MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 4, 2024
13 recorded votes, 13 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
Belmont Rink and Sports Facility
Accept a donation from the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation to the Town in the amount of $1,000,000, and direct the Treasurer and Town Accountant to deposit them for the purpose of the Belmont Rink...
Belmont Rink and Sports Facility: A Motion was made to accept a donation from the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation to the Town in the amount of $1,000,000, and direct the Treasurer and Town Accountant to deposit them for the purpose of the Belmont Rink and Sports Facility, subject to further expenditure by the Municipal Rink Building Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Belmont Rink and Sports Facility: A Motion was made to accept a donation from the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation to the Town in the amount of $1,000,000, and direct the Treasurer and Town Accountant to deposit them for the purpose of the Belmont Rink and Sports Facility, subject to further expenditure by the Municipal Rink Building Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Belmont Public Library
Accept a donation to the Town from the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation in the amount of $2,000,000.00, and direct the Treasurer and Town Accountant to deposit them for the purpose of the Belmont...
Belmont Public Library: A Motion was made to accept a donation to the Town from the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation in the amount of $2,000,000.00, and direct the Treasurer and Town Accountant to deposit them for the purpose of the Belmont Library Building Project, subject to further expenditure by the Building Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Belmont Public Library: A Motion was made to accept a donation to the Town from the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation in the amount of $2,000,000.00, and direct the Treasurer and Town Accountant to deposit them for the purpose of the Belmont Library Building Project, subject to further expenditure by the Building Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from Belmont Lions Club to exclude parking in front of the Lions' Clubhouse, 1 Common Street and to use the War Memorial Delta from Friday, November 29, 2024 to Tuesday,...
A Motion was made to approve the request from Belmont Lions Club to exclude parking in front of the Lions' Clubhouse, 1 Common Street and to use the War Memorial Delta from Friday, November 29, 2024 to Tuesday, December 24, 2024 for the purpose of conducting their annual tree and wreath sale. 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 from Belmont Lions Club to exclude parking in front of the Lions' Clubhouse, 1 Common Street and to use the War Memorial Delta from Friday, November 29, 2024 to Tuesday, December 24, 2024 for the purpose of conducting their annual tree and wreath sale. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Enter into Executive Session to discuss complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual [Name withheld]
A Motion was made to enter into Executive Session to discuss complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual [Name withheld]. 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 enter into Executive Session to discuss complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual [Name withheld]. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Allocate $50,000 of ARPA funds to the Leonard Street Overlay Project
A Motion was made to allocate $50,000 of ARPA funds to the Leonard Street Overlay Project. 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 allocate $50,000 of ARPA funds to the Leonard Street Overlay Project. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 3
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 3. 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 3. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 4
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on 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 favorable action on Article 4. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 2
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
Yes: Epstein, TaylorThe minutes say Elizabeth Dionne stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Amendment 1 to replace the map with Map 2
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Amendment 1 to replace the map with Map 2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
Yes: Epstein, TaylorThe minutes say Elizabeth Dionne stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Amendment 1 to replace the map with Map 2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Amendment 2
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Amendment 2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
Yes: Epstein, TaylorThe minutes say Elizabeth Dionne stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Amendment 2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Ratify the Select Board Fact Sheet on Article 10 and the STM November 20, 2024 Article 10 Summary of Feedback from Former Select Board members as amended
A Motion was made to ratify the Select Board Fact Sheet on Article 10 and the STM November 20, 2024 Article 10 Summary of Feedback from Former Select Board members 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 ratify the Select Board Fact Sheet on Article 10 and the STM November 20, 2024 Article 10 Summary of Feedback from Former Select Board members as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the new Common Victualler license for Gregory's House of Pizza, 27 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA
A Motion was made to approve the new Common Victualler license for Gregory's House of Pizza, 27 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA. 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 new Common Victualler license for Gregory's House of Pizza, 27 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Close Open Session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; Town of Belmont v
A Motion was made to close Open Session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; Town of Belmont v. CAB Sewer. The motion 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 close Open Session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; Town of Belmont v. CAB Sewer. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 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.
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