MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 22, 2025
19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor, Taylor Yates
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Recommend favorable action on Article 16 - Approve a 4-year Term for iPad Financing
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 16 - Approve a 4-year Term for iPad Financing. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 16 - Approve a 4-year Term for iPad Financing. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 2 - Authorizing the Select Board to Represent the Town
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 2 - Authorizing the Select Board to Represent the Town. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 2 - Authorizing the Select Board to Represent the Town. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 3 - Amend the Floodplain District
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 3 - Amend the Floodplain District. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 3 - Amend the Floodplain District. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 4 - Citizen's Home Rule Petition
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 4 - Citizen's Home Rule Petition. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 4 - Citizen's Home Rule Petition. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Remaining CPA items
Recommend favorable action on Article 5 - FY26 Community Preservation Committee Budgets and Projects for Motions 1 through 5 and Motions A, D, E, F and G
Remaining CPA items: A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 5 - FY26 Community Preservation Committee Budgets and Projects for Motions 1 through 5 and Motions A, D, E, F and G. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Remaining CPA items: A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 5 - FY26 Community Preservation Committee Budgets and Projects for Motions 1 through 5 and Motions A, D, E, F and G. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 6 - Amend General Bylaw §50-220 Municipal Revolving Funds Motions J and K
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 6 - Amend General Bylaw §50-220 Municipal Revolving Funds Motions J and K. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 6 - Amend General Bylaw §50-220 Municipal Revolving Funds Motions J and K. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 7 Disband DPW & Police Building Committee
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 7 Disband DPW & Police Building Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 7 Disband DPW & Police Building Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 11 Salaries of Elected Officials
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 11 Salaries of Elected Officials. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 11 Salaries of Elected Officials. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 12 MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program, Phase IV
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 12 MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program, Phase IV. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 12 MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program, Phase IV. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 14 Establish Expenditure Limits for Revolving Funds
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 14 Establish Expenditure Limits for Revolving Funds. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 14 Establish Expenditure Limits for Revolving Funds. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 17 Appropriation of FY26 Capital Expenditures Motions A and B
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 17 Appropriation of FY26 Capital Expenditures Motions A and B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 17 Appropriation of FY26 Capital Expenditures Motions A and B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 18 Appropriation for Chenery Roof Projects
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 18 Appropriation for Chenery Roof Projects. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote Article 19 Appropriation for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 18 Appropriation for Chenery Roof Projects. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote Article 19 Appropriation for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 19 Appropriation for Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB)
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 19 Appropriation for Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB). The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 19 Appropriation for Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB). The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Approve the requests from the First Church in Belmont to use the Wellington Station Town Green on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm for Worship Service, June 1, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00...
A Motion was made to approve the requests from the First Church in Belmont to use the Wellington Station Town Green on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm for Worship Service, June 1, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm for Worship Service and on Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm for a Church Picnic. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the requests from the First Church in Belmont to use the Wellington Station Town Green on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm for Worship Service, June 1, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm for Worship Service and on Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm for a Church Picnic. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Approve the renewal of the following antique licenses: a
Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont St. - Chloe Leamon A Motion was made to approve the renewal of the following antique licenses: a. BenchCraft Jewelers, 383 Trapelo Road - Tony Minassian b. Belmont Jewelry Place, 5 Williston Road - Levon Terzian c. As Tyme Goes By, 97 Trapelo Road - Annette Hannon d. Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont Street - Chloe Leamon e. All That Matters, 400 Trapelo Road - Ursula Weaver f. Westcott Mercantile, 63 Leonard Street - Mary Thomajan. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont St. - Chloe Leamon A Motion was made to approve the renewal of the following antique licenses: a. BenchCraft Jewelers, 383 Trapelo Road - Tony Minassian b. Belmont Jewelry Place, 5 Williston Road - Levon Terzian c. As Tyme Goes By, 97 Trapelo Road - Annette Hannon d. Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont Street - Chloe Leamon e. All That Matters, 400 Trapelo Road - Ursula Weaver f. Westcott Mercantile, 63 Leonard Street - Mary Thomajan. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve conditional antique licenses with no changes: Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Road - Richard Chandler
A Motion was made to authorize the Town Administrator to approve conditional antique licenses with no changes: Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Road - Richard Chandler. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to authorize the Town Administrator to approve conditional antique licenses with no changes: Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Road - Richard Chandler. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Move to approve the renewal of a junk license for A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker Street - Anthony Sacca
A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker St. - Anthony Sacca A Motion was made to Move to approve the renewal of a junk license for A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker Street - Anthony Sacca. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker St. - Anthony Sacca A Motion was made to Move to approve the renewal of a junk license for A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker Street - Anthony Sacca. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Approve a new livery license for Airport Coach Ltd, LLC, 17 Dalton Road
Airport Coach Ltd, LLC, 17 Dalton Road - Bedros Papazia A Motion was made to approve a new livery license for Airport Coach Ltd, LLC, 17 Dalton Road. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Airport Coach Ltd, LLC, 17 Dalton Road - Bedros Papazia A Motion was made to approve a new livery license for Airport Coach Ltd, LLC, 17 Dalton Road. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Adjournment
Adjourn
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
“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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