MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 8, 2025
15 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
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)
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Approve the creation of a Glenn Clancy Memorial Tree Fund - "40 Trees Honoring 40 Years
Mr. Yates moved to approve the creation of a Glenn Clancy Memorial Tree Fund - "40 Trees Honoring 40 Years". The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the creation of a Glenn Clancy Memorial Tree Fund - "40 Trees Honoring 40 Years". The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Additional FY2025 State Aid Appropriation
Approve the request from Janet Nelson of Folks Arts Center of New England, Inc., for a one day liquor license (beer & wine only) for a 50th Anniversary Fundraising Event on Saturday, September 27,...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from Janet Nelson of Folks Arts Center of New England, Inc., for a one day liquor license (beer & wine only) for a 50th Anniversary Fundraising Event on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at the First Church of Belmont, UU, 404 Concord Ave. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from Janet Nelson of Folks Arts Center of New England, Inc., for a one day liquor license (beer & wine only) for a 50th Anniversary Fundraising Event on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at the First Church of Belmont, UU, 404 Concord Ave. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee
Appoint Margaret Velie as the Conservation Commission Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 30, 2026
Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee: Mr. Yates moved to appoint Margaret Velie as the Conservation Commission Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a 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 Margaret Velie as the Conservation Commission Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Reappoint Marty Bitner to the Energy Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Marty Bitner to the Energy Committee 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 reappoint Marty Bitner to the Energy Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Reappoint Claus Becker to the Energy Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Claus Becker to the Energy Committee 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 reappoint Claus Becker to the Energy Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Reappoint Kevin Bleu to the Energy Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Kevin Bleu to the Energy Committee 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 reappoint Kevin Bleu to the Energy Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Srishti Kar to the Energy Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Srishti Kar to the Energy Committee for a 1-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 Srishti Kar to the Energy Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Robin Kazmier to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Robin Kazmier to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Robin Kazmier to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Reappoint Greg Piotrowicz to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027
Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Greg Piotrowicz to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Greg Piotrowicz to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Steve Weinstein to the Economic Development Committee for a 2- year term to expire June 30, 2027
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Steve Weinstein to the Economic Development Committee for a 2- year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Steve Weinstein to the Economic Development Committee for a 2- year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Reappoint Armine Humphrey to the Economic Development Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027
Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Armine Humphrey to the Economic Development Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Armine Humphrey to the Economic Development Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the August 11, 2025 and August 21, 2025 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended
Mr. Yates moved to approve the August 11, 2025 and August 21, 2025 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the August 11, 2025 and August 21, 2025 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. 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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