MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 17, 2023
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Mark Paolillo, Roy Epstein, Elizabeth Dionne
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion on Fall Town Meeting Articles
Approve the request for a Town-Wide Yard Sale on September 23, 2023 from 9:00am to 3:00pm with a rain date on September 30, 2023
A Motion was made to approve the request for a Town-Wide Yard Sale on September 23, 2023 from 9:00am to 3:00pm with a rain date on September 30, 2023. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the request for a Town-Wide Yard Sale on September 23, 2023 from 9:00am to 3:00pm with a rain date on September 30, 2023. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Public Library to use land in front of the Underwood Pool along Concord Ave for temporary parking contingent on there being direct access to the culvert behind...
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Public Library to use land in front of the Underwood Pool along Concord Ave for temporary parking contingent on there being direct access to the culvert behind the library. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Public Library to use land in front of the Underwood Pool along Concord Ave for temporary parking contingent on there being direct access to the culvert behind the library. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve a new Entertainment License to Comella's Restaurant, 11 Brighton St., Belmont, MA
A Motion was made to approve a new Entertainment License to Comella's Restaurant, 11 Brighton St., Belmont, MA. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve a new Entertainment License to Comella's Restaurant, 11 Brighton St., Belmont, MA. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request for a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) to Binod Rijal on July 22, 2023 from the hours of 5:00 to 10:00 PM at the First Church in Belmont, UU for a religious ceremony
A Motion was made to approve the request for a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) to Binod Rijal on July 22, 2023 from the hours of 5:00 to 10:00 PM at the First Church in Belmont, UU for a religious ceremony. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the request for a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) to Binod Rijal on July 22, 2023 from the hours of 5:00 to 10:00 PM at the First Church in Belmont, UU for a religious ceremony. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments
Reappoint Radha Iyengar to the Land Management for Lone Tree Hill Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint Radha Iyengar to the Land Management for Lone Tree Hill Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Radha Iyengar to the Land Management for Lone Tree Hill Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Carl Solander to the Land Management for Lone Tree Hill Committee for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025
A Motion was made to reappoint Carl Solander to the Land Management for Lone Tree Hill Committee for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Carl Solander to the Land Management for Lone Tree Hill Committee for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Jonathan Birge to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 2026
Cable Television Advisory Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint Jonathan Birge to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Cable Television Advisory Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint Jonathan Birge to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint James Roth to the Conservation Commission for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2024
A Motion was made to reappoint James Roth to the Conservation Commission for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint James Roth to the Conservation Commission for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Margaret Velie to the Conservation Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint Margaret Velie to the Conservation Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Margaret Velie to the Conservation Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint David Benoit as a Constable for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint David Benoit as a Constable for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint David Benoit as a Constable for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Donna Feely as a Constable for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint Donna Feely as a Constable for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Donna Feely as a Constable for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Jonathan Birge to the Information Technology Advisory Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
Information Technology Advisory Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint Jonathan Birge to the Information Technology Advisory Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Information Technology Advisory Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint Jonathan Birge to the Information Technology Advisory Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Robert Keefe to the Permanent Audit Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
Permanent Audit Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint Robert Keefe to the Permanent Audit Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Permanent Audit Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint Robert Keefe to the Permanent Audit Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Robert McGaw to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint Robert McGaw to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Robert McGaw to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Stephen Shestakofsky to the Board of Registrars for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025
A Motion was made to reappoint Stephen Shestakofsky to the Board of Registrars for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Stephen Shestakofsky to the Board of Registrars for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Drew Nealon to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
Historic District Commission: A Motion was made to reappoint Drew Nealon to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Historic District Commission: A Motion was made to reappoint Drew Nealon to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Komal Mahajan as a Full Member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Komal Mahajan as a Full Member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to appoint Komal Mahajan as a Full Member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
June 15, 2023 Regular Session
Approve the June 15, 2023 Regular session minutes
A Motion was made to approve the June 15, 2023 Regular session minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the June 15, 2023 Regular session minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the June 22, 2023 Joint Session with the School Committee minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the June 22, 2023 Joint Session with the School Committee minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the June 22, 2023 Joint Session with the School Committee minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Next Meetings & Upcoming Topics
Adjourn
Next Meetings & Upcoming Topics Monday, August 7, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Monday, August 28, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Monday, September 18, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Monday, September 25, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Adjournment A motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Next Meetings & Upcoming Topics Monday, August 7, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Monday, August 28, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Monday, September 18, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Monday, September 25, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Adjournment A motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
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 →