MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Joint meeting
September 20, 2021
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Adam Dash, Roy Epstein, Mark Paolillo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Adam Dash stepped aside (recused) for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC COMMENTS on mask mandate
Lay the mask and vaccine mandate discussion on the table until after the Verizon Public Hearing
Motion was made to lay the mask and vaccine mandate discussion on the table until after the Verizon Public Hearing. 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 lay the mask and vaccine mandate discussion on the table until after the Verizon Public Hearing. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS about Verizon grant of location
Approve the request from Verizon to place (1) one new four-inch (4") pvc conduit approximately 484' on Washington St. Start an existing manhole MH231, located on the corner of Dalton and...
She is speaking in favor of grant of location. {Dash closed this portion of the public hearing.] oc veu oy nee vee tei ete neni ns intents cect dipage Motion was made to approve the request from Verizon to place (1) one new four-inch (4") pvc conduit approximately 484' on Washington St. Start an existing manhole MH231, located on the corner of Dalton and Washington St. and extending in an easterly direction along Washington St. MH232 and then to manhole MH533. Said MH533 is located in front of 293 Washington St. 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
“She is speaking in favor of grant of location. {Dash closed this portion of the public hearing.] oc veu oy nee vee tei ete neni ns intents cect dipage Motion was made to approve the request from Verizon to place (1) one new four-inch (4") pvc conduit approximately 484' on Washington St. Start an existing manhole MH231, located on the corner of Dalton and Washington St. and extending in an easterly direction along Washington St. MH232 and then to manhole MH533. Said MH533 is located in front of 293 Washington St. Motion was approved.”
Remove the mask and vaccine mandate discussion from the table
Motion was made to remove the mask and vaccine mandate discussion from the table. 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 the mask and vaccine mandate discussion from the table. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
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Approve the request from NANCA nature club to operate a fundraiser on October 3, 2021 from 3 to 6 pm, at the delta in front of the Peoples United Bank, 2 Leonard St. for the purpose of raising...
Motion was made to approve the request from NANCA nature club to operate a fundraiser on October 3, 2021 from 3 to 6 pm, at the delta in front of the Peoples United Bank, 2 Leonard St. for the purpose of raising funds to donate to different environmental causes. 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 NANCA nature club to operate a fundraiser on October 3, 2021 from 3 to 6 pm, at the delta in front of the Peoples United Bank, 2 Leonard St. for the purpose of raising funds to donate to different environmental causes. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Discussion on Fuel Tank Consumption Report
Adopt the Comprehensive Financial Policies document dated September 2021 as amended
Motion was made to adopt the Comprehensive Financial Policies document dated September 2021 as amended. 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 Comprehensive Financial Policies document dated September 2021 as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Possible committee appointments and discussion on possible charge updates
Appoint Larry Link and Mary Wybieralla to the Middle and High School Traffic Working Group until the year after construction is completed
Motion was made to appoint Larry Link and Mary Wybieralla to the Middle and High School Traffic Working Group until the year after construction is completed. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. Dash was recused from this 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 appoint Larry Link and Mary Wybieralla to the Middle and High School Traffic Working Group until the year after construction is completed. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. Dash was recused from this vote..”
Appoint Jeffrey Held, Martin November and Alex Thurston to the Middle and High School Traffic Working Group
Motion was made to appoint Jeffrey Held, Martin November and Alex Thurston to the Middle and High School Traffic Working Group. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. Dash was recused from this vote. ce we nts wn scsi asinine vite sine vue ute sun te it un net eiPane NOTE: The Transportation Advisory Committee voted Jeffrey Roth as their representative.
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 appoint Jeffrey Held, Martin November and Alex Thurston to the Middle and High School Traffic Working Group. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. Dash was recused from this vote. ce we nts wn scsi asinine vite sine vue ute sun te it un net eiPane NOTE: The Transportation Advisory Committee voted Jeffrey Roth as their representative..”
Appoint David Lind to the Recreation Commission for a two-year term
Recreation Commission Motion was made to appoint David Lind to the Recreation Commission 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
“Recreation Commission Motion was made to appoint David Lind to the Recreation Commission for a two-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reduce the charge of the Solid Waste Committee from eight (8) to five (5) members
Motion was made to reduce the charge of the Solid Waste Committee from eight (8) to five (5) members. 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 reduce the charge of the Solid Waste Committee from eight (8) to five (5) members. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve five applicants (Terri Goldberg, Mahesh Jayakuma, Julie Wu, Doug Koplow, Jason Ketola) for two-year term
Motion was made to approve five applicants (Terri Goldberg, Mahesh Jayakuma, Julie Wu, Doug Koplow, Jason Ketola) for 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 approve five applicants (Terri Goldberg, Mahesh Jayakuma, Julie Wu, Doug Koplow, Jason Ketola) for two-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Stephen Sala to the Permanent Building Advisory Committee for a one-year term
Permanent Building Advisory Committee Motion was made to appoint Stephen Sala to the Permanent Building Advisory Committee 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
“Permanent Building Advisory Committee Motion was made to appoint Stephen Sala to the Permanent Building Advisory Committee for a one-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Jay Marcotte to the MWRA Advisory Board as a member for one-year term
MWRA Advisory Board Motion was made to appoint Jay Marcotte to the MWRA Advisory Board as a member for one-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MWRA Advisory Board Motion was made to appoint Jay Marcotte to the MWRA Advisory Board as a member for one-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Mark Mancuso to the MWRA Advisory Board as an associate member for one-year term
Motion was made to appoint Mark Mancuso to the MWRA Advisory Board as an associate member for one-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. f, Energy Committee The Chair of the Energy Committee recommended Francesca Kitch for the one opening.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Mark Mancuso to the MWRA Advisory Board as an associate member for one-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. f, Energy Committee The Chair of the Energy Committee recommended Francesca Kitch for the one opening..”
Appoint Francesca Kitch to the Energy Committee for three-year term
Motion was made to appoint Francesca Kitch to the Energy Committee for three-year term. The vote was 2-0. Dash and Paolillo in favor, Epstein opposed.
The minutes say “The vote was 2-0. Dash and Paolillo in favor, Epstein opposed.” The count and the names disagree, so only the count is shown. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Francesca Kitch to the Energy Committee for three-year term. The vote was 2-0. Dash and Paolillo in favor, Epstein opposed..”
Proclamation in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day
Approve the proclamation
Motion was made to approve the proclamation. 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 proclamation. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the minutes as amended for August 30, 2021
August 30, 2021 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to approve the minutes as amended for August 30, 2021. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“August 30, 2021 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to approve the minutes as amended for August 30, 2021. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Enter Executive Session
All Town Unions c. Belmont Patroiman's Union Motion was made to enter Executive Session. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“All Town Unions c. Belmont Patroiman's Union Motion was made to enter 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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