MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 1, 2021
7 recorded votes, 7 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
ACTION BY CONSENT
Approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to host the annual Holiday Celebration/Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to host the annual Holiday Celebration/Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM. 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 Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to host the annual Holiday Celebration/Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS on the School and Orchard St. plan
Approve the recommendation from The Transportation Advisory Committee for a multi-way stop approach at the intersection of School and Orchard Street and to install three speed tables as presented...
Motion was made to approve the recommendation from The Transportation Advisory Committee for a multi-way stop approach at the intersection of School and Orchard Street and to install three speed tables as presented by Glenn Clancy. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. Dash is recused.
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 from The Transportation Advisory Committee for a multi-way stop approach at the intersection of School and Orchard Street and to install three speed tables as presented by Glenn Clancy. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. Dash is recused..”
Accept resignations from Lara Zeng and Zachery Gillette from the Youth Commission
Accept resignations from Zachery Gillette and Lara Zeng from the Youth Commission Motion was made to accept resignations from Lara Zeng and Zachery Gillette from the Youth Commission. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Accept resignations from Zachery Gillette and Lara Zeng from the Youth Commission Motion was made to accept resignations from Lara Zeng and Zachery Gillette from the Youth Commission. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the new common Victualler licenses for Lisa's Family Pizzeria, Café Vanak, and Thai Noodle Café
Café Vanak, 271 Belmont St. c. Thai Noodle Café, 289 Belmont St. Motion was made to approve the new common Victualler licenses for Lisa's Family Pizzeria, Café Vanak, and Thai Noodle Café. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Café Vanak, 271 Belmont St. c. Thai Noodle Café, 289 Belmont St. Motion was made to approve the new common Victualler licenses for Lisa's Family Pizzeria, Café Vanak, and Thai Noodle Café. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Discussion on Town Administrator's Goals
Approve the Town Administrator goals as presented
Motion was made to approve the Town Administrator goals as presented. 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 Town Administrator goals as presented. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommend APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Next Meetings
Enter Executive Session and not return to public session
Next Meetings: November 9, 2021 - 8:00 AM ~ Joint Meeting with the School Committee November 10, 2021 - 8:00 PM - Joint Meeting with the School Committee November 15, 2021 - 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Motion was made to enter Executive Session and not return to public session. Motion was approved by a e vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Next Meetings: November 9, 2021 - 8:00 AM ~ Joint Meeting with the School Committee November 10, 2021 - 8:00 PM - Joint Meeting with the School Committee November 15, 2021 - 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Motion was made to enter Executive Session and not return to public session. Motion was approved by a e 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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