MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 7, 2025
27 recorded votes, 2 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 RECEIVED
Close Open Session and open Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or...
Mr. Yates moved to close Open Session and open Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Sewer. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to close Open Session and open Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Sewer. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Close Executive Session and resume Open Session
Mr. Yates moved to close Executive Session and resume Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to close Executive Session and resume Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates)
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Award the contract for HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services to J.C Cannistraro, LLC., of Waltham, Massachusetts in the amount of $128,978.00
Mr. Yates moved to award the contract for HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services to J.C Cannistraro, LLC., of Waltham, Massachusetts in the amount of $128,978.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to award the contract for HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services to J.C Cannistraro, LLC., of Waltham, Massachusetts in the amount of $128,978.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Belmont Community Media Center, Inc., and the Board of Belmont Public Library Trustees, as presented
Mr. Yates moved to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Belmont Community Media Center, Inc., and the Board of Belmont Public Library Trustees, as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Belmont Community Media Center, Inc., and the Board of Belmont Public Library Trustees, as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Approve the revised Naming Policy for Town Assets, as presented with the exception of guideline 17, which will be reconsidered after Special Town Meeting on July 23, 2025
Mr. Yates moved to approve the revised Naming Policy for Town Assets, as presented with the exception of guideline 17, which will be reconsidered after Special Town Meeting on July 23, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the revised Naming Policy for Town Assets, as presented with the exception of guideline 17, which will be reconsidered after Special Town Meeting on July 23, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Call the July 23, 2025 Special Town Meeting be held by remote participation only
Mr. Yates moved to call the July 23, 2025 Special Town Meeting be held by remote participation only. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to call the July 23, 2025 Special Town Meeting be held by remote participation only. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Open and immediately close the July 23, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Mr. Yates moved to open and immediately close the July 23, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to open and immediately close the July 23, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Sign and Post July 23, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Sign and post the July 23, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant with the Following Article(s): Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3 as presented and amended
Mr. Yates moved to sign and post the July 23, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant with the Following Article(s): Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3 as presented and amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to sign and post the July 23, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant with the Following Article(s): Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3 as presented and amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Approve the Committee Charge for the Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee, as presented and amended
Mr. Yates moved to approve the Committee Charge for the Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee, as presented and amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the Committee Charge for the Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee, as presented and amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Disband the Structural Change Implementation Committee
Disband the Structural Change Implementation Committee, effective July 7, 2025
Mr. Yates moved to disband the Structural Change Implementation Committee, effective July 7, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to disband the Structural Change Implementation Committee, effective July 7, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Approve the Outdoor Dining Application from The Wellington, 75 Leonard Street
Mr. Yates moved to approve the Outdoor Dining Application from The Wellington, 75 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the Outdoor Dining Application from The Wellington, 75 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Discussion and Possible Vote on Select Board Committee Liaisons
Endorse the Statutory Select Board member assignments for the 2026 Fiscal Year set forth below: o Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee: Vice Chair Taylor Yates o Community Preservation...
After discussion of each assignment, the following votes were taken: Mr. Yates moved to endorse the Statutory Select Board member assignments for the 2026 Fiscal Year set forth below: o Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee: Vice Chair Taylor Yates o Community Preservation Committee: Member Elizabeth Dionne o Permanent Audit Committee: Chair Matthew Taylor o Warrant Committee: Chair Matthew Taylor The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“After discussion of each assignment, the following votes were taken: Mr. Yates moved to endorse the Statutory Select Board member assignments for the 2026 Fiscal Year set forth below: o Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee: Vice Chair Taylor Yates o Community Preservation Committee: Member Elizabeth Dionne o Permanent Audit Committee: Chair Matthew Taylor o Warrant Committee: Chair Matthew Taylor The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Designate: o Tom Caputo to be the Select Board's representative on the Belmont Middle and High School o Building Committee, o Taylor Yates to be the Select Board's representative to the Capital...
Mr. Yates moved to designate: o Tom Caputo to be the Select Board's representative on the Belmont Middle and High School o Building Committee, o Taylor Yates to be the Select Board's representative to the Capital Endowment Committee, o Patrice Garvin to be the Select Board's representative to the MBTA Advisory Board, o Matthew Taylor to be the Select Board's representative to the Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to designate: o Tom Caputo to be the Select Board's representative on the Belmont Middle and High School o Building Committee, o Taylor Yates to be the Select Board's representative to the Capital Endowment Committee, o Patrice Garvin to be the Select Board's representative to the MBTA Advisory Board, o Matthew Taylor to be the Select Board's representative to the Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations
Accept the resignation of Emily Kennerley from the Cultural Council
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Cultural Council: Emily Kennerley Mr. Yates moved to accept the resignation of Emily Kennerley from the Cultural Council. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Cultural Council: Emily Kennerley Mr. Yates moved to accept the resignation of Emily Kennerley from the Cultural Council. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Conservation Commission
Appoint Prassede Vella, Mark Smith, and Dan Nolan to the Conservation Commission for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028
Conservation Commission: Mr. Yates moved to appoint Prassede Vella, Mark Smith, and Dan Nolan to the Conservation Commission for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Conservation Commission: Mr. Yates moved to appoint Prassede Vella, Mark Smith, and Dan Nolan to the Conservation Commission for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Constables
Appoint William Chemelli and Richard Picceri to the Constables for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028
Constables: Mr. Yates moved to appoint William Chemelli and Richard Picceri to the Constables for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Constables: Mr. Yates moved to appoint William Chemelli and Richard Picceri to the Constables for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Robin Baker, Mark Paolillo, Maryann Scali, and Ellen Sullivan to the Council on Aging for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Robin Baker, Mark Paolillo, Maryann Scali, and Ellen Sullivan to the Council on Aging for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Robin Baker, Mark Paolillo, Maryann Scali, and Ellen Sullivan to the Council on Aging for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Education Scholarship Committee
Appoint Leslie Aitken and Stephanie King to the Education Scholarship Committee for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028
Education Scholarship Committee: Mr. Yates moved to appoint Leslie Aitken and Stephanie King to the Education Scholarship Committee for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Education Scholarship Committee: Mr. Yates moved to appoint Leslie Aitken and Stephanie King to the Education Scholarship Committee for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Recreation Commission
Appoint Paul Cowing and Kenneth Krilla to the Recreation Commission for 3- year terms to expire June 30, 2028
Recreation Commission: Mr. Yates moved to appoint Paul Cowing and Kenneth Krilla to the Recreation Commission for 3- year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Recreation Commission: Mr. Yates moved to appoint Paul Cowing and Kenneth Krilla to the Recreation Commission for 3- year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Water Advisory Board
Reappoint William Shea to the Water Advisory Board for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Water Advisory Board: Mr. Yates moved to reappoint William Shea to the Water Advisory Board for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Water Advisory Board: Mr. Yates moved to reappoint William Shea to the Water Advisory Board for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Dan Barry as a Full Member to the Planning Board for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Dan Barry as a Full Member to the Planning Board for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Dan Barry as a Full Member to the Planning Board for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Steven Weinstein as an Associate Member to the Planning Board for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Steven Weinstein as an Associate Member to the Planning Board for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Steven Weinstein as an Associate Member to the Planning Board for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint David Stiff as a Full Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5- year term to expire June 30, 2030
Mr. Yates moved to appoint David Stiff as a Full Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5- year term to expire June 30, 2030. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint David Stiff as a Full Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5- year term to expire June 30, 2030. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Alexandra Danahy as a Full Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 4-year term to expire June 30, 2029
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Alexandra Danahy as a Full Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 4-year term to expire June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Alexandra Danahy as a Full Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 4-year term to expire June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Carol Berberian as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Carol Berberian as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Carol Berberian as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the May 12, 2025 - Pre ATM, May 19, 2025 - Pre ATM, May 29, 2025 - Joint with Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and June 9, 2025- Regular Meeting minutes of the Select Board meeting as...
May 12, 2025 - Pre ATM Meeting, May 19, 2025 - Pre ATM, May 29, 2025 - Joint with Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and June 9, 2025- Regular Meeting Mr. Yates moved to approve the May 12, 2025 - Pre ATM, May 19, 2025 - Pre ATM, May 29, 2025 - Joint with Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and June 9, 2025- Regular Meeting minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended pending correction of scrivener errors. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“May 12, 2025 - Pre ATM Meeting, May 19, 2025 - Pre ATM, May 29, 2025 - Joint with Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and June 9, 2025- Regular Meeting Mr. Yates moved to approve the May 12, 2025 - Pre ATM, May 19, 2025 - Pre ATM, May 29, 2025 - Joint with Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and June 9, 2025- Regular Meeting minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended pending correction of scrivener errors. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment Mr. Yates moved to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment Mr. Yates moved to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
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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