MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
October 21, 2024
10 recorded votes, 10 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
III. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. The following announcements were made
Designate the Town Hall Parking lot and the Beech Street Center parking lot for voter parking on November 5, 2024
A Motion was made to designate the Town Hall Parking lot and the Beech Street Center parking lot for voter parking on November 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 designate the Town Hall Parking lot and the Beech Street Center parking lot for voter parking on November 5, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Grant approval for a one-day liquor license permit (All Alcohol) to Jessica Cooper of The Henry Purcell Society of Boston for Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM for the purpose of...
A Motion was made to grant approval for a one-day liquor license permit (All Alcohol) to Jessica Cooper of The Henry Purcell Society of Boston for Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM for the purpose of hosting a musical concert and fundraising event at the Beech Street Center. 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 grant approval for a one-day liquor license permit (All Alcohol) to Jessica Cooper of The Henry Purcell Society of Boston for Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM for the purpose of hosting a musical concert and fundraising event at the Beech Street Center. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Open and Close November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting (STM) Warrant, as Presented with Citizen Petition
A Motion was made to Open and Close November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting (STM) Warrant, as Presented with Citizen Petition. 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 Close November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting (STM) Warrant, as Presented with Citizen Petition. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the charge of the Senior Tax Relief Working Group as presented
A Motion was made to approve the charge of the Senior Tax Relief Working Group as presented. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-1 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing.
Yes: Dionne, TaylorNo: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the charge of the Senior Tax Relief Working Group as presented. The motion was seconded and passed by a 2-1 vote with Mr. Epstein opposing..”
Approve the Town of Belmont Personnel Policy, as presented with the edit to Section 2.12
A Motion was made to approve the Town of Belmont Personnel Policy, as presented with the edit to Section 2.12. 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 Town of Belmont Personnel Policy, as presented with the edit to Section 2.12. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve a new Common Victualler license to Theo's Pizzeria and Grill, 389 Trapelo Road, Belmont
A Motion was made to approve a new Common Victualler license to Theo's Pizzeria and Grill, 389 Trapelo Road, 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 a new Common Victualler license to Theo's Pizzeria and Grill, 389 Trapelo Road, Belmont. 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 Paul Rickter from the Structural Change Implementation Committee
A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Paul Rickter from the Structural Change 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
“A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Paul Rickter from the Structural Change Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments
Appoint Lynn Read to the Structural Change Implementation Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Structural Change Implementation Committee A Motion was made to appoint Lynn Read to the Structural Change Implementation Committee 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
“Structural Change Implementation Committee A Motion was made to appoint Lynn Read to the Structural Change Implementation Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approval of Minutes
Approve the September 9, 2024, September 24, 2024 and September 30, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended
Approval of Minutes September 9, 2024 - Joint Meeting with the Council on Aging, September 26, 2024 - Budget Summit I and September 30, 2024 - Regular Session A Motion was made to approve the September 9, 2024, September 24, 2024 and September 30, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote with names abstaining.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes September 9, 2024 - Joint Meeting with the Council on Aging, September 26, 2024 - Budget Summit I and September 30, 2024 - Regular Session A Motion was made to approve the September 9, 2024, September 24, 2024 and September 30, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote with names abstaining..”
Close the open session and move to Executive Session
A Motion was made to close the open session and move to Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to close the open session and move to Executive Session. The motion 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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