MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 11, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 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 enter Executive Session
Mr. Yates moved to close Open Session and enter Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to close Open Session and enter Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Close Executive Session and return to Open Session
Mr. Yates moved to close Executive Session and return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to close Executive Session and return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates)
V. ACTION BY CONSENT
Adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel in connection with the sale of the $800,000.00 Water Bond of the Town dated September 8, 2025
Mr. Yates moved to adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel in connection with the sale of the $800,000.00 Water Bond of the Town dated September 8, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel in connection with the sale of the $800,000.00 Water Bond of the Town dated September 8, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Vote to Accept Donation from Friends of the Council on Aging
Accept the Donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging in the amount of $35,000
Mr. Yates moved to accept the Donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging in the amount of $35,000. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the Donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging in the amount of $35,000. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Town Fields Working Group
Appoint Elizabeth Dionne as the Select Board Representative to the Town Fields Working Group for a1-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Town Fields Working Group: Mr. Yates moved to appoint Elizabeth Dionne as the Select Board Representative to the Town Fields Working Group for a1-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Town Fields Working Group: Mr. Yates moved to appoint Elizabeth Dionne as the Select Board Representative to the Town Fields Working Group for a1-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee
Appoint Erin Rowland as the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire August 30, 2026
Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee: Mr. Yates moved to appoint Erin Rowland as the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire August 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee: Mr. Yates moved to appoint Erin Rowland as the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire August 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Tim Flood as the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire August 30, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Tim Flood as the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire August 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Tim Flood as the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire August 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Paul Cowing as the Recreation Commission Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire August 30, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Paul Cowing as the Recreation Commission Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire August 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Paul Cowing as the Recreation Commission Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire August 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Sign Cannabis Control Commission Host Community Municipal Equity Rules and Regulations
Sign the Town of Belmont Host Community Municipal Equity Rules and Regulations, as presented
Mr. Yates moved to sign the Town of Belmont Host Community Municipal Equity Rules and Regulations, as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to sign the Town of Belmont Host Community Municipal Equity Rules and Regulations, as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Committee & Liaison Reports
Approve the June 3, 2025 - Joint Meeting with School Committee minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended
Warrant Committee: No report Outstanding Topics of Discussion: None Approval of Minutes June 3, 2025 - Joint with School Committee Meeting: Mr. Yates moved to approve the June 3, 2025 - Joint Meeting with School Committee minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote June 24, 2025 - Planning Board Open House:
From the minutes
“Warrant Committee: No report Outstanding Topics of Discussion: None Approval of Minutes June 3, 2025 - Joint with School Committee Meeting: Mr. Yates moved to approve the June 3, 2025 - Joint Meeting with School Committee minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote June 24, 2025 - Planning Board Open House:.” (Motion: Yates)
June 24, 2025 - Planning Board Open House
Approve the June 24, 2025 - Planning Board Open House minutes
Mr. Yates moved to approve the June 24, 2025 - Planning Board Open House minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote July 21, 2025 - Regular Meeting:
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the June 24, 2025 - Planning Board Open House minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote July 21, 2025 - Regular Meeting:.” (Motion: Yates)
July 21, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Approve the July 21, 2025 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended and with the additional inclusion of the acceptance of $350,000 in donations for the Belmont Rink and Sports Facility
Mr. Yates moved to approve the July 21, 2025 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended and with the additional inclusion of the acceptance of $350,000 in donations for the Belmont Rink and Sports Facility. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote Adjournment
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the July 21, 2025 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended and with the additional inclusion of the acceptance of $350,000 in donations for the Belmont Rink and Sports Facility. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote Adjournment.” (Motion: Yates)
Adjournment
Adjourn
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
“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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