote 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the formation and charge of the Age Friendly Action Committee as amended above. Motion was approved by a vote 3-0..”
Approve the request to place a memorial bench at Clay Pit Pond
Motion was made to approve the request to place a memorial bench at Clay Pit Pond. 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 request to place a memorial bench at Clay Pit Pond. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the request from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Order Sons of Italy of America to host a 5K Road Race on Saturday, October 30, 2021
Motion was made to approve the request from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Order Sons of Italy of America to host a 5K Road Race on Saturday, October 30, 2021. 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 request from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Order Sons of Italy of America to host a 5K Road Race on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS about pick up/drop off area
Approve the recommendations from the Transportation Advisory Group in regard to student parking on Concord Ave
Motion was made to approve the recommendations from the Transportation Advisory Group in regard to student parking on Concord Ave. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash was recused from the vote.]
Yes: Epstein, PaolilloThe minutes say Adam Dash stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the recommendations from the Transportation Advisory Group in regard to student parking on Concord Ave. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash was recused from the vote.].”
Approve the recommendation of the School Administration in regards to the student drop off zone for Belmont High School
Motion was made to approve the recommendation of the School Administration in regards to the student drop off zone for Belmont High School. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash was recused from the vote.]Discussion and possible vote on the High School Traffic Working Group redrafted charge The High School Traffic Working group charge was edited by residents of Lower Goden St. Epstein met with them and revised the document again for consideration by the Select Board.
Yes: Epstein, PaolilloThe minutes say Adam Dash stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the recommendation of the School Administration in regards to the student drop off zone for Belmont High School. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash was recused from the vote.]Discussion and possible vote on the High School Traffic Working Group redrafted charge The High School Traffic Working group charge was edited by residents of Lower Goden St. Epstein met with them and revised the document again for consideration by the Select Board..”
Approve the High School Traffic Working group amended charge as presented
Motion was made to approve the High School Traffic Working group amended charge as presented. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash was recused from the vote.]
Yes: Epstein, PaolilloThe minutes say Adam Dash stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the High School Traffic Working group amended charge as presented. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash was recused from the vote.].”
Economic Development Committee Update on Local Rapid Recovery Program
Lower all town flags to half-staff the week of September 11, 2021
Motion was made to lower all town flags to half-staff the week of September 11, 2021. 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 lower all town flags to half-staff the week of September 11, 2021. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Select Board sponsorship of Indigenous Peoples' Day events being held on October 11, 2021
Motion was made to approve the Select Board sponsorship of Indigenous Peoples' Day events being held on October 11, 2021. 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 Select Board sponsorship of Indigenous Peoples' Day events being held on October 11, 2021. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Go into Executive Session to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto; Report from the Information Technology Advisory Committee
Motion was made to go into Executive Session to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto; Report from the Information Technology Advisory Committee. Motion was made to return to public 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 into Executive Session to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto; Report from the Information Technology Advisory Committee. Motion was made to return to public session. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the meeting notes as amended
August 16, 2021 - Regular Meeting c. August 16, 2021 - Executive Session Motion was made to approve the meeting notes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“August 16, 2021 - Regular Meeting c. August 16, 2021 - Executive Session Motion was made to approve the meeting notes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was approved by a vote of 3-0. x} / Respectfully Submitted, We AN PATRIC GARVIN, 'Town Administrator
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn was approved by a vote of 3-0. x} / Respectfully Submitted, We AN PATRIC GARVIN, 'Town Administrator.”
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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