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At the start of 50 of 52 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
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April 5, 2021: Approve minutes from the March 15, 2021 joint meeting with the School Committee as amended
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES March 15, 2021 - Regular Meeting Motion made to approve minutes from the March 15, 2021 joint meeting with the School Committee as amended. Motion approved by vote of (3-0).
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES March 15, 2021 - Regular Meeting Motion made to approve minutes from the March 15, 2021 joint meeting with the School Committee as amended. Motion approved by vote of (3-0)..”
April 5, 2021: For the May 20, 2021 Special Town Meeting to be called by remote participation
Town Moderator - Request to call the May 2021 Special Town Meeting to be held by Remote Participation Motion to for the May 20, 2021 Special Town Meeting to be called by remote participation. Approved by vote of (3-0).
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Town Moderator - Request to call the May 2021 Special Town Meeting to be held by Remote Participation Motion to for the May 20, 2021 Special Town Meeting to be called by remote participation. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
April 5, 2021: Accept donation of $100 from Brenda Colborne to be used for supplies for the Belmont Fire Department Appreciation Day
Move to accept donation of $100 from Brenda Colborne to be used for supplies for the Belmont Fire Department Appreciation Day. Motion approved by vote of (3-0).
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Move to accept donation of $100 from Brenda Colborne to be used for supplies for the Belmont Fire Department Appreciation Day. Motion approved by vote of (3-0)..”
April 5, 2021: Authorize the Belmont Fire Department, including any ambulance or other EMS component, to go to the aid in other city/town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth…
Motion made to authorize the Belmont Fire Department, including any ambulance or other EMS component, to go to the aid in other city/town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in any adjoining state in extinguishing fire therein or rendering any emergency aid, or performing any detail as ordered by the head of Fire Department of the joint based Cape Cod Fire district and while in the performance of their duties in extending such aid, show the same immunities and privileges as if performing the same as within this municipality. Motion approved by vote of (3-0). - 3|Page Approval of letter requesting Chief DeStefano access to Neogov as the Belmont Fire Department appointing authority e Chief DeStefano explained that Neogov is an electronic platform that will allow him to look at hiring and promotional lists.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Motion made to authorize the Belmont Fire Department, including any ambulance or other EMS component, to go to the aid in other city/town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in any adjoining state in extinguishing fire therein or rendering any emergency aid, or performing any detail as ordered by the head of Fire Department of the joint based Cape Cod Fire district and while in the performance of their duties in extending such aid, show the same immunities and privileges as if performing the same as within this municipality. Motion approved by vote of (3-0). - 3|Page Approval of letter requesting Chief DeStefano access to Neogov as the Belmont Fire Department appointing authority e Chief DeStefano explained that Neogov is an electronic platform that will allow him to look at hiring and promotional lists..”
April 5, 2021: Approve Fire Chief DeStefano to obtain access to Neogov for the purpose of hiring for the Belmont Fire Department
Motion made to approve Fire Chief DeStefano to obtain access to Neogov for the purpose of hiring for the Belmont Fire Department. Motion approved by vote of (3-0).
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Motion made to approve Fire Chief DeStefano to obtain access to Neogov for the purpose of hiring for the Belmont Fire Department. Motion approved by vote of (3-0)..”
April 5, 2021: Approve a one-year contract extension with the Ambient Temperature Corporation (ATCO) of Newburyport in an amount not to exceed $396,997 for the purpose of HVAC maintenance and repairs for Belmont...
Motion made to approve a one-year contract extension with the Ambient Temperature Corporation (ATCO) of Newburyport in an amount not to exceed $396,997 for the purpose of HVAC maintenance and repairs for Belmont Public Schools and town owned buildings. Motion approved by vote of (3-0).
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Motion made to approve a one-year contract extension with the Ambient Temperature Corporation (ATCO) of Newburyport in an amount not to exceed $396,997 for the purpose of HVAC maintenance and repairs for Belmont Public Schools and town owned buildings. Motion approved by vote of (3-0)..”
April 5, 2021: Support the installation of an information kiosk around Clay Pit Pond as presented
Motion made for the Select Board to support the installation of an information kiosk around Clay Pit Pond as presented. Motion approved by vote of (3-0).
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Motion made for the Select Board to support the installation of an information kiosk around Clay Pit Pond as presented. Motion approved by vote of (3-0)..”
March 29, 2021: Approve acknowledgement of the receipt of complaint
Motion made to approve acknowledgement of the receipt of complaint. Approved by vote of (3-0).
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Motion made to approve acknowledgement of the receipt of complaint. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
March 29, 2021: Approve the letter as read with the one change to substitute the term "Search Committee" with "Screening Committee
Motion made to approve the letter as read with the one change to substitute the term "Search Committee" with "Screening Committee". Approved by vote of (3-0).
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Motion made to approve the letter as read with the one change to substitute the term "Search Committee" with "Screening Committee". Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
March 29, 2021: Implement plan for closure of Leonard St, with exception that Area 5 be closed off from parking; the plan will be active from May 3 to October 31, 2021
Move to implement plan for closure of Leonard St, with exception that Area 5 be closed off from parking; the plan will be active from May 3 to October 31, 2021. Approved by vote of (3-0).
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Move to implement plan for closure of Leonard St, with exception that Area 5 be closed off from parking; the plan will be active from May 3 to October 31, 2021. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
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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