MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 26, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 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 took part remotely.
- Matthew Taylor took part remotely.
- Taylor Yates took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Discussion and Possible Vote to Declare DPW Truck a Surplus Vehicle
Declare the DPW truck a surplus vehicle
Mr. Yates moved to declare the DPW truck a surplus vehicle. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to declare the DPW truck a surplus vehicle. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Accept Donation for the Library
Accept the donation of $55,111 for the library
Mr. Yates moved to accept the donation of $55,111 for the library. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the donation of $55,111 for the library. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Accept the donation on behalf of the Council on Aging from the Gerber Family Trust in the amount of $16,800
Mr. Yates moved to accept the donation on behalf of the Council on Aging from the Gerber Family Trust in the amount of $16,800. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the donation on behalf of the Council on Aging from the Gerber Family Trust in the amount of $16,800. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the request for a one-day liquor license, wine and malt, to the Belmont High School PAC patrons to host a trivia night fundraiser on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request for a one-day liquor license, wine and malt, to the Belmont High School PAC patrons to host a trivia night fundraiser on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Beech Street Center. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request for a one-day liquor license, wine and malt, to the Belmont High School PAC patrons to host a trivia night fundraiser on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Beech Street Center. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Discussion and Update on May 4, 2026, Annual Town Meeting
Adopt the liquor policy as presented and amended
Mr. Yates moved to adopt the liquor policy as presented and amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to adopt the liquor policy as presented and amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Update on the Belmont Sports Complex Rink Operations
Accept the resignation of Hayley Denker from the Economic Development Advisory Committee
Mr. Yates moved to accept the resignation of Hayley Denker from the Economic Development Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the resignation of Hayley Denker from the Economic Development Advisory Committee. 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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