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February 9, 2026
25 recorded votes, 1 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Open an executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the...
EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Service Employees International Union, Local 888 Mr. Yates moved to open an executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair, so declares Service Employees International Union, Local 888. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed via roll-call vote.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Service Employees International Union, Local 888 Mr. Yates moved to open an executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair, so declares Service Employees International Union, Local 888. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Taylor)
Close executive session and reconvene in open session
Mr. Yates moved to close executive session and reconvene in open session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to close executive session and reconvene in open session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Update from Girl Scout Troop 83211 on Current Projects
Approve the request from the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance to install 30 posters on the town green at 2 Leonard Street from March 27, 2026, through April 2, 2026, honoring trans individuals and...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance to install 30 posters on the town green at 2 Leonard Street from March 27, 2026, through April 2, 2026, honoring trans individuals and accomplishments in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility, and to approve the request for a small gathering at the Delta on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 for a reading of the names of the individuals. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance to install 30 posters on the town green at 2 Leonard Street from March 27, 2026, through April 2, 2026, honoring trans individuals and accomplishments in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility, and to approve the request for a small gathering at the Delta on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 for a reading of the names of the individuals. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the amended Alcoholic Beverages Policies, Rules, and Regulations
Mr. Yates moved to approve the amended Alcoholic Beverages Policies, Rules, and Regulations. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the amended Alcoholic Beverages Policies, Rules, and Regulations. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Discussion and Possible Vote on Select Board Liaison Assignments
Designate Select Board Chair Matt Taylor as the Select Board liaison to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
Mr. Yates moved to designate Select Board Chair Matt Taylor as the Select Board liaison to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to designate Select Board Chair Matt Taylor as the Select Board liaison to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Designate himself as the Select Board liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Committee
Mr. Yates moved to designate himself as the Select Board liaison to 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 designate himself as the Select Board liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the application of Star Markets Company, Inc., d/b/a Star Market, 535 Trapelo Road, for a change of officers, stock or ownership interest
Mr. Yates moved to approve the application of Star Markets Company, Inc., d/b/a Star Market, 535 Trapelo Road, for a change of officers, stock or ownership interest. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the application of Star Markets Company, Inc., d/b/a Star Market, 535 Trapelo Road, for a change of officers, stock or ownership interest. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Update on Snow Communications
Approve the request from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the fifth annual AAPI 5k, and 2k road races on Sunday, May 3, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the fifth annual AAPI 5k, and 2k road races on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the fifth annual AAPI 5k, and 2k road races on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Discussion and Possible Vote on the Community Path Project Committee Charge
Approve the revised Community Path Project Committee Charge
Mr. Yates moved to approve the revised Community Path Project Committee Charge. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the revised Community Path Project Committee Charge. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend favorable action on Article 2
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 2. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 2. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend favorable action on Article 3
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 3. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 3. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Article Amendments
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's first amendment to delete sections 10.1 through 10.8 and replace them with the word "(reserved)
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's first amendment to delete sections 10.1 through 10.8 and replace them with the word "(reserved)". The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's first amendment to delete sections 10.1 through 10.8 and replace them with the word "(reserved)". The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's second amendment to delete sections 10a.1 through 10a.5 replace them with the word "(reserved)
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's second amendment to delete sections 10a.1 through 10a.5 replace them with the word "(reserved)". The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's second amendment to delete sections 10a.1 through 10a.5 replace them with the word "(reserved)". The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's third amendment, no overnight parking on streets
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's third amendment, no overnight parking on streets. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's third amendment, no overnight parking on streets. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's fourth amendment to require two parking spaces per dwelling unit, except one space for a dwelling unit with fewer than two bedrooms
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's fourth amendment to require two parking spaces per dwelling unit, except one space for a dwelling unit with fewer than two bedrooms. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's fourth amendment to require two parking spaces per dwelling unit, except one space for a dwelling unit with fewer than two bedrooms. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's fifth amendment to require one parking space per dwelling unit
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's fifth amendment to require one parking space per dwelling unit. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll- call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's fifth amendment to require one parking space per dwelling unit. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll- call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's sixth amendment to change the first sentence of section 10.5.G.3d to "when acting on an application, the permitting authority may not reduce the minimum...
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's sixth amendment to change the first sentence of section 10.5.G.3d to "when acting on an application, the permitting authority may not reduce the minimum parking requirements for residential use, but may reduce the minimum parking requirements for nonresidential uses for the particular lot based on the special circumstances listed in Section 5.1.1b". The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's sixth amendment to change the first sentence of section 10.5.G.3d to "when acting on an application, the permitting authority may not reduce the minimum parking requirements for residential use, but may reduce the minimum parking requirements for nonresidential uses for the particular lot based on the special circumstances listed in Section 5.1.1b". The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's seventh amendment to delete the existing language in Section 10.5.G.3.E, and replace it with the following "parking spaces required in the table in...
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's seventh amendment to delete the existing language in Section 10.5.G.3.E, and replace it with the following "parking spaces required in the table in Section 10.4.C, entitled use tables and associated parking requirements for residential use, shall be provided on the site of the development or with an approved shared parking agreement, pursuant to Section 10.5.G.5, if an applicant adequately documents the applicant's diligent efforts to meet the parking requirements listed in that table for nonresidential uses, through a combination of on-site parking reductions and waivers pursuant to Section 10.5.3.D, and an approved shared parking agreement pursuant to Section 10.5.G.5, then the applicant may seek the permanent authorities approval to meet such nonresidential parking space requirements by having parking spaces and municipal parking facilities other than streets credited pursuant to Section 10.5.G.4". The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's seventh amendment to delete the existing language in Section 10.5.G.3.E, and replace it with the following "parking spaces required in the table in Section 10.4.C, entitled use tables and associated parking requirements for residential use, shall be provided on the site of the development or with an approved shared parking agreement, pursuant to Section 10.5.G.5, if an applicant adequately documents the applicant's diligent efforts to meet the parking requirements listed in that table for nonresidential uses, through a combination of on-site parking reductions and waivers pursuant to Section 10.5.3.D, and an approved shared parking agreement pursuant to Section 10.5.G.5, then the applicant may seek the permanent authorities approval to meet such nonresidential parking space requirements by having parking spaces and municipal parking facilities other than streets credited pursuant to Section 10.5.G.4". The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment to Article 3, adding a ban on overnight parking on streets to the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment to Article 3, adding a ban on overnight parking on streets to the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment to Article 3, adding a ban on overnight parking on streets to the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment, no reduction in the number of residential parking spaces required to the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment, no reduction in the number of residential parking spaces required to the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment, no reduction in the number of residential parking spaces required to the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment regarding shared parking, but no overnight parking on streets to the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment regarding shared parking, but no overnight parking on streets to the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment regarding shared parking, but no overnight parking on streets to the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's eleventh amendment to require two parking spaces for a dwelling unit, except one space for a dwelling unit with fewer than two bedrooms in the Center...
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's eleventh amendment to require two parking spaces for a dwelling unit, except one space for a dwelling unit with fewer than two bedrooms in the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's eleventh amendment to require two parking spaces for a dwelling unit, except one space for a dwelling unit with fewer than two bedrooms in the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment to require one parking space per dwelling unit in the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment to require one parking space per dwelling unit in the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Mr. McGaw's amendment to require one parking space per dwelling unit in the Center Gateway Overlay District zoning by-law. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Designate Suzanne Trasavage as the Town of Belmont Animal Care and Control Officer for the period of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to designate Suzanne Trasavage as the Town of Belmont Animal Care and Control Officer for the period of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to designate Suzanne Trasavage as the Town of Belmont Animal Care and Control Officer for the period of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the minutes of November 20, 2025, December 12, 2025, and August 11, 2025, as amended
Mr. Yates moved to approve the minutes of November 20, 2025, December 12, 2025, and August 11, 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 minutes of November 20, 2025, December 12, 2025, and August 11, 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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