MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 29, 2024
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Roy Epstein, Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of the
Approve the liquor license application from Stone Hearth Also, Inc., located at 57 Leonard Street, on Application for an Amendment - Change or Alteration of Premises Information with the...
A Motion was made to approve the liquor license application from Stone Hearth Also, Inc., located at 57 Leonard Street, on Application for an Amendment - Change or Alteration of Premises Information with the understanding that alcohol cannot be served for on-street dining pending approval of the ABCC. 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 liquor license application from Stone Hearth Also, Inc., located at 57 Leonard Street, on Application for an Amendment - Change or Alteration of Premises Information with the understanding that alcohol cannot be served for on-street dining pending approval of the ABCC. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Vote to Approve Renewal of Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses
Approve the renewal of the Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses of: a
A Motion was made to approve the renewal of the Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses of: a. As Tyme Goes By, 97 Trapelo Rd.- Annette Hannon b. BenchCraft Jewelers, 383 Trapelo Rd. - Tony Minassian c. All That Matters, 400 Trapelo Rd. - Ursula Weaver d. Belmont Jewelry Place, 5 Williston Rd. - Levon Terzian e. Westcott Mercantile, 63 Leonard St. - Mary Thomajan f. Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont St. - Chloe Leamon 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 renewal of the Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses of: a. As Tyme Goes By, 97 Trapelo Rd.- Annette Hannon b. BenchCraft Jewelers, 383 Trapelo Rd. - Tony Minassian c. All That Matters, 400 Trapelo Rd. - Ursula Weaver d. Belmont Jewelry Place, 5 Williston Rd. - Levon Terzian e. Westcott Mercantile, 63 Leonard St. - Mary Thomajan f. Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont St. - Chloe Leamon The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the conditional renewal of the Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses pending final inspection by the Fire Department of Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Rd. - Richard Chandler
A Motion was made to approve the conditional renewal of the Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses pending final inspection by the Fire Department of Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Rd. - Richard Chandler. 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 conditional renewal of the Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses pending final inspection by the Fire Department of Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Rd. - Richard Chandler. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the renewal of the Taxi License of Yellow Cab of Belmont, 61 White Street
Yellow Cab of Belmont, 61 White St. - Richard Truscello A Motion was made to approve the renewal of the Taxi License of Yellow Cab of Belmont, 61 White Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Yellow Cab of Belmont, 61 White St. - Richard Truscello A Motion was made to approve the renewal of the Taxi License of Yellow Cab of Belmont, 61 White Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the renewal of the Junk License to A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker Street
A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker St. - Anthony Sacca A Motion was made to approve the renewal of the Junk License to A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker St. - Anthony Sacca A Motion was made to approve the renewal of the Junk License to A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Recommend unfavorable action on this amendment to Article 4
A Motion was made to recommend unfavorable action on this amendment to Article 4. 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 recommend unfavorable action on this amendment to Article 4. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Bob McGaw's amendment to Article 4 conditional of some administrative punctuation corrections
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Bob McGaw's amendment to Article 4 conditional of some administrative punctuation corrections. 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 recommend favorable action on Bob McGaw's amendment to Article 4 conditional of some administrative punctuation corrections. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Historic District Commission
Appoint John Beaty as an Associate Member to the Historic District Commission for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Historic District Commission: A Motion was made to appoint John Beaty as an Associate Member to the Historic District Commission 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
“Historic District Commission: A Motion was made to appoint John Beaty as an Associate Member to the Historic District Commission for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Henry Ogilby as an Associate Member to the Historic District Commission for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025
A Motion was made to appoint Henry Ogilby as an Associate Member to the Historic District Commission for a 1-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 Henry Ogilby as an Associate Member to the Historic District Commission for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Yael Getz Schoen as an Associate Member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
A Motion was made to appoint Yael Getz Schoen as an Associate Member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. 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 Yael Getz Schoen as an Associate Member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations
Accept the resignation of John Davis from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Implementation Committee
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Implementation Committee A Motion was made to accept the resignation of John Davis from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Implementation Committee. 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 to accept the following committee resignations: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Implementation Committee A Motion was made to accept the resignation of John Davis from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”
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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