MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 23, 2025
18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor, Taylor Yates
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of the
Adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session
A Motion was made to adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote..”
III. COMMENTS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS
Deputize Elizabeth Dionne to work with Town Counsel to craft a response to the potential Open Meeting Law complaint dated June 11, 2025
A Motion was made to deputize Elizabeth Dionne to work with Town Counsel to craft a response to the potential Open Meeting Law complaint dated June 11, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to deputize Elizabeth Dionne to work with Town Counsel to craft a response to the potential Open Meeting Law complaint dated June 11, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..”
Extend the contract with Compass Facilities Services for one year as presented
A Motion was made to extend the contract with Compass Facilities Services for one year as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to extend the contract with Compass Facilities Services for one year as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..”
The proposed fees are
Approve the fees for mattress & box spring, bulk items, and appliance and televisions as presented
Mr. Taylor moved to approve the fees for mattress & box spring, bulk items, and appliance and televisions as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to approve the fees for mattress & box spring, bulk items, and appliance and televisions as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Approve DPW Contracts
Award the FY2026 Pavement Management Project to Newport Construction Corp in the amount of $1,744,025.04
Mr. Taylor moved to award the FY2026 Pavement Management Project to Newport Construction Corp in the amount of $1,744,025.04. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to award the FY2026 Pavement Management Project to Newport Construction Corp in the amount of $1,744,025.04. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
By Mr. Taylor to award FY2026 Cooperative Fuel Bids as follows: 1
No. 2 Fuel to Devaney Energy, Inc. A Motion was made by Mr. Taylor to award FY2026 Cooperative Fuel Bids as follows: 1. Diesel Fuel to Sprague Operating Resources, LLC for a cost per gallon of $2.9326 for an estimated amount of $99,048.57. 2. Gasoline to Global Montello Group Corp. for a cost per gallon of $2.6929 for an estimated amount of $91,558.60. 3. No. 2 Fuel to Devaney Energy, Inc. for a cost per gallon $2.6125 for an estimated amount of $68,447.50. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“No. 2 Fuel to Devaney Energy, Inc. A Motion was made by Mr. Taylor to award FY2026 Cooperative Fuel Bids as follows: 1. Diesel Fuel to Sprague Operating Resources, LLC for a cost per gallon of $2.9326 for an estimated amount of $99,048.57. 2. Gasoline to Global Montello Group Corp. for a cost per gallon of $2.6929 for an estimated amount of $91,558.60. 3. No. 2 Fuel to Devaney Energy, Inc. for a cost per gallon $2.6125 for an estimated amount of $68,447.50. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Award the FY2026 bituminous concrete contract to Holcim NER, Inc. for Item 1 for a cost of $98.50 per ton and Item 2 Wintry Mix for a cost of $155 per ton for an estimated amount of $125,300.00
Mr. Taylor moved to award the FY2026 bituminous concrete contract to Holcim NER, Inc. for Item 1 for a cost of $98.50 per ton and Item 2 Wintry Mix for a cost of $155 per ton for an estimated amount of $125,300.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to award the FY2026 bituminous concrete contract to Holcim NER, Inc. for Item 1 for a cost of $98.50 per ton and Item 2 Wintry Mix for a cost of $155 per ton for an estimated amount of $125,300.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Award the FY2026 Trench and Gutter Project contract to Tasco Construction, Inc. in the amount of $329,258.50
Mr. Taylor moved to award the FY2026 Trench and Gutter Project contract to Tasco Construction, Inc. in the amount of $329,258.50. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to award the FY2026 Trench and Gutter Project contract to Tasco Construction, Inc. in the amount of $329,258.50. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Award the FY2026 Sidewalk Repair Project contract to MPS Inc. (Mass Pipeline Services, Inc.) in the amount of $448,875.00
Mr. Taylor moved to award the FY2026 Sidewalk Repair Project contract to MPS Inc. (Mass Pipeline Services, Inc.) in the amount of $448,875.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to award the FY2026 Sidewalk Repair Project contract to MPS Inc. (Mass Pipeline Services, Inc.) in the amount of $448,875.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Discussion and Possible Vote on Parking Study for Center Overlay
Disband the Vision 21 Implementation Committee
Mr. Taylor moved to disband the Vision 21 Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to disband the Vision 21 Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Approve the Town-Wide Yard Sale
Approve the Town Wide Yard Sale for Saturday, September 20, 2025 with a possible rain date of September 21, 2025
Mr. Taylor moved to approve the Town Wide Yard Sale for Saturday, September 20, 2025 with a possible rain date of September 21, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to approve the Town Wide Yard Sale for Saturday, September 20, 2025 with a possible rain date of September 21, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Summer Movie Series
Accept donations from Haily Denker Marketing, Toy Shop of Belmont, and Belmont Youth Activities & DARE to support Belmont Recreation Programs
Mr. Taylor moved to accept donations from Haily Denker Marketing, Toy Shop of Belmont, and Belmont Youth Activities & DARE to support Belmont Recreation Programs. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to accept donations from Haily Denker Marketing, Toy Shop of Belmont, and Belmont Youth Activities & DARE to support Belmont Recreation Programs. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Accept the donation from Belmont Youth Activities & DARE to support the Summer Movie Series
Mr. Taylor moved to accept the donation from Belmont Youth Activities & DARE to support the Summer Movie Series. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to accept the donation from Belmont Youth Activities & DARE to support the Summer Movie Series. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Update on the Senior Tax Relief Working Group
Amend the charge of the Senior Tax Relief Working Group such that it reads "charge to expire December 31, 2025" The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote
Mr. Taylor moved to amend the charge of the Senior Tax Relief Working Group such that it reads "charge to expire December 31, 2025" The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to amend the charge of the Senior Tax Relief Working Group such that it reads "charge to expire December 31, 2025" The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Open the Warrant for the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting and to immediately close it
Mr. Taylor moved to open the Warrant for the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting and to immediately close it. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to open the Warrant for the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting and to immediately close it. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations
Accept the resignation of Dan Barry from the Zoning Board of Appeals
A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Dan Barry from the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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 accept the resignation of Dan Barry from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..”
Approval of Minutes
Approve the April 28, 2025, May 2, 2025, May 5, 2025, and May 7, 2025 minutes of the Select Board meetings as amended
Mr. Taylor moved to approve the April 28, 2025, May 2, 2025, May 5, 2025, and May 7, 2025 minutes of the Select Board meetings as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to approve the April 28, 2025, May 2, 2025, May 5, 2025, and May 7, 2025 minutes of the Select Board meetings as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment Mr. Taylor moved to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment Mr. Taylor moved to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a voice vote..” (Motion: Taylor)
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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