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March 17, 2025
12 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Roy Epstein, Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held April 1, 2025 in Belmont
A Motion was made to sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held April 1, 2025 in Belmont. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held April 1, 2025 in Belmont. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 2025 for the Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary located at 95...
Mr. Taylor made the following motion (as required by the MSBA): Having convened in an open meeting on March 17, 2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Belmont, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 2025 for the Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary located at 95 Washington St., Belmont which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future - Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Belmont to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor made the following motion (as required by the MSBA): Having convened in an open meeting on March 17, 2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Belmont, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 2025 for the Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary located at 95 Washington St., Belmont which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future - Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Belmont to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Award a contract for updates to the IT infrastructure to Hub Technical Services, LLC, of South Easton MA in the amount of $155,157.22
A Motion was made to award a contract for updates to the IT infrastructure to Hub Technical Services, LLC, of South Easton MA in the amount of $155,157.22. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to award a contract for updates to the IT infrastructure to Hub Technical Services, LLC, of South Easton MA in the amount of $155,157.22. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Notification by School Committee of Committee Vacancy
Approve the request from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the fourth annual AAPI 5K and 2K Road races on Sunday, May 4, 2025
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the fourth annual AAPI 5K and 2K Road races on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the fourth annual AAPI 5K and 2K Road races on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Foundation for Belmont Education for a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) to host a winter fundraising event on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Belmont Hill School from...
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Foundation for Belmont Education for a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) to host a winter fundraising event on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Belmont Hill School from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the request from the Foundation for Belmont Education for a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) to host a winter fundraising event on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Belmont Hill School from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to host Belmont Town Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and to close Leonard St. from Channing Road to Pleasant...
Discussion and Possible Vote on the Request from the Belmont Center Business Association to Host the 37th Belmont Town Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and to Close Leonard Street from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to host Belmont Town Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and to close Leonard St. from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from 7:00 am through 6 :00 pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and Possible Vote on the Request from the Belmont Center Business Association to Host the 37th Belmont Town Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and to Close Leonard Street from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to host Belmont Town Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and to close Leonard St. from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from 7:00 am through 6 :00 pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Approve the Health Insurance Rates for FY2026 as presented
A Motion was made to approve the Health Insurance Rates for FY2026 as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the Health Insurance Rates for FY2026 as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and Possible Vote on Final Recommended Budget for FY2026
Recommend the FY2026 Operating Budget as presented with adjustments as needed for the final School budget
A Motion was made to recommend the FY2026 Operating Budget as presented with adjustments as needed for the final School budget. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend the FY2026 Operating Budget as presented with adjustments as needed for the final School budget. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Shade Tree Committee
Appoint Heather Nahas to the Shade Tree Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2028
Shade Tree Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Heather Nahas to the Shade Tree Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Shade Tree Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Heather Nahas to the Shade Tree Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Human Rights Commission
Appoint Sarah Calkins to the Human Rights Commission for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027
Human Rights Commission: A Motion was made to appoint Sarah Calkins to the Human Rights Commission for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Human Rights Commission: A Motion was made to appoint Sarah Calkins to the Human Rights Commission for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Approve the February 7, 2025 Regular Session, February 24, 2025 Regular Session, March 3, 2025 Pre-STM Session, and March 5, 2025 Regular Session minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended
Approval of Minutes February 7, 2025, February 24, 2025, March 3, 2025, and March 5, 2025: A Motion was made to approve the February 7, 2025 Regular Session, February 24, 2025 Regular Session, March 3, 2025 Pre-STM Session, and March 5, 2025 Regular Session minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes February 7, 2025, February 24, 2025, March 3, 2025, and March 5, 2025: A Motion was made to approve the February 7, 2025 Regular Session, February 24, 2025 Regular Session, March 3, 2025 Pre-STM Session, and March 5, 2025 Regular Session minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Adjourn
Committee & Liaison Reports: None Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Committee & Liaison Reports: None Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
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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