MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Joint meeting
March 24, 2025
15 recorded votes, 15 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
Open Joint Meeting with Board of Health
Authorize the Town Administrator to administer the remainder of the FY25 and FY26 Opioid Settlement Relief Fund in collaboration with the Select Board and Board of Health
A Motion was made to authorize the Town Administrator to administer the remainder of the FY25 and FY26 Opioid Settlement Relief Fund in collaboration with the Select Board and Board of Health. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to authorize the Town Administrator to administer the remainder of the FY25 and FY26 Opioid Settlement Relief Fund in collaboration with the Select Board and Board of Health. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Close Joint Meeting with Board of Health
Adjourn the joint meeting with the Board of Health
Close Joint Meeting with Board of Health A Motion was made to adjourn the joint meeting with the Board of Health. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Close Joint Meeting with Board of Health A Motion was made to adjourn the joint meeting with the Board of Health. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Beech Street Center/COA
Accept donations on behalf of the Recreation Department for T-Ball from: 1
The following donations have been received: Howard Lind Donated $200 in her memory Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennett Donated $50 in her Memory A Motion was made to accept donations on behalf of the Recreation Department for T-Ball from: 1. Champions Sporting Goods - $300.00 2. Frenier Plumbing - $300.00 3. Lions Club of Belmont - $300.00 4. Lynn Findlay - $300.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The following donations have been received: Howard Lind Donated $200 in her memory Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennett Donated $50 in her Memory A Motion was made to accept donations on behalf of the Recreation Department for T-Ball from: 1. Champions Sporting Goods - $300.00 2. Frenier Plumbing - $300.00 3. Lions Club of Belmont - $300.00 4. Lynn Findlay - $300.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Accept donations on behalf of the Beech Street Center/Council on Aging in Memory of Harriet Learson from: 1
A Motion was made to accept donations on behalf of the Beech Street Center/Council on Aging in Memory of Harriet Learson from: 1. Howard Lind - $200.00 2. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bennett - $50.00 The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to accept donations on behalf of the Beech Street Center/Council on Aging in Memory of Harriet Learson from: 1. Howard Lind - $200.00 2. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bennett - $50.00 The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Award the contract for CY2025 Sewer Investigation to Weston & Sampson Engineers, LLC of Reading, MA in the amount of $239,605.00
A Motion was made to award the contract for CY2025 Sewer Investigation to Weston & Sampson Engineers, LLC of Reading, MA in the amount of $239,605.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to award the contract for CY2025 Sewer Investigation to Weston & Sampson Engineers, LLC of Reading, MA in the amount of $239,605.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from Mehdi Ghasemi for a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) to host a wedding party at the Beech Street Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
A Motion was made to approve the request from Mehdi Ghasemi for a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) to host a wedding party at the Beech Street Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the request from Mehdi Ghasemi for a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) to host a wedding party at the Beech Street Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Board of Assessors
Reappoint Anthony Leccese to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term to expire April 1, 2028
Board of Assessors: A Motion was made to reappoint Anthony Leccese to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term to expire April 1, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Board of Assessors: A Motion was made to reappoint Anthony Leccese to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term to expire April 1, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
The Board of Registrars
Appoint Kate Foster to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to take effect April 8, 2025 and to expire March 31, 2028
A Motion was made to appoint Kate Foster to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to take effect April 8, 2025 and to expire March 31, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to appoint Kate Foster to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to take effect April 8, 2025 and to expire March 31, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Age Friendly Action Plan Committee
Appoint Michael Marotta as the Housing Representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
A Motion was made to appoint Michael Marotta as the Housing Representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to appoint Michael Marotta as the Housing Representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Susan Polit to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028
A Motion was made to reappoint Susan Polit to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Susan Polit to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Judy Morrisson to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
A Motion was made to reappoint Judy Morrisson to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Judy Morrisson to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Lt. Kristen Daley to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
A Motion was made to reappoint Lt. Kristen Daley to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Lt. Kristen Daley to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Tim Flood to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028
A Motion was made to reappoint Tim Flood to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to reappoint Tim Flood to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Robin Baker to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028
A Motion was made to appoint Robin Baker to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to appoint Robin Baker to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Other Business Not Anticipated by the Chair
Adjourn
None Committee & Liaison Reports: None Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“None Committee & Liaison Reports: None Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 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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