MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Joint meeting
August 25, 2025
17 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
SELECT BOARD
Close the Joint Open Session of the Select Board and enter Joint Executive Session with the School Committee
Mr. Yates moved to close the Joint Open Session of the Select Board and enter Joint Executive Session with the School Committee. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to close the Joint Open Session of the Select Board and enter Joint Executive Session with the School Committee. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Close the Joint Executive Session with the School Committee and return to Joint Open Session
Mr. Yates moved to close the Joint Executive Session with the School Committee and return to Joint Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to close the Joint Executive Session with the School Committee and return to Joint Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates)
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Belmont Retirement Board/System and the Town of Belmont, as presented
Mr. Yates moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Belmont Retirement Board/System and the Town of Belmont, as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Belmont Retirement Board/System and the Town of Belmont, as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Contract with Guardian Energy Management Solutions for the Installation of Roof Top Units at the Chenery Middle School in the amount of $2,863,304
Mr. Yates moved to contract with Guardian Energy Management Solutions for the Installation of Roof Top Units at the Chenery Middle School in the amount of $2,863,304. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to contract with Guardian Energy Management Solutions for the Installation of Roof Top Units at the Chenery Middle School in the amount of $2,863,304. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Temporarily close the following streets at the following times during Porchfest, September 6, 2025: Newcastle Rd. between Hoitt Rd. and Statler Rd.: 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM (performance 2:00-3:30)...
Mr. Yates moved to temporarily close the following streets at the following times during Porchfest, September 6, 2025: Newcastle Rd. between Hoitt Rd. and Statler Rd.: 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM (performance 2:00-3:30) Albert Ave. between Brighton St. and Tobey Rd.: 2:45 PM - 5:15 PM (performance 3:00-5:00) Broad St. between Cross St. and Chilton St.: 3:45 PM - 6:15 PM (performance 4:00-6:00) Claflin St. between Dean St. and Monroe St.: 12:45 PM - 6:00 PM (performance 1:00-5:45) Washington St. from Carleton to Garden St.: 10:45 AM - 5:30 PM (performances 11:00-5:15). Park Road from Belmont Street to Unity Ave.: 10:45 AM - 5:30 PM (performances 11:00 - 5:15). The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to temporarily close the following streets at the following times during Porchfest, September 6, 2025: Newcastle Rd. between Hoitt Rd. and Statler Rd.: 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM (performance 2:00-3:30) Albert Ave. between Brighton St. and Tobey Rd.: 2:45 PM - 5:15 PM (performance 3:00-5:00) Broad St. between Cross St. and Chilton St.: 3:45 PM - 6:15 PM (performance 4:00-6:00) Claflin St. between Dean St. and Monroe St.: 12:45 PM - 6:00 PM (performance 1:00-5:45) Washington St. from Carleton to Garden St.: 10:45 AM - 5:30 PM (performances 11:00-5:15). Park Road from Belmont Street to Unity Ave.: 10:45 AM - 5:30 PM (performances 11:00 - 5:15). The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
September 6, 2025
Approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to reschedule the 37th Annual Town Day date to Sunday, September 14, 2025, from the hours of 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and to...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to reschedule the 37th Annual Town Day date to Sunday, September 14, 2025, from the hours of 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and to temporarily close Leonard Street from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to reschedule the 37th Annual Town Day date to Sunday, September 14, 2025, from the hours of 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and to temporarily close Leonard Street from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Approve the request from the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, for use of the Town Green on Concord Ave for Worship Services on Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, for use of the Town Green on Concord Ave for Worship Services on Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, for use of the Town Green on Concord Ave for Worship Services on Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Board
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)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Ratify Merit Increase for Fire Chief
Approve a 2% Merit Increase for Chief DeStefano and to extend his contract to March 14, 2028
Discussion and Possible Vote to Ratify Merit Increase for Fire Chief Mr. Taylor reviewed the discussion that occurred in Executive Session, and noted that a 2% Merit Increase for Chief DeStefano and an extension his contract to 2028 and been agreed to Mr. Yates moved to approve a 2% Merit Increase for Chief DeStefano and to extend his contract to March 14, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Discussion and Possible Vote to Ratify Merit Increase for Fire Chief Mr. Taylor reviewed the discussion that occurred in Executive Session, and noted that a 2% Merit Increase for Chief DeStefano and an extension his contract to 2028 and been agreed to Mr. Yates moved to approve a 2% Merit Increase for Chief DeStefano and to extend his contract to March 14, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Take a 5-minute recess
The Board discussed the proposal, the financial needs of the facility and the town, the various stakeholders of the facility, the various plaque options available to the Viglirolo family, recognitions of other people and/or donors, etc. Mr. Yates moved to take a 5-minute recess. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“The Board discussed the proposal, the financial needs of the facility and the town, the various stakeholders of the facility, the various plaque options available to the Viglirolo family, recognitions of other people and/or donors, etc. Mr. Yates moved to take a 5-minute recess. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Name the rink portion of the Belmont Sports Complex after James "Skip" Viglirolo to be recognized via an interior plaque on the Wall of Honor and on exterior signage that will say "Belmont Sports...
Mr. Yates moved to name the rink portion of the Belmont Sports Complex after James "Skip" Viglirolo to be recognized via an interior plaque on the Wall of Honor and on exterior signage that will say "Belmont Sports Complex, Home of the Skip Viglirolo Rink". The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to name the rink portion of the Belmont Sports Complex after James "Skip" Viglirolo to be recognized via an interior plaque on the Wall of Honor and on exterior signage that will say "Belmont Sports Complex, Home of the Skip Viglirolo Rink". The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Discussion and Possible Vote on Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) Agreements
Approve the agreement for Voluntary Funding between the Town of Belmont and the Belmont Municipal Light Department as presented
Mr. Yates moved to approve the agreement for Voluntary Funding between the Town of Belmont and the Belmont Municipal Light Department as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the agreement for Voluntary Funding between the Town of Belmont and the Belmont Municipal Light Department as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Discussion on the Benefits of the Belmont Center Overlay
Approve a new Class II Business License to Brothers A, Inc, 563 Trapelo Road, owner Raffi Aroian
Mr. Yates moved to approve a new Class II Business License to Brothers A, Inc, 563 Trapelo Road, owner Raffi Aroian. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve a new Class II Business License to Brothers A, Inc, 563 Trapelo Road, owner Raffi Aroian. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Approve a new Common Victualler license to Thai Noodle Café, 289 Belmont Street, owner Parichart Polrom
Mr. Yates moved to approve a new Common Victualler license to Thai Noodle Café, 289 Belmont Street, owner Parichart Polrom. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve a new Common Victualler license to Thai Noodle Café, 289 Belmont Street, owner Parichart Polrom. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee
Appoint Elizabeth Dionne as the Community Preservation 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 Elizabeth Dionne as the Community Preservation 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 Elizabeth Dionne as the Community Preservation 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)
Approval of Minutes - None
Adjourn
Approval of Minutes - None 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
“Approval of Minutes - None 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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