MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 18, 2026
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Matthew Taylor, Taylor Yates, Carol Berberian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACTION BY CONSENT
Respond to the Cannabis Control Commission on the proposed change of ownership for Mint Retail Facilities, LLC, and to require a new post-community agreement
Mr. Yates moved to respond to the Cannabis Control Commission on the proposed change of ownership for Mint Retail Facilities, LLC, and to require a new post-community agreement. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to respond to the Cannabis Control Commission on the proposed change of ownership for Mint Retail Facilities, LLC, and to require a new post-community agreement. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Approve the request from Joanna Tzouvelis on behalf of the Belmont Media Center for a one-day liquor license, wine and malt, to host a thank you reception on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 7:00 to...
Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from Joanna Tzouvelis on behalf of the Belmont Media Center for a one-day liquor license, wine and malt, to host a thank you reception on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the request from Joanna Tzouvelis on behalf of the Belmont Media Center for a one-day liquor license, wine and malt, to host a thank you reception on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Update on State Aid
Amend the charge of the Human Rights Commission
Mr. Yates moved to amend the charge of the Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to amend the charge of the Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Approve the purchase of a Vector RamJet sewer cleaner for the Department of Public Works
Mr. Yates moved to approve the purchase of a Vector RamJet sewer cleaner for the Department of Public Works. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the purchase of a Vector RamJet sewer cleaner for the Department of Public Works. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Declare DPW Equipment Surplus
Declare the Department of Public Works 1994 Bombardier sidewalk machine as surplus equipment
Mr. Yates moved to declare the Department of Public Works 1994 Bombardier sidewalk machine as surplus equipment. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to declare the Department of Public Works 1994 Bombardier sidewalk machine as surplus equipment. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
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.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 2. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend unfavorable action on Article eight as amended
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Article eight as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed 2-1 with Ms. Berberian voting in opposition.
Yes: Taylor, YatesNo: Berberian
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Article eight as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed 2-1 with Ms. Berberian voting in opposition..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend favorable action on Article 35
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 35. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 35. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend favorable action on Article 23
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 23. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 23. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Recommend favorable action on Article 30
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 30. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 30. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Select Board minutes from April 6, 2026, and March 23, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to approve the Select Board minutes from April 6, 2026, and March 23, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the Select Board minutes from April 6, 2026, and March 23, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Approve the minutes of April 13, 2026, as amended
Mr. Yates moved to approve the minutes of April 13, 2026, as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the minutes of April 13, 2026, as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously..” (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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →