MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 25, 2022
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Paolillo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACTION BY CONSENT
Approve the MWRA water bond in the amount of $500,000
Motion was made to approve the MWRA water bond in the amount of $500,000. 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 MWRA water bond in the amount of $500,000. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
COMMENTS by residents on the BYHA update
Approve the Warrant for the September 6, 2022 State Primary Election
Motion was made to approve the Warrant for the September 6, 2022 State Primary Election. 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 Warrant for the September 6, 2022 State Primary Election. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
In order to fulfill the requirements of the VOTES Act the Select Board authorizes the Police Chief to assign police officers to work at polling precincts each election day, one officer per Belmont...
Motion was made that in order to fulfill the requirements of the VOTES Act the Select Board authorizes the Police Chief to assign police officers to work at polling precincts each election day, one officer per Belmont voting location, and further to authorize the Police Chief, at the Chief's discretion, to assign a police officer to the early voting location, during the early voting period, as needed, in consultation with the Town Clerk, Belmont's Chief Election Officer. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that in order to fulfill the requirements of the VOTES Act the Select Board authorizes the Police Chief to assign police officers to work at polling precincts each election day, one officer per Belmont voting location, and further to authorize the Police Chief, at the Chief's discretion, to assign a police officer to the early voting location, during the early voting period, as needed, in consultation with the Town Clerk, Belmont's Chief Election Officer. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the COVID-19 small grant business program as discussed
Motion was made to approve the COVID-19 small grant business program as discussed. 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 COVID-19 small grant business program as discussed. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
CLOSE THE COMMENTS SECTION
Approve National Grid Grant of Location for Work Order #1399914 - To relay 105 feet of 2-inch, wrought iron (1930) and 115 feet of 2-inch coated steel (1964) and install 770 feet of 4- inch...
Motion was made to approve National Grid Grant of Location for Work Order #1399914 - To relay 105 feet of 2-inch, wrought iron (1930) and 115 feet of 2-inch coated steel (1964) and install 770 feet of 4- inch Plastic main in Brighton Street and Blanchard Road, from existing 2-inch Plastic main near Hittinger Street to Colby St. Install 1,000feet of 4-inch Plastic main in Colby Street and Merrill Street, from Blanchard Road to Hamilton Road. Abandon 1,000 feet of 4-inch Cast Iron main in Colby Street and Merrill Street. Vote 3-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve National Grid Grant of Location for Work Order #1399914 - To relay 105 feet of 2-inch, wrought iron (1930) and 115 feet of 2-inch coated steel (1964) and install 770 feet of 4- inch Plastic main in Brighton Street and Blanchard Road, from existing 2-inch Plastic main near Hittinger Street to Colby St. Install 1,000feet of 4-inch Plastic main in Colby Street and Merrill Street, from Blanchard Road to Hamilton Road. Abandon 1,000 feet of 4-inch Cast Iron main in Colby Street and Merrill Street. Vote 3-0.”
Objectives
For the debt exclusion for the library
Discussion and possible vote on debt exclusion items for the November 8, 2022 General Election Ballot: Rink Paolillo announced that the Select Board unanimously voted for the debt exclusion for the library.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote on debt exclusion items for the November 8, 2022 General Election Ballot: Rink Paolillo announced that the Select Board unanimously voted for the debt exclusion for the library..”
There be a question on the November 8th State Election ballot as follows: shall the Town of Belmont be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one-half, so called, the amounts...
Motion was made that there be a question on the November 8th State Election ballot as follows: shall the Town of Belmont be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay for the costs of designing, demolishing, constructing, originally equipping, and furnishing the Belmont Ice Skating Rink located at 221 Concord Ave. in Belmont and all costs incidental or related thereto. Yes or no. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that there be a question on the November 8th State Election ballot as follows: shall the Town of Belmont be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay for the costs of designing, demolishing, constructing, originally equipping, and furnishing the Belmont Ice Skating Rink located at 221 Concord Ave. in Belmont and all costs incidental or related thereto. Yes or no. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Veterans Memorial Committee to install two plaques at the corner of Concord Ave. and Underwood St., just inside the Belmont Veterans Memorial Park, pending...
Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Veterans Memorial Committee to install two plaques at the corner of Concord Ave. and Underwood St., just inside the Belmont Veterans Memorial Park, pending consultation with the Historic District Commission. 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 Veterans Memorial Committee to install two plaques at the corner of Concord Ave. and Underwood St., just inside the Belmont Veterans Memorial Park, pending consultation with the Historic District Commission. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Discussion and possible vote to sign Verizon Franchise Renewal Agreement
Sign the Verizon Franchise contract and the renewal agreement
Motion was made to sign the Verizon Franchise contract and the renewal agreement. 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 sign the Verizon Franchise contract and the renewal agreement. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
SELECT BOARD COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
Go to 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...
Motion was made to go to 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 approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go to 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 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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