MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 20, 2024
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Roy Epstein, Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
April 18, 2024 Regular Session
Approve the April 18, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the April 18, 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 April 18, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
May 13, 2024 Regular Session
Approve the May 13, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the May 13, 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 May 13, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
April 29, 2024 Pre-ATM Session
Approve the April 29, 2024 Pre-ATM session minutes
A Motion was made to approve the April 29, 2024 Pre-ATM 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 April 29, 2024 Pre-ATM session minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the application of Kashtbhanjan, Inc., d/b/a Handy Spa, for amendments to Change of Officer/Directors/LLC Managers; Change of Stock Interest and change of Corporate Name
A Motion was made to approve the application of Kashtbhanjan, Inc., d/b/a Handy Spa, for amendments to Change of Officer/Directors/LLC Managers; Change of Stock Interest and change of Corporate Name. 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 application of Kashtbhanjan, Inc., d/b/a Handy Spa, for amendments to Change of Officer/Directors/LLC Managers; Change of Stock Interest and change of Corporate Name. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the Traffic Mitigation Management Agreement (TMMA) between the Town of Belmont and McLean Hospital as amended
A Motion was made to accept the Traffic Mitigation Management Agreement (TMMA) between the Town of Belmont and McLean Hospital as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to accept the Traffic Mitigation Management Agreement (TMMA) between the Town of Belmont and McLean Hospital as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Call a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting for June 5, 2024 at 7:15 PM
A Motion was made to call a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting for June 5, 2024 at 7:15 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 call a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting for June 5, 2024 at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Open and immediately close the Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 5, 2024 at 7:15 PM
A Motion was made to open and immediately close the Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 5, 2024 at 7:15 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 open and immediately close the Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 5, 2024 at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant as approved
A Motion was made to sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant as approved. 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 Special Town Meeting Warrant as approved. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion of Community Preservation Applications (to include Off Cycle)
Recommend favorable action on Article 7, Items 1-5
Belmont Community Path Phase I - Right of Way Acquisition A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 7, Items 1-5. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Belmont Community Path Phase I - Right of Way Acquisition A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 7, Items 1-5. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 7, Items A, B, D, & E
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 7, Items A, B, D, & E. 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 Article 7, Items A, B, D, & E. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 17 Section A?
Article 17a: A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 17 Section A?. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 17a: A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 17 Section A?. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 23
Article 23: A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 23. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 23: A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 23. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request for outdoor dining by Savino's Grille, Inc., 449 Common Street, Belmont
A Motion was made to approve the request for outdoor dining by Savino's Grille, Inc., 449 Common Street, 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 request for outdoor dining by Savino's Grille, Inc., 449 Common Street, Belmont. 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; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). 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; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call 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.
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 →