MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 6, 2026
12 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
CALL TO ORDER
Enter into 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 International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 1637 Mr. Yates moved to enter into 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 (SEIU), Local 888, and The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 1637. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 1637 Mr. Yates moved to enter into 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 (SEIU), Local 888, and The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 1637. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Close the executive session and reconvene in open session
Mr. Yates moved to close the 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 the 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)
Proclamation in Recognition of the 111th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
Approve the request from Cyndi Reitmeyer on behalf of the Friends of the Belmont Public Library for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for a Books in Bloom community event on Friday,...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from Cyndi Reitmeyer on behalf of the Friends of the Belmont Public Library for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for a Books in Bloom community event on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Belmont Public Library. 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 Cyndi Reitmeyer on behalf of the Friends of the Belmont Public Library for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for a Books in Bloom community event on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Belmont Public Library. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Discussion and Possible Vote on Water and Sewer Budget and Rates
In accordance with the long-range financial plans to increase our water rates by 3% and our sewer rates by 4% for fiscal year 2027
Mr. Yates moved in accordance with the long-range financial plans to increase our water rates by 3% and our sewer rates by 4% for fiscal year 2027. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved in accordance with the long-range financial plans to increase our water rates by 3% and our sewer rates by 4% for fiscal year 2027. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Implement a $50 per month service charge for the approximately six to seven dwellings that have not yet converted to the new smart meter program
Mr. Yates moved to implement a $50 per month service charge for the approximately six to seven dwellings that have not yet converted to the new smart meter program. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to implement a $50 per month service charge for the approximately six to seven dwellings that have not yet converted to the new smart meter program. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve a multi-year contract for small municipal separate systems for compliance with Santec Consulting Services Incorporated for $616,972.48
Mr. Yates moved to approve a multi-year contract for small municipal separate systems for compliance with Santec Consulting Services Incorporated for $616,972.48. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve a multi-year contract for small municipal separate systems for compliance with Santec Consulting Services Incorporated for $616,972.48. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Accept the moderator's letter for a hybrid May 4, 2026, Annual Town Meeting
Mr. Yates moved to accept the moderator's letter for a hybrid May 4, 2026, Annual Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to accept the moderator's letter for a hybrid May 4, 2026, Annual Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve the agricultural wine permit to sell and sample beer or wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market to Thomas Allen of Arlington Beer Company for biweekly sales or sampling at the Belmont Farmers...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the agricultural wine permit to sell and sample beer or wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market to Thomas Allen of Arlington Beer Company for biweekly sales or sampling at the Belmont Farmers Market between 2:00 and 6:30 pm for the 2026 season: June 4 through October 29, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the agricultural wine permit to sell and sample beer or wine at the Belmont Farmers' Market to Thomas Allen of Arlington Beer Company for biweekly sales or sampling at the Belmont Farmers Market between 2:00 and 6:30 pm for the 2026 season: June 4 through October 29, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve a new common victualler license for Tunami Japanese Restaurant, 30 Leonard Street, Belmont
Board members confirmed that the application had received the necessary departmental approvals and briefly discussed the proposed operation Mr. Yates moved to approve a new common victualler license for Tunami Japanese Restaurant, 30 Leonard Street, Belmont. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board members confirmed that the application had received the necessary departmental approvals and briefly discussed the proposed operation Mr. Yates moved to approve a new common victualler license for Tunami Japanese Restaurant, 30 Leonard Street, Belmont. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Revert unused bus stops in Belmont Center to parking for customers
Board members generally expressed support for increasing parking availability while ensuring that any changes would not interfere with current or future transit operations Mr. Yates moved to revert unused bus stops in Belmont Center to parking for customers. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board members generally expressed support for increasing parking availability while ensuring that any changes would not interfere with current or future transit operations Mr. Yates moved to revert unused bus stops in Belmont Center to parking for customers. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Approve street parking time limits in Cushing Square, as approved by the Transportation Advisory Committee
Mr. Yates moved to approve street parking time limits in Cushing Square, as approved by the Transportation Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve street parking time limits in Cushing Square, as approved by the Transportation Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Dionne)
Discussion of Open Meeting Law (OML) Complaint and Potential Response
Appoint Matt Taylor to respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Matt Taylor to respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Matt Taylor to respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously..” (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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