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January 8, 2024
18 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Elizabeth Dionne as absent.
Present: Mark Paolillo, Roy Epstein
Absent: Elizabeth Dionne
Every vote, in order
PROCLAMATION
Appoint Michael Santoro, Sr. as the Tree Warden
A Motion was made to appoint Michael Santoro, Sr. as the Tree Warden. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to appoint Michael Santoro, Sr. as the Tree Warden. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Discussion of Off Leash Program with the Board of Health
Designate Beth El Temple Center, located at 2 Concord Avenue, as a temporary polling place for Precinct 1 voting during the entire period of demolition and construction of the Belmont Public...
Mr. Paolillo moved to designate Beth El Temple Center, located at 2 Concord Avenue, as a temporary polling place for Precinct 1 voting during the entire period of demolition and construction of the Belmont Public Library effective January 9, 2024 until the opening/availability for voting at the new library building. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Paolillo moved to designate Beth El Temple Center, located at 2 Concord Avenue, as a temporary polling place for Precinct 1 voting during the entire period of demolition and construction of the Belmont Public Library effective January 9, 2024 until the opening/availability for voting at the new library building. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..” (Motion: Paolillo)
Authorize the use of electronic pollbooks during elections in Belmont effective January 9, 2024
A Motion was made to authorize the use of electronic pollbooks during elections in Belmont effective January 9, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to authorize the use of electronic pollbooks during elections in Belmont effective January 9, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Approve the use of the Claflin Street municipal parking lot for the Belmont Farmers Market for the 2024 Season June 6, 2024 - October 31, 2024 as presented and to block off the market area late at...
A Motion was made to approve the use of the Claflin Street municipal parking lot for the Belmont Farmers Market for the 2024 Season June 6, 2024 - October 31, 2024 as presented and to block off the market area late at night on Wednesdays, around 11:00pm, to use the space during the market hours on Thursdays and to be out by about 7:30pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the use of the Claflin Street municipal parking lot for the Belmont Farmers Market for the 2024 Season June 6, 2024 - October 31, 2024 as presented and to block off the market area late at night on Wednesdays, around 11:00pm, to use the space during the market hours on Thursdays and to be out by about 7:30pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Support the Rink Building Committee and the Library Building Committee…." The modified motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote
Mr. Epstein modified the first sentence of the motion to read: "…moved to support the Rink Building Committee and the Library Building Committee…." The modified motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Epstein modified the first sentence of the motion to read: "…moved to support the Rink Building Committee and the Library Building Committee…." The modified motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Accept the $2,000.00 donation from Conley's Pub & Grille
A Motion was made to accept the $2,000.00 donation from Conley's Pub & Grille. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to accept the $2,000.00 donation from Conley's Pub & Grille. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations
Accept the resignation of Dave Coleman from the Transportation Advisory Committee
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Transportation Advisory Committee - D. Coleman and L. Link A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Dave Coleman from the Transportation Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Transportation Advisory Committee - D. Coleman and L. Link A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Dave Coleman from the Transportation Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Lawrence Link from the Transportation Advisory Committee
A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Lawrence Link from the Transportation Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Lawrence Link from the Transportation Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Evelyn Corsini from the Cultural Council
Cultural Council - E. Corsini A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Evelyn Corsini from the Cultural Council. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Cultural Council - E. Corsini A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Evelyn Corsini from the Cultural Council. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments
Appoint Marissa Marcos to the Recreation Commission for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Recreation Commission A Motion was made to appoint Marissa Marcos to the Recreation Commission for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Recreation Commission A Motion was made to appoint Marissa Marcos to the Recreation Commission for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Reappoint Mike MacGillivray to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026
Human Rights Commission A Motion was made to reappoint Mike MacGillivray to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Human Rights Commission A Motion was made to reappoint Mike MacGillivray to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Appoint Kenneth Gray to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to Appoint Kenneth Gray to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to Appoint Kenneth Gray to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Appoint Finnian Wiegand to the Human Rights Commission for a two- year term to expire on June 30, 2025
A Motion was made to Appoint Finnian Wiegand to the Human Rights Commission for a two- year term to expire on June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to Appoint Finnian Wiegand to the Human Rights Commission for a two- year term to expire on June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Appoint Golshan Zaheri to the Human Rights Commission for a three- year term to expire on June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to Appoint Golshan Zaheri to the Human Rights Commission for a three- year term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to Appoint Golshan Zaheri to the Human Rights Commission for a three- year term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Appoint Joe Bernard to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Vision 21 Implementation Committee A Motion was made to appoint Joe Bernard to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vision 21 Implementation Committee A Motion was made to appoint Joe Bernard to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Appoint Richard Waruingi to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee A Motion was made to appoint Richard Waruingi to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 2 members were at the meeting (Mark Paolillo and Roy Epstein). Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee A Motion was made to appoint Richard Waruingi to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve a new Common Victualler license for Butternut Bakehouse, 49 Leonard Street
Discussion and possible vote to approve a new Common Victualler license for Butternut Bakehouse, 49 Leonard Street A Motion was made to approve a new Common Victualler license for Butternut Bakehouse, 49 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote to approve a new Common Victualler license for Butternut Bakehouse, 49 Leonard Street A Motion was made to approve a new Common Victualler license for Butternut Bakehouse, 49 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Adjourn
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting 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
“Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting 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.
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