MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 24, 2022
12 recorded votes, 12 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
Age Friendly Action Committee appointees
Appoint individuals listed above to the Age Friendly Action Committee for a three- year term
Motion was made to appoint individuals listed above to the Age Friendly Action 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 individuals listed above to the Age Friendly Action Committee for a three- year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Fill the spot vacated by Mike Smith on the Historic District Commission by promoting Stefan Ahlblad to full member until the end of Mike Smith's term
Motion was made to fill the spot vacated by Mike Smith on the Historic District Commission by promoting Stefan Ahlblad to full member until the end of Mike Smith's 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 fill the spot vacated by Mike Smith on the Historic District Commission by promoting Stefan Ahlblad to full member until the end of Mike Smith's term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Belmont portion of the second annual Chinese New Year rolling parade to take place on Sunday February 27, 2022 from 1 to 4 pm
Motion was made to approve the Belmont portion of the second annual Chinese New Year rolling parade to take place on Sunday February 27, 2022 from 1 to 4 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 Belmont portion of the second annual Chinese New Year rolling parade to take place on Sunday February 27, 2022 from 1 to 4 pm. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS on the festival
Terminate the nurses' services agreement according to the terms stated
Motion was made to terminate the nurses' services agreement according to the terms stated. 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 terminate the nurses' services agreement according to the terms stated. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS about student parking restrictions
Extend the parking restrictions for side streets that were previously approved by the Select Board on December 21, 2021 to include the entire length of Storm Rd., Louise Rd. from Concord Ave. to...
Motion was made to extend the parking restrictions for side streets that were previously approved by the Select Board on December 21, 2021 to include the entire length of Storm Rd., Louise Rd. from Concord Ave. to the intersection of Emerson St., and Emerson St. from Concord Ave. to the intersection with Louise Rd. Change should take effect as of January 31, 2022. 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 extend the parking restrictions for side streets that were previously approved by the Select Board on December 21, 2021 to include the entire length of Storm Rd., Louise Rd. from Concord Ave. to the intersection of Emerson St., and Emerson St. from Concord Ave. to the intersection with Louise Rd. Change should take effect as of January 31, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash was recused from this vote.].”
Extend the parking trial to February 18, 2022
Motion was made to extend the parking trial to February 18, 2022. 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 extend the parking trial to February 18, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 2- 0. [Dash was recused from this vote.].”
Westbound school side of Concord from Underwood St to the light pole across from Beckett Rd. (distance of approx. 200 ft.) be removed from the area reserved for students for lottery permits
Motion was made for westbound school side of Concord from Underwood St to the light pole across from Beckett Rd. (distance of approx. 200 ft.) be removed from the area reserved for students for lottery permits. 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 for westbound school side of Concord from Underwood St to the light pole across from Beckett Rd. (distance of approx. 200 ft.) be removed from the area reserved for students for lottery permits. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash was recused from this vote.].”
Enter into a contract with Stantec for $146,040 to provide services to keep the Town of Belmont compliant with the small municipal separate storm sewer system permit MS-4
Motion was made to enter into a contract with Stantec for $146,040 to provide services to keep the Town of Belmont compliant with the small municipal separate storm sewer system permit MS-4. 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 enter into a contract with Stantec for $146,040 to provide services to keep the Town of Belmont compliant with the small municipal separate storm sewer system permit MS-4. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Human Services
Approve sending a communication to the state in favor of legislation to extend the deadline for remote legislation for Town Meeting until July 15, 2022
Motion was made to approve sending a communication to the state in favor of legislation to extend the deadline for remote legislation for Town Meeting until July 15, 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 approve sending a communication to the state in favor of legislation to extend the deadline for remote legislation for Town Meeting until July 15, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Class I business license for Superior Trading Corp
Vote to approve the Class II business license for Superior Trading Corp. located at 81 Richardson Road Motion was made to approve the Class I business license for Superior Trading Corp. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the Class II business license for Superior Trading Corp. located at 81 Richardson Road Motion was made to approve the Class I business license for Superior Trading Corp. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the minutes
January 10, 2022 - 7:00 PM Regular Meeting 13/M 9:55 PM Motion was made to approve the minutes. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“January 10, 2022 - 7:00 PM Regular Meeting 13/M 9:55 PM Motion was made to approve the minutes. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Enter Executive Session and not return to public session
To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; all unions Motion was made to enter Executive Session and not return to public session. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. ot PATRIGE GARVIN, Town Administrator .
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; all unions Motion was made to enter Executive Session and not return to public session. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. ot PATRIGE 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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