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Roy Epstein
At-large · 7 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 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 50 of 51 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- May 29, 2024 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (51)
- Jun 28, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2024 · Regular: Present (Roy Epstein took part remotely.)
- Jun 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 29, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- May 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2024 · Joint: Present
- Feb 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Dec 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Nov 30, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Nov 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2023 · Regular: Present (Roy Epstein left the meeting before it ended.)
- Nov 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Oct 23, 2023 · Regular: Present (Roy Epstein took part remotely.)
- Oct 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Sep 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jul 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Jun 28Approve the request from the Town Engineer for the…Motion: A Motion was made approve the request from the Town Engineer…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes
June 28, 2024: Approve the request from the Town Engineer for the installation of a disabled parking spot at 16 Temple Street
A Motion was made approve the request from the Town Engineer for the installation of a disabled parking spot at 16 Temple Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made approve the request from the Town Engineer for the installation of a disabled parking spot at 16 Temple Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Jun 28Approve the request from the Town Engineer for the…Motion: A Motion was made to approve the request from the Town…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes
June 28, 2024: Approve the request from the Town Engineer for the Installation of a Disabled Parking Spot at 30-32 Grove Street
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Town Engineer for the Installation of a Disabled Parking Spot at 30-32 Grove Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 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 the Town Engineer for the Installation of a Disabled Parking Spot at 30-32 Grove Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Jun 28Accept the donations from Belmont Youth Soccer, Belmont Youth…Motion: A Motion was made to accept the donations from Belmont Youth…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes
June 28, 2024: Accept the donations from Belmont Youth Soccer, Belmont Youth Activities & D.A.R.E, the Conley League T-Ball Program, and Belmont residents to support Recreation programming
A Motion was made to accept the donations from Belmont Youth Soccer, Belmont Youth Activities & D.A.R.E, the Conley League T-Ball Program, and Belmont residents to support Recreation programming. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to accept the donations from Belmont Youth Soccer, Belmont Youth Activities & D.A.R.E, the Conley League T-Ball Program, and Belmont residents to support Recreation programming. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Jun 28Accept the donation from the Friends of the Council…Motion: A Motion was made to accept the donation from the Friends…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes
June 28, 2024: Accept the donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging to support Council on Aging programming
A Motion was made to accept the donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging to support Council on Aging programming. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to accept the donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging to support Council on Aging programming. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Jun 28Accept the resignation of John Davis from the Diversity,…Motion: Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Diversity,…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes
June 28, 2024: Accept the resignation of John Davis from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Implementation Committee - J. Davis A Motion was made to accept the resignation of John Davis from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Implementation Committee - J. Davis A Motion was made to accept the resignation of John Davis from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Jun 28Accept the resignation of Macharia Waruingi from the Diversity,…Motion: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Implementation Committee - M. Waruingi A Motion was…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes
June 28, 2024: Accept the resignation of Macharia Waruingi from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Implementation Committee - M. Waruingi A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Macharia Waruingi from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Implementation Committee - M. Waruingi A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Macharia Waruingi from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Jun 28Accept the resignation of Anthony Ferrante from the Recreation…Motion: Recreation Commission - A. Ferrante A Motion was made to accept…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes
June 28, 2024: Accept the resignation of Anthony Ferrante from the Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission - A. Ferrante A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Anthony Ferrante from the Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Recreation Commission - A. Ferrante A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Anthony Ferrante from the Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Jun 28Appoint Sarah Augood as an Alternate Member of the…Motion: Local Emergency Planning Committee - A Motion was made to appoint…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes
June 28, 2024: Appoint Sarah Augood as an Alternate Member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025
Local Emergency Planning Committee - A Motion was made to appoint Sarah Augood as an Alternate Member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Local Emergency Planning Committee - A Motion was made to appoint Sarah Augood as an Alternate Member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Jun 28Approve the May 20, 2024, May 29, 2024, May…Motion: A Motion was made to approve the May 20, 2024, May…Passed 2–0 · Epstein: Abstained
June 28, 2024: Approve the May 20, 2024, May 29, 2024, May 31, 2024, and June 3, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended
A Motion was made to approve the May 20, 2024, May 29, 2024, May 31, 2024, and June 3, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with Mr. Epstein abstaining from the May 29, 2024 vote.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Dionne, TaylorAbstained: EpsteinThe minutes say Roy Epstein abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the May 20, 2024, May 29, 2024, May 31, 2024, and June 3, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with Mr. Epstein abstaining from the May 29, 2024 vote..”
Jun 26Approve the amended and restated Traffic Monitoring and Mitigation…Motion: A Motion was made that the Select Board approve the amended…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Epstein: Yes
June 26, 2024: Approve the amended and restated Traffic Monitoring and Mitigation Agreement dated June 26, 2024 by and between the Town of Belmont acting by and through its Select Board and the…
A Motion was made that the Select Board approve the amended and restated Traffic Monitoring and Mitigation Agreement dated June 26, 2024 by and between the Town of Belmont acting by and through its Select Board and the McLean Hospital Corporation. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made that the Select Board approve the amended and restated Traffic Monitoring and Mitigation Agreement dated June 26, 2024 by and between the Town of Belmont acting by and through its Select Board and the McLean Hospital Corporation. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Votes with no disagreement (17)
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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