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May 19, 2025
18 recorded votes, 18 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
She then read the first portion of the complaint
Approve delegate authority to Elizabeth Dionne to review and sign a letter produced by Town Counsel in response to this Open Meeting Law complaint
A Motion was made to approve delegate authority to Elizabeth Dionne to review and sign a letter produced by Town Counsel in response to this Open Meeting Law complaint. 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 delegate authority to Elizabeth Dionne to review and sign a letter produced by Town Counsel in response to this Open Meeting Law complaint. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Discussion and Possible Vote on Requests for One-Day Liquor Licenses
Approve a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) for Lucia Aron-Bernsen for a birthday party to be held at the Beech Street Center on Sunday, May 25 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM
A Motion was made to approve a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) for Lucia Aron-Bernsen for a birthday party to be held at the Beech Street Center on Sunday, May 25 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. 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 a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) for Lucia Aron-Bernsen for a birthday party to be held at the Beech Street Center on Sunday, May 25 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Approve a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) for Shelley Griffin for a birthday party to be held at the Beech Street Center on Saturday, June 7 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
A Motion was made to approve a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) for Shelley Griffin for a birthday party to be held at the Beech Street Center on Saturday, June 7 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. 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 a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) for Shelley Griffin for a birthday party to be held at the Beech Street Center on Saturday, June 7 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Approve an Agricultural Wine Permit for Noel Powell of Aaronap Cellars LLC, 28 Carlisle Road, Westford to sell and serve wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market on June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24,...
A Motion was made to approve an Agricultural Wine Permit for Noel Powell of Aaronap Cellars LLC, 28 Carlisle Road, Westford to sell and serve wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market on June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, September 18, October 2, October 16, and October 30, 2025 all at 10 Chalfin Street Belmont between 2 and 6:30 PM . 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 an Agricultural Wine Permit for Noel Powell of Aaronap Cellars LLC, 28 Carlisle Road, Westford to sell and serve wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market on June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, September 18, October 2, October 16, and October 30, 2025 all at 10 Chalfin Street Belmont between 2 and 6:30 PM . The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Approve an Agricultural Wine Permit for Peter Caradonna of Arlington Brewing Company, d/b/a ABC Beer Inc., 251 Lowell Street, Arlington, to sell and serve wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market on...
A Motion was made to approve an Agricultural Wine Permit for Peter Caradonna of Arlington Brewing Company, d/b/a ABC Beer Inc., 251 Lowell Street, Arlington, to sell and serve wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market on June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, August 14, August 28, September 11, September 25, October 9, and October 23, 2025 all at 10 Claflin Street Belmont between 2 and 6:30 PM. 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 an Agricultural Wine Permit for Peter Caradonna of Arlington Brewing Company, d/b/a ABC Beer Inc., 251 Lowell Street, Arlington, to sell and serve wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market on June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, August 14, August 28, September 11, September 25, October 9, and October 23, 2025 all at 10 Claflin Street Belmont between 2 and 6:30 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Approve an Agricultural Wine Permit for Elizabeth Borges of House Bear Brewing, LLC, 3 Graf Road, #15, Newburyport, to sell and serve wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market from June 5, 2025 through...
A Motion was made to approve an Agricultural Wine Permit for Elizabeth Borges of House Bear Brewing, LLC, 3 Graf Road, #15, Newburyport, to sell and serve wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market from June 5, 2025 through October 30, 2025 all at 10 Chalfin Street Belmont between 2 and 6:30 PM. 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 an Agricultural Wine Permit for Elizabeth Borges of House Bear Brewing, LLC, 3 Graf Road, #15, Newburyport, to sell and serve wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market from June 5, 2025 through October 30, 2025 all at 10 Chalfin Street Belmont between 2 and 6:30 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Approve the request form the Henry Frost Children's Program for use of the Town Green on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 1:45 - 3:30 PM for a School Graduation Ceremony
A Motion was made to approve the request form the Henry Frost Children's Program for use of the Town Green on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 1:45 - 3:30 PM for a School Graduation Ceremony. 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 request form the Henry Frost Children's Program for use of the Town Green on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 1:45 - 3:30 PM for a School Graduation Ceremony. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Discussion and Possible Vote on Community Services Operations of Department
Affirm that the Staff in the Community Service Department reports to the Community Services Director who reports to the Town Administrator who is accountable to the Select Board, as documented in...
A Motion was made to affirm that the Staff in the Community Service Department reports to the Community Services Director who reports to the Town Administrator who is accountable to the Select Board, as documented in the Town Administrator Act of 2014. 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 affirm that the Staff in the Community Service Department reports to the Community Services Director who reports to the Town Administrator who is accountable to the Select Board, as documented in the Town Administrator Act of 2014. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Affirm the MOU with the Friends of the Council on Aging from 2011 and specifically maintaining the Beech Street Center's primary use as a Senior Center until the building is fully depreciated
A Motion was made that the Select Board affirm the MOU with the Friends of the Council on Aging from 2011 and specifically maintaining the Beech Street Center's primary use as a Senior Center until the building is fully depreciated. 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 that the Select Board affirm the MOU with the Friends of the Council on Aging from 2011 and specifically maintaining the Beech Street Center's primary use as a Senior Center until the building is fully depreciated. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Withdraw and postpone until a time undetermined any discussion of adding a separate door for Recreation at the Senior Center
A Motion was made to withdraw and postpone until a time undetermined any discussion of adding a separate door for Recreation at the Senior Center. 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 withdraw and postpone until a time undetermined any discussion of adding a separate door for Recreation at the Senior Center. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Support moving the Administrative Recreation Staff into the office space at the Beech Street Center as a trial and during the trial to measure and monitor the impact and respond to issues as they...
A Motion was made to support moving the Administrative Recreation Staff into the office space at the Beech Street Center as a trial and during the trial to measure and monitor the impact and respond to issues as they arise. 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 support moving the Administrative Recreation Staff into the office space at the Beech Street Center as a trial and during the trial to measure and monitor the impact and respond to issues as they arise. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Move the Chair back to Ms. Dionne
A Motion was made to move the Chair back to Ms. Dionne. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to move the Chair back to Ms. Dionne. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Accept the resignation of Taylor Yates from the Planning Board
Planning Board: Taylor Yates A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Taylor Yates from the Planning 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
“Planning Board: Taylor Yates A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Taylor Yates from the Planning Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Any name other than Belmont or The Town of Belmont cannot be a permanent element of the building
A Motion was made to any name other than Belmont or The Town of Belmont cannot be a permanent element of the building. The motion was seconded. There was a discussion about the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to any name other than Belmont or The Town of Belmont cannot be a permanent element of the building. The motion was seconded. There was a discussion about the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Approve the Senior Tax Work-Off Program Policy as presented
A Motion was made to approve the Senior Tax Work-Off Program Policy as presented. There was a brief discussion about the policy and statue governing Senior Tax Work-Off. 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 Senior Tax Work-Off Program Policy as presented. There was a brief discussion about the policy and statue governing Senior Tax Work-Off. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend postponing the Article to an undetermined time
A Motion was made to recommend postponing the Article to an undetermined time. 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 postponing the Article to an undetermined time. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Reaffirm the Board's votes to recommend favorable action on Articles 2 and 3
A Motion was made to reaffirm the Board's votes to recommend favorable action on Articles 2 and 3. 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 reaffirm the Board's votes to recommend favorable action on Articles 2 and 3. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Adjourn Open Session to Town Meeting and enter Executive Session
A Motion was made to adjourn Open Session to Town Meeting and enter Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to adjourn Open Session to Town Meeting and enter Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously by 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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