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December 15, 2025
25 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
Award the contract for the Chenery Park complex construction project to MJ Cataldo, Incorporated of Littleton, max amount of $2,574,520
Mr. Yates moved to award the contract for the Chenery Park complex construction project to MJ Cataldo, Incorporated of Littleton, max amount of $2,574,520. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to award the contract for the Chenery Park complex construction project to MJ Cataldo, Incorporated of Littleton, max amount of $2,574,520. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Award the road salt contract for fiscal year 2026 to primary vendor Morton Salt, Incorporated of Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $63.84 per ton, and to secondary vendor Eastern Mineral Inc.,...
Mr. Yates moved to award the road salt contract for fiscal year 2026 to primary vendor Morton Salt, Incorporated of Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $63.84 per ton, and to secondary vendor Eastern Mineral Inc., of Lowell, Massachusetts, in the amount of $79.90 per ton under the cooperative bid with the City of Newton. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to award the road salt contract for fiscal year 2026 to primary vendor Morton Salt, Incorporated of Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $63.84 per ton, and to secondary vendor Eastern Mineral Inc., of Lowell, Massachusetts, in the amount of $79.90 per ton under the cooperative bid with the City of Newton. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Accept the donation from the Belmont library of trustees in the amount of $342,691.61 for the purpose of the library building fund
Mr. Yates moved to accept the donation from the Belmont library of trustees in the amount of $342,691.61 for the purpose of the library building fund. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the donation from the Belmont library of trustees in the amount of $342,691.61 for the purpose of the library building fund. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Accept the record of Select Board as attached
Mr. Yates moved to accept the record of Select Board as attached. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the record of Select Board as attached. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Travel Policy
Endorse the credit card policy, the donation policy, and the travel policy, as presented
Mr. Taylor moved to endorse the credit card policy, the donation policy, and the travel policy, as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved to endorse the credit card policy, the donation policy, and the travel policy, as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Dionne)
Discussion of the Language of the Belmont Health Insurance Opt-Out Program
Adopt the Belmont health insurance opt-out program as presented
Mr. Yates moved to adopt the Belmont health insurance opt-out program as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to adopt the Belmont health insurance opt-out program as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Discussion of Transition Plans - Select Board Liaison Assignments
Designate Taylor Yates as the Select Board Liaison to the Council on Aging
Mr. Yates moved to designate Taylor Yates as the Select Board Liaison to the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to designate Taylor Yates as the Select Board Liaison to the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Vote to Approve the Renewal of the Lodging House License
Approve the renewal of the lodging house license at 386 Common Street for three months, contingent upon payment of outstanding taxes, resolving issues with screening of tenants, and material...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the lodging house license at 386 Common Street for three months, contingent upon payment of outstanding taxes, resolving issues with screening of tenants, and material improvements in the condition, in conditions which the Select Board will review. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the lodging house license at 386 Common Street for three months, contingent upon payment of outstanding taxes, resolving issues with screening of tenants, and material improvements in the condition, in conditions which the Select Board will review. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Vote to Approve the Renewal of the Following Business Licenses
Approve the renewal of the following class one business license: Cityside Subaru Inc., 790 Pleasant Street
Vote to Approve the Renewal of the Following Business Licenses Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following class one business license: Cityside Subaru Inc., 790 Pleasant Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vote to Approve the Renewal of the Following Business Licenses Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following class one business license: Cityside Subaru Inc., 790 Pleasant Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the renewal of the following class two business licenses: Brothers Auto Service, Inc., 337 Mill Street; Belmont Car Care, Inc., 29 Lexington Street; El-Lakkis Corporation (Pleasant Street...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following class two business licenses: Brothers Auto Service, Inc., 337 Mill Street; Belmont Car Care, Inc., 29 Lexington Street; El-Lakkis Corporation (Pleasant Street Shell), 337 Pleasant Street; Boston Motor Werks, LLC, 1000 Pleasant Street #7; Brothers A, Inc., 563 Trapelo Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following class two business licenses: Brothers Auto Service, Inc., 337 Mill Street; Belmont Car Care, Inc., 29 Lexington Street; El-Lakkis Corporation (Pleasant Street Shell), 337 Pleasant Street; Boston Motor Werks, LLC, 1000 Pleasant Street #7; Brothers A, Inc., 563 Trapelo Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the renewal of the following livery licenses: Harun Arslan, LLC, 375 Acorn Park Drive, #4310; Airport Coach, Ltd, LLC, 17 Dalton Road
Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following livery licenses: Harun Arslan, LLC, 375 Acorn Park Drive, #4310; Airport Coach, Ltd, LLC, 17 Dalton Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following livery licenses: Harun Arslan, LLC, 375 Acorn Park Drive, #4310; Airport Coach, Ltd, LLC, 17 Dalton Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the renewal of the following common victualler licenses: The Wellington, 75 Leonard Street; The Vintage Tea and Cake Company, 129 Belmont Street; Rancatore's Ice Cream, Inc., 36 Leonard...
Mr Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following common victualler licenses: The Wellington, 75 Leonard Street; The Vintage Tea and Cake Company, 129 Belmont Street; Rancatore's Ice Cream, Inc., 36 Leonard Street; Bruegger's Bagel Bakery, 41 Leonard Street; Ani Catering, LLC, 687 Belmont Street; Fiorella's Express Belmont, Inc., 263 Belmont Street; Dunkin/Patriot Donuts, LLC, 350 Pleasant Street; Belmont Country Club, Inc., 181 Winter Street; Pho and Thai, 63 White Street; Patou Thai Restaurant, 69 Leonard Street; Linda's Donuts, 247 Belmont Street; My Other Kitchen/ Take Away 762, LLC, 762 Pleasant Street; Ovenbird Café, 105 Trapelo Road; Starbucks #51917, 110 Trapelo Road; Nick's Place II, 6 Channing Road; Comella's Restaurant, 11 Brighton Street; and, Thai Noodle Café, 289 Belmont Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following common victualler licenses: The Wellington, 75 Leonard Street; The Vintage Tea and Cake Company, 129 Belmont Street; Rancatore's Ice Cream, Inc., 36 Leonard Street; Bruegger's Bagel Bakery, 41 Leonard Street; Ani Catering, LLC, 687 Belmont Street; Fiorella's Express Belmont, Inc., 263 Belmont Street; Dunkin/Patriot Donuts, LLC, 350 Pleasant Street; Belmont Country Club, Inc., 181 Winter Street; Pho and Thai, 63 White Street; Patou Thai Restaurant, 69 Leonard Street; Linda's Donuts, 247 Belmont Street; My Other Kitchen/ Take Away 762, LLC, 762 Pleasant Street; Ovenbird Café, 105 Trapelo Road; Starbucks #51917, 110 Trapelo Road; Nick's Place II, 6 Channing Road; Comella's Restaurant, 11 Brighton Street; and, Thai Noodle Café, 289 Belmont Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve conditional common victual or licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Belmont Books, Black Bear Café, 79 Leonard Street; Bellmont Caffe, 80 Leonard Street; Belmont...
Mr Yates moved to approve conditional common victual or licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Belmont Books, Black Bear Café, 79 Leonard Street; Bellmont Caffe, 80 Leonard Street; Belmont Hill Club, Inc., 825 Concord Avenue;, Star Markets Company, Inc. #2583, 535 Trapelo Road; Moozy's/Belmont Ice Cream, LLC, 2 Trapelo Road; Dunkin Donuts/Cushing Donuts, Inc., 52 Church Street; Dunkin Donuts/Trapelo Donuts, Inc., 353 Trapelo Road; Mark and Toni's, 121 Trapelo Road; Belmont Pizza, 388 Trapelo Road; Il Casale, 50 Leonard Street; Sodexo Operations, LLC, 115 Mill Street; Michael's Pizza/ Paleo, Inc, 191 Belmont Street; 1Number 1 Taste, 382 Trapelo Road; Gill's Spice Delight Corp., 63 Concord Avenue; La Victoria Taqueria, 66 Leonard Street; Café Vanak, 271 Belmont Street; Savino's Grille, 449 Common Street; Tatte Bakery and Café, 495 Trapelo Road; Hanami, 89 Trapelo Road; Lisa's Family Pizzeria, 368 Trapelo Road; Butternut BakeHouse, 49 Leonard Street; Bakehaus, 442 Common Street; Teddy's Kitchen, 462 Common Street; Theo's Pizzeria & Grill, 389 Trapelo Road; Gregory's House of Pizza, 31-37 Leonard Street; and, Brooksy's Pizzeria, 57 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr Yates moved to approve conditional common victual or licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Belmont Books, Black Bear Café, 79 Leonard Street; Bellmont Caffe, 80 Leonard Street; Belmont Hill Club, Inc., 825 Concord Avenue;, Star Markets Company, Inc. #2583, 535 Trapelo Road; Moozy's/Belmont Ice Cream, LLC, 2 Trapelo Road; Dunkin Donuts/Cushing Donuts, Inc., 52 Church Street; Dunkin Donuts/Trapelo Donuts, Inc., 353 Trapelo Road; Mark and Toni's, 121 Trapelo Road; Belmont Pizza, 388 Trapelo Road; Il Casale, 50 Leonard Street; Sodexo Operations, LLC, 115 Mill Street; Michael's Pizza/ Paleo, Inc, 191 Belmont Street; 1Number 1 Taste, 382 Trapelo Road; Gill's Spice Delight Corp., 63 Concord Avenue; La Victoria Taqueria, 66 Leonard Street; Café Vanak, 271 Belmont Street; Savino's Grille, 449 Common Street; Tatte Bakery and Café, 495 Trapelo Road; Hanami, 89 Trapelo Road; Lisa's Family Pizzeria, 368 Trapelo Road; Butternut BakeHouse, 49 Leonard Street; Bakehaus, 442 Common Street; Teddy's Kitchen, 462 Common Street; Theo's Pizzeria & Grill, 389 Trapelo Road; Gregory's House of Pizza, 31-37 Leonard Street; and, Brooksy's Pizzeria, 57 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the renewal of the all alcohol restaurant license for Eat Up LLC, d/b/a as The Wellington, 75 Leonard Street
Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the all alcohol restaurant license for Eat Up LLC, d/b/a as The Wellington, 75 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the all alcohol restaurant license for Eat Up LLC, d/b/a as The Wellington, 75 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Authorize the Town Administrator's office to correct the license paperwork, zeroing out outdoor public seating when no outdoor public seating was applied for or approved
Mr. Yates moved to authorize the Town Administrator's office to correct the license paperwork, zeroing out outdoor public seating when no outdoor public seating was applied for or approved. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to authorize the Town Administrator's office to correct the license paperwork, zeroing out outdoor public seating when no outdoor public seating was applied for or approved. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the renewal of the following all alcohol restaurant licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Altruistic Developments, d/b/a Il Casale; Savinos Grill Inc., 54 Leonard...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following all alcohol restaurant licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Altruistic Developments, d/b/a Il Casale; Savinos Grill Inc., 54 Leonard Street; Belmont Corp, d/b/a Hanami, 89 Tropelo Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following all alcohol restaurant licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Altruistic Developments, d/b/a Il Casale; Savinos Grill Inc., 54 Leonard Street; Belmont Corp, d/b/a Hanami, 89 Tropelo Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the renewal of the following wine and malt restaurant licenses: Spice Corner, LLC dba Pho & Thai, 63 White Street; Little Lotus Co., Inc., dba Patou, 69 Leonard Street; 11 Comella's...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following wine and malt restaurant licenses: Spice Corner, LLC dba Pho & Thai, 63 White Street; Little Lotus Co., Inc., dba Patou, 69 Leonard Street; 11 Comella's Brighton, LLC., dba Comella's, 11 Brighton Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following wine and malt restaurant licenses: Spice Corner, LLC dba Pho & Thai, 63 White Street; Little Lotus Co., Inc., dba Patou, 69 Leonard Street; 11 Comella's Brighton, LLC., dba Comella's, 11 Brighton Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the renewal of the following wine and malt restaurant licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Belmont Brother's Pizza, dba Mark and Toni's, 121 Trapelo Road; and...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following wine and malt restaurant licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Belmont Brother's Pizza, dba Mark and Toni's, 121 Trapelo Road; and Brooksys Belmont, LLC, dba Brooksy's Pizzeria, 57 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following wine and malt restaurant licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Belmont Brother's Pizza, dba Mark and Toni's, 121 Trapelo Road; and Brooksys Belmont, LLC, dba Brooksy's Pizzeria, 57 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the renewal of the following wine and malt retail licenses: Gajanand Inc., dba Belmont Convenience Store, 62 Concord Ave, and Belmont Wine and Beer, LLC, 32 Leonard Street
Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following wine and malt retail licenses: Gajanand Inc., dba Belmont Convenience Store, 62 Concord Ave, and Belmont Wine and Beer, LLC, 32 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following wine and malt retail licenses: Gajanand Inc., dba Belmont Convenience Store, 62 Concord Ave, and Belmont Wine and Beer, LLC, 32 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the renewal of the following all alcohol retail licenses: Arts Specialties, LLC, 369 Trapelo Road; Les Trois Amis, LLC, dba The Spirited Gourmet, 448 Common Street; Kashtbhanjan, Inc., dba...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following all alcohol retail licenses: Arts Specialties, LLC, 369 Trapelo Road; Les Trois Amis, LLC, dba The Spirited Gourmet, 448 Common Street; Kashtbhanjan, Inc., dba Handy Liquors, 243 Belmont Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following all alcohol retail licenses: Arts Specialties, LLC, 369 Trapelo Road; Les Trois Amis, LLC, dba The Spirited Gourmet, 448 Common Street; Kashtbhanjan, Inc., dba Handy Liquors, 243 Belmont Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the renewal of the following all alcohol retail licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Star Markets Company, Inc, dba Star Markets, 535 Trapelo Road
Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following all alcohol retail licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Star Markets Company, Inc, dba Star Markets, 535 Trapelo Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following all alcohol retail licenses, conditional upon approval by the Town Administrator: Star Markets Company, Inc, dba Star Markets, 535 Trapelo Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the renewal of the following club licenses: Belmont Country Club, dba Belmont Country Club, 181 Winter Street, Waverley Post 1272 VFW, dba Veteran's Club, 310 Trapelo Road
Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following club licenses: Belmont Country Club, dba Belmont Country Club, 181 Winter Street, Waverley Post 1272 VFW, dba Veteran's Club, 310 Trapelo Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the following club licenses: Belmont Country Club, dba Belmont Country Club, 181 Winter Street, Waverley Post 1272 VFW, dba Veteran's Club, 310 Trapelo Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the common victualler license for Wonder 493 Trapelo Road
Discussion and Possible Vote to Approve New Common Victualler License for Wonder, 493 Trapelo Road Mr. Yates moved to approve the common victualler license for Wonder 493 Trapelo Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Discussion and Possible Vote to Approve New Common Victualler License for Wonder, 493 Trapelo Road Mr. Yates moved to approve the common victualler license for Wonder 493 Trapelo Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
SELECT BOARD LIAISON REPORTS AND DISCUSSION
Approve the Select Board minutes of October 27, 2025
SELECT BOARD LIAISON REPORTS AND DISCUSSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Yates moved to approve the Select Board minutes of October 27, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“SELECT BOARD LIAISON REPORTS AND DISCUSSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Yates moved to approve the Select Board minutes of October 27, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Select Board minutes of November 17, 2025, as amended
Mr. Yates moved to approve the Select Board minutes of November 17, 2025, as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the Select Board minutes of November 17, 2025, as amended. 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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