MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 15, 2025
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor, Taylor Yates
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Elizabeth Dionne arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Discussion and Possible Vote to Approve New Business Licenses
Approve new Common Victualler License for Brooksys Belmont, LLC d/b/a Brooksy's Pizzeria, 57 Leonard St
Mr. Yates moved to approve new Common Victualler License for Brooksys Belmont, LLC d/b/a Brooksy's Pizzeria, 57 Leonard St. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Yes: Taylor, YatesElizabeth Dionne had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve new Common Victualler License for Brooksys Belmont, LLC d/b/a Brooksy's Pizzeria, 57 Leonard St. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Belmont Hills Bazaar
Approve new Antique/Second Hand Business License to Belmont Hills Bazaar, LLC, Jose Maria Gonzalez, 14 Grove St
Belmont Hills Bazaar: Mr. Yates moved to approve new Antique/Second Hand Business License to Belmont Hills Bazaar, LLC, Jose Maria Gonzalez, 14 Grove St. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Yes: Taylor, YatesElizabeth Dionne had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Belmont Hills Bazaar: Mr. Yates moved to approve new Antique/Second Hand Business License to Belmont Hills Bazaar, LLC, Jose Maria Gonzalez, 14 Grove St. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Approve the request from the Belmont Youth Activities and D.A.R.E to host the annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, October 11, 2025 (Rain Date October 18, 2025) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Youth Activities and D.A.R.E to host the annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, October 11, 2025 (Rain Date October 18, 2025) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the rear portion of the Claflin Street Municipal Parking Lot. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Yes: Taylor, YatesElizabeth Dionne had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Youth Activities and D.A.R.E to host the annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, October 11, 2025 (Rain Date October 18, 2025) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the rear portion of the Claflin Street Municipal Parking Lot. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
O approve an On Premises Wine and Malt Beverage Liquor License to Brooksys Belmont, LLC d/b/a Brooksy's Pizzeria, 57 Leonard St
Mr. Yates moved to o approve an On Premises Wine and Malt Beverage Liquor License to Brooksys Belmont, LLC d/b/a Brooksy's Pizzeria, 57 Leonard St.. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to o approve an On Premises Wine and Malt Beverage Liquor License to Brooksys Belmont, LLC d/b/a Brooksy's Pizzeria, 57 Leonard St.. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Close Open Session and enter 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 enter 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: CAB Sewer. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to close Open Session and enter 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: CAB Sewer. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Close Executive Session and returned to Open Session
Mr. Yates moved to close Executive Session and returned 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 returned to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel in connection with the sale of the Bond Anticipation Notes dated September 26, 2025
Mr. Yates moved to adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel in connection with the sale of the Bond Anticipation Notes dated September 26, 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 Bond Anticipation Notes dated September 26, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Discussion of October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting (STM) Articles
Sign the Participation Agreement for the National Opioid Settlement with Perdue Pharma
Mr. Yates moved to sign the Participation Agreement for the National Opioid Settlement with Perdue Pharma. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to sign the Participation Agreement for the National Opioid Settlement with Perdue Pharma. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Approve the amended charge to the Belmont Economic Development Advisory Committee, as amended
Mr. Yates moved to approve the amended charge to the Belmont Economic Development Advisory Committee, as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the amended charge to the Belmont Economic Development Advisory Committee, as amended. 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 Dan Barry from the Board of Assessors
Mr. Yates moved to accept the resignation of Dan Barry from the Board of Assessors. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the resignation of Dan Barry from the Board of Assessors. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call 3-0 vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments
Appoint Mark Paolillo to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire April 7, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Mark Paolillo to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire April 7, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Mark Paolillo to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire April 7, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Designate Suzanne Trasavage as the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Belmont for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025
Mr. Yates moved to designate Suzanne Trasavage as the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Belmont for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to designate Suzanne Trasavage as the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Belmont for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Garvin's review, which she read
Close Open Session and enter Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
Mr. Yates moved to close Open Session and enter Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Town Administrator. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to close Open Session and enter Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Town Administrator. 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 Town Administrator
Approve a 2% merit increase for the Town Administrator
Mr. Yates moved to approve a 2% merit increase for the Town Administrator. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve a 2% merit increase for the Town Administrator. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Redirect the Town Administrator's 2% Merit Increase in the amount of $4681.80 to a non-union employee recognition fund to be administered by the Human Resource Director
Mr. Yates moved to redirect the Town Administrator's 2% Merit Increase in the amount of $4681.80 to a non-union employee recognition fund to be administered by the Human Resource Director. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to redirect the Town Administrator's 2% Merit Increase in the amount of $4681.80 to a non-union employee recognition fund to be administered by the Human Resource Director. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Outstanding Topics of Discussion
Adjourn
Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee: Will hold a forum on Thursday, September 18, 2025 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
“Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee: Will hold a forum on Thursday, September 18, 2025 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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