MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 27, 2026
23 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list leaves out Carol Berberian, who made, seconded or voted on motions at this meeting, so Carol Berberian is counted present.
Present: Matthew Taylor, Taylor Yates, Carol Berberian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the minutes of March 11 as presented and March 26 as amended
Mr. Yates moved to approve the minutes of March 11 as presented and March 26 as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the minutes of March 11 as presented and March 26 as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Approve the minutes of April 9th as amended
Mr. Yates moved to approve the minutes of April 9th as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the minutes of April 9th as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Approve the application of Gajandon Incorporated, doing business as Belmont can be in store for multiple amendments, including change of officers, directors/LLC managers, and change of stock...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the application of Gajandon Incorporated, doing business as Belmont can be in store for multiple amendments, including change of officers, directors/LLC managers, and change of stock interests in and change of manager. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the application of Gajandon Incorporated, doing business as Belmont can be in store for multiple amendments, including change of officers, directors/LLC managers, and change of stock interests in and change of manager. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Update on the Belmont Sports Complex
Approve the 2026 pavement management project contract to Newport Construction Corporation in the amount of $2,596,999
Mr. Yates moved to approve the 2026 pavement management project contract to Newport Construction Corporation in the amount of $2,596,999. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the 2026 pavement management project contract to Newport Construction Corporation in the amount of $2,596,999. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Approve the request from the Belmont Food Collaborative to hold the 2026 Belmont Farmers Market in the Claflin Street municipal parking lot from June 4, 2026 through October 29, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Food Collaborative to hold the 2026 Belmont Farmers Market in the Claflin Street municipal parking lot from June 4, 2026 through October 29, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from the Belmont Food Collaborative to hold the 2026 Belmont Farmers Market in the Claflin Street municipal parking lot from June 4, 2026 through October 29, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Call a Special Town Meeting on May 18, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to call a Special Town Meeting on May 18, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to call a Special Town Meeting on May 18, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Open and close the May 18, 2026 Special Town Meeting warrant as amended
Mr. Yates moved to open and close the May 18, 2026 Special Town Meeting warrant as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to open and close the May 18, 2026 Special Town Meeting warrant as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Sign the warrant for the May 18, 2026 Special Town Meeting
Mr. Yates moved to sign the warrant for the May 18, 2026 Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to sign the warrant for the May 18, 2026 Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Approve the agricultural wine permit for Noel Powell of Arendnap Cellars LLC for biweekly sales and sampling of beer or wine at the 2026 Belmont Farmers Market, starting on June 11, 2026, ending...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the agricultural wine permit for Noel Powell of Arendnap Cellars LLC for biweekly sales and sampling of beer or wine at the 2026 Belmont Farmers Market, starting on June 11, 2026, ending on October 29, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the agricultural wine permit for Noel Powell of Arendnap Cellars LLC for biweekly sales and sampling of beer or wine at the 2026 Belmont Farmers Market, starting on June 11, 2026, ending on October 29, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Review of Community Preservation Committee FY2027 Applications
Recommend favorable action on Article 7, as amended, concerning the dates and process for submitting Annual Town Meeting warrant articles; Article 22, funding for Senior Center improvements;...
The Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 7, as amended, concerning the dates and process for submitting Annual Town Meeting warrant articles; Article 22, funding for Senior Center improvements; Article 27, salaries of elected officials; Article 29, revolving fund expenditure limits; and Articles 32
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 7, as amended, concerning the dates and process for submitting Annual Town Meeting warrant articles; Article 22, funding for Senior Center improvements; Article 27, salaries of elected officials; Article 29, revolving fund expenditure limits; and Articles 32.”
Recommend unfavorable action on Articles 9, 10, and 12, whose petitioners had indicated they intended to withdraw them, and Article 17, the proposed increase to the retiree cost-of-living...
The Board voted unanimously to recommend unfavorable action on Articles 9, 10, and 12, whose petitioners had indicated they intended to withdraw them, and Article 17, the proposed increase to the retiree cost-of-living adjustment base.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to recommend unfavorable action on Articles 9, 10, and 12, whose petitioners had indicated they intended to withdraw them, and Article 17, the proposed increase to the retiree cost-of-living adjustment base..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 7 as amended
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 7 as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 7 as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend unfavorable action on Articles 9, 10, and 12
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Articles 9, 10, and 12. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Articles 9, 10, and 12. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend unfavorable action on Article 17
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Article 17. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Article 17. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend favorable action on Article 22
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 22. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 22. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend favorable action on Article 27
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 27. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 27. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend favorable action on Article 29
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 29. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 29. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend favorable action on Article 32
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 32. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 32. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend favorable action on Article 33
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 33. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 33. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Accept Committee Resignations
Accept the resignations of Peter Olagunju from the Community Preservation Commission, Klaus Becker from the Energy Committee, Nancy Linde from the Cultural Council, Carol Berberian from the Zoning...
Discussion and Possible Vote to Accept Committee Resignations Mr. Yates moved to accept the resignations of Peter Olagunju from the Community Preservation Commission, Klaus Becker from the Energy Committee, Nancy Linde from the Cultural Council, Carol Berberian from the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Michael Moratta from the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Discussion and Possible Vote to Accept Committee Resignations Mr. Yates moved to accept the resignations of Peter Olagunju from the Community Preservation Commission, Klaus Becker from the Energy Committee, Nancy Linde from the Cultural Council, Carol Berberian from the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Michael Moratta from the Age Friendly Action Plan Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Vote to Approve Renewal of Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses
Approve the renewal of antique/secondhand goods licenses for the following businesses: As Tyme Goes By, 97 Trapelo Road, BenchCraft Jewelers, 383 Trapelo Road, All That Matters, 400 Trapelo Road,...
Vote to Approve Renewal of Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of antique/secondhand goods licenses for the following businesses: As Tyme Goes By, 97 Trapelo Road, BenchCraft Jewelers, 383 Trapelo Road, All That Matters, 400 Trapelo Road, Belmont Jewelry Place, 5 Williston Road, Westcott Mercantile, 63 Leonard Street, Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Road, Belmont Hills Bazaar, 14 Grove Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vote to Approve Renewal of Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of antique/secondhand goods licenses for the following businesses: As Tyme Goes By, 97 Trapelo Road, BenchCraft Jewelers, 383 Trapelo Road, All That Matters, 400 Trapelo Road, Belmont Jewelry Place, 5 Williston Road, Westcott Mercantile, 63 Leonard Street, Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Road, Belmont Hills Bazaar, 14 Grove Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Vote to Approve Renewal of Junk License
Approve the renewal of the junk license for A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker Street
Vote to Approve Renewal of Junk License Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the junk license for A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vote to Approve Renewal of Junk License Mr. Yates moved to approve the renewal of the junk license for A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Discussion on Mint Cannabis Dispensary
Designate the Select Board Chair to complete the annotated warrant for the May articles
Mr. Yates moved to designate the Select Board Chair to complete the annotated warrant for the May articles. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to designate the Select Board Chair to complete the annotated warrant for the May articles. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously..” (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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