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Mark Paolillo
At-large · 6 terms in this record
Mark A. Paolillo
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Paolillo 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 39 of 40 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (40)
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2019 · Joint: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2018 · Special: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Special: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 30, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Jul 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 1Sponsor an Article on Town Meeting Warrant to change…Motion: Motion: To sponsor an Article on Town Meeting Warrant to change…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Paolillo: Yes
April 1, 2019: Sponsor an Article on Town Meeting Warrant to change the name of "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board
Motion: To sponsor an Article on Town Meeting Warrant to change the name of "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board". (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To sponsor an Article on Town Meeting Warrant to change the name of "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board". (Vote passed 3-0).”
Apr 1Accept the resignation of Jennifer D'Urso from the Community…Motion: The resignation was due to health issues. : Motion: To accept…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Paolillo: Yes
April 1, 2019: Accept the resignation of Jennifer D'Urso from the Community Path Project Committee
The resignation was due to health issues. : Motion: To accept the resignation of Jennifer D'Urso from the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The resignation was due to health issues. : Motion: To accept the resignation of Jennifer D'Urso from the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Apr 1Appoint Phil Lawrence to the Community Path Project CommitteeMotion: R. Leino recommended Phil Lawrence due to his demonstrated interest in…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Paolillo: Yes
April 1, 2019: Appoint Phil Lawrence to the Community Path Project Committee
R. Leino recommended Phil Lawrence due to his demonstrated interest in the Path, as wellas his background : as civil engineer. _ Motion: To appoint Phil Lawrence to the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“R. Leino recommended Phil Lawrence due to his demonstrated interest in the Path, as wellas his background : as civil engineer. _ Motion: To appoint Phil Lawrence to the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Apr 1Appoint Sarah Wynn to the Belmont Youth Commission to…Motion: Motion: To appoint Sarah Wynn to the Belmont Youth Commission to…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Paolillo: Yes
April 1, 2019: Appoint Sarah Wynn to the Belmont Youth Commission to aterm expiring in 2022
Motion: To appoint Sarah Wynn to the Belmont Youth Commission to aterm expiring in 2022. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Sarah Wynn to the Belmont Youth Commission to aterm expiring in 2022. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Apr 1Appoint RevMotion: Motion: To appoint Rev. Joseph Zarro to the Board of Registrars…Passed 2–0 · Paolillo: Not recorded
April 1, 2019: Appoint Rev
Motion: To appoint Rev. Joseph Zarro to the Board of Registrars of Voters. (Vote passed 2-0; Mark Paolillo recused himself because he belongs to Rev. Zarro's church.)
Yes: Caputo, DashThe minutes say Mark Paolillo stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Rev. Joseph Zarro to the Board of Registrars of Voters. (Vote passed 2-0; Mark Paolillo recused himself because he belongs to Rev. Zarro's church.).”
Apr 1Approve the FY20 water and sewer budget with no…Motion: This would draw down retained earnings (S800k from water; $1.1m from…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Paolillo: Yes
April 1, 2019: Approve the FY20 water and sewer budget with no increase to customer rates
This would draw down retained earnings (S800k from water; $1.1m from sewer) but ; not below the recommended 90 day reserve level. i Motion: To approve the FY20 water and sewer budget with no increase to customer rates. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This would draw down retained earnings (S800k from water; $1.1m from sewer) but ; not below the recommended 90 day reserve level. i Motion: To approve the FY20 water and sewer budget with no increase to customer rates. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Apr 1Approve one hour parking restriction for four spaces located…Motion: Motion: To approve one hour parking restriction for four spaces located…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Paolillo: Yes
April 1, 2019: Approve one hour parking restriction for four spaces located at 458 Trapelo Rd
Motion: To approve one hour parking restriction for four spaces located at 458 Trapelo Rd. (Vote i passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve one hour parking restriction for four spaces located at 458 Trapelo Rd. (Vote i passed 3-0).”
Apr 1Approve the posting of 'No parking here to corner'…Motion: Motion: To approve the posting of 'No parking here to corner'…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Paolillo: Yes
April 1, 2019: Approve the posting of 'No parking here to corner' signs near the intersection of Beech Street and Upland Road
Motion: To approve the posting of 'No parking here to corner' signs near the intersection of Beech Street and Upland Road. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the posting of 'No parking here to corner' signs near the intersection of Beech Street and Upland Road. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Apr 1Approve adding a two hour restriction to 6 spaces…Motion: The recommendation was to designate six spaces as being two-hour to…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Paolillo: Yes
April 1, 2019: Approve adding a two hour restriction to 6 spaces along Belmont Street close to Payson Park Church
The recommendation was to designate six spaces as being two-hour to help free up spots. : Motion: To approve adding a two hour restriction to 6 spaces along Belmont Street close to Payson Park Church, (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The recommendation was to designate six spaces as being two-hour to help free up spots. : Motion: To approve adding a two hour restriction to 6 spaces along Belmont Street close to Payson Park Church, (Vote passed 3-0).”
Apr 1Send the Belmont Hill School proposed roadway improvements project…Motion: After further discussion, the Board recommended that the project be brought…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Paolillo: Yes
April 1, 2019: Send the Belmont Hill School proposed roadway improvements project to the Transportation i Advisory Committee for review and a public hearing
After further discussion, the Board recommended that the project be brought before : TAC for further vetting and a public hearing, after which the Board could vote on whether or not to lend P| support. po Motion: To send the Belmont Hill School proposed roadway improvements project to the Transportation i Advisory Committee for review and a public hearing. (Vote passed 3-0)
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“After further discussion, the Board recommended that the project be brought before : TAC for further vetting and a public hearing, after which the Board could vote on whether or not to lend P| support. po Motion: To send the Belmont Hill School proposed roadway improvements project to the Transportation i Advisory Committee for review and a public hearing. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Votes with no disagreement (24)
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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