MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 29, 2024
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Roy Epstein as absent.
Present: Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor
Absent: Roy Epstein
Every vote, in order
Mr. Taylor read the following proclamation
Approve the request from the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance to host the annual pride parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance to host the annual pride parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM. 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 request from the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance to host the annual pride parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance to use Town Green on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance to use Town Green on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 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 request from the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance to use Town Green on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist to use the Town Green on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM for a Community Picnic A Motion was made to approve the request from the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist to use the Town Green on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM for a Community Picnic A Motion was made to approve the request from the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist to use the Town Green on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist to use the Town Green on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A Motion was made to approve the request from the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist to use the Town Green on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. 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 request from the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist to use the Town Green on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Award the following cooperative fuel contracts for estimated annual costs as follows: (1) Diesel to Dennis K. Burke, Taunton, MA for $101,129 ($2.9442 gal.) (2) Gasoline to Dennis K. Burke,...
A Motion was made to award the following cooperative fuel contracts for estimated annual costs as follows: (1) Diesel to Dennis K. Burke, Taunton, MA for $101,129 ($2.9442 gal.) (2) Gasoline to Dennis K. Burke, Taunton, MA for $94,662 ($2.7842 gal.) (3) No. 2 Fuel to Devaney Oil, Newton, MA for $74,272 ($2.8348 gal.) 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 award the following cooperative fuel contracts for estimated annual costs as follows: (1) Diesel to Dennis K. Burke, Taunton, MA for $101,129 ($2.9442 gal.) (2) Gasoline to Dennis K. Burke, Taunton, MA for $94,662 ($2.7842 gal.) (3) No. 2 Fuel to Devaney Oil, Newton, MA for $74,272 ($2.8348 gal.) The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Award the FY2024 Water Main Replacement Project contract to Cedrone Trucking, Inc., North Billerica, MA in the amount of $594,392.40
A Motion was made to award the FY2024 Water Main Replacement Project contract to Cedrone Trucking, Inc., North Billerica, MA in the amount of $594,392.40. 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 award the FY2024 Water Main Replacement Project contract to Cedrone Trucking, Inc., North Billerica, MA in the amount of $594,392.40. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Award the FY2025 Sand, Gravel, and Stone contract to J&J Landscaping Supply, Waltham, MA in the amount of $217,500
A Motion was made to award the FY2025 Sand, Gravel, and Stone contract to J&J Landscaping Supply, Waltham, MA in the amount of $217,500. 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 award the FY2025 Sand, Gravel, and Stone contract to J&J Landscaping Supply, Waltham, MA in the amount of $217,500. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Award the FY2025-FY2027 Tree Services to Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, Willow Grove, PA in the amount of $2,044,444.50
A Motion was made to award the FY2025-FY2027 Tree Services to Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, Willow Grove, PA in the amount of $2,044,444.50. 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 award the FY2025-FY2027 Tree Services to Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, Willow Grove, PA in the amount of $2,044,444.50. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Award the FY2025 Bituminous Concrete Permanent Patching Trench and Gutter Repair to N. Sacca & Sons, Inc., Arlington, MA in the amount of $33.50 per square yard
A Motion was made to award the FY2025 Bituminous Concrete Permanent Patching Trench and Gutter Repair to N. Sacca & Sons, Inc., Arlington, MA in the amount of $33.50 per square yard. 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 award the FY2025 Bituminous Concrete Permanent Patching Trench and Gutter Repair to N. Sacca & Sons, Inc., Arlington, MA in the amount of $33.50 per square yard. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Discussion and Possible Vote to Approve the Following Facilities Department Contracts
Award the Daniel Butler School Slate Roof Replacement contract to Cape Cod Builders, Inc., Bourne, MA in the amount of $1,485,000
A Motion was made to award the Daniel Butler School Slate Roof Replacement contract to Cape Cod Builders, Inc., Bourne, MA in the amount of $1,485,000. 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 award the Daniel Butler School Slate Roof Replacement contract to Cape Cod Builders, Inc., Bourne, MA in the amount of $1,485,000. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Award the Belmont School Administration Building Chimney and Roof Repair to Galvin and Sons Masonry and Construction, Hadley, MA in the amount of $152,333
A Motion was made to award the Belmont School Administration Building Chimney and Roof Repair to Galvin and Sons Masonry and Construction, Hadley, MA in the amount of $152,333. 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 award the Belmont School Administration Building Chimney and Roof Repair to Galvin and Sons Masonry and Construction, Hadley, MA in the amount of $152,333. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Recommend unfavorable action on Article 7C Fund to Support New Affordable Housing
Article 7C: A Motion was made to recommend unfavorable action on Article 7C Fund to Support New Affordable Housing. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 Next Meetings & Upcoming Topics 1.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 7C: A Motion was made to recommend unfavorable action on Article 7C Fund to Support New Affordable Housing. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 Next Meetings & Upcoming Topics 1..”
Next Meetings & Upcoming Topics
Recess the Select Board to Town Meeting
Friday, June 28, 2024 - 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting Recess A Motion was made to recess the Select Board to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Friday, June 28, 2024 - 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting Recess A Motion was made to recess the Select Board to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 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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