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March 23, 2026
17 recorded votes, 2 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
CALL TO ORDER
Open executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion...
To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Police Chief Mr. Yates moved to open executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Police Chief. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Police Chief Mr. Yates moved to open executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Police Chief. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
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)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Ratify Police Chief Contract
Ratify the police chief contract as presented
Mr. Yates moved to ratify the police chief contract as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to ratify the police chief contract as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
ACTION BY CONSENT
Of Belmont elects to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sections 21 through 23
Mr. Yates moved that the town of Belmont elects to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sections 21 through 23. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved that the town of Belmont elects to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sections 21 through 23. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the continuation of payment in lieu of taxes for pilot or Sherman Gardens
Mr. Yates moved to approve the continuation of payment in lieu of taxes for pilot or Sherman Gardens. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the continuation of payment in lieu of taxes for pilot or Sherman Gardens. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Sign the April 7 2026, warrant for the annual town election
Ms. Cushman also explained that election results would be centralized and reported from Town Hall due to the processing of vote-by-mail ballots there Mr. Yates moved to sign the April 7 2026, warrant for the annual town election. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Cushman also explained that election results would be centralized and reported from Town Hall due to the processing of vote-by-mail ballots there Mr. Yates moved to sign the April 7 2026, warrant for the annual town election. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
FY2026 Q2 Report
Extend the approval of the lodging house license to the lodging house at 386 Common Street to December 31, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to extend the approval of the lodging house license to the lodging house at 386 Common Street 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 extend the approval of the lodging house license to the lodging house at 386 Common Street to December 31, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll- call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to host the 37th annual Town Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and to close Leonard Street from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to host the 37th annual Town Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and to close Leonard Street from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. 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 Center Business Association to host the 37th annual Town Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and to close Leonard Street from Channing Road to Pleasant Street from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the request from Rachel Fagin on behalf of the Beth El Temple Center for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for a temple fundraising event on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 5:30...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from Rachel Fagin on behalf of the Beth El Temple Center for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for a temple fundraising event on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at the Beth El Temple Center on Concord Ave, Belmont. 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 Rachel Fagin on behalf of the Beth El Temple Center for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for a temple fundraising event on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at the Beth El Temple Center on Concord Ave, Belmont. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Sign the letter of support for H.91/S.2556 - "An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming
Mr. Yates moved to sign the letter of support for H.91/S.2556 - "An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming". The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to sign the letter of support for H.91/S.2556 - "An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming". The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Appoint Matthew Taylor to write and negotiate the Community Path phase one easements
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Matthew Taylor to write and negotiate the Community Path phase one easements. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Matthew Taylor to write and negotiate the Community Path phase one easements. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Town Land Use Policy
Approve the amended Town Donation Policy, the Delegation of Contract Signature Authority Policy, and the new Town Land Use Policy
Mr. Yates move to approve the amended Town Donation Policy, the Delegation of Contract Signature Authority Policy, and the new Town Land Use Policy. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates move to approve the amended Town Donation Policy, the Delegation of Contract Signature Authority Policy, and the new Town Land Use Policy. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Accept Committee Resignation
Accept the resignation of Michael Marotta from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee
Move to accept the resignation of Michael Marotta from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the resignation of Michael Marotta from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (second: Dionne)
Accept the resignation of Susan Pollet from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee
Move to accept the resignation of Susan Pollet from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the resignation of Susan Pollet from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (second: Dionne)
Appoint Matthew Taylor as a liaison to submit written testimony in support of Bill Number H5051, An Act Removing the Seating Capacity Requirements for Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages...
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Matthew Taylor as a liaison to submit written testimony in support of Bill Number H5051, An Act Removing the Seating Capacity Requirements for Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises in the Town of Belmont. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Matthew Taylor as a liaison to submit written testimony in support of Bill Number H5051, An Act Removing the Seating Capacity Requirements for Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises in the Town of Belmont. 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 February 20, 2026, and March 4, 2026, as amended
Mr. Yates moved to approve the Select Board minutes of February 20, 2026, and March 4, 2026, 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 February 20, 2026, and March 4, 2026, as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the Select Board minutes of February 23, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to approve the Select Board minutes of February 23, 2026. 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 February 23, 2026. 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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