MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 3, 2022
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Mark Paolillo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
AGENDA ITEMS
Conduct the 2022 Special Town Meeting scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 by remote participation
Motion was made to conduct the 2022 Special Town Meeting scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 by remote participation. 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 conduct the 2022 Special Town Meeting scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 by remote participation. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS on state election
Approve the Election Warrant for the November 8, 2022 biennial state election at the polling places as shown by the Town Clerk, being the same polling locations that have typically been used in...
Motion was made to approve the Election Warrant for the November 8, 2022 biennial state election at the polling places as shown by the Town Clerk, being the same polling locations that have typically been used in the past. 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 Election Warrant for the November 8, 2022 biennial state election at the polling places as shown by the Town Clerk, being the same polling locations that have typically been used in the past. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Approve the request for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for an art reception at the Belmont Gallery of Art on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Discussion and possible vote to approve request for one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for an art reception at the Belmont Gallery of Art on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM Motion was made to approve the request for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for an art reception at the Belmont Gallery of Art on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote to approve request for one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for an art reception at the Belmont Gallery of Art on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM Motion was made to approve the request for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for an art reception at the Belmont Gallery of Art on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Conditionally approve new Common Victualler license for Comella's Restaurant, 11 Brighton St. pending final inspection by the Health Department
Discussion and possible vote to approve new Common Victualler license for Comella's Restaurant, 11 Brighton St. Motion was made to conditionally approve new Common Victualler license for Comella's Restaurant, 11 Brighton St. pending final inspection by the Health Department. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote to approve new Common Victualler license for Comella's Restaurant, 11 Brighton St. Motion was made to conditionally approve new Common Victualler license for Comella's Restaurant, 11 Brighton St. pending final inspection by the Health Department. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Accept the resignation of Jeffrey Birenbaum from the Economic Development Committee
Discussion and possible vote to accept resignations for: Economic Development Committee, Planning Board Economic Development Committee Motion was made to accept the resignation of Jeffrey Birenbaum from the Economic Development Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote to accept resignations for: Economic Development Committee, Planning Board Economic Development Committee Motion was made to accept the resignation of Jeffrey Birenbaum from the Economic Development Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Planning Board
Accept the resignation of Steve Pinkerton from the Planning Board
Planning Board Motion was made to accept the resignation of Steve Pinkerton from the Planning Board. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Planning Board Motion was made to accept the resignation of Steve Pinkerton from the Planning Board. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the two reappointments of Michael Lanza and Nan Donald to the Disabilities Access Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2025
Possible vote on appointments, reappointments Disabilities Access Commission Motion was made to approve the two reappointments of Michael Lanza and Nan Donald to the Disabilities Access Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Possible vote on appointments, reappointments Disabilities Access Commission Motion was made to approve the two reappointments of Michael Lanza and Nan Donald to the Disabilities Access Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Disabilities Access Commission
Appoint Norma Massarotti and Andrew Poulsen to the Disabilities Access Commission for two-year terms to expire June 30, 2024
Motion was made to appoint Norma Massarotti and Andrew Poulsen to the Disabilities Access Commission for two-year terms to expire June 30, 2024. 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 Norma Massarotti and Andrew Poulsen to the Disabilities Access Commission for two-year terms to expire June 30, 2024. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Planning Board
Appoint Jeffrey Birenbaum as Full Member on the Planning Board, to fill the remainder of Steve Pinkerton's term
Planning Board Motion was made to appoint Jeffrey Birenbaum as Full Member on the Planning Board, to fill the remainder of Steve Pinkerton's term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Planning Board Motion was made to appoint Jeffrey Birenbaum as Full Member on the Planning Board, to fill the remainder of Steve Pinkerton's term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
SELECT BOARD COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
Approve the minutes from the September 12, 2022 meeting with amendments
September 20, 2022 - Regular Session Motion was made to approve the minutes from the September 12, 2022 meeting with amendments. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“September 20, 2022 - Regular Session Motion was made to approve the minutes from the September 12, 2022 meeting with amendments. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Executive Session minutes from September 12, 2022 and the regular meeting minutes from September 20, 2022
Motion was made to approve the Executive Session minutes from September 12, 2022 and the regular meeting minutes from September 20, 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 the Executive Session minutes from September 12, 2022 and the regular meeting minutes from September 20, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Next Meetings
Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates: (1) Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting (2) Thursday, October 20, 2022, 7:00 PM - Joint Meeting with School Committee, Warrant Committee, Long Term Capital Planning Committee - Budget Summit II (3) Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 7:00 PM - Public Forum - Elected to Hired Treasurer (4) Monday, November 7, 2022, 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting (5) Monday, November 21, 2022, 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Motion was made to adjourn and approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Next Meeting Dates: (1) Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting (2) Thursday, October 20, 2022, 7:00 PM - Joint Meeting with School Committee, Warrant Committee, Long Term Capital Planning Committee - Budget Summit II (3) Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 7:00 PM - Public Forum - Elected to Hired Treasurer (4) Monday, November 7, 2022, 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting (5) Monday, November 21, 2022, 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Motion was made to adjourn and 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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →