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Belmont Former Select Board member

Tom Caputo

At-large · 3 terms in this record

Thomas Caputo

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Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board

40 of 40meetings attended (100%) · whole board 100%
324votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 4split votes where Caputo was in the minority · whole board 33%
0abstained
3terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Caputo 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 40 of 40 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (40)

Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board

Apr 6Accept and execute amendment one to the contract between…Motion: Motion: To accept and execute amendment one to the contract between…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Caputo: Yes

April 6, 2020: Accept and execute amendment one to the contract between the Town of Belmont and Waste Management of MA, Inc., regarding the contract dated July 1, 2018, as presented tonight

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: To accept and execute amendment one to the contract between the Town of Belmont and Waste Management of MA, Inc., regarding the contract dated July 1, 2018, as presented tonight. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion: To accept and execute amendment one to the contract between the Town of Belmont and Waste Management of MA, Inc., regarding the contract dated July 1, 2018, as presented tonight. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”

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

Apr 6Approve the Common Victualler License for Bakehaus by CLC,…Motion: Motion: To approve the Common Victualler License for Bakehaus by CLC,…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Caputo: Yes

April 6, 2020: Approve the Common Victualler License for Bakehaus by CLC, 442 Common Street, Belmont

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: To approve the Common Victualler License for Bakehaus by CLC, 442 Common Street, Belmont. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion: To approve the Common Victualler License for Bakehaus by CLC, 442 Common Street, Belmont. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 6Approve the March 16, 2020 regular session minutesMotion: The process to train chairs on how to conduct remote meetings…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Caputo: Yes

April 6, 2020: Approve the March 16, 2020 regular session minutes

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

The process to train chairs on how to conduct remote meetings : was ongoing, and currently still limited to critical business. i APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: e March 16, 2020 regular session: : Motion: To approve the March 16, 2020 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call i vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“The process to train chairs on how to conduct remote meetings : was ongoing, and currently still limited to critical business. i APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: e March 16, 2020 regular session: : Motion: To approve the March 16, 2020 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call i vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 6Approve the March 26, 2020 regular session minutesMotion: e March 26, 2020 regular session: : Motion: To approve the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Caputo: Yes

April 6, 2020: Approve the March 26, 2020 regular session minutes

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

E March 26, 2020 regular session: : Motion: To approve the March 26, 2020 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call ; , vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“e March 26, 2020 regular session: : Motion: To approve the March 26, 2020 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0; roll-call ; , vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 26Postpone the Annual Town Election for Belmont, currently scheduled…Motion: To reschedule the Annual Town Election for Belmont to June 23,…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Caputo: Yes

March 26, 2020: Postpone the Annual Town Election for Belmont, currently scheduled for April 7, 2020, to be held on June 23, 2020, and to make full use of all possible voting alternatives,…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reschedule the Annual Town Election for Belmont to June 23, 2020. i - Seconded by Epstein, with the proviso to make full use of all possible voting alternatives, including absentee ballot. : - Cushman explained that it was necessary in the motion to formally postpone the currently scheduled election. - Amended motion: To postpone the Annual Town Election for Belmont, currently scheduled for April 7, 2020, to be held on June 23, 2020, and to make full use of all possible voting alternatives, including absentee ballot, for the rescheduled election; and, to instruct the Town Clerk to make all : necessary public notices to this effect. ( - (Motion, as amended, passed 3-0; Roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein.)

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“To reschedule the Annual Town Election for Belmont to June 23, 2020. i - Seconded by Epstein, with the proviso to make full use of all possible voting alternatives, including absentee ballot. : - Cushman explained that it was necessary in the motion to formally postpone the currently scheduled election. - Amended motion: To postpone the Annual Town Election for Belmont, currently scheduled for April 7, 2020, to be held on June 23, 2020, and to make full use of all possible voting alternatives, including absentee ballot, for the rescheduled election; and, to instruct the Town Clerk to make all : necessary public notices to this effect. ( - (Motion, as amended, passed 3-0; Roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein.).” (second: Epstein)

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

Mar 26Adopt the declaration of local emergency as read by…Motion: There were no specific powers granted to the Town that were…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Caputo: Yes

March 26, 2020: Adopt the declaration of local emergency as read by Select Board Member Epstein

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

There were no specific powers granted to the Town that were not otherwise in place under an emergency declaration by the Governor. : Epstein read the declaration into the record - see below, Appendix A. Motion: To adopt the declaration of local emergency as read by Select Board Member Epstein. (Vote passed 3-0; Roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein.)

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“There were no specific powers granted to the Town that were not otherwise in place under an emergency declaration by the Governor. : Epstein read the declaration into the record - see below, Appendix A. Motion: To adopt the declaration of local emergency as read by Select Board Member Epstein. (Vote passed 3-0; Roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein.).”

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

Mar 16Sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election, to…Motion: Caputo acknowledged and thanked Town and School employees for their response…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Caputo: Yes

March 16, 2020: Sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election, to be held on April 7, 2020

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Caputo acknowledged and thanked Town and School employees for their response to this challenging and rapidly evolving situation. : Vote and sign Warrant to hold Annual Town Election, April 7, 2020 Ellen O'Brien Cushman (Town Clerk) explained that it was not the intention to actually hold the election i on this date, however it was necessary to call the election first in order to subsequently have it postponed. : Motion: To sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election, to be held on April 7, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0)

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Caputo acknowledged and thanked Town and School employees for their response to this challenging and rapidly evolving situation. : Vote and sign Warrant to hold Annual Town Election, April 7, 2020 Ellen O'Brien Cushman (Town Clerk) explained that it was not the intention to actually hold the election i on this date, however it was necessary to call the election first in order to subsequently have it postponed. : Motion: To sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election, to be held on April 7, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”

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

Mar 16Approve the Website Renewal Committee charge as drafted, with…Motion: Following a public comment from Wendy Etkind, who had been a…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Caputo: Yes

March 16, 2020: Approve the Website Renewal Committee charge as drafted, with changes as discussed, namely, to increase the number of members from seven to nine by adding one resident slot and one…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Following a public comment from Wendy Etkind, who had been a member of the Belmont : Business Study Committee, it was agreed that one of the proposed resident slots should instead be allocated to a business owner, to improve the usability of the website by businesses. : Motion: To approve the Website Renewal Committee charge as drafted, with changes as discussed, namely, to increase the number of members from seven to nine by adding one resident slot and one : Belmont business owner slot. (Vote passed 3-0)

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Following a public comment from Wendy Etkind, who had been a member of the Belmont : Business Study Committee, it was agreed that one of the proposed resident slots should instead be allocated to a business owner, to improve the usability of the website by businesses. : Motion: To approve the Website Renewal Committee charge as drafted, with changes as discussed, namely, to increase the number of members from seven to nine by adding one resident slot and one : Belmont business owner slot. (Vote passed 3-0).”

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

Mar 16Accept the Nursing Services Agreement between the towns of…Motion: Epstein agreed to move forward as long as there was the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Caputo: Yes

March 16, 2020: Accept the Nursing Services Agreement between the towns of Lexington and Belmont

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Epstein agreed to move forward as long as there was the explicit acknowledgement of what the proposed change entailed. : Motion: To accept the Nursing Services Agreement between the towns of Lexington and Belmont. (Vote : passed 3-0)

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Epstein agreed to move forward as long as there was the explicit acknowledgement of what the proposed change entailed. : Motion: To accept the Nursing Services Agreement between the towns of Lexington and Belmont. (Vote : passed 3-0).”

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

Mar 16Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the joint letter…Motion: The letter was a follow-up to a previous request, signed by…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Caputo: Yes

March 16, 2020: Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the joint letter to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Massachusetts Port Authority, regarding the Massport CAC and MIT/RNAV study, which requests...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

The letter was a follow-up to a previous request, signed by representatives from Cambridge, Medford, Arlington and Somerville, for the FAA and Massport to provide necessary feedback/input required to evaluate potential dispersion options. ; Motion: To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the joint letter to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Massachusetts Port Authority, regarding the Massport CAC and MIT/RNAV study, which requests is a dispersion solution for 33L departures. (Vote passed 3-0)

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“The letter was a follow-up to a previous request, signed by representatives from Cambridge, Medford, Arlington and Somerville, for the FAA and Massport to provide necessary feedback/input required to evaluate potential dispersion options. ; Motion: To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the joint letter to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Massachusetts Port Authority, regarding the Massport CAC and MIT/RNAV study, which requests is a dispersion solution for 33L departures. (Vote passed 3-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (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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