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Jim Williams
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James Williams
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Record at a glance · 2017–2018 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Williams as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 9 of 9 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (9)
- Apr 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
Mar 26Approve the rule proposed by Selectman Dash on who…Motion: Selectman Dash's motion was still on the table. Chair Williams permitted…Passed 2–1 · Williams: No
March 26, 2018: Approve the rule proposed by Selectman Dash on who may call meetings of the Board, committees and commissions
Selectman Dash's motion was still on the table. Chair Williams permitted a second. Vice Chair Paolillo seconded the motion. Selectmen Dash and Vice Chair Paolillo voted in favor / of the motion. Chair Williams voted in opposition of the motion.
Voted: No
Yes: Dash, PaolilloNo: WilliamsEarlier in the item the minutes say “Selectman Dash moved approval. Chair Williams did not call for a second.” After Town Counsel spoke, “Chair Williams permitted a second.” Dash and Paolillo voted in favor and Williams against.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dash's motion was still on the table. Chair Williams permitted a second. Vice Chair Paolillo seconded the motion. Selectmen Dash and Vice Chair Paolillo voted in favor / of the motion. Chair Williams voted in opposition of the motion..” (Motion: Dash, second: Paolillo)
Feb 26Create Meet Belmont committee to run the Meet Belmont…Motion: Motion: To create Meet Belmont committee to run the Meet Belmont…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Williams: Yes
February 26, 2018: Create Meet Belmont committee to run the Meet Belmont event, the Talk of the Town event, and any other events for newcomers to the town
Motion: To create Meet Belmont committee to run the Meet Belmont event, the Talk of the Town event, and any other events for newcomers to the town. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To create Meet Belmont committee to run the Meet Belmont event, the Talk of the Town event, and any other events for newcomers to the town. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Feb 26Appoint Natalie Leino to a one year term on…Motion: Motion: To appoint Natalie Leino to a one year term on…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Williams: Yes
February 26, 2018: Appoint Natalie Leino to a one year term on the Meet Belmont Committee
Motion: To appoint Natalie Leino to a one year term on the Meet Belmont Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Natalie Leino to a one year term on the Meet Belmont Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Feb 26Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 3,…Motion: J. 4 Williams stressed the importance of local elections for the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Williams: Yes
February 26, 2018: Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 3, 2018
J. 4 Williams stressed the importance of local elections for the residents of Belmont. i Motion: To approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 3, 2018. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“J. 4 Williams stressed the importance of local elections for the residents of Belmont. i Motion: To approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 3, 2018. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Feb 26Award automated trash, automated single-stream recycling, and yard waste…Motion: Motion: To award automated trash, automated single-stream recycling, and yard waste…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Williams: Yes
February 26, 2018: Award automated trash, automated single-stream recycling, and yard waste collection contract to Waste Management Inc. for a term of five years
Motion: To award automated trash, automated single-stream recycling, and yard waste collection contract to Waste Management Inc. for a term of five years, (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To award automated trash, automated single-stream recycling, and yard waste collection contract to Waste Management Inc. for a term of five years, (Vote passed 3-0).”
Feb 26Endorse holding of a Porchfest event in the town…Motion: Motion: To endorse holding of a Porchfest event in the town…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Williams: Yes
February 26, 2018: Endorse holding of a Porchfest event in the town of Belmont
Motion: To endorse holding of a Porchfest event in the town of Belmont. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To endorse holding of a Porchfest event in the town of Belmont. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Feb 26Put article on Town Warrant regarding a ban on…Motion: Even though we support the by-law, we have to understand impact…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Williams: Yes
February 26, 2018: Put article on Town Warrant regarding a ban on single-use plastic bags, in the fashion provided in Selectmen's package
Even though we support the by-law, we have to understand impact on Town 2 resources. a i Motion: To put article on Town Warrant regarding a ban on single-use plastic bags, in the fashion provided in Selectmen's package. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Even though we support the by-law, we have to understand impact on Town 2 resources. a i Motion: To put article on Town Warrant regarding a ban on single-use plastic bags, in the fashion provided in Selectmen's package. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Feb 26Hold the annual Memorial Day parade and exercises on…Motion: Vote to approve request from Bob Upton, Veteran Services Officer, to…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Williams: Yes
February 26, 2018: Hold the annual Memorial Day parade and exercises on May 28, 2018
Vote to approve request from Bob Upton, Veteran Services Officer, to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade and Exercises on May 28, 2018 - Motion: To hold the annual Memorial Day parade and exercises on May 28, 2018. (Vote passed : 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve request from Bob Upton, Veteran Services Officer, to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade and Exercises on May 28, 2018 - Motion: To hold the annual Memorial Day parade and exercises on May 28, 2018. (Vote passed : 3-0).”
Feb 26Approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to…Motion: Vote to approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Williams: Yes
February 26, 2018: Approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to hold the 28" Annual Town Day on Saturday, May 19, from 7:00am-5:00pm
Vote to approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to hold the 28 Annual Town Day on May 19", from 7:00am-5:00pm. : Motion: To approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to hold the 28" Annual Town Day on Saturday, May 19, from 7:00am-5:00pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to hold the 28 Annual Town Day on May 19", from 7:00am-5:00pm. : Motion: To approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to hold the 28" Annual Town Day on Saturday, May 19, from 7:00am-5:00pm. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Feb 26Approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages One Day License application from…Motion: Motion: To approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages One Day License application from…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Williams: Yes
February 26, 2018: Approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages One Day License application from the Foundation for Belmont Education for their Fundraiser for Belmont Public Schools scheduled for March 17, : 2018 to be held...
Motion: To approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages One Day License application from the Foundation for Belmont Education for their Fundraiser for Belmont Public Schools scheduled for March 17, : 2018 to be held from 7-10:30pm at the Belmont Hill School. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages One Day License application from the Foundation for Belmont Education for their Fundraiser for Belmont Public Schools scheduled for March 17, : 2018 to be held from 7-10:30pm at the Belmont Hill School. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Votes with no disagreement (5)
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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