MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 17, 2025
11 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
ACTION BY CONSENT
Sign the joint proclamation for the Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee as presented
Mr. Yates moved to sign the joint proclamation for the Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee as presented. Ms. Dionne seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to sign the joint proclamation for the Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee as presented. Ms. Dionne seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve a propane storage license to Broco Energy of Haverhill, MA, for 3000 gallons for winter conditions heating for 97 Olmsted Drive
Mr. Yates moved to approve a propane storage license to Broco Energy of Haverhill, MA, for 3000 gallons for winter conditions heating for 97 Olmsted Drive. Ms. Dionne seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve a propane storage license to Broco Energy of Haverhill, MA, for 3000 gallons for winter conditions heating for 97 Olmsted Drive. Ms. Dionne seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve request from the Center for Jewish Life to host a community wide candle lighting ceremony and fire show on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 5:00 pm through 7:30 pm at the town Delta in...
Mr. Taylor moved to approve request from the Center for Jewish Life to host a community wide candle lighting ceremony and fire show on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 5:00 pm through 7:30 pm at the town Delta in front of M&T bank, 2 Leonard Street, and to keep menorah lit for duration of Hanukkah through Monday, December 22, 2025, with the provision that they will have a fire detail attending the fire show for which they pay. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to approve request from the Center for Jewish Life to host a community wide candle lighting ceremony and fire show on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 5:00 pm through 7:30 pm at the town Delta in front of M&T bank, 2 Leonard Street, and to keep menorah lit for duration of Hanukkah through Monday, December 22, 2025, with the provision that they will have a fire detail attending the fire show for which they pay. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Dionne)
Approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to host the 35th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and to temporarily close Leonard Street from 5:45 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday,...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to host the 35th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and to temporarily close Leonard Street from 5:45 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Ms. Dionne seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to host the 35th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and to temporarily close Leonard Street from 5:45 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Ms. Dionne seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve requests from the Belmont Police Department to declare surplus vehicles: 2019 Ford Police Interceptor, SUV police vehicle number 378; 2016 Ford Police Interceptor, SUV police vehicle...
Mr. Yates moved to approve requests from the Belmont Police Department to declare surplus vehicles: 2019 Ford Police Interceptor, SUV police vehicle number 378; 2016 Ford Police Interceptor, SUV police vehicle number 381; 2023 Ford Police Interceptor, SUV police vehicle number 382; 2023 Ford Police Interceptor, SUV police vehicle number 383; 2016 Ford Police Interceptor SUV police vehicle number 389. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve requests from the Belmont Police Department to declare surplus vehicles: 2019 Ford Police Interceptor, SUV police vehicle number 378; 2016 Ford Police Interceptor, SUV police vehicle number 381; 2023 Ford Police Interceptor, SUV police vehicle number 382; 2023 Ford Police Interceptor, SUV police vehicle number 383; 2016 Ford Police Interceptor SUV police vehicle number 389. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the purchase and sale of renewable energy credit agreements
Mr. Yates moved to approve the purchase and sale of renewable energy credit agreements. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the purchase and sale of renewable energy credit agreements. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Accept the Moderator's letter for a hybrid March 4, 2026, Special Town Meeting
Mr. Yates moved to accept the Moderator's letter for a hybrid March 4, 2026, Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the Moderator's letter for a hybrid March 4, 2026, Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Open and immediately close the March 4, 2026, Special Town Meeting warrant
Mr. Yates moved to open and immediately close the March 4, 2026, Special Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to open and immediately close the March 4, 2026, Special Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Open the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant and close the warrant on January 9, 2026, at the end of business
Mr. Yates moved to open the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant and close the warrant on January 9, 2026, at the end of business. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to open the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant and close the warrant on January 9, 2026, at the end of business. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Discussion and Possible Vote on Committee Appointments
Appoint Mark Paolillo to the Belmont Media Board of Directors
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Mark Paolillo to the Belmont Media Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Mark Paolillo to the Belmont Media Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
ADJOURN
Close the open session and not return to public session, and to convene in Executive Session for the stated purposes
Mr. Yates moved to close the open session and not return to public session, and to convene in Executive Session for the stated purposes. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to close the open session and not return to public session, and to convene in Executive Session for the stated purposes. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
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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