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Belmont Former Select Board member

Roy Epstein

At-large · 7 terms in this record

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Board years

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

32 of 33meetings attended (97%) · whole board 99%
248votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
2 of 5split votes where Epstein was in the minority · whole board 33%
2abstained
7terms in this record

On split votes, Epstein voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Epstein 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.

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Attendance

At the start of 32 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (33)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Mar 24Authorize the Town Administrator to administer the remainder of…Motion: A Motion was made to authorize the Town Administrator to administer…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 24, 2025 (Joint meeting): Authorize the Town Administrator to administer the remainder of the FY25 and FY26 Opioid Settlement Relief Fund in collaboration with the Select Board and Board of Health

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to authorize the Town Administrator to administer the remainder of the FY25 and FY26 Opioid Settlement Relief Fund in collaboration with the Select Board and Board of Health. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“A Motion was made to authorize the Town Administrator to administer the remainder of the FY25 and FY26 Opioid Settlement Relief Fund in collaboration with the Select Board and Board of Health. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 24Accept donations on behalf of the Recreation Department for…Motion: The following donations have been received: Howard Lind Donated $200 in…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 24, 2025 (Joint meeting): Accept donations on behalf of the Recreation Department for T-Ball from: 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

The following donations have been received: Howard Lind Donated $200 in her memory Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennett Donated $50 in her Memory A Motion was made to accept donations on behalf of the Recreation Department for T-Ball from: 1. Champions Sporting Goods - $300.00 2. Frenier Plumbing - $300.00 3. Lions Club of Belmont - $300.00 4. Lynn Findlay - $300.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“The following donations have been received: Howard Lind Donated $200 in her memory Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennett Donated $50 in her Memory A Motion was made to accept donations on behalf of the Recreation Department for T-Ball from: 1. Champions Sporting Goods - $300.00 2. Frenier Plumbing - $300.00 3. Lions Club of Belmont - $300.00 4. Lynn Findlay - $300.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 24Accept donations on behalf of the Beech Street Center/Council…Motion: A Motion was made to accept donations on behalf of the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 24, 2025 (Joint meeting): Accept donations on behalf of the Beech Street Center/Council on Aging in Memory of Harriet Learson from: 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to accept donations on behalf of the Beech Street Center/Council on Aging in Memory of Harriet Learson from: 1. Howard Lind - $200.00 2. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bennett - $50.00 The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“A Motion was made to accept donations on behalf of the Beech Street Center/Council on Aging in Memory of Harriet Learson from: 1. Howard Lind - $200.00 2. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bennett - $50.00 The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 24Award the contract for CY2025 Sewer Investigation to Weston…Motion: A Motion was made to award the contract for CY2025 Sewer…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 24, 2025 (Joint meeting): Award the contract for CY2025 Sewer Investigation to Weston & Sampson Engineers, LLC of Reading, MA in the amount of $239,605.00

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to award the contract for CY2025 Sewer Investigation to Weston & Sampson Engineers, LLC of Reading, MA in the amount of $239,605.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“A Motion was made to award the contract for CY2025 Sewer Investigation to Weston & Sampson Engineers, LLC of Reading, MA in the amount of $239,605.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 24Approve the request from Mehdi Ghasemi for a one-day…Motion: A Motion was made to approve the request from Mehdi Ghasemi…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 24, 2025 (Joint meeting): Approve the request from Mehdi Ghasemi for a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) to host a wedding party at the Beech Street Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to approve the request from Mehdi Ghasemi for a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) to host a wedding party at the Beech Street Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“A Motion was made to approve the request from Mehdi Ghasemi for a one-day liquor license (beer and wine only) to host a wedding party at the Beech Street Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 24Reappoint Anthony Leccese to the Board of Assessors for…Motion: Board of Assessors: A Motion was made to reappoint Anthony Leccese…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 24, 2025 (Joint meeting): Reappoint Anthony Leccese to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term to expire April 1, 2028

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Board of Assessors: A Motion was made to reappoint Anthony Leccese to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term to expire April 1, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Board of Assessors: A Motion was made to reappoint Anthony Leccese to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term to expire April 1, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 24Appoint Kate Foster to the Board of Registrars for…Motion: A Motion was made to appoint Kate Foster to the Board…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 24, 2025 (Joint meeting): Appoint Kate Foster to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to take effect April 8, 2025 and to expire March 31, 2028

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to appoint Kate Foster to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to take effect April 8, 2025 and to expire March 31, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“A Motion was made to appoint Kate Foster to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to take effect April 8, 2025 and to expire March 31, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 24Appoint Michael Marotta as the Housing Representative to the…Motion: A Motion was made to appoint Michael Marotta as the Housing…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 24, 2025 (Joint meeting): Appoint Michael Marotta as the Housing Representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to appoint Michael Marotta as the Housing Representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“A Motion was made to appoint Michael Marotta as the Housing Representative to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 24Reappoint Susan Polit to the Age Friendly Action Plan…Motion: A Motion was made to reappoint Susan Polit to the Age…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 24, 2025 (Joint meeting): Reappoint Susan Polit to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to reappoint Susan Polit to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“A Motion was made to reappoint Susan Polit to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 24Reappoint Judy Morrisson to the Age Friendly Action Plan…Motion: A Motion was made to reappoint Judy Morrisson to the Age…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 24, 2025 (Joint meeting): Reappoint Judy Morrisson to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to reappoint Judy Morrisson to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“A Motion was made to reappoint Judy Morrisson to the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (2)

    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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