Wicked Local
Although Mark Paolillo retired from the Select Board in 2019 after serving three terms, he has pulled papers to run for the three-year seat being vacated by Thomas Caputo in the upcoming April election. On Jan. 22, Caputo announced he will not be seeking re-election.
Paolillo said when he heard Caputo decided not to run he was disappointed, but understands his reasons.
"When I heard that, I understood there was a need. We're in the middle of a financial crisis here in belmont not only because of the pandemic but because it's been six years since the last override and frankly, we've run it down and there's a need for additional tax receipts," said Paolillo.