MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
February 23, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Elizabeth Dionne as absent.
Present: Matthew Taylor, Taylor Yates
Absent: Elizabeth Dionne
During the meeting:
- Matthew Taylor took part remotely.
- Taylor Yates took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
ACTION BY CONSENT
Adopt the vote prepared by bond Counsel in connection with the sale of $200,000 water bond of the town dated March 2, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to adopt the vote prepared by bond Counsel in connection with the sale of $200,000 water bond of the town dated March 2, 2026. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to adopt the vote prepared by bond Counsel in connection with the sale of $200,000 water bond of the town dated March 2, 2026. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Taylor)
Discussion on GIS Coordinator Position, Public Map Feature and IT Updates
Approve hosting the 2026 multicultural Lunar New Year festival and rolling motorcade on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the rain date of Sunday, March 22, 2026, and blocking off Moore Street and the...
Mr. Yates moved to approve hosting the 2026 multicultural Lunar New Year festival and rolling motorcade on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the rain date of Sunday, March 22, 2026, and blocking off Moore Street and the Leonard Street Delta from 11:30 am through 5:00 pm for event activities. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve hosting the 2026 multicultural Lunar New Year festival and rolling motorcade on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the rain date of Sunday, March 22, 2026, and blocking off Moore Street and the Leonard Street Delta from 11:30 am through 5:00 pm for event activities. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Taylor)
Approve hosting the annual Belmont Pride Parade on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 12:45 pm and using the Wellington Station town green on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for event activities
Mr. Yates moved to approve hosting the annual Belmont Pride Parade on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 12:45 pm and using the Wellington Station town green on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for event activities. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve hosting the annual Belmont Pride Parade on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 12:45 pm and using the Wellington Station town green on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for event activities. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Taylor)
Discussion and Possible Vote on Preliminary Municipal and Shared Services Budget
Accept the request for a one-day liquor license, wine and malt only, from the Friends of the Belmont Public Library to host a community outreach mini-golf event on Friday, March 13, 2026, from...
Mr. Yates moved to accept the request for a one-day liquor license, wine and malt only, from the Friends of the Belmont Public Library to host a community outreach mini-golf event on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the request for a one-day liquor license, wine and malt only, from the Friends of the Belmont Public Library to host a community outreach mini-golf event on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Taylor)
Accept the donations on behalf of the Beech Street Center
Mr. Yates moved to accept the donations on behalf of the Beech Street Center. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the donations on behalf of the Beech Street Center. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Taylor)
Approve the request from the Veteran Services Officer to schedule a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Clay Pit Pond
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Veteran Services Officer to schedule a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Clay Pit Pond. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Veteran Services Officer to schedule a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Clay Pit Pond. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Taylor)
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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