MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 17, 2026
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Matthew Taylor, Taylor Yates, Carol Berberian
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...
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: Edwin Wright v Town of Belmont 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: Edwin Wright v Town of Belmont. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“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: Edwin Wright v Town of Belmont 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: Edwin Wright v Town of Belmont. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
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. Berberian 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. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Discussion and Vote on Opt Out Policy for FY2027
Approve the opt-out policy for FY 27 as presented
Board members discussed participation levels, comparisons with other municipalities, and the administrative advantages of paying the stipend monthly, which allows the Town to discontinue payments promptly if an employee experiences a qualifying event and returns to the Town's health insurance plan Mr. Yates moved to approve the opt-out policy for FY 27 as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Board members discussed participation levels, comparisons with other municipalities, and the administrative advantages of paying the stipend monthly, which allows the Town to discontinue payments promptly if an employee experiences a qualifying event and returns to the Town's health insurance plan Mr. Yates moved to approve the opt-out policy for FY 27 as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Article 2 - AUTHORIZATION TO REPRESENT THE TOWN'S LEGAL INTERESTS
Recommend favorable action on Article 2
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 2. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian 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. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Article 28 - ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR WATER, SEWER, AND STORMWATER SERVICES
Recommend favorable action on Article 28
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 28. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 28. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend favorable action on Article 37
Mr. Yated moved to recommend favorable action on Article 37. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote.
The motion was made by Mr. Yated, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yated moved to recommend favorable action on Article 37. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote..” (second: Berberian)
Article 16A - SHERMAN GARDENS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion A
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion A. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion A. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Article 16B - BELMONT COMMUNITY PATH PHASE I RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION
Recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion B
The Board noted that the proposal had been thoroughly reviewed through the Community Preservation Committee process and discussed as part of the broader package of CPA-funded projects Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion B. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote.
From the minutes
“The Board noted that the proposal had been thoroughly reviewed through the Community Preservation Committee process and discussed as part of the broader package of CPA-funded projects Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion B. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Article 16C - BELMONT COMMUNITY PATH PHASE II DESIGN MATCHING FUNDS
Recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion C
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion C. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion C. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Article 16D - BEAVER BROOK INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
Recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion D
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion D. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion D. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Article 16E - BRENDAN GRANT FIELD FLAGPOLE GROUNDS PROJECT
Recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion E
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion E. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via voice vote, with Ms. Berberian abstaining.
Yes: Taylor, YatesAbstained: BerberianThe minutes say Carol Berberian abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion E. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via voice vote, with Ms. Berberian abstaining..” (Motion: Yates, second: Taylor)
Article 16 - FY2027 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE BUDGET & PROJECTS
Recommend favorable action on Article 16
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend favorable action on Article 15
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 15. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 15. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Article 6 - AUTHORIZE EASEMENT - STORMWATER 115 LEONARD STREET
Recommend favorable action on Article 6
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 6. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 6. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend unfavorable action on Article 13
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Article 13. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Article 13. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend favorable action on Article 18
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 18. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 18. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Article 26 - APPROPRIATION OF PILOT PARAMEDIC TRAINING PROGRAM
Recommend favorable action on Article 26
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 26. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 26. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend unfavorable action on Article 8
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Article 8. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Article 8. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote.” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Authorize the Select Board chair to finalize the 2026 annotated warrant for the first week of May
Mr. Yates moved to authorize the Select Board chair to finalize the 2026 annotated warrant for the first week of May. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to authorize the Select Board chair to finalize the 2026 annotated warrant for the first week of May. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
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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