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Belmont Former Select Board member

Roy Epstein

At-large · 7 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

51 of 52meetings attended (98%) · whole board 98%
263votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
4 of 6split 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 2020–2021 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.

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 51 of 52 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (52)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board

Apr 5Approve minutes from the March 15, 2021 joint meeting…Motion: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES March 15, 2021 - Regular Meeting Motion…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

April 5, 2021: Approve minutes from the March 15, 2021 joint meeting with the School Committee as amended

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 5For the May 20, 2021 Special Town Meeting to…Motion: Town Moderator - Request to call the May 2021 Special Town…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

April 5, 2021: For the May 20, 2021 Special Town Meeting to be called by remote participation

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

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

Apr 5Accept donation of $100 from Brenda Colborne to be…Motion: Move to accept donation of $100 from Brenda Colborne to be…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

April 5, 2021: Accept donation of $100 from Brenda Colborne to be used for supplies for the Belmont Fire Department Appreciation Day

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

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

Apr 5Authorize the Belmont Fire Department, including any ambulance or…Motion: Motion made to authorize the Belmont Fire Department, including any ambulance…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

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…

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

From the minutes

“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..”

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

Apr 5Approve Fire Chief DeStefano to obtain access to Neogov…Motion: Motion made to approve Fire Chief DeStefano to obtain access to…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

April 5, 2021: Approve Fire Chief DeStefano to obtain access to Neogov for the purpose of hiring for the Belmont Fire Department

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

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

Apr 5Approve a one-year contract extension with the Ambient Temperature…Motion: Motion made to approve a one-year contract extension with the Ambient…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

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...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

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

Apr 5Support the installation of an information kiosk around Clay…Motion: Motion made for the Select Board to support the installation of…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

April 5, 2021: Support the installation of an information kiosk around Clay Pit Pond as presented

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

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

Mar 29Approve acknowledgement of the receipt of complaintMotion: Motion made to approve acknowledgement of the receipt of complaint. Approved…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 29, 2021: Approve acknowledgement of the receipt of complaint

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made to approve acknowledgement of the receipt of complaint. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 29Approve the letter as read with the one change…Motion: Motion made to approve the letter as read with the one…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

March 29, 2021: Approve the letter as read with the one change to substitute the term "Search Committee" with "Screening Committee

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 29Implement plan for closure of Leonard St, with exception…Motion: Move to implement plan for closure of Leonard St, with exception…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

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

Votes with no disagreement (1)

    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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