MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 13, 2025
12 recorded votes, 12 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
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Close Open Session and to enter Executive Session
A Motion was made to close Open Session and to enter Executive Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to close Open Session and to enter Executive Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote..”
Close Executive Session and return to Open Session
A Motion was made to close Executive Session and return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to close Executive Session and return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote..”
Sign the host agreement for Calverde Naturals, LLC
A Motion was made to sign the host agreement for Calverde Naturals, LLC. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to sign the host agreement for Calverde Naturals, LLC. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Sign the Community Preservation Grant Agreement for Belmont Housing Trust and authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign it
A Motion was made to sign the Community Preservation Grant Agreement for Belmont Housing Trust and authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign it. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to sign the Community Preservation Grant Agreement for Belmont Housing Trust and authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign it. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Accept the donations on behalf of Community Services as presented
A Motion was made to accept the donations on behalf of Community Services as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to accept the donations on behalf of Community Services as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Accept a donation of $6500 from the Allison Family Charitable Foundation on behalf of the Belmont Police Department
A Motion was made to accept a donation of $6500 from the Allison Family Charitable Foundation on behalf of the Belmont Police Department. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to accept a donation of $6500 from the Allison Family Charitable Foundation on behalf of the Belmont Police Department. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Approve an entertainment license to Belmont Books' Black Bear Café, 79 Leonard Street, Belmont
A Motion was made to approve an entertainment license to Belmont Books' Black Bear Café, 79 Leonard Street, Belmont. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve an entertainment license to Belmont Books' Black Bear Café, 79 Leonard Street, Belmont. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Energy Committee
Appoint Peter Dizikes to the Energy Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Energy Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Peter Dizikes to the Energy Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Energy Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Peter Dizikes to the Energy Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Implementation Committee
Appoint Evan Rockefeller to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Implementation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Implementation Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Evan Rockefeller to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Implementation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Implementation Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Evan Rockefeller to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Implementation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Committee & Liaison Reports
Approve the December 2, 2024 Regular Session, and December 4, 2024 and December 6, 2024 Budget Meetings minutes of the Select Board as amended
Approval of Minutes December 2, 2024 Regular Session, and December 4, 2024 and December 6, 2024 Budget Meetings: A Motion was made to approve the December 2, 2024 Regular Session, and December 4, 2024 and December 6, 2024 Budget Meetings minutes of the Select Board as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes December 2, 2024 Regular Session, and December 4, 2024 and December 6, 2024 Budget Meetings: A Motion was made to approve the December 2, 2024 Regular Session, and December 4, 2024 and December 6, 2024 Budget Meetings minutes of the Select Board as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
November 18, 2024 - Pre-STM Session
Approve the November 18, 2024 - Pre-STM Session minutes of the Select Board as amended with any corrections necessary by the Finance Director
A Motion was made to approve the November 18, 2024 - Pre-STM Session minutes of the Select Board as amended with any corrections necessary by the Finance Director. 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
“A Motion was made to approve the November 18, 2024 - Pre-STM Session minutes of the Select Board as amended with any corrections necessary by the Finance Director. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote with names abstaining..”
Adjourn
COMMENTS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS: None Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“COMMENTS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS: None Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. 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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