MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 29, 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
Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee Presentation on Model Scenarios and Assumptions
Award the contract for Turf Seed, Soil Amendments and Fertilizer: Supplies, Applications and Knowledge Based Services Contract to Tom Irwin, Inc., of Tyngsborough, MA in the amount of $644,395.54
Mr. Yates moved to award the contract for Turf Seed, Soil Amendments and Fertilizer: Supplies, Applications and Knowledge Based Services Contract to Tom Irwin, Inc., of Tyngsborough, MA in the amount of $644,395.54. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to award the contract for Turf Seed, Soil Amendments and Fertilizer: Supplies, Applications and Knowledge Based Services Contract to Tom Irwin, Inc., of Tyngsborough, MA in the amount of $644,395.54. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Award the contract for West of Harris Field Renovations to MJ Cataldo, Littleton, MA in the amount of $765,000.00
Mr. Yates moved to award the contract for West of Harris Field Renovations to MJ Cataldo, Littleton, MA in the amount of $765,000.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to award the contract for West of Harris Field Renovations to MJ Cataldo, Littleton, MA in the amount of $765,000.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Accept a Donation from the Belmont Citizens Forum in the Amount of $1,000 for the purpose of Knotweed Control program on the future site of the Community Path
Mr. Yates moved to Accept a Donation from the Belmont Citizens Forum in the Amount of $1,000 for the purpose of Knotweed Control program on the future site of the Community Path. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to Accept a Donation from the Belmont Citizens Forum in the Amount of $1,000 for the purpose of Knotweed Control program on the future site of the Community Path. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Accept the following donations on behalf of Community Services: a. $500.00 to the SPORT Program b. $100.00 Memorial Donation in Memory of Victor Liu c. $20.00 to the Beech St. Center from Charles...
Discussion and Possible Vote to Accept Donations on Behalf of Community Services: a. $500.00 to the SPORT Program b. $100.00 Memorial Donation c. $20.00 Donation to the Beech St. Center Mr. Yates moved to accept the following donations on behalf of Community Services: a. $500.00 to the SPORT Program b. $100.00 Memorial Donation in Memory of Victor Liu c. $20.00 to the Beech St. Center from Charles and Sophia Mone. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Discussion and Possible Vote to Accept Donations on Behalf of Community Services: a. $500.00 to the SPORT Program b. $100.00 Memorial Donation c. $20.00 Donation to the Beech St. Center Mr. Yates moved to accept the following donations on behalf of Community Services: a. $500.00 to the SPORT Program b. $100.00 Memorial Donation in Memory of Victor Liu c. $20.00 to the Beech St. Center from Charles and Sophia Mone. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Accept the Moderator's Letter for a Hybrid October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting
Mr. Yates moved to accept the Moderator's Letter for a Hybrid October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the Moderator's Letter for a Hybrid October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Sign the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented and authorizing the Town Administrator to make non-substantive editorial changes
Mr. Yates moved to sign the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented and authorizing the Town Administrator to make non-substantive editorial changes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to sign the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented and authorizing the Town Administrator to make non-substantive editorial changes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Reappoint Armina Humphrey to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
Economic Development Advisory Committee: Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Armina Humphrey to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote
From the minutes
“Economic Development Advisory Committee: Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Armina Humphrey to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Steve Weinstein to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Steve Weinstein to the Economic Development Advisory 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 appoint Steve Weinstein to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Historic District Commission
Reappoint Jacqueline Appel to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
Historic District Commission: Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Jacqueline Appel to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Historic District Commission: Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Jacqueline Appel to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Yael Getz from Associate Member to Full Member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Yael Getz from Associate Member to Full Member to the Historic District Commission 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 Yael Getz from Associate Member to Full Member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Cultural Council
Reappoint Vicki Amalfitano, Katherine Creagh, Curtis Eames, and Marianne Lynch to the Cultural Council for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028
Cultural Council: Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Vicki Amalfitano, Katherine Creagh, Curtis Eames, and Marianne Lynch to the Cultural Council for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Cultural Council: Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Vicki Amalfitano, Katherine Creagh, Curtis Eames, and Marianne Lynch to the Cultural Council for 3-year terms to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Appoint Brittany Ray to the Cultural Council for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Brittany Ray to the Cultural Council 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 Brittany Ray to the Cultural Council for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026. 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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