MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
November 21, 2022
23 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Paolillo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Roy Epstein took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
OPEN JOINT SESSION WITH BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Appoint Patrick Murphy as interim member of the Board of Assessors with a term to expire April 4, 2023
Motion was made to appoint Patrick Murphy as interim member of the Board of Assessors with a term to expire April 4, 2023. 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 Patrick Murphy as interim member of the Board of Assessors with a term to expire April 4, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Adjourn
Motion was made to adjourn the Board of Assessors and approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn the Board of Assessors and approved by a vote of 3-0..”
CLOSE JOINT SESSION WITH BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Close PUBLIC HEARING and approved by a vote of 3-0
Motion was made to close PUBLIC HEARING and approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close PUBLIC HEARING and approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Section 12 liquor license (wine and malt only) for the multiple amendment applications received for Stone Hearth Also, Inc, d/b/a Stone Hearth Pizza, 57 Leonard Street, for Change of...
Motion was made to approve the Section 12 liquor license (wine and malt only) for the multiple amendment applications received for Stone Hearth Also, Inc, d/b/a Stone Hearth Pizza, 57 Leonard Street, for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Change of Stock Interest and Change of Manager. Motion 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 Section 12 liquor license (wine and malt only) for the multiple amendment applications received for Stone Hearth Also, Inc, d/b/a Stone Hearth Pizza, 57 Leonard Street, for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Change of Stock Interest and Change of Manager. Motion approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Section 15 Retail package store license all alcoholic beverage application for Star Markets Company Inc. d/b/a Star Markets, 535 Trapelo Road, for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers
Motion was made to approve the Section 15 Retail package store license all alcoholic beverage application for Star Markets Company Inc. d/b/a Star Markets, 535 Trapelo Road, for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. Motion was made to reopen PUBLIC HEARING on Star Market to gather public input and 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 Section 15 Retail package store license all alcoholic beverage application for Star Markets Company Inc. d/b/a Star Markets, 535 Trapelo Road, for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. Motion was made to reopen PUBLIC HEARING on Star Market to gather public input and approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Close PUBLIC HEARING and approved by a vote of 3-0
Motion was made to close PUBLIC HEARING and approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close PUBLIC HEARING and approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Section 15 Retail package store license all alcoholic beverage application for Star Markets Company Inc. d/b/a Star Markets, 535 Trapelo Road, for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers
Motion was made to approve the Section 15 Retail package store license all alcoholic beverage application for Star Markets Company Inc. d/b/a Star Markets, 535 Trapelo Road, for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. Motion approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Section 15 Retail package store license all alcoholic beverage application for Star Markets Company Inc. d/b/a Star Markets, 535 Trapelo Road, for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. Motion approved by vote of 3-0..”
Award the 2024-2028 Solid Waste Recycling Contract to Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc. and approved by a vote of 3-0
Motion was made to award the 2024-2028 Solid Waste Recycling Contract to Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc. and approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to award the 2024-2028 Solid Waste Recycling Contract to Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc. and approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Positions on Articles and Amendments for the Fall Special Town Meeting
Unfavorable action on the Hartley proposed amendment to the Leaf Blower Bylaw for Article 3, Special Town Meeting I
Motion was made for unfavorable action on the Hartley proposed amendment to the Leaf Blower Bylaw for Article 3, Special Town Meeting I. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for unfavorable action on the Hartley proposed amendment to the Leaf Blower Bylaw for Article 3, Special Town Meeting I. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Unfavorable action on the proposed Robotham amendment to the Leaf Blower Bylaw for Article 3, Special Town Meeting I
Motion was made for unfavorable action on the proposed Robotham amendment to the Leaf Blower Bylaw for Article 3, Special Town Meeting I. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for unfavorable action on the proposed Robotham amendment to the Leaf Blower Bylaw for Article 3, Special Town Meeting I. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Special Town Meeting 1
Favorable action on Article 2, Special Town Meeting I, Appropriation of Belmont Library Authorization to Borrow
Special Town Meeting 1 Motion was made for favorable action on Article 2, Special Town Meeting I, Appropriation of Belmont Library Authorization to Borrow. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Special Town Meeting 1 Motion was made for favorable action on Article 2, Special Town Meeting I, Appropriation of Belmont Library Authorization to Borrow. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Favorable action on Article 3, Special Town Meeting 1, Leaf Blower Bylaw
Motion was made for favorable action on Article 3, Special Town Meeting 1, Leaf Blower Bylaw. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for favorable action on Article 3, Special Town Meeting 1, Leaf Blower Bylaw. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Special Town Meeting 2
Favorable action on Article 1, Special Town Meeting 2, Supplemental Budget for Recreation Budget
Special Town Meeting 2 Motion was made for favorable action on Article 1, Special Town Meeting 2, Supplemental Budget for Recreation Budget. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Special Town Meeting 2 Motion was made for favorable action on Article 1, Special Town Meeting 2, Supplemental Budget for Recreation Budget. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Favorable action on Article 2, Special Town Meeting 2, Reduce FY23 Debt Service Appropriation
Motion was made for favorable action on Article 2, Special Town Meeting 2, Reduce FY23 Debt Service Appropriation. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for favorable action on Article 2, Special Town Meeting 2, Reduce FY23 Debt Service Appropriation. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Favorable action on Article 3, Special Town Meeting 2, Offcycle Community Preservation Project Town Hall Roof
Motion was made for favorable action on Article 3, Special Town Meeting 2, Offcycle Community Preservation Project Town Hall Roof. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for favorable action on Article 3, Special Town Meeting 2, Offcycle Community Preservation Project Town Hall Roof. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Possible vote on appointments, reappointments and acceptance of resignations
Remove Judy Singler and Theresa O'Connor from the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee
Age Friendly Action Plan Committee Motion was made to remove Judy Singler and Theresa O'Connor from the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Age Friendly Action Plan Committee Motion was made to remove Judy Singler and Theresa O'Connor from the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Betsy Lipson as the Housing Trust Representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2023 (to replace Judy Singler)
Motion was made to appoint Betsy Lipson as the Housing Trust Representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2023 (to replace Judy Singler). 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 Betsy Lipson as the Housing Trust Representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2023 (to replace Judy Singler). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Paul Cawling as the Recreation Commission representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025 to replace Theresa O'Connor
Motion was made to appoint Paul Cawling as the Recreation Commission representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025 to replace Theresa O'Connor. 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 Paul Cawling as the Recreation Commission representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025 to replace Theresa O'Connor. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Julie Wu as the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee member to the MBTA Communities Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2023
MBTA Communities Advisory Committee Motion was made to appoint Julie Wu as the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee member to the MBTA Communities Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MBTA Communities Advisory Committee Motion was made to appoint Julie Wu as the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee member to the MBTA Communities Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Paul Rickter as the Warrant Committee member to the Structural Change Implementation Committee member for a term expiring June 30, 2025
[Assessors will need to nominate their member.] c. Structural Change Implementation Committee Motion was made to appoint Paul Rickter as the Warrant Committee member to the Structural Change Implementation Committee member for a term 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
“[Assessors will need to nominate their member.] c. Structural Change Implementation Committee Motion was made to appoint Paul Rickter as the Warrant Committee member to the Structural Change Implementation Committee member for a term expiring June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Vicki Amalfitano and Tim Bucarelli to the Structural Change Implementation Committee for the Town resident positions for terms to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made to appoint Vicki Amalfitano and Tim Bucarelli to the Structural Change Implementation Committee for the Town resident positions for terms to expire June 30, 2025. 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 Vicki Amalfitano and Tim Bucarelli to the Structural Change Implementation Committee for the Town resident positions for terms to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the minutes of November 7, 2022 as amended
APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 7, 2022 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to approve the minutes of November 7, 2022 as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 7, 2022 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to approve the minutes of November 7, 2022 as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
November 7, 2022 - Regular Meeting
Adjourn
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
“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.
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