MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 8, 2024
22 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor, Roy Epstein
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Roy Epstein took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations
Accept the resignation of Robert Reardon from the Board of Assessors
Mr. Taylor and Mr. Epstein echoed Ms. Dionne's comments and thanked Mr. Reardon and Mr. Laverty for their service to the Town. e Board of Assessors - R. Reardon A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Robert Reardon from the Board of Assessors. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. e Board of Assessors - C. Laverty A
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor and Mr. Epstein echoed Ms. Dionne's comments and thanked Mr. Reardon and Mr. Laverty for their service to the Town. e Board of Assessors - R. Reardon A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Robert Reardon from the Board of Assessors. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. e Board of Assessors - C. Laverty A.”
Accept the resignation of Chuck Laverty from the Board of Assessors
Motion was made to accept the resignation of Chuck Laverty from the Board of Assessors. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. e Community Preservation Committee - A. Mahoney A
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the resignation of Chuck Laverty from the Board of Assessors. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. e Community Preservation Committee - A. Mahoney A.”
Accept the resignation of Anne Marie Mahoney from the Community Preservation Committee
Motion was made to accept the resignation of Anne Marie Mahoney from the Community Preservation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the resignation of Anne Marie Mahoney from the Community Preservation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments
Reappoint Chester Messer to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025
A Motion was made to reappoint Chester Messer to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. e Community Path Project Committee Ms. Dionne spoke about conversing with Ms. Muson about moving Phase 2 forward.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Chester Messer to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. e Community Path Project Committee Ms. Dionne spoke about conversing with Ms. Muson about moving Phase 2 forward..”
Appoint Katherine Dilawari to the Community Path Project Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
A Motion was made to appoint Katherine Dilawari to the Community Path Project Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-0 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing.
The minutes give the count as 2-0 but name Roy Epstein (no), which does not add up with the 3 members present. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to appoint Katherine Dilawari to the Community Path Project Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-0 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing..”
Reappoint Vincent Stanton to the Community Path Project Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
A Motion was made to reappoint Vincent Stanton to the Community Path Project Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-0 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing.
The minutes give the count as 2-0 but name Roy Epstein (no), which does not add up with the 3 members present. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Vincent Stanton to the Community Path Project Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-0 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing..”
Appoint Paul MacDonald to the Community Path Project Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Paul MacDonald to the Community Path Project Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-0 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing.
The minutes give the count as 2-0 but name Roy Epstein (no), which does not add up with the 3 members present. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to appoint Paul MacDonald to the Community Path Project Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-0 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing..”
Reappoint Ellen Sugarman to the Community Path Project Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint Ellen Sugarman to the Community Path Project Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-0 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing. e Community Preservation Committee Ms. Dionne explained why she supports Ms. Jenkin's reappointment.
The minutes give the count as 2-0 but name Roy Epstein (no), which does not add up with the 3 members present. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Ellen Sugarman to the Community Path Project Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-0 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing. e Community Preservation Committee Ms. Dionne explained why she supports Ms. Jenkin's reappointment..”
Reappoint Julie Jenkins to the Community Preservation Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
A Motion was made to reappoint Julie Jenkins to the Community Preservation Committee 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 reappoint Julie Jenkins to the Community Preservation Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”
Appoint Peter Olagunju to the Community Preservation Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Peter Olagunju to the Community Preservation Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote. e Conservation Commission Ms. Dionne spoke about why she thinks the Conservation Commission needs an expanded charge to meet the town's current development challenges, and she explained what the Conservation Commission can do by State statute.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to appoint Peter Olagunju to the Community Preservation Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote. e Conservation Commission Ms. Dionne spoke about why she thinks the Conservation Commission needs an expanded charge to meet the town's current development challenges, and she explained what the Conservation Commission can do by State statute..”
Appoint Angus Abercrombie to the Conservation Commission for Seat 5 a for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
A Motion was made to appoint Angus Abercrombie to the Conservation Commission for Seat 5 a for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-0 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing. e Constables Mr. Epstein asked if this was the individual who had been removed because of failure to complete ethics training, and asked if he had completed it and is now reapplying.
The minutes give the count as 2-0 but name Roy Epstein (no), which does not add up with the 3 members present. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to appoint Angus Abercrombie to the Conservation Commission for Seat 5 a for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-0 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing. e Constables Mr. Epstein asked if this was the individual who had been removed because of failure to complete ethics training, and asked if he had completed it and is now reapplying..”
Reappoint Andrew Poulsen to the Disability Access Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027
A Motion was made to reappoint Andrew Poulsen to the Disability Access Committee 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 reappoint Andrew Poulsen to the Disability Access Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Norma Masserotti to the Disability Access Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027
A Motion was made to reappoint Norma Masserotti to the Disability Access Committee 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 reappoint Norma Masserotti to the Disability Access Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Frank Caruso to the Permanent Audit Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
Motion was made to reappoint Frank Caruso to the Permanent Audit Committee 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
“Motion was made to reappoint Frank Caruso to the Permanent Audit Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Robert Forrester to the Permanent Audit Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027
A Motion was made to reappoint Robert Forrester to the Permanent Audit Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. e Transportation Advisory Committee Ms. Dionne explained that these two-year terms are slightly unusual and that applications for reappointment had not yet been received from Heather Barr, Jane Lappin, or Katie Barrata.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Robert Forrester to the Permanent Audit Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. e Transportation Advisory Committee Ms. Dionne explained that these two-year terms are slightly unusual and that applications for reappointment had not yet been received from Heather Barr, Jane Lappin, or Katie Barrata..”
Reappoint Daniel Eldridge to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint Daniel Eldridge to the Transportation Advisory 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 reappoint Daniel Eldridge to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”
Reappoint Clifford Gaysunas to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint Clifford Gaysunas to the Transportation Advisory 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 reappoint Clifford Gaysunas to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Andrew Poulson to Seat 9 of the Transportation Advisory Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Andrew Poulson to Seat 9 of the Transportation Advisory 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 Andrew Poulson to Seat 9 of the Transportation Advisory Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Joseph Barrell to the Water Advisory Board for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
Motion was made to reappoint Joseph Barrell to the Water Advisory Board 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
“Motion was made to reappoint Joseph Barrell to the Water Advisory Board for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
June 5, 2024 -Pre-ATM Session
Approve the June 5, 2024 Pre-ATM Session minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended
A Motion was made to approve the June 5, 2024 Pre-ATM Session minutes of the Select Board meeting 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 June 5, 2024 Pre-ATM Session minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
June 17, 2024 - Public Input Session
Approve the June 17, 2024 Public Input Session minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended
A Motion was made to approve the June 17, 2024 Public Input Session minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0-1 vote with Ms. Dionne abstaining.
Yes: Epstein, TaylorAbstained: DionneThe minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the June 17, 2024 Public Input Session minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0-1 vote with Ms. Dionne abstaining..”
Adjourn
Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. 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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