MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 6, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor, Taylor Yates
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Matthew Taylor stepped aside (recused) for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
V. ACTION BY CONSENT
Approve the request from the Belmont Foundation for Education to host the Annual FBE Apple 5K and 2K runs on Sunday, October 26, 2025
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Foundation for Education to host the Annual FBE Apple 5K and 2K runs on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Foundation for Education to host the Annual FBE Apple 5K and 2K runs on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Establish a gift account fund for the Belmont Sports Complex
Mr. Yates moved to establish a gift account fund for the Belmont Sports Complex The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne. Mr. Yates noted that he is on the donor list for the Foundation for Belmont Education race and asked if he should abstain. There was a discussion about what his participation in this agenda item should be. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to establish a gift account fund for the Belmont Sports Complex The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne. Mr. Yates noted that he is on the donor list for the Foundation for Belmont Education race and asked if he should abstain. There was a discussion about what his participation in this agenda item should be. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Accept a donation from Belmont Youth Activities & D.A.R.E. Inc. in the amount of $35,721
Mr. Yates moved to accept a donation from Belmont Youth Activities & D.A.R.E. Inc. in the amount of $35,721. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept a donation from Belmont Youth Activities & D.A.R.E. Inc. in the amount of $35,721. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Accept donations for the Belmont Sports Complex in the total amount of $15,650
Ms. Dionne moved to accept donations for the Belmont Sports Complex in the total amount of $15,650. The motion was seconded and passed 2-0-1 by voice vote with Mr. Yates abstaining.
Yes: Dionne, TaylorAbstained: Yates
From the minutes
“Ms. Dionne moved to accept donations for the Belmont Sports Complex in the total amount of $15,650. The motion was seconded and passed 2-0-1 by voice vote with Mr. Yates abstaining..” (Motion: Dionne)
Interview Consultants from the Police Chief Search Recruitment Firms
Award the contract for Police Chief Search Services to John E. Parow dba Parow Consulting & Associates in the amount of $11,800 pending review of refences
Mr. Yates moved to award the contract for Police Chief Search Services to John E. Parow dba Parow Consulting & Associates in the amount of $11,800 pending review of refences. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to award the contract for Police Chief Search Services to John E. Parow dba Parow Consulting & Associates in the amount of $11,800 pending review of refences. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Adopt the charge for the Police Chief Screening Committee, temporary, as amended
Mr. Yates moved to adopt the charge for the Police Chief Screening Committee, temporary, as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to adopt the charge for the Police Chief Screening Committee, temporary, as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Approve the Amended Memorandum of Agreement for Operations of the Facilities Department
Mr. Yates moved to approve the Amended Memorandum of Agreement for Operations of the Facilities Department. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the Amended Memorandum of Agreement for Operations of the Facilities Department. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Recommend favorable action on all articles on the October 20, 2025 Warrant with the exception of Article 8 and Article 13
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on all articles on the October 20, 2025 Warrant with the exception of Article 8 and Article 13. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on all articles on the October 20, 2025 Warrant with the exception of Article 8 and Article 13. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Endorse the Annotated Warrant with allowances for scriveners' errors
Mr. Yates moved to endorse the Annotated Warrant with allowances for scriveners' errors. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to endorse the Annotated Warrant with allowances for scriveners' errors. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Yates)
Accept the resignation letter from Komal Mahajan from the Historic District Commission
Discussion and Vote to Accept Committee Resignation Letter from K. Mahajan - Historic District Commission Mr. Yates moved to accept the resignation letter from Komal Mahajan from the Historic District Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote. Discussion and Possible Vote on Rink Operations Manual Mr. Taylor noted that he filed an appearance of a conflict of interest because he has a family member who has started playing hockey, so he recused himself from this topic and left the room.
From the minutes
“Discussion and Vote to Accept Committee Resignation Letter from K. Mahajan - Historic District Commission Mr. Yates moved to accept the resignation letter from Komal Mahajan from the Historic District Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote. Discussion and Possible Vote on Rink Operations Manual Mr. Taylor noted that he filed an appearance of a conflict of interest because he has a family member who has started playing hockey, so he recused himself from this topic and left the room..” (Motion: Yates)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025 - Joint with School Committee, September 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting, and September 11, 2025 - Belmont Center Overlay Listening Session, as amended
Mr. Yates moved to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025 - Joint with School Committee, September 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting, and September 11, 2025 - Belmont Center Overlay Listening Session, as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025 - Joint with School Committee, September 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting, and September 11, 2025 - Belmont Center Overlay Listening Session, 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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