MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 18, 2024
12 recorded votes, 12 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
Ms. Dionne read her statement
Approve the request from the Belmont Woman's Club for a One Day Liquor License (beer and wine only) for the Dancing with the Belmont Stars event at the Beech Street Center on Friday, April 5, 2024...
Discussion and possible vote on Request from the Belmont Woman's Club for a One Day Liquor License (beer and wine only) for the Dancing with the Belmont Stars Event at the Beech Street Center on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Woman's Club for a One Day Liquor License (beer and wine only) for the Dancing with the Belmont Stars event at the Beech Street Center on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote on Request from the Belmont Woman's Club for a One Day Liquor License (beer and wine only) for the Dancing with the Belmont Stars Event at the Beech Street Center on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Woman's Club for a One Day Liquor License (beer and wine only) for the Dancing with the Belmont Stars event at the Beech Street Center on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Vote to Accept Library Project Donations
Accept donations in the amount of $300,000.00 for the Belmont Public Library Building Project
A Motion was made to accept donations in the amount of $300,000.00 for the Belmont Public Library Building Project. 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 donations in the amount of $300,000.00 for the Belmont Public Library Building Project. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and Possible Vote to Accept Paws in the Park Regulations
Accept Paws in the Park Regulations as presented
A Motion was made to accept Paws in the Park Regulations as presented. 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 Paws in the Park Regulations as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the language to be sent to the Legislature of An Act Updating the Tax Treatment of Recreational Lands in the Town of Belmont
A Motion was made to approve the language to be sent to the Legislature of An Act Updating the Tax Treatment of Recreational Lands in the Town of 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 approve the language to be sent to the Legislature of An Act Updating the Tax Treatment of Recreational Lands in the Town of Belmont. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the third annual 5K and 2K races on Sunday, May 5, 2024
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the third annual 5K and 2K races on Sunday, May 5, 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 approve the request from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the third annual 5K and 2K races on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to host Town Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024 and to close Leonard Street from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to host Town Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024 and to close Leonard Street from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 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 Center Business Association to host Town Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024 and to close Leonard Street from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments
Appoint Finnian Weigand to the Education Scholarship Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Finnian Weigand to the Education Scholarship Committee for a 2-year term to expire 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 Finnian Weigand to the Education Scholarship Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the...
EXECUTIVE SESSION A Motion was made to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Joint Public Safety Dispatchers, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637. The Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“EXECUTIVE SESSION A Motion was made to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Joint Public Safety Dispatchers, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637. The Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote..”
Return to Open Session
A motion was made to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote..”
Discussion and Possible Vote to Ratify Contract
Approve the Joint Public Safety Dispatchers, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637 contract dated July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to approve the Joint Public Safety Dispatchers, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637 contract dated July 1, 2023 - 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 approve the Joint Public Safety Dispatchers, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637 contract dated July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approval of Minutes
Approve the February 26, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended and the march 4, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the February 26, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended and the march 4, 2024 Regular session 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 February 26, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended and the march 4, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Adjourn
Monday, April 8, 2024 - 7:00 PM - 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
“Monday, April 8, 2024 - 7:00 PM - 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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