MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 4, 2024
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Paolillo, Roy Epstein, Elizabeth Dionne
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mr. Epstein read the statement
Open the meeting of the Conservation Commission
Open Joint Session with the Conservation Commission A Motion was made to open the meeting of the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Open Joint Session with the Conservation Commission A Motion was made to open the meeting of the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
The group discussed how to proceed, and Ms. Garvin recommended that
On Mass DEP Filing 106-141 by the Facilities Department of the Town of Belmont for the Conservation Commission to eliminate Special Conditions 9a & 9b of the Notice of Intent
A Motion was made on Mass DEP Filing 106-141 by the Facilities Department of the Town of Belmont for the Conservation Commission to eliminate Special Conditions 9a & 9b of the Notice of Intent. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a show of hands vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made on Mass DEP Filing 106-141 by the Facilities Department of the Town of Belmont for the Conservation Commission to eliminate Special Conditions 9a & 9b of the Notice of Intent. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a show of hands vote..”
The Conservation Commission to issue a full Certificate of Compliance on Mass DEP Filing 106-141 by the Facilities Department of the Town of Belmont
A Motion was made for the Conservation Commission to issue a full Certificate of Compliance on Mass DEP Filing 106-141 by the Facilities Department of the Town of Belmont. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a show of hands vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made for the Conservation Commission to issue a full Certificate of Compliance on Mass DEP Filing 106-141 by the Facilities Department of the Town of Belmont. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a show of hands vote..”
The Conservation Commission to issue the full Certificate of Compliance with one signature
A motion was made for the Conservation Commission to issue the full Certificate of Compliance with one signature. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a show of hands vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion was made for the Conservation Commission to issue the full Certificate of Compliance with one signature. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a show of hands vote..”
Direct the Town Administrator to file a Notice of Intent related to the Order of Conditions that has been released work and with the Town Engineer to create a CPC proposal to design the path
A Motion was made that the Select Board direct the Town Administrator to file a Notice of Intent related to the Order of Conditions that has been released work and with the Town Engineer to create a CPC proposal to design the path. 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 that the Select Board direct the Town Administrator to file a Notice of Intent related to the Order of Conditions that has been released work and with the Town Engineer to create a CPC proposal to design the path. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Close the meeting of the Conservation Commission
Close Joint Session with the Conservation Commission A Motion was made to close the meeting of the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a show of hands vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Close Joint Session with the Conservation Commission A Motion was made to close the meeting of the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a show of hands vote..”
Sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held April 2, 2024 in Belmont
A Motion was made to sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held April 2, 2024 in Belmont. 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 sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held April 2, 2024 in Belmont. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Belmont April 2024 Override Commitments - Framework
Support the Framework of a Compact with the Community as presented with the addition of "A commitment to continue to analyze Senior Tax Relief
A Motion was made to support the Framework of a Compact with the Community as presented with the addition of "A commitment to continue to analyze Senior Tax Relief". 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 support the Framework of a Compact with the Community as presented with the addition of "A commitment to continue to analyze Senior Tax Relief". The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion of Summer Parking Plan for Outdoor Dining
Adopt the Summer Parking Plan for outdoor dining in Belmont Center as presented beginning May 6, 2024 and ending on September 15, 2024
A Motion was made to adopt the Summer Parking Plan for outdoor dining in Belmont Center as presented beginning May 6, 2024 and ending on September 15, 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 adopt the Summer Parking Plan for outdoor dining in Belmont Center as presented beginning May 6, 2024 and ending on September 15, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the donation from Cambridge Savings Bank in the amount of $1,500 for an Economic Development Committee event
A Motion was made to accept the donation from Cambridge Savings Bank in the amount of $1,500 for an Economic Development Committee event. 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 accept the donation from Cambridge Savings Bank in the amount of $1,500 for an Economic Development Committee event. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion of Potential Articles for Annual Town Meeting
Approve the request from the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance to install twenty-five posters on the Town Green at 2 Leonard Street from March 27 through April 4, 2024, and to close the driveway in front of...
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance to install twenty-five posters on the Town Green at 2 Leonard Street from March 27 through April 4, 2024, and to close the driveway in front of the M&T Bank on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM to read names and accomplishments in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility. 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 LGBTQ+ Alliance to install twenty-five posters on the Town Green at 2 Leonard Street from March 27 through April 4, 2024, and to close the driveway in front of the M&T Bank on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM to read names and accomplishments in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments
Appoint Richard Picceri to the Constables for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2025
A Motion was made to appoint Richard Picceri to the Constables for a 2-year term to expire 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 appoint Richard Picceri to the Constables for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 5:30 PM - Pre-ATM 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
“Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 5:30 PM - Pre-ATM 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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